China fires missiles near Taiwan after Pelosi visit
Taiwan said China launched 11 ballistic missiles into waters around Taiwan’s north-east and south-west coasts. (BBC)Japan said five Chinese missiles landed in its waters as well, calling for an “immediate stop” to the exercises. China saw the visit, by the US house speaker Mrs Pelosi, as a challenge to its claims of sovereignty over Taiwan. China and Taiwan: A really simple guideWhat is the ‘One China’ policy? Taiwan’s ministry of foreign affairs accused China of “following the example of North Korea in wilfully test-firing missiles into waters near other countries”.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
August 04, 2022 16:55 UTC
Spotlight on new faces of Nigeria’s art scene
Nigeria’s art scene is growing fast. In 2017, research by the Nigerian Art Market Report (NAMR) found that the country’s art market was valued at $5,539,648. Run by the Rele Art Foundation, it focuses on projecting African art and the creative talents it harnesses. Come 7 August, he will be having his first Lagos solo exhibition at the Rele Art Gallery Studio in Lagos, Nigeria. When you’re represented by a gallery like Rele Art Gallery you definitely get a large audience, with people waiting to see your work.
Source:The Guardian
August 04, 2022 07:48 UTC
Things to do to protect your mental health
It is hard to detect that something is wrong with your mental health, compared to your body. But with your mental health, it’s not easy to pinpoint if your mental health is in place or not. How do you protect your mental health? Seek support from people you trustThis is another way to protect your mental health. Stay off social mediaThis right here is a major way to protect your mental health.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
August 04, 2022 07:32 UTC
Naira strengthens at black market after big fall
Naira gained significantly against the U.S. dollar at the parallel market on Tuesday, after crashing to an all-time low of N710.00 last week. Currency traders in Abuja and Uyo said they bought the dollar at about N635 and sold between N640 and N645 on Tuesday, against N685 it traded in the previous session on Monday. A lot of traders closed up their shops due to losses incurred,” a currency dealer in Uyo, said. “The demand for dollar was very low today,” he added. READ ALSO: Naira weakens against dollar again at official marketHowever, the naira lost at the official market on the same day.
Source:The Guardian
August 04, 2022 07:27 UTC
Commonwealth Games debut gold thrills Onyekwere
Chioma Onyekwere is ecstatic after winning the women’s discus gold on her debut appearance at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, after missing out on the recent World Athletics Championship in Oregon, USA last month, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The 28-year-old African champion won gold late on Tuesday with a season’s-best throw of 61.70m, edging out England’s Jade Lally, while fellow Nigerian Obiageri Amaechi settled for bronze. Onyekwere’s feat saw her become the second African woman to win the Commonwealth discus gold, after South Africa’s Elizna Naude in Melbourne in 2006. “It’s amazing to come out for our first Commonwealth and both get on the podium and represent Nigeria well, “Onyekwere told BBC Sport Africa. I’m excited by what’s to come.”“It’s amazing to come out for our first Commonwealth and both get on the podium and represent Nigeria well.
Source:Punch
August 04, 2022 07:24 UTC
Important documents that you should have in your car
Important documents that you should have in your carThere are documents that you, as a car owner, should have in your car or with you when driving. The ones that have the important documents and the ones that don’t. Another thing to bear in mind is that these important documents, which ought to be found in your car or with you, must always be up to date. Vehicle manualThis important document that should be found in your car is an instructional guide that is peculiar to the model of your car. Conclusively, what are the consequences you are likely to face if you don’t have these important documents.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
August 04, 2022 04:13 UTC
Army gifts soldiers motorcycles
The General Officer Commanding 82 Division Nigerian Army, Major General Taoreed Lagbaja, has honoured four soldiers serving in the Division for their diligence while performing their duties. The honoured soldiers are Staff Seargent Amodu Simon, Seargeant Oyinbo Emmanuel, Corporal Mbanaso Isaac, and Private Ibrahim Lawal. He charged other Division soldiers to emulate the honourees’ exemplary conduct. The General Officer Commanding disclosed that the four motorcycles presented to the soldiers were a symbol of appreciation for their outstanding conduct. Each of the four awarded soldiers was drawn from various units of the Division and was picked after carefully observing their conduct over a period.
Source:Punch
August 03, 2022 13:10 UTC
Commonwealth Games 2022: Onyekwere wins first discuss gold for Nigeria
Chioma Onyekwere made history as the first Nigerian to win gold medal in the discuss event at the Commonwealth Games. Onyekwere threw a season best 61.70m to claim first place ahead of other competitors in the women’s discuss event. Her compatriot, Amaechi won the bronze medal in the event with a throw of 56.99m. In weightlifting, Osijo Mary won a bronze medal in the women’s 87KG event. Commonwealth Games 2022: Onyekwere wins first discuss gold for Nigeria
Source:The Guardian
August 03, 2022 09:04 UTC
MICROCAPITAL BRIEF: Patrick Gold Microfinance Launches Digital Banking Platforms GetriPay, GetriSave in Nigeria
Patrick Gold Microfinance Bank, a Nigerian financial institution, recently launched the GetriPay and GetriSave digital banking platforms. GetriSave allows users to earn up to 13 percent interest on savings plus monthly loyalty rewards. Patrick Gold also offers payment cards, point-of-sale (POS) devices and investment consultations as well as loans for education, asset purchases and farming. Established in 1990, Zenith Bank is based in Nigeria and provides financial services in seven countries in Africa and Eurasia. By Sheen Gupta, Research AssociateSources and Additional ResourcesPunch articlehttps://punchng.com/microfinance-bank-launches-digital-banking-platform/Patrick Gold Microfinance Bank homepagehttps://pgoldmfbank.comZenith Bank homepagehttps://www.zenithbank.comZenith Bank 2021 annual reporthttps://www.zenithbank.com/media/3460/zb-2021-annual-report.pdfApple App Store listing of GetriPayhttps://apps.apple.com/us/app/getripay/id1604544835Apple App Store listing of GetriSavehttps://apps.apple.com/us/app/getrisave/id1619995673Google Play listing of GetriPayhttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.getripayGoogle Play listing of GetriSavehttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.getrisave_mobileDid you know that MicroCapital publishes the MicroCapital Monitor newspaper each month?
Source:Punch
August 03, 2022 05:06 UTC
Gov candidate decries poor healthcare system in Abia
The governorship candidate of the All Progressive Grand Alliance in Abia State, Professor Gregory Ibe, has decried the poor state of public facilities in the state, alleging that it was responsible for many avoidable and timely deaths witnessed in many communities in the state. Ichita said, “I had raised a motion of urgent public importance theabout the collapse of the health care system in Abia State. You can imagine that up to this very moment, residents doctors in Abia State have been on strike for up to one year. The healthcare system in Abia State has totally collapsed. That’s why it’s called medical and surgical outreach.”
Source:Punch
August 03, 2022 04:21 UTC
International animal welfare charity supports Nigeria’s proposed ban on donkey slaughter
The world’s largest equine charity, The Donkey Sanctuary, has welcomed moves by the Nigerian government toward an outright ban on the slaughter of donkeys as well as the export of their skins. Ian Cawsey, Director of Advocacy and Campaigns at The Donkey Sanctuary, said: “Nigeria joins other countries, which are seeing the catastrophic effect of the donkey skin trade, in taking action to protect their national herds. “However, it is important that government actions follow scientific research in order to provide a safe and sustainable solution. Arguments on developing a regulated donkey farming solution may sound seductive but in reality, the science shows this is not going to be a viable way forward given the many difficulties of donkey farming and the low numbers breeding would produce. However, their value as a commodity has increased in recent decades with the rising popularity of a traditional Chinese remedy called ejiao, the main ingredient of which is collagen from a donkey’s skin.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
August 02, 2022 22:11 UTC
We have made progress on war against insecurity, Buhari tells new envoys
President Muhammadu Buhari, on Tuesday, told newly accredited foreign ambassadors that with the help of some friendly countries, Nigeria has made progress in tackling insecurity. He said even though successes in taming insecurity had been recorded through collaboration across borders, more could be achieved. A statement issued by Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity) quoted him as saying: “The devastating effect of global insecurity, climate change and the post COVID-19 era has devastated global economies. “The ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine has undermined the progress countries have achieved in tackling food security in the last decade. Running Mate Fallout: Wike’s Group Meets In Abuja To Plot Next MoveWe have made progress on war against insecurity, Buhari tells new envoysSingle Faith Ticket: Babachir Lawal, Dogara Divide APC NWCWe have made progress on war against insecurity, Buhari tells new envoys
Source:Nigerian Tribune
August 02, 2022 13:36 UTC
Health workers fault non-payment of new hazard allowance
The Federal Government is yet to commence the implementation of the increased hazard allowance for health workers seven months after its announcement, The PUNCH reports. The Federal Government, in December 2021, increased the hazard allowances applicable to health workers in its healthcare facilities across the country. “The hazard allowance was reviewed to a flat rate that ranges from N5,000 to between N15,000 and N34,000 for health workers on the CONHESS salary structure, while doctors on CONMESS had theirs reviewed from N5,000 to between N32,000 and N40,000.”However, health workers in the country confirmed to our correspondent that the reviewed hazard allowance has not been implemented. A hazard allowance is an additional compensation for workers who are performing an exceedingly dangerous or physically uncomfortable job. Meanwhile, a former President of the Nigerian Medical Association, Prof. Mike Ogirima, urged the government to implement the increased hazard allowance as promised.
Source:Punch
August 02, 2022 12:28 UTC
Sylva seeks deployment of technologies to make fossil fuel cleaner
1 Chief Timipre Sylva, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, has called for the deployment of available technologies to make fossil fuel cleaner in the face of global energy transition. 5 The minister, however, maintained that energy transition was better viewed as providing clean energy, and not as abandoning some energy sources. 6 According to him, the ongoing global energy is a huge challenge to the reliability and sustainability of renewable energy supplies as alternatives to fossil fuels. “All these imply that the global energy mix will remain with us, amidst greater dominance by hydrocarbon energy sources, at least in the foreseeable future. 10 “This will encourage a win-win situation in terms of CO2 emission reduction and meeting global energy demand,” he said.
Source:Punch
August 02, 2022 04:46 UTC
Tips for settling into a new job or career
It’s normal to feel anxious when you are about to begin a new career or start new job. In this article, we explain what you can do as you begin a new job or career. Along with learning a lot, asking for advice is a good way to build relationships with your new co-workers. Do your researchAs the job or career is new, you ought to do extensive findings on the dos and don’ts of the new job. This is a good way to learn on your own, and it shows your level of independence.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
August 02, 2022 01:00 UTC