Google expands on its $1bn commitment, announces first ‘Cloud Region’ in Africa
Google, on Wednesday, announced its intent to establish a new Google Cloud region in South Africa – its first on the continent. According to research by AlphaBeta Economics commissioned by Google Cloud, the South Africa cloud region will contribute more than a cumulative USD 2.1 billion to the country’s GDP and will support the creation of more than 40,000 jobs by 2030. In South Africa, Google Cloud works with leading retailer TakeAlot to help their three million local customers enjoy a hassle-free online shopping experience. TakeAlot built its e-commerce platform on Google Cloud, which has enabled the business to avoid system crashes during high-traffic periods like Black Friday. While in Kenya, Google Cloud works with Twiga Foods – a technology-driven company addressing and improving food security in Africa – helps them connect 1,000 farmers to 140,000 vendors, delivering 12,000 orders every day and storing two million kilograms of fresh produce.”ALSO READ FROM NIGERIAN TRIBUNEGoogle expands on its $1bn commitment, announces first ‘Cloud Region’ in AfricaGoogle expands on its $1bn commitment, announces first ‘Cloud Region’ in Africa
Source:Nigerian Tribune
October 06, 2022 07:08 UTC
Three feared dead as suspected Yahoo boys protest against EFCC in Delta
Three feared dead as suspected Yahoo boys protest against EFCC in DeltaA protest for the scrapping of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) by suspected internet fraudsters has left three persons feared dead in Ughelli, Delta State. No fewer than 20 fuel trucks were also reportedly torched in the melee that engulfed the town on Tuesday when security forces were deployed to the scene. Tribune Online gathered that the youths had earlier barricaded the Otovwodo axis of the East/West road and disrupted vehicular movement and other economic activities. Their grievance was the alleged incessant arrest by officials of the EFCC over internet fraud. It was, however, gathered that the protest escalated when security agents were deployed to clear the blocked East-West road, shooting sporadically into the air to disperse the protesters.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
October 05, 2022 16:37 UTC
Stakeholders urge farmers to adopt Bt cotton variety to revive moribund textile industry
Stakeholders in the Nigerian Agricultural sector have urged farmers across the country to adopt the already commercialised transgenic cotton variety which they said has the capacity to revive Nigeria’s comatose textile industry. “These varieties of Bt cotton are suitable for cultivation in all of Nigeria’s cotton growing zones. cotton, therefore, raises hope for textile industry revival as commercialisation has started a revolution that will help Nigeria in its cotton productivity deficit. Nigerian farmers who would be involved in Bt cotton business would be empowered to enjoy increased productivity. The National President of Cotton Farmers Association of Nigeria (NACOTAN) Achimugu Anibe in his opening remark, said ” farmers have witnessed productivity and high yield since the advent of Bt cotton”.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
October 05, 2022 00:33 UTC
2023: Army warns soldiers against partisan politics
The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 2 Division Nigerian Army, Aminu Chinade, has warned officers and men of the command against involvement in partisan politics as the country prepares for general election in 2023. Mr Chinade, a major-general, gave the warning on Tuesday during a familiarisation visit to the Headquarters 4 Brigade Nigerian Army, in Benin, Edo State. “Remain apolitical in order not to dent your career; whenever you are called upon during the election, you should remain neutral and apolitical. He commended the officers and men of the Brigade for their “good conduct and professionalism”, and extended the goodwill of the Chief of Army Staff, Faruk Yahaya, to the brigade. “I want to commend you for your commitment and dedication from the brief report I got even before coming.
Source:The Guardian
October 04, 2022 22:59 UTC
IPC condemns attack on journalist, seeks goverment intervention
THE International Press Centre (IPC) has condemned the recent “inhumane” treatment of a journalist, Casmir Ozuruigbo, by a group of police officers in Lagos. The Centre, in a statement released on Tuesday, also appealed to the governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwoolu, to immediately intervene in the matter. According to the Centre, Ozuruigbo was attacked by the police officers between midnight on Sunday October 2, 2022 and the early hours of Monday October 3, 2022, in the Oshodi area of Lagos. The two tympanic membrane of ear is totally torn from the beating and punching I got on my ear. The IPC condemned the “abominable” act by the security operatives and hoped the alleged perpetrators would be made to face the consequences of their “unwelcome” actions.
Source:The Guardian
October 04, 2022 22:58 UTC
The sleep timetable for best sleeping hours – Part I
Therefore, responding and sleeping according to this natural rhythm by the biological clock guarantees one, natural quality sleep. Let us remember that when you sleep, where you sleep and how you sleep affect your mental health, physical well-being and living a healthy life. We all need quality sleep to be set for productivity in our endeavours. Remember, a doctor is an appropriate person to offer relevant advice for the maintenance of quality sleep and solution to sleep difficulties. They are truly passionate about quality sleep, healthy living and the general well-being of Nigerians.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
October 04, 2022 20:39 UTC
Nigeria at 62: So far, not far
When Nigeria lowered the Union Jack and raised the green-white-green flag that heralded its coming of age on October 1, 1960, there was boundless joy in Nigeria. The effect on those who think that Nigeria is capable by its resources and manpower of being a better country is frustration. The title of Chinua Achebe’s book “There was a country” appropriately fits what Nigeria was like in those days. The country cannot work without work. That is why Nigeria has not moved fast or far in its post-independence journey.
Source:The Guardian
October 04, 2022 05:09 UTC
PwC trains journalists at annual capability enhancement workshop
Leading professional services firm, PwC Nigeria has again hosted journalists in Nigeria for its annual Capability Enhancement Workshop for journalists. The annual workshop, which is now in its ninth year, with over 500 journalists benefitting from the training over the years, is a major component of PwC Nigeria’s Corporate Responsibility strategy. Andrew S. Nevin, Partner & Chief Economist at PwC Nigeria, facilitated a session on “Nigeria’s National Development Plan 2021-2025: Lessons from the past and insights for the future”. The session provided a general overview of the current state of the Nigerian economy, reviewed past national development plans before going into a detailed analysis of Nigeria’s National Development Plan (2021-2025). The capacity enhancement workshop precedes the award gala nite for the announcement of winners of this year’s PwC Media Excellence Awards, which is scheduled to also hold virtually on Thursday, 6th October, 2022.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
October 04, 2022 04:33 UTC
Hurricane Orlene weakens after making landfall along Mexico’s Pacific coast
Hurricane Orlene sped toward Mexico’s southwestern coast on Monday morning, making landfall in the Pacific state of Sinaloa as a Category 1 storm, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said. “The system should dissipate tonight or Tuesday,” the NHC said in an earlier report. The storm could dump torrential rains and cause flash flooding, along with possible landslides, according to the NHC. The Islas Marias islands off the coast could see six to 10 inches of rain, with isolated areas getting up to 14 inches. The Mexican states of Nayarit and Sinaloa may see three to six inches with local amounts of 10 inches, and Jalisco and Colima state one to three inches.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
October 04, 2022 02:54 UTC
5 Independence Day Style Tips — Guardian Life — The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News
Yes, we are referring to our beloved country, Nigeria’s Independence Day. Yes, we are referring to our beloved country, Nigeria’s Independence Day. While the odds of eliminating green as the official dress code for Independence Day are minimal, there are still ways to incorporate it into your style and stand out as the ultimate fashionista. Next is the city of accessoriesSometimes you don’t have to wear a green shirt to show that you’re following the theme of independence. Choose not to resort to neutral colors like black, get out of your style comfort zone and make green pop.
Source:The Guardian
October 03, 2022 08:45 UTC
Embrace sustainable manufacturing, NBC charges manufacturers
NIGERIAN Bottling Company (NBC) Ltd., has urged stakeholders in the manufacturing sector to embrace sustainable manufacturing across their operations as a tool to mitigate the impact of climate change in Nigeria. Speaking at the 3rd edition of the annual NBC Stakeholders Forum tagged, ‘Combating Climate Change Through Resource Efficiency’, held in Lagos, recently, the company’s Managing Director Mr. Matthieu Seguin, explained that the event was aimed at exploring opportunities to co-creating sustainable solutions to the challenges of climate change. He stated that the workshop was a follow-up to the series of investments the company had made by towards sustainable manufacturing to achieve its set target of Net Zero emissions by the year 2040. In his remarks, the Minister of Environment, Barrister Mohammed Abdullahi, commended the contributions of the Coca-Cola System towards environmental sustainability, particularly its ambitious targets to achieve net zero carbon emissionsacross its operations by the year 2040. “For Nigeria, the target for net zero is to be achieved by 2060 and for NBC to come up with these ambitious targets means a lot of investment and changes in its technology, approach, and resource utilisation,” he stated.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
October 03, 2022 08:28 UTC
‘AI-driven technology to solve problems, creates jobs for Nigerians’
An Information Technology (IT) company, ONPASSIVE is set to launch an Artificial Intelligence-driven ecosystem programmed to create jobs and solve problems in Nigeria. “In ONPASSIVE AI technology company, we have more than 50 portfolios. “If you come to ONPASSIVE, you can come as a Founding Member. “Very soon we are going to launch and after we launch, everybody will have enough opportunity in it,” he said. Nigerians have expressed excitement over the disruptive and revolutionary nature of ONPASSIVE products which would greatly impact the various sectors of the business world.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
October 03, 2022 03:36 UTC
Economic Objectives (I)
There may be compulsive changes in the location of industries with consequent movement of labour from one place to another. In this state of affairs it is possible that there may be more or fewer vacancies than there are unemployed persons able and willing to fill them. And this is precisely what would happen if there is a permanent state of fewer jobs than there are people able and willing to fill them. From this simple illustration, it is clear that full employment is not only an economic, but also a social, psychological, and political ideal. Keynes himself, who is the messiah of full employment in a capitalist economy, has laid down the rule for full employment.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
October 02, 2022 10:35 UTC
Independence, whose independence?
Yesterday, it was 62 years since Nigeria got her independence from colonial Britain. In his song which he entitled Eyi Yato (This is different) wherein he had the particular track, Ominira – independence, Mukaiba narrated what transpired on October 1, 1971, at the Race Course. We must first acknowledge that the independence we got from Britain in 1960 is pseudo independence, which has failed calamitously. Second is for us to begin to put in place the machinery for a Second Independence, as canvassed by Prof Osaghae. We must begin to decolonize our minds, preparatory to giving ourselves an authentic Independence.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
October 02, 2022 10:35 UTC
NNPCL in downstream expansion, acquires OVH energy
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) in its drive for downstream expansion, acquired OVH Energy Marketing (OVH), owner and operator of the Oando branded retail service stations. With the merger, NNPCL now officially controls all Oando retail outlets comprising fuel, and aviation among others, across the country. ALSO READ FROM NIGERIAN TRIBUNEEarlier in his address, Huub Stokman, CEO of OVH said the acquisition came at a critical time in the Nigerian energy sector given the overhaul of the petroleum laws. He further disclosed that the OVH Energy Oando branded retail service stations will be rebranded into the NNPC brand and full integration is expected by the end of 2023. In addition, and to support the combined NNPC Retail Limited operations, NNPC Limited has acquired Apapa SPM Limited (an affiliate of OVH Energy) that owns and manages West Africa’s first privately owned midstream jetty, known as the Lagos Midstream Jetty.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
October 01, 2022 21:14 UTC