More airlines leave Nigerian runways empty as charges, rejections stifle export
Almost a year after reports came out on foreign airlines departing Nigerian runways empty, the situation has changed, but not for the better. Today, more airlines are departing without exportable goods, much to the pain of stakeholders and the loss of foreign exchange earnings worth billions of dollars yearly. It seems that Nigeria slumped in the export of agricultural produce following high rate of rejections and prohibitions overseas over poor packaging, documentation and alleged noncompliance with set standards. While regulators blame exporters for failure of due diligence, operators push back on regulatory bottlenecks, one-too-many local agencies and conflicting guidelines, high cost of freight, multiple charges and extortions even on goods that are not prohibited. The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) earlier this month, led an inter-agency team to the United Kingdom on a fact-finding mission as part of efforts to address issues that inhibit the growth of Nigeria’s non-oil export sector and curb incidences of export rejects.
Source:The Guardian
September 27, 2022 19:49 UTC
NOA flag-off women’s mobilisation for 2023 polls
….. say women played key roles historically in human developmentAs Nigeria prepares for the 2023 general election, National Orientation Agency (NOA), on Monday, unveiled a campaign for women’s participation in politics to seek the removal of marginalisation syndrome on the feminine gender. Recall that NOA unveils the women’s pre-election mobilisation in partnership with a non-governmental organization under the aegis of the National Action for Women Agenda (NAWA) to promote good governance and peaceful co-existence among all Nigerians. Abari said: “Women have played key roles historically in human development across Africa and indeed the world. Many times, women have used their talents to avert conflicts and have been responsible for resolving conflicts. However, in communities where women are excluded from participating in community decisions and leadership, the reverse used to be the case”.
Source:The Guardian
September 27, 2022 19:14 UTC
Five useful home equipment that help make your home tidier
Five useful home equipment that help make your home tidierKeeping and maintaining a tidy home is an integral part of homemaking. Keeping the home tidy can be a rigorous task but with the help of certain home equipment, this task can be made easier and faster. To save you all the stress and also help your home get tidier, you should get the multipurpose wiper. Kitchen sink strainerHave you ever experienced a clogged kitchen sink? To save you from a clogged kitchen sink and in a bid to make your home tidier, you should consider getting a kitchen sink strainer.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
September 27, 2022 13:42 UTC
REDAN kicks against government’s involvement in housing sector
The Real Estate Development Association of Nigeria has said the government’s involvement in the housing sector will not provide a lasting solution to the challenges facing it. President and Chairman of the Council of REDAN, Aliyu Wamakko, made the assertion when he spoke exclusively with the PUNCH. “You can’t go to the bank to borrow money at 30 per cent interest rate and you come out to build a house and expect it to be affordable. “The present government, when it came into power, said during campaigns that a million houses will be built per year. That is what they promised but very unfortunate that they have built 10,700 houses which have not been completed,” he said.
Source:Punch
September 27, 2022 11:37 UTC
Baay Agro set to empower smallholder farmers with 10m seedlings
AN Agricultural Firm, Baay Agro has expressed its readiness to empower smallholder farmers with 10 million seedlings till 2025. The Chief Executive Officer of the Company, Segun Adegoke revealed the company’s plan while empowering 2500 framers with 10,000 seedlings over the weekend in ibadan. Segun explained that the company’s intention is to increase farmers’ attention to cashew value chain. Meanwhile, The CEO urged the Federal Government to look at production leveraging on the country’s raw agricultural products rather than exporting its raw produce. “We need to start looking at production leveraging on our raw agricultural products rather than exporting our raw produce.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
September 27, 2022 04:40 UTC
As the gong sounds
Eighteen presidential candidates have been recognised by INEC as those approved to contest for the chair at the Aso Rock office of the president. Even now that INEC has approved 18 presidential candidates for the contest only three seem to dominate the headlines. There are about three million internally displaced persons in Nigeria today and their situation in those camps is nothing short of miserable. The second most important issue that the presidential candidates must address in their campaign is the crumbling economy. So the presidential candidates must pay serious attention to it.
Source:The Guardian
September 27, 2022 03:19 UTC
How parents can avoid favouritism
Only a few parents are aware that showing favouritism to their children can be hurtful to the other kids. When the other children realize that their parents love and favour one of them, it hurts them. Most parents don’t show it obviously, but these kids pick up little gestures and reactions from their parents. To avoid favouritism, attend to your children’s needs equally. To avoid favouritism, embrace their uniqueness.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
September 27, 2022 03:15 UTC
Questions that transform organisations
Most of the innovations and disruptions that the world has witnessed happened because some people dared to ask the right questions. He premised this style on the assumption that his understanding could be exponentially enhanced if he managed to ask the right questions. But more often than not, those who seize opportunities are those who ask questions about available opportunities. Chief Salami Agbaje, who started as an itinerant tailor, eventually became very wealthy by asking the right questions and making the right move. Last lineTo lead right, leaders must ask the right questions.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
September 26, 2022 08:07 UTC
HYPPADEC commences distribution of relief items to flood victims in Niger, others
HYPPADEC, in Niger State, announced the flag-off of the distribution of relief materials to the displaced victims of the rampaging flood disaster in Ebbo community, Lapai Local Government Area, and Ketso community in Mokwa Local Government Areas of the state. The team in charge of Niger State also embarked on the distribution of relief materials which included foods and Non-food items in the Awuru community in New Bussa, Borgu local government and Kontagora LGAs of State. The relief items so far distributed by the Commission included food and non-food items as well as medicine and building materials among others. Chairman of the Governing Council of HYPPADEC, Mr Joseph Ityav, who flagged off the distribution of the relief items, admonished the beneficiaries to make good use of the items to alleviate their offerings. Ityav assured that some new resettlements will be established by the Commission in Niger and Kebbi States in the first phase, while the scheme will be spread to other states in the catchment states of the Commission.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
September 26, 2022 02:34 UTC
Tips for maintaining good underwear hygiene for women
While wearing underwear has a lot of benefits, it is important that emphasis is placed on the need to maintain good underwear hygiene. This is because good underwear hygiene prevents any microbe or bacteria from accumulating and festering in and around the vagina. Since great underwear hygiene helps keep our vagina dry and clean and also offers comfort, it is therefore expedient that we expose ourselves to tips that will help us maintain good underwear hygiene. To maintain good underwear hygiene, below are things you should do in reference to your underwear. Don’t wait until your underwear gets torn before disposingTo maintain good underwear hygiene, you need to learn to dispose of your undies regularly.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
September 26, 2022 00:33 UTC
Tips for maintaining good underwear hygiene for men
It is important that, as a man, you make underwear hygiene a basic part of your cleanliness regimen. Discussed in this article is the meaning of underwear hygiene and the best ways to maintain good underwear hygiene as a man. Wash your underwear regularlyTo maintain good underwear hygiene, you need to cultivate the habit of washing your underwear regularly. To enjoy good underwear hygiene, discard your old underwear and replace it at least once every six months. Maintain good underwear hygiene!
Source:Nigerian Tribune
September 25, 2022 13:21 UTC
Lagos police arrest three, recover live cartridges, others
The Lagos State Police command on Saturday said its operatives arrested three suspects at Poromope Estate, Ijede road in the Ikorodu part of the state. The suspects identified as Tukur Abdullah, Muazu Telim, and Dahiru Idris, were caught with two buses, an unspecified number of live cartridges, three dismantled motorcycles, phones, and many others. Hundeyin said, “Operatives of Ikorodu Division of the Lagos State Police Command have intercepted two commercial buses loaded with large quantities of live cartridges, three dismantled motorcycles and some personal effects at Poromope Estate, Ijede Road, Ikorodu, Lagos State. Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspects, Tukur Abdullah ‘m’ aged 35, Muazu Telim ‘m’ aged 50 and Dahiru Idris ‘m’aged 36 were on their way to Katsina State. “The suspects, recovered exhibits as well as the vehicles, with registration numbers KMC 438 YK and KMC 394 XF have been transferred to the Lagos State Command Headquarters, Ikeja for further investigations.”
Source:Punch
September 25, 2022 07:33 UTC
I raped daughter in one-room apartment beside siblings, wife –Shopkeeper
Although, we all – myself, wife, five children – live in a one-room apartment. My daughter then woke my wife up to report what I had done to her. She woke up when she felt it on her laps and woke my wife to inform her about what had happened. I honestly don’t know what will happen. Maybe I will be taken to court, I don’t know; maybe I will be sentenced to death, I don’t know.
Source:Punch
September 24, 2022 20:08 UTC
How husband caught with side chick announced wife’s death –Brother
He (her husband) called my elder brother and my elder brother called to tell me about it. Did he at any point in the marriage complain about your late sister not treating him well? Do you think your late sister’s husband made efforts to get her medical attention before she died? I saw the picture of my late sister. He called my elder brother and my brother called me on the same day.
Source:Punch
September 24, 2022 19:38 UTC
Marriage will not change your spouse
Marriage does not change you or your spouse. Assuming your spouse will change from physical abuse: I had engaged ladies who got beaten up during courtship by their partners. When cautioned about going into marriage with the guy, she convinced herself that it would notcontinue in marriage. In my opening remarks, the reverse was the case, as the wife got married with the assumption that her husband would never change after marriage. So, it’s foolhardy to assume that you or your spouse will change from being promiscuous.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
September 24, 2022 16:19 UTC