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WHAT S THE MARK?: Co-founder of the Eye On Dependency radio talk show programme Garth St Clair is warning that gambling addiction is a cause for concern in the country. FILE PHOTO -
Gambling addiction is real, is a cause for concern and in some cases, can have negative social effects similar to that of cocaine addiction.
This was the warning raised by Garth St Clair, co-founder of radio talk show programme Eye on Dependency, as he spoke at the National Lottery Board s (NLCB) virtual media launch of its responsible gaming campaign.
Several initiatives have already been taken to implement the recommendations of the final report of the Presidential Commission of Inquiry into political victimization (the CoI) including the obtaining of Cabinet approval, the establishment of a Special Commission of Inquiry and a resolution tabled in Parliament. While Commissions of Inquiry have played a recurring role in distracting attention away from established mechanisms for justice and accountability in the past, the haste with which the recommendations of the present Commission are intended to be implemented is a cause for concern and may have grave implications for the independence of the judiciary, the rule of law and democracy in Sri Lanka.
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New research finds that 9 in 10 Nigerian youth want to take personal action in the fight against malaria, with over half (58%) believing the disease can be eliminated in their lifetimes – despite the country having the world’s highest malaria burden.
A new survey released by the RBM Partnership to End Malaria, in collaboration with Gallup International, explores attitudes to malaria among young people aged 18-34 in six countries: Nigeria, Kenya, Mozambique, Rwanda, Senegal and South Africa.
The data shows that youth in Nigeria are most likely to volunteer their time to support malaria control efforts, for example by distributing mosquito nets or supporting community clean-up activities (52%), even ahead of simply sharing information about malaria on social media (49%). A quarter also hope to make a difference by calling on national policymakers (28%) or engaging community leaders (23%) to prioritize malaria. Importantly, 90% of youth in Nigeria already take preventative measure
The firm also promised the best betting experience to customers.
Soloti Gaming Limited recently obtained its operation licenses from the National Lottery Board and the Lagos State Lottery Board.
The Chairman of Soloti, Mr. Adebayo Tade, in a statement made available to THISDAY, expressed optimism over the consistent growth trend in the gaming industry in Africa and Nigeria.
He noted that they had studied the market extensively to provide better services.
According to Tade, âWe have over the last two years been conducting extensive research on the gaming industry in Africa, notably West Africa, and we believe it is time to revolutionise and reposition the gaming industry in Nigeria, offering innovative and more strategic outcomes beneficial to the over 70 million Punters in the Nigeria Gaming industry.â