Aviation sector shutdown: Operators, unions adamant | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
Following an appeal against the shutdown of operations, the National Assembly and the Ministry of Aviation have summoned the airline operators to a meeting tomorrow. “Aviation fuel alone used to take about 30 per cent of the entire revenue. But in another twist, one of the signatories to the shutdown memo, Ibom Air, yesterday retracted plans to abort operations tomorrow. In a statement signed by its management, Ibom Air disagreed with the decision of AON to suspend flight operations. Ibom Air has financial obligations to suppliers, financiers, and staff, which depend on the uninterrupted flow of revenue to service.
Source:The Guardian
May 08, 2022 05:23 UTC
Compounding investors’ woes amid unclaimed dividends control saga | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
The unclaimed dividend control tussle between shareholders and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) assumed a perceived negative turn last month, following an announcement by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in the penultimate Thursday. The outfit disclosed that the N170b unclaimed dividends have finally been remitted to the Unclaimed Dividend Trust Fund (UDTF), which is being managed by the Commission and the Debt Management Office (DMO). The investors suggested that instead of creating a trust fund for unclaimed dividends, the government should simplify letters of administration for deceased families, and make the process of claims less cumbersome for investors. In the view of the Independent Shareholders Association, creating a trust fund is a disincentive to investment, as previous trust funds were marred by allegations of corruption. In Section 39(f) of the Finance Bill, it is stated that all unclaimed dividends that have remained unclaimed for a period of not less than 12 years shall lapse into government revenue, and shall be transferred from the unclaimed dividends trust fund to the federal account as federal revenue.”
Source:The Guardian
May 08, 2022 04:47 UTC
2022 UTME witness improved technical, operational support in Lagos | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
The 2022 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) conducted at the weekend witnessed improved technical and operational support in some parts of Lagos State, compared to cases of hiccups recorded in 2021. The Administrator for the CBT centre, Dr. Florence Oladeji, said the institution has extensive experience in computer-based exams, which has really helped in ensuring no hitch in their network. At the Yaba College of Technology centre, The Guardian sighted security operatives in the premises, as the candidates queue to access the computer centre. Two other students, Taiwo Koledoye and Martin Yoro also expressed joy, as they didn’t have any issue with the computer systems. They have been informed that they are going to have a CBT exam, so they should have learned how to operate a computer,” she said.
Source:The Guardian
May 08, 2022 04:35 UTC
2022 Nigeria International Book Fair starts May 12
AFTER two editions held in September and July because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2022 Nigeria International Book Fair (NIBF) will, this year, return to its traditional month of May. Chair, Nigerian Book Fair Trust (NBFT), the umbrella body of book industry players organising the fair, Gbadega Adedapo, gave a detailed breakdown of preparations for the 2022 fair at a news briefing on April 27. “Although the pandemic adversely affected the turnout of international participants at the 2021 edition, I can assure you that the turnout would be better,” he noted. It will feature discussants from the Nigerian Publishers Association, Booksellers Association of Nigeria, Nigerian Library Association, Association of Nigerian Authors, Chartered Institute of Professional Printers of Nigeria and the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools. There will be a lot of side attractions and gifts for the participants.”Adedapo, who described the 2022 book fair as unmissable, also highlighted its benefits.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
May 08, 2022 03:49 UTC
Chelsea agree sale to Boehly consortium for $5.2bn
Chelsea confirmed on Saturday that a consortium led by LA Dodgers co-owner Todd Boehly has won the battle to buy the Premier League club in a £4.25 billion ($5.2 billion) deal. After a lengthy bidding process involving several groups, Boehly and his fellow investors were picked by Raine Group, the New York bank overseeing the sale. Boehly is expected to attend the Premier League clash with Wolves at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. The sale of the European champions brings the curtain down on 19 years of nearly unbroken success under the 55-year-old Abramovich, who has overseen five Premier League titles and two Champions League triumphs. They suffered a painful Champions League quarter-final defeat to Real Madrid but should still seal a place in next season’s Champions League by finishing in the Premier League’s top four.
Source:Punch
May 07, 2022 21:50 UTC
Osun 2022: How PDP rigged me out for Adeleke – Accord Party candidate
I had a discussion with him and he gave me assurances that they did not have a candidate and I asked him, ‘If you do not have a candidate what about Ademola Adeleke’? We instructed them that they should give it to Ademola Adeleke’. When I submitted the petition, we were all seated and Secondus came out and sat down. Did you work for him to destabilise the Osun PDP as being insinuated? I pulled out of the PDP primary election against Ademola Adeleke.
Source:Punch
May 07, 2022 19:22 UTC
Anti-corruption: EFCC introduces platform to expand public engagement | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), said it has introduced an online platform to expand public engagement in the fight against economic and financial crimes in the country. Mr Wilson Uwujaren, the Head of Media and Publicity of the commission, said this in a statement on Friday in Abuja. “EFCC Connect is an online programme designed to engender close interface and collaboration with the Nigerian public. He said the inauguration of the platform is in line with one of the objectives of the Commission’s Strategic Plan (2021-2025). Uwujaren enjoined the public to be part of the weekly conversation to be transmitted live on the official handles of the EFCC @officialEFCC at 7:00 p.m every Wednesday.
Source:The Guardian
May 07, 2022 18:50 UTC
Can we adopt a child?
My wife and I have been married for 12 years without a child. We are now considering adopting a child. It is a legal procedure which transfers the parental responsibility for the child to the adoptive parents. An adoption cannot be reversed once the adoption order has been granted, except in very rare circumstances. Our reporter joined the train to and fro Lagos from Ibadan and tells his experience in this report…Supreme Court upholds Ganduje Supreme Court upholds Ganduje
Source:Nigerian Tribune
May 07, 2022 12:38 UTC
I’m now expensive, Portable says after UK trip
Singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, on Friday, declared himself a “superstar” and also said he is now rich and “expensive”. The PUNCH reports that popular socialite and businessman, Emeka ‘E-Money’ Okonkwo, sponsored Portable to the United Kingdom. After arriving in the UK, Portable took to his Instagram page to share photos and videos of himself and the socialite at the airport. I’m now expensive; expensive than your cars and houses. I won’t lie, I’m not poor anymore.”View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dr Zeh (@portablebaeby)Copyright PUNCH.
Source:Punch
May 07, 2022 10:21 UTC
Parents, put your phones away, it has far-reaching effect on children’s development!
A new study showed that extensive use of smartphones by a toddler’s mother or father could damage their development. Many mothers carry their smartphones close to them, and they are looking for a moment to sneak away for some time to scroll through social media. The last was to play with the child while the smartphone and magazines were outside the room (uninterrupted free play). This includes the linguistic content, how interactive the discourse was, and to what extent the mother responds to child bids. Smartphones have their good sides; the distraction it causes from other things is what mothers should look away from.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
May 07, 2022 07:33 UTC
I never knew my child needed immunisation —Ibadan beggar, Zainab
Though the benefits of immunisation for children cannot be overemphasized, Zainab was oblivious of the need to put premium on her health and that of her daughter. She had to Ibadan from Anchau in Katsina State when she was two months pregnant but returned home to deliver her baby. She was taken with the child to the primary health care, at Ojoo, Ibadan. A surprised Zainab was full of appreciation to the Saturday Tribune, the reporter and the government that gave her child free immunisation free of. Dr. Babatunde Ogunbosi, a consultant paediatrician at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, also emphasised that immunisation is critical in the first two years of every child.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
May 07, 2022 07:13 UTC
Group to buy Chelsea in $5.2bn deal
Chelsea FC said a group led by Los Angeles Dodgers co-owner Todd Boehly would acquire the London club after agreeing to terms in a deal worth £4.25 billion ($5.2 billion). Chelsea’s Russian owner Roman Abramovich put the Premier League club on the market in March, just days before he was sanctioned by the British government following the invasion of Ukraine. “Chelsea Football Club can confirm that terms have been agreed for a new ownership group, led by Todd Boehly, Clearlake Capital, Mark Walter and Hansjoerg Wyss, to acquire the Club,” the Chelsea statement said. Under the terms of the licence, Chelsea were unable to offer new contracts to existing players or sign players from other clubs. After initially embarking on a long winning run following Abramovich’s decision to sell the club, Chelsea have struggled to find their best form recently.
Source:Punch
May 07, 2022 06:36 UTC
Where does all my money go?
Where does all my money go? How many times have you said to yourself, “Where does all my money go?’’ Some people believe that the problem of lack of money is a spiritual problem while some people believe that they do not earn enough hence the consistent state of lack. One of the key factors to be able to track your money expenses is your ability to attain financial prudency. It also means having complete knowledge about the money you have, the money you don’t have and how you can make it grow. Buy things that only add value to you—Never spend money on things that don’t add value to your life.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
May 07, 2022 05:32 UTC
Nigerians will overrun Africa if Country fails – Isa | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
Ogun Gov Pledges To Provide Enabling EnvironmentChief Executive Officer of Katchey Company Limited, Kate Isa, has warned that Africa will be chaotic, if Nigeria fails, as the citizens will overrun the continent. She said this, yesterday, during the official launch of Katchey Analytical Laboratory Complex in Magboro, Ogun State. If Nigeria fails, the whole of Africa fails. Because there are too many Nigerians and they will overrun Africa, if their country fails. Governor Abiodun said: “Our focus remains to provide enabling environment to foster Public-Private-Partnership (PPP).
Source:The Guardian
May 07, 2022 04:31 UTC
‘Bias, exclusion exacerbate feelings of doubt in women’ | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
“Who is deemed professional is an assessment process that’s culturally biased and skewed.” Bias and exclusion exacerbate feelings of doubt. Women experience the opposite. Yet, executive and professional women experience more stress, anxiety and psychological distress than men do. Based on research, women experience more workplace stress than men because they must contend with stereotype threat. What role do you think women can play in bridging the gap?
Source:The Guardian
May 07, 2022 03:10 UTC