Fuel price soars by 81% despite N6tn subsidy payment – Report
Likewise, comparing the average price with the previous month (January 2023), the average retail price increased by 2.58 per cent from N257.12. At the time, the Federal Government had paid about N134bn as fuel subsidy payment. States with the highest average price of petrol were Abia (N146.87), Adamawa (N146.67) and Niger (N146.57). The Federal Government has continued to restate plans to remove fuel subsidy with a plan to deregulate the oil market by June this year. However, there are fears that the removal of fuel subsidy might be drastic for the populace as the countdown to the June 2023 date for subsidy removal inches closer.
Source:Punch
April 12, 2023 13:48 UTC
Author Chimamanda Adichie counters Prof. Wole Soyinka’s comments
Chimamanda disagrees with SoyinkaAuthor Chimamanda Adichie disagrees with Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka’s recent comments regarding the Labour Party (LP) vice-presidential candidate, Datti Baba-Ahmed. Chimamanda criticized Soyinka’s use of the word fascist, saying that it can be used for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), but not Datti and the Obidients. Soyinka’s comments on Datti Baba-AhmedDatti Baba-Ahmed was criticized by Soyinka for his comments regarding the judiciary. Datti’s comments were seen as dictating to the Supreme Court by Soyinka. Soyinka’s view on Datti’s commentsSoyinka did not hold back in his criticism of Datti’s comments, calling them unbecoming and unsuitable.
Source:The Guardian
April 12, 2023 13:23 UTC
FG to end multiple taxation on roads
The Federal Government on Tuesday said it is working to remove multiple taxation on roads to promote free movement of goods within the country. The government said that multiple taxation on roads was against ECOWAS rules and regulations. Sambo said, “We’re working on that because multiple taxation on our roads is against ECOWAS rules of free movement of goods. After the last road monitoring exercise, the notes are yet to come in full, but we will discuss with the state commissioners of transport the issue of multiple taxation. We want to plead that, in as much as, we cannot stop night journeys, you should advise your men that if you can avoid doing this (night journeys), please do.
Source:Punch
April 12, 2023 11:34 UTC
A Case for the Seemingly Useless Useful Skills
Society likes to dictate what we should do, the jobs we should get, and what life skills should matter. Knowing how to drive or swim matters, but when it comes down to it, it’s more important to have the skills on our list. Frying plantainPhoto credit: mydiasporakitchen.comThe best thing since soft, fresh, hot agege bread, the perfect fried plantain takes skill to make. Laying a frontalThis skill won’t just have you looking like a baddie, it’ll also have you deep in your bag. Making pap or custardPhoto credit: insanelygoodrecipes.com5 out of 6 people fail woefully at mixing powder in boiling water to create pap or custard.
Source:The Guardian
April 12, 2023 10:30 UTC
Do women misuse gender laws?
Over the years, civilised society has put in concerted efforts to protect women through laws that are gender-specific due to the burden and effects of traditional, cultural and religious beliefs which erode their basic human rights. There are also laws against sexual harassment of women in places of work, laws related to marriage, divorce which give legal basis for equality in marriage, laws on safe motherhood and laws relating to property. But while these laws are there to protect women, can they misuse the laws for selfish reasons like anger, revenge or blackmail? The misuse of feminine laws is being taken to next level that its very complex to understand and will affect innocent women who have genuine cases even when it involves cases of mental harassment and online sexual harassment. While it is not all women that misuse the feminine laws, the few engaged in this are putting a negative spin on women protection, leading to calls for gender friendly laws from advocates.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
April 12, 2023 08:52 UTC
OurPass announces transition from one-click checkout company to business banking
OurPass, the one-click checkout company, has announced that it has rebranded to become a global neobank for businesses revolutionising commerce in Nigeria. OurPass is providing businesses with access to banking, payment and business management tools to enable them start, grow and scale their businesses. We are also providing them with access to all the payment and business management tools they need to grow and thrive,” said Mr Samuel Eze, founder and Chief Executive Officer of OurPass. Its optimised payment tools, such as POS terminals, QR codes and instant transfers, also enable businesses to receive and make payments seamlessly. Staff management tools allow businesses to safely grant their teams controlled access to business information such as payment confirmations and manage their branch operations from anywhere in the world with OurPass’ sub-business feature.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
April 12, 2023 07:20 UTC
Global growth slows to 2% in 2023 – World Bank
The World Bank Group President, David Malpass says global growth is expected to be weak in 2023, slowing to two per cent from 3.1 per cent in 2022. “If we look at developing countries excluding China, we expect a slowdown to about 3.1 per cent in 2023 from 4.1 per cent in 2022. “However, the likelihood is a long period of slow growth, asset reprising, and capital moving in the wrong direction. According to him, China’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth is rebounding to more than five per cent in 2023, with strong private investment. “I was there in February and think it will take capital market liberalisation for India to achieve their eight per cent growth goal.’’NAN reports that the World Bank Group/International Monetary Fund 2023 Spring Meetings opened on Monday in Washington DCand would end on April 16.
Source:Punch
April 11, 2023 21:58 UTC
Warrington Wolves v Wigan Warriors, 'sell-out' looking likely
With Friday’s blockbuster clash with neighbours Wigan Warriors approaching, however, there is growing confidence that will change. With Wigan in good form themselves, optimism about a first sold-out Wire home game since the Good Friday clash with Widnes Vikings is increasing. “The last genuine sell-out we had here was Widnes in 2016, but I think we could go really close,” chief executive Karl Fitzpatrick said. “We wanted the supporters to fall back in love with the team and I think we’re seeing that,” he said. “What’s happening on the field is obviously helping that but I think the players being in the community is also a factor.
Source:The Guardian
April 11, 2023 19:02 UTC
Yul Edochie clears all Instagram posts hours after deleting second wife’s photos
Nollywood actor Yul Edochie has deleted all his Instagram posts hours after deleting his second wife’s Judy Austin photos. Tribune Online checks revealed Yul Edochie deleted his profile photo and other posts on Tuesday, 11th April 2023. Fans were left in shock as he suddenly deleted almost all his Instagram posts, including his profile photo.Many of his fans are waiting non-stop for his moment of return. https://www.instagram.com/yuledochie/
Source:Nigerian Tribune
April 11, 2023 17:57 UTC
Nigeria: Tuta absoluta invasion hits growers hard
Tomato farmers in Kano State are currently counting losses incurred as a result of pest attacks on plantations in the state. The resurgence of the deadly crop disease – Tuta Absoluta at the early period of dry session has crippled hectares of cultivated farms, leaving growers in irreparable losses running into millions of naira. The state Chairman of the Tomato Out-Growers Association of Nigeria (TOGAN), Mallam Sani Danladi, told The Guardian that over 700 growers were affected by the recent outbreak of Tuta Absoluta in the state. Available records showed that the first outbreak of Tuta Absoluta on tomatoes in Africa happened in Niger Republic and Senegal in 2015. The disease was eventually noticed later in the year in Nigeria, specifically in Daura, Katsina State.
Source:The Guardian
April 11, 2023 17:44 UTC
NPFL clubs canvass for Naija Super 8 votes
There are 16 NPFL clubs among the nominated teams while the rest are drawn from other tiers. Following the opening of the voting portal, clubs like Rivers United, Nasarawa United and Lobi Stars have begun to appeal to their fans for votes that will qualify them to play in the money-spinning tournament. Visit http://naijasuper8.ng to vote for Lobi Stars. Grab the chance to join the players in this,” NPFL Group B leaders, Lobi Stars announced. The six best teams at the play-offs will be joined by two wildcard entries to be revealed after the play-offs.
Source:Punch
April 11, 2023 15:54 UTC
Why homebuilders should get planning permit before construction —Expert
Why describing building without planning permit as illegal structure, the renowned town planner identifies high cost and delay associated with the processes among reasons home builders/developers evade planning permit. Planning Permit cuts an area whereby you have a parcel of land that is in excess of one hectare; you must obtain permit in terms of layout preparation. The government has tried as much as possible to let the public aware about the need for obtaining planning permit. So this is one of the issues I think are responsible for nonchalant attitudes toward obtaining planning permit. What is the relationship between high cost of obtaining planning permit and high accommodation cost?
Source:Nigerian Tribune
April 11, 2023 14:14 UTC
FULL LIST: UK stops recruiting healthcare workers from Nigeria, 53 others
The United Kingdom has placed Nigeria and 53 other countries on the red list of countries that should not be actively targeted for recruitment by health and social care employers. The announcement was contained in the revised code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England. It is recommended that employers, recruitment organisations, agencies, collaborations, and contracting bodies check the red country list for updates before any recruitment drive. It defined active international recruitment in the code as the process by which UK health and social care employers (including local authorities), contracting bodies, recruitment organisations, agencies, collaborations, and sub-contractors target individuals to market UK employment opportunities, with the intention of recruiting to a role in the UK health or social care sector. This includes but is not limited to allied health professionals, care workers, dentists, doctors, healthcare scientists, medical staff, midwives, nursing staff, residential and domiciliary care workers, social workers, and support staff.
Source:Punch
April 11, 2023 04:52 UTC
Pandemic quickened digital adoption by five years – CEO
The Managing Director of Sub-Saharan Africa, Project Management Institute, George Asamani, has said that COVID-19 pandemic increased digital adoption by five years, theAccording to him, this should push tertiary institutions to accelerate digital adoption for increased skill shifts among students. While presenting a paper titled ‘Reimagining higher education in Nigeria’, Asamani said, “By some estimates, the pandemic accelerated digital adoption by five years. “This digitalisation at scale and velocity results in massive skill shifts. That trend is only likely to accelerate further as organisations demand digital skills far beyond the IT function and deep into other areas of the business.”He noted that higher or tertiary education was ripe for disruption. “Overnight, technology automated the traditional lecture and logically supports the argument that anything that can be automated will be disrupted.
Source:Punch
April 10, 2023 23:52 UTC
My govt will not be wasteful, Otti tells Abians
The governor-elect of Abia State, Dr Alex Otti, has said he will not run a bogus and wasteful system of government while assuring his supporters that he will create opportunities for businesses to thrive in the state. This was contained in a statement signed by the governor-elect himself, which was sighted by our correspondent on Friday. He stated that he would do everything within his power to carry Abians along and empower them. Otti, who appreciated all the members of his campaign team, assured them that he would not take their sacrifices for granted. “We will not run a bogus system and we will not indulge in waste, because it would amount to hypocrisy if we turn around to do the same thing we accused the present government of doing”.
Source:Punch
April 08, 2023 01:42 UTC