‘Acquiring skills with education makes you a complete human in today’s world’
Animashaun Aminat Aderayo is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of De’rayo vocational limited, where she manages the training on fashion skills to youths, particularly women. How did your journey into the fashion world begin? As water is very essential to human life; so are skills needed in the life of every serious minded human being. The Nigerian fashion industry has grown exponentially in recent times. FAITH ADEOYE reports.Acquiring skills with education Acquiring skills with educationIf you want to keep your job and excel in your career, you need to do as I say,” Janet Abegunde’s boss said to her one fateful day.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
July 22, 2022 05:48 UTC
Trophy unveils new campaign
Trophy Extra Stout says it has launched a new thematic campaign called ‘No DNA needed, originally black’. According to a statement, the new thematic campaign was targeted at celebrating exceptional leadership and originality traits in Nigerians and Africans by extension. The statement said the novelty pro-identity campaign titled, ‘No DNA Needed’ was built on the ideology ‘The Originals.’Speaking at the launch, the Marketing Director, International Breweries Plc, Tolulope Adedeji, said, “People ask why we chose the name ‘No DNA Needed, Originally Black’. Leadership is taken very seriously in Africa and this is taught to the child from birth to adulthood. They never have to prove their identity and do not need a DNA test to identify themselves anywhere they go.
Source:Punch
July 22, 2022 02:48 UTC
Rainy season farming: FAO targets 296,000 vulnerable people in five states
The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) is targeting to reach 296, 800 vulnerable individuals with agricultural seeds and fertilisers for the 2022 rainy season farming in Adamawa, Borno, Sokoto, Taraba and Yobe States. He said the provision of quality farm inputs would improve the productivity of the farmers, contributing to enhancing resilience, food security and nutrition. Cisse said the inputs distributed will assist households to mitigate the scourging food insecurity while at the same time contributing to building the resilience of host communities and returnees. “These challenges coupled with other effects of climate change have compounded the threat to food security in the country, this concern guided the inclusion of Sokoto and Taraba states in the 2022 rainy season intervention. “FAO with the support from donors since 2016 has been implementing extensive programmes targeting internally displaced persons (IDPs), returnees and their host communities in the three states of Borno, Adamawa and Yobe, most affected by the prolonged armed conflict that has plagued the area.”ASUU Strike: FG Locks In Meetings With VCs, Others On Resolving ImpasseRainy season farming: FAO targets 296,000 vulnerable people in five statesBuhari Unveils NNPC’s New LogoRainy season farming: FAO targets 296,000 vulnerable people in five states
Source:Nigerian Tribune
July 22, 2022 01:48 UTC
Tristan Thompson Dating Another Lady Is Okay To Khloe Kardashian
What's New Tristan Thompson Dating Another Lady Is Okay To Khloe Kardashian By Guardian Life Tristan Thompson's relationship with another lady appears to be OK in Khloe Kardashian's eyes, at least following his appearance in Greece. Tristan Thompson was reportedly having fun on the Greek island of Mykonos, according to Page Six. According to rumors, Tristan Thompson had an affair with Kylie Jenner’s former closest friend, Jordyn Woods. Khloe Kardashian, though, appeared to be trying to find a way to ‘forget’ what happened and go on. It seems apparent that Khloe Kardashian and Tristan Thompson have officially called it quits on their romance.
Source:The Guardian
July 22, 2022 00:02 UTC
Tribal leader Murmu elected as India’s president
Droupadi Murmu, a tribal politician, has been elected as the new president of India. Ms Murmu is the country’s first tribal leader in the top post. Ms Murmu will now replace President Ram Nath Kovind, whose term ends on 24 July. Born in 1958 in Baidaposi village of Mayurbhanj district, Ms Murmu belongs to the Santhal community, one of India’s largest tribal groups. From 2006 to 2009, Ms Murmu was the president of the BJP’s state wing for “scheduled tribes” – tribal communities recognised by India’s constitution as socially and economically disadvantaged.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
July 21, 2022 22:58 UTC
Safety precautions to observe at the airport
In order for you not to fall victim of criminal elements who disguise as fellow passengers or dishonest airport staff, below are safety precautions you should observe when next you visit the airport. Trust no oneAnother safety precaution to observe while in the airport is that you should trust no one, airport workers included. Follow instructionsRegardless of the number of times you have gone to the airport or how familiar you think you are with being at the airport, please always follow institutions given by the airport staffs. While at the airport, following every safety precautions should be of paramount value to you. When next you visit the airport, ensure you follow the safety precautions discussed and we trust that your safety is guaranteed.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
July 21, 2022 18:43 UTC
Sickle cell could be treated with local plant, UK study confirms | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
Alchornea cordifolia is a perennial evergreen shrub that belongs to the family Euphorbiaceae. Aberystwyth University is a public research university in Aberystwyth, Wales. Application of the leaves and root bark of Alchornea cordifolia is used in treatment of leprosy and as antidote for snakebite. The researchers investigated the phytochemicals contents, antioxidant property and haematinic potential of Mojeaga herbal remedy (Alchornea cordifolia, Sorghum bicolor, Pennisetum glaucum) leaves preparation in animal model. The researchers concluded: “It is significant to consider this research study, which elicited essential preclinical information progressing to anti-anemic herbal remedy development in the country.
Source:The Guardian
July 21, 2022 04:35 UTC
12m subscribers to benefit from 9mobile’s 9TV | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
Telecommunications firm, 9mobile, has launched its innovative online entertainment platform, 9TV. 9TV is a one-stop entertainment hub where 9mobile subscribers on prepaid and hybrid subscriptions can watch their favourite movies, TV shows, children’s entertainment, and live events on the go. “9TV’s ‘Timeshift’ feature on Live TV allows users to watch their favourite programmes with pause, rewind, and forward functionalities. “9TV allows users to watch & also download their favourite movies, which they will be able to watch later under ‘my downloads’ feature on the app. This on-demand live entertainment streaming section allows users to watch live concerts, interviews, parties, and similar events.
Source:The Guardian
July 21, 2022 04:26 UTC
‘Why flights are not coming to Bayelsa airport’
The Bayelsa State Government has said its airport is not operational because the airlines flying its route have sent their planes for a D-Check. The state stated that the airport will be open to normal flight operations before the end of the month. According to the state, the absence of flights at the Bayelsa International Airport for some weeks was not its fault. I know that you are going to ask us what is happening at the Bayelsa International Airport. The Bayelsa airport has not been downgraded.
Source:Punch
July 21, 2022 04:17 UTC
Ecotutu’s cold storage solutions curb post-harvest loss, keep people, environment healthy —Nofiu
When I say intermdeiary I mean the cold storage solution. If it is not a cold box version, from the cold truck, we have our cold storage facilities spread across farms. We have cold storage from 10 to 40 tonnes of cold storage. But if you have a cold storage solution right where you are harvesting, the shelf life is like 21 days. From the cold truck, it is being transported to a warehouse where you have a cold storage to keep.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
July 21, 2022 01:43 UTC
NCAA grounds Dana Air as airline suffers financial crisis
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has grounded Dana Air’s operations with immediate effect from the midnight of Wednesday. The decision is the outcome of a “financial and economic health audit carried out on the Airline by the Authority, and the findings of an investigation conducted on the Airline’s flight operations recently, which revealed that Dana Airlines is no longer in a position to meet its financial obligations and to conduct safe flight operations. The NCAA said it ordered the indefinite suspension of the airline in “pursuant to Section 35(2), 3(b) and (4) of the Civil Aviation Act, 2006 and Part 1.3.3.3(a)(1) of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations (Nig.CARs), 2015. Meantime, the Dana Airline management has confirmed the suspension of its operations in order for it to undergo a full operational audit with effect from midnight 20th July, 2022. One of the aircraft engines of a Boeing aircraft belonging to the airline was also on Tuesday involved in an emergency landing at the Abuja airport as a result of an engine failure.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
July 21, 2022 01:32 UTC
Breaking cycles of violence in Nigeria’s northeast region
The Institute for Justice and Reconciliation research considers how investments in human, social and economic development might create pathways to transform volatile communities into peaceful ones. Low levels of human development, coupled with high levels of material and social deprivation sustains conflict in the northeast. However, economic development in isolation cannot achieve peace and stability, because peace is not just the absence of violence or conflict. Rather, it is when people anticipate and manage their conflicts and differences without violence, while making equitable progress in their lives. Without this, breaking the vicious and worsening cycle of exclusion, violence, and a further deterioration of economic agency, will remain an elusive dream.
Source:The Guardian
July 21, 2022 00:02 UTC
Association of Deaf protest demolition of secretariat in Imo
The Association of Deaf in Imo State on Wednesday protested the demolition of its secretariat situated on Wetheral Road, Owerri, by officials of the Environmental Transformation Commission (ENTRACO). The special citizens took the protest to the Government House, where they met with the Chief of Staff to Gov. After confirming from the ENTRACO General Manager, Franklin Nkemakolam, on the demolition, Anyaehie promised to take the matter to the governor for solution. Edwards disclosed that the commission embarked on the demolition without a prior notice and warrant to the association. “We are begging the state governor to please come to our rescue,” he said.
Source:Punch
July 20, 2022 21:06 UTC
Masked men, task force arrest Okada riders, passengers
Some masked men and officials of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation and Special Offences (Enforcement) Unit, aka Task Force, on Tuesday, raided commercial motorcyclists at Berger Bus Stop, Lagos State. PUNCH Metro noted that the masked men pushed down the Okada riders from their bikes at the area where they clustered to pick passengers. He said, “The task force operatives had raided Okada men in different places, including Grammar School, Ore-Meta, Akinyele, Ogba, but left Berger until now. The Okada riders and their passengers were arrested. “The men wearing masks so people will not identify them apparently work with task force.
Source:Punch
July 20, 2022 08:56 UTC
Confusion as N179/litre fuel price controversy worsens
Oil marketers, however, told our correspondent that the Federal Government might be using the document to test the reaction of the public as touching an official hike in petrol price. The document, entitled, “PMS Pump Price Adjustment,” described the government-approved N165/litre price of petrol as “old price,” as it went further to outline the new rates for the commodity in different regions of Nigeria. For the South-West, North-West, North-East and South-South, it outlined the new PMS pump prices per litre in these regions to be N179, N184, N189 and N179 respectively. On the section captured as “PMS Ex-depot Price Adjustment”, the document stated that while the old ex-depot price was N148.17/litre, the new rates in Lagos, Warri/Ogharra and Port Harcourt were now N160-N162/litre, N162-N165/litre and N165-N167/litre respectively. It has also failed to sanction filling stations selling above government-approved N165/litre price.
Source:Punch
July 20, 2022 08:14 UTC