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Reuters
23-05-2025
- Business
- Reuters
iibGroup Funds UK Scholarships for Students from Cape Verde and Djibouti
LISBON, Portugal, May 23, 2025 (EZ Newswire) -- iibGroup, opens new tab has partnered with the Chevening Scholarships, the UK program that guarantees scholarships for postgraduate studies in that country, with the award of a scholarship in both Cape Verde and Djibouti. The partnership with Cape Verde was formalized this Thursday, May 15, in Lisbon, with the signing of the protocol between the UK Ambassador to Portugal and Cape Verde, Lisa Bandari, and Joseph Carasso, CEO iib West Africa. Speaking at the occasion, Sohail Sultan, Chairman iibGroup, said, 'At iib, we believe that education is one of the most powerful tools for the development of societies. Partnering with the Chevening Scholarship allows us to invest in the next generation of leaders who will not only uplift Cabo Verde but also strengthen global ties through knowledge and collaboration. We are honoured to formalize this commitment today, in partnership with the British government, and look forward to the impact this initiative will have.' Also at the ceremony, Lisa Bandari, stated, ''Chevening is more than a scholarship - it is a life-changing experience, which opens doors to world-class universities, cultural diversity, and a network of 60,000 alumni worldwide. We are delighted to welcome iibGroup as a partner in this important initiative. Their commitment to supporting talent in Cape Verde reflects a shared belief that education is a driving force for global progress.' Chevening is the UK government's scholarship program, through which scholarships are awarded to people with a solid academic background who demonstrate leadership potential. It offers financial support to study at a UK university and the opportunity to join an influential global network of over 50,000 alumni in more than 160 countries and territories. In addition to financial support, iibGroup will mentor and promote the selected students, integrating them into the Group's various initiatives. iibGroup continues to strengthen its role as a catalyst for progress, reaffirming its commitment to empowering the next generation of leaders and promoting innovation for a more sustainable future. Applications for the Chevening scholarship for Cape Verde are currently being considered. About iibGroup iibGroup is a financial holding company with operations across the GCC, South Asia, East Africa (Ethiopia–Djibouti trade corridor and surrounding regions), West Africa (based in Cape Verde and primarily serving Portuguese-speaking African countries), and the Caribbean. For more information, visit Media Contact Farah Sayeed+973 1711 ### SOURCE: iibGroup Copyright 2025 EZ Newswire See release on EZ Newswire
The Independent
14-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Independent
Severe delays on M25 and sections closed after waste lorry overturns
A lorry has overturned spilling oil across the M25 and causing huge tailbacks throughout rush hour. The HGV crashed into another lorry on the anticlockwise carriageway between junction six (Godstone) and five (Chevening) at around 3.45am on Wednesday. Oil, diesel and waste have been spilt onto the major motorway bringing traffic to a standstill. National Highways warned the clean-up operation of the "large spillage" will be "extensive and complex" and the road will now need to be resurfaced. 'The road will be closed through morning peak period,' the agency added. Surrey Fire and Rescue service said: 'We're currently in attendance at a serious collision on the M25, between J5 and 6, Godstone to Sevenoaks. 'The road has been closed and is likely to be for some time, which will affect rush hour traffic on surrounding roads. 'Please avoid the area and allow extra time for your journey. Thanks to our partners who are also in attendance.'
BBC News
14-05-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
M25: Section of motorway closed after waste lorry overturns
A section of the M25 has been closed after a waste lorry overturned in a crash with another HGV, causing a spillage of oil, diesel and waste on the anticlockwise carriageway between junction six (Godstone) and five (Chevening) was shut at about 03:45 BST and is expected to remain closed throughout rush Highways warned work to clear the "large spillage" will be "extensive and complex" and the road will need to be resurfaced. "The road will be closed through morning peak period," the agency said. Drivers have been told to exit the M25 at junction six onto the A25 and rejoin the motorway after Sundridge. The BBC has contacted Surrey Police, Surrey Fire and Rescue and South East Coast Ambulance (SECAmb) for further information.
India Today
05-05-2025
- Politics
- India Today
All about Pritam Singh, the Indian-origin Leader of Opposition in Singapore
The South Asian nation of Singapore just concluded its 2025 general elections. While PM Lawrence Wong's People's Action Party (PAP) registered a resounding victory, winning 87 seats, the Indian-origin Pritam Singh-led Workers' Party (WP) won ten seats in the house of 97 elected members. Singh, whose WP bettered its 2020 vote share by 3.78 percentage points, was named the Leader of the Opposition by PM the announcement of the results of the general election on Saturday, WP's Secretary-General Pritam Singh was named for the top post in the Singapore Parliament."Singh will continue as Leader of the Opposition, with staff and resources to perform his duties," Wong wrote on Facebook. "The WP fielded a strong slate of candidates and put up a tough fight in this election. They have consolidated and increased their presence in parliament – with 10 elected seats and 2 more NCMP (Non-Constituency Member of Parliament) seats," Channel News Asia (CNA) quoted Wong as development came after Singh told reporters on Sunday that he was unsure whether he would remain in the IS SINGAPORE LOP PRITAM SINGH?Pritam Singh, who is WP chief, was also appointed the Leader of the Opposition after the 2020 48-year-old leader of Indian-origin has been serving as Secretary-General of WP since 2018. He is also an author and Singh became Singapore's first official Leader of the Opposition in 2020, as his party, the WP, secured 10 parliamentary seats. This was the most number of seats an opposition party in Singapore had ever the PAP, which has dominated politics in Singapore, it was the party's 14th consecutive win in the general LOP PRITAM SINGH HAS ROOTS IN PUNJABPritam Singh, who was born in Singapore, is of Punjabi a strong academic foundation, Singh earned his Bachelor's degree in History from the National University of Singapore in 2000. He further advanced his education with a Master's degree in War Studies from King's College London, courtesy of a Chevening educational background also includes a Juris Doctor degree from Singapore Management pre-political career involved working at Donaldson & Burkinshaw, Singapore's esteemed law firm, where he focused on dispute resolution and his parliamentary election in 2011, Singh's influence within the Workers' Party grew steadily, culminating in his ascension to leadership, succeeding Low Thia Khiang, a seasoned opposition is married to Loveleen Kaur Walia, a Singaporean citizen, and they together have two SINGH FOUND GUILTY OF LYING TO PARLIAMENTadvertisementPritam Singh was found guilty in February this year on two counts of lying to a parliamentary to media reports, the ruling, which is still ongoing, could impact his political Singh was found guilty by Deputy Principal District Judge Luke Tan of providing false evidence to the Committee of Privileges in 2021, during an investigation into a misleading statement made in Parliament by former MP Raeesah Khan.
