Eight ways to cope with traffic jam
Nothing ruins an otherwise perfect day like getting stuck in Lagos traffic and running late for daily appointments. Here are eight tips to cope with traffic jams:Make sure your car is road readyAccording to Ogholoh, it is important for commuters to ensure their cars are in good working condition before they embark on any journey. Use traffic appsTraffic apps such as Google Maps and navigation tools built into most smartphones have the ability to detect traffic congestion and redirect road users to less congested routes. Avoid changing lanesOgholoh noted that switching lanes in heavy traffic was unnecessary as most lanes move at the same pace. Bosude explained, “Rapidly switching lanes to try to get ahead of the traffic is very dangerous.
Source:Punch
May 13, 2023 16:57 UTC
14 Ways the Internet Can Help You Boost Your Business
From social media marketing to online advertising, there are a myriad of ways your Clearwave Internet connection can help you boost your business. In this article, we’ll explore 14 practical and effective ways to leverage the internet’s power to take your business to the next level. Websites enable potential customers to learn more about your products, services, and company ethos. This serves as social proof for potential customers that yours is a trustworthy brand–boosting sales in the long run. Final ThoughtsThe internet has revolutionized the way businesses operate and has become an essential tool for growth and success.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
May 13, 2023 14:32 UTC
Africa is well on course to decarbonization
For example, governments can introduce tax incentives for companies that invest in renewable energy or provide subsidies to families that install solar panels. African countries must attract domestic and international investments to fund the development of renewable energy infrastructure and technology. The commitment of African countries towards decarbonization presents opportunities for it is possible to overcome the underlying challenges and make more significant moves. Further, the transition to renewable energy requires significant investments, which can challenge developing countries like Kenya. Many African countries need more technical expertise, financial resources, and political will to invest in renewable energy sources.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
May 13, 2023 09:17 UTC
‘I became handicapped at 12, today at 59, I have no wife, no children’
I wasn’t born like this.”Those were the words of 59-year-old Oludele Oluyinka, a physically challenged man who sells engine oil at the Molete Roundabout area of Ibadan, Oyo State. “I have been selling engine oil here in Molete for about 11 years and I thank God for His mercies. Presently, engine oil price has skyrocketed and it is affecting me badly. “I thank God for the situation now because when it started, it affected my mouth. I couldn’t talk before but thank God, now I can talk.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
May 13, 2023 07:04 UTC
Ikpeazu orders immediate payment of striking workers’ salaries
The Abia State governor, Okezie Ikpeazu, on Friday, ordered the Accountant-General to commence immediate payment of salaries to striking workers in ministries and parastatals in the state. The order to pay the workers comes amidst challenges the government faces with its bankers. The statement said in part, “Any breach of this directive will frustrate the on-going transition process and other activities. Reacting, the state chairman, Nigeria Labour Congress, Pascal Iheme Nweke, said the union met with the SSG and the Head of Service at the office of the DSS. “We agreed and opened the Accountant-General’s office and that of the HOS pending Monday when they are supposed to do their beat.
Source:Punch
May 13, 2023 04:47 UTC
Kogi, largest producer of cashew in Nigeria – Commissioner
The Kogi State Government said on Friday that the state had maintained a clear lead in the production of cashew in Nigeria, linking the feat to sound agricultural policies. The Commissioner for Information and Communications in the state, Kingsley Fanwo, who disclosed this to journalists in Lokoja, added that efforts were ongoing to make Kogi the cashew hub of Africa. He said, “Today, Kogi State is the biggest producer of cashew in Nigeria because of our sound agricultural policies geared towards empowering farmers with improved seedlings, mechanisation, agrochemicals as well as creating an enabling environment for the private sector to invest in cashew production. “Kogi has retained this position for many years and our ambition is to push Nigeria’s production level above that of Ivory Coast, which is the leading Cashew producer in the world. “The administration of Yahaya Bello is scaling up the gear to improve the value chain in cashew production in the state.
Source:Punch
May 13, 2023 04:07 UTC
Google releases AI alternative to ChatGPT
This allows Bard to generate text, translate languages, write different kinds of creative content, and answer your questions in an informative way. Generating different creative text formats of text content, like poems, code, scripts, musical pieces, email, letters, etc. This allows it to generate text that is both grammatically correct and semantically meaningful. What Bard Can DoBard can do many things, including:Generate text: Bard can generate text in a variety of formats, including poems, code, scripts, musical pieces, email, letters, etc. Write different kinds of creative content: Bard can write different kinds of creative content, such as poems, stories, scripts, and musical pieces.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
May 12, 2023 23:25 UTC
Nigeria’s marathon struggle against counterfeit medicines
Oluwatosin Adeshokan , Christine Ro , freelance journalists Lagos christineannro{at}gmail.comCounterfeit and substandard medicines are not unusual in Africa. The counterfeiters place the medicines in new packages labelled in English, with Nigerian registration numbers and false manufacturing dates. “What we [really] struggle with is adulteration of products,” says Nelly Okpako, a pharmacist in Lagos. These are not deliberately falsified products but are substandard medicines with substantially different quantities of the active ingredients than advertised.1Overall, there’s a consensus that in Nigeria the fake medicine problem is far less severe than it was. Data are patchy, but one estimate is that in 2001 substandard and falsified medicines made up at least two thirds of medicines in Nigeria.2 These were largely basic, quick selling medicines such as antibiotics and antimalarials.
Source:The Guardian
May 12, 2023 15:47 UTC
Police parade suspects over alleged murder of officer in Ibadan
The Oyo State Police Command has paraded suspected criminals and accomplices during a press conference held on Friday at the Eleyele Police Headquarters, Ibadan. Among those paraded is a gang of armed robbers who were nabbed in connection with the robbery and murder of a police officer, ASP Ogunleye Olufemi Daniel, in the Ori-Agogo area of Odo Ona Kekere, Ibadan. Adding that the late police Officer serving at the State CID Iyaganku was robbed alongside other residents of the community. It was further revealed that the suspects confessed to the crime and a series of other armed robbery operations they had masterminded along Ibadan/Oyo/Ogbomoso Expressway. While the suspects gave useful information which later led to the arrest of one other member of their armed robbery syndicate; Umaru Monde while three of the Motorcycles carted away from the victims were recovered.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
May 12, 2023 15:42 UTC
Emefiele urges institute to train risk management professionals
The Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, has urged the Chartered Risk Management Institute of Nigeria to use its position to develop risk management professionals who will help to develop and implement effective risk management strategies in the economy. Emefiele spoke on Thursday in Lagos at the inauguration of the CRMI, which was formally known as the Risk Management Association of Nigeria. While commending the leadership and vision that made the institute a reality, he encouraged all its stakeholders to support the institute in its mission to promote sound risk management practices. The President CRMI, Dr. Ezekiel Oseni, the event marked a significant day in the history of risk management in Nigeria as it inaugurated the Chartered Risk Management Institute of Nigeria; an organisation dedicated to promoting the highest standards of risk management practices in Nigeria. He said, “Our aim is to ensure that individuals and organisations in Nigeria adopt excellent risk management practices to achieve their strategic objectives in a secure and sustainable manner.
Source:Punch
May 12, 2023 13:15 UTC
ATM 2023 records 29% year-on-year growth in attendees
More than 40,000 people – including 30,000 visitors – attended the 30th edition of Arabian Travel Market (ATM), which ended last week in Dubai, UAE. This not only represents a year-on-year increase of 29% in attendees compared to 2022, it also represents a 5% increase over 2019, establishing a new record for the show, demonstrating that the Middle East’s travel and tourism sector is booming. In line with ATM 2023’s theme, ‘Working Towards Net Zero’, more than 2,100 exhibitors and representatives from over 150 countries gathered at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) to explore how the industry can ensure sustainable travel for future generations. McLoughlin began his career at Dubai Duty Free in 1983 and has since helped to transform the organisation into a $2 billion company. Moderated by Eleni Giokos, Anchor and Correspondent CNN, the show’s opening session delved into a climate change debate as tourism heads took to the Global Stage.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
May 12, 2023 08:42 UTC
France busts illegal immigration ring using real passports
France’s border police this week busted an illegal immigration ring leasing out real French passports to migrants from sub-Saharan Africa so they could enter the country, a police source has said. “He told us he had paid 7,000 euros ($7,600) to fly from Bamako to Paris with an authentic French ID document,” the source said. Police uncovered the existence of a network in the Paris region that recruited French nationals with an immigration background to “lend” out their identity papers in exchange for several hundred euros. They then either sent their passports to somewhere in Africa by post or asked for a new passport from the French authorities with the photograph of someone else. They are now hoping to identify those who shared their passports.
Source:The Guardian
May 12, 2023 07:43 UTC
Winner of ARM contest gets N12m grant
Deji Alli ARM Young Talent Award has announced Captain Natima Opuiyo from Natibo Technologies as the recipient of its N12m grant at the fifth edition of its virtual pitch event. In a statement, the finalists delivered pitches, showcasing their ingenuity and the potential of their technologies to disrupt various industries. In her opening remarks, the Chief Executive Officer of ARM Group, Jumoke Ogundare, expressed her delight with the level of innovation and creativity demonstrated by the DAAYTA 2023 finalists. The CEO congratulated all the finalists and the winner of DAAYTA 2023, emphasising that fostering collaboration within the DAAYTA alumni network was one of the primary goals of the programme. An addition to DAAYTA 2023 was the introduction of the DAAYTA Alumni Impact Award.
Source:Punch
May 12, 2023 07:20 UTC
Grey Hair: The science behind silver strands revealed
As we age, it’s a common sight to see our once vibrant and colourful hair gradually turn grey. These cells produce melanin, which is then transferred to the hair shaft as it grows. Another theory is that grey hair is caused by a buildup of hydrogen peroxide in the hair follicle. And let’s not forget about the perks of having grey hair. Sure, some people may see grey hair as a sign of old age, but we know better.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
May 11, 2023 23:49 UTC
May 29: Abia govt not cooperating with us — Otti’s transition Committee
The handover process from the outgoing Abia State Government to Dr Alex Otti’s team has hit a snag due to the government’s delay in availing them of the necessary handover documents. This was disclosed by the Leader of Dr Alex Otti’s representatives in the Abia Government’s Handover Committee, Rev. “It is expected that the outgoing administration ought to avail the governor-elect with the handover documents early enough to enable him to study the content before May 29,” Anokwuru said. “If the government insists that the handover documents would only be made available on May 29, it means the governor-elect has to take another period of time to study them. Anokwuru is leading eight members nominated by Otti to work with the State Government’s Handover Committee, headed by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr Chris Ezem.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
May 11, 2023 22:55 UTC