Naira steadies in parallel market, hits N791.75/$1 in official market
Manufacturers and importers heaved a sigh of relief on Friday as the Nigerian naira appreciated massively against the United States dollar, closing at N791.75/$1 at the official market. The appreciation represents a N49.39 gain or a 5.24% increase in the local currency compared to the N841.14 it closed on Thursday. The move, experts say, is expected to bring relief to the naira, the business community, and the economy at large. The country has faced chronic dollar shortages since foreign investors exited local assets during a period of low oil prices. Since then, investors have yet to return, and the central bank has struggled to meet the demand for dollars from foreign investors seeking to repatriate funds or airlines seeking to send money from ticket sales abroad.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
November 18, 2023 17:45 UTC
ChatGPT's OpenAI sacks CEO Sam Altman
OpenAI, the company that created ChatGPT a year ago, said Friday it had dismissed CEO Sam Altman as it no longer had confidence in his ability to lead the Microsoft-backed firm. Microsoft has invested billions of dollars in OpenAI and has woven the company’s technology into its offerings, including search engine Bing. The statement said the board was “grateful for Sam’s many contributions to the founding and growth of OpenAI. Altman earlier this month led a major developer’s conference for OpenAI, announcing a new set of products that were largely met positively in Silicon Valley. The young CEO on Thursday told AFP he understood some of the worries when it came to how people feel about AI and its disruptive powers.
Source:Punch
November 18, 2023 16:23 UTC
Buhari’s aides, ex-govs, APC bigwigs intensify lobby for ambassadorial appointments
What happened lately is that 25 career ambassadors, who attained the retirement age, or 35 years of public service in December 2018, were recalled. But the envoys were recalled by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, on September 2, 2023. Akinterinwa said, “Political ambassadors are not interested in any national interest to protect abroad. “If we are suggesting academic diplomats, I agree with that; there are many academic diplomats in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Most unfortunately, it is the political ambassadors that have always behaved in a manner considered not compatible with the status of diplomats,” he added.
Source:Punch
November 18, 2023 15:53 UTC
Addressing Nigeria's Sanitation Crisis: Battling Open Defecation in Lagos - Tech
The lack of public conveniences and rampant open defecation have reached alarming levels. The United Nations acknowledges that there is a global sanitation crisis, one that the world is working too slowly to solve. The Impact of Open DefecationThis is precisely why open defecation is a major issue. Understanding the ChallengesOne major reason for the sanitation crisis is the inadequate number of public toilets and sewage systems in Lagos. Furthermore, collaboration with international organisations and NGOs can provide financial and technical assistance to tackle the sanitation crisis.
Source:The Guardian
November 18, 2023 15:50 UTC
NOPRIN warns against Police’s non-compliance with Court orders
The Network on Police Reform in Nigeria (NOPRIN) has expressed concern over non-compliance of Police to court orders, calling for measures in the direction, noting that such poses serious threat to violation of fundamental human rights. The foundation stated that Police defiance to comply with court orders can lead to public outcry, civil unrest, violence, and protest against police in the country. This was contained in a comprehensive research report of NOPRIN with the title; “Non-compliance with Court Orders by Officers of the Nigeria Police Force: Implications for the Criminal Justice Systems”. She disclosed that the report delved into some areas concerning trends of non-compliance with court orders by officers of the Nigeria Police Force. “NOPRIN Foundation believes that addressing non-compliance with court orders is crucial for upholding the principles of justice, fairness, and the rule of law in Nigeria.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
November 18, 2023 14:33 UTC
Garwey Dual throws punch as Providence, Kansas State get into nasty scuffle
For an early game this season, it was a spicy one for both Providence and Kansas State. 3 Providence’s Garwey Dual shoves Kansas State’s Dai Dai Ames, starting the conflict before the two were ejected during overtime. Twitter3 Garwey Dual bending over after Dai Dai Ames hit him in the face during overtime of the Providence-Kansas State game. Twitter3 Garwey Dual punches Dai Dai Ames in the face during overtime of the Providence-Kansas State game. Kansas State will play Miami next in the Bahamas tournament after the Hurricanes defeated Georgia 79-68 on Friday night.
Source:Punch
November 18, 2023 14:06 UTC
Behold, entire 199 family members who live in the same building
They literally live under the same roof. An entire family comprising 199 people is currently living in a four-storey building that has over 100 rooms in a town in India and it is surely not an easy adventure. The village of Baktawng in India’s north-eastern state of Mizoram, is home to the world’s largest known family who live under the same roof in a massive building. A few years after, the family grew in size as some of his male children got wives of their own, some more than one, and the family member count now stands at 199. Stylised as…Helen Paul and other bastardy storiesEveryone has a history; how you act and tell your story defines you.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
November 18, 2023 05:46 UTC
Beyond Certificates... | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
The solutions to the problems that you’ve been called to solve will demand that you think beyond your degree qualifications and certificates. Poor people learn only in school and then go into the world to look for job, but for the rich, the whole world is their school! Who you are and the problems that God has called you to solve are both far beyond your certificates or degrees. Your winning edge is in your ability to solve problems. Who you are and the problems that God has called you to solve are both far beyond your certificates or degrees.
Source:The Guardian
November 18, 2023 04:30 UTC
Rice and sugar content
I read somewhere that rice has a very high sugar content equal to that of sugar. It is therefore believed that eating rice is almost the same as eating sugar. Goriola (by SMS)Whereas, 100 grams of white sugar has 100 grams of carbohydrates, 100 grams of cooked rice has only 30 grams of carbohydrates. Therefore, rice still has a very low carbohydrate compared to sugar. Therefore, eating rice is not equivalent to eating sugar.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
November 18, 2023 00:46 UTC
Viral video shows prophet telling late footballer diagnosed with heart problems to disregard medical advice
A prophet has captured online attention due to his interaction with the late SuperSport United goalkeeper, George Chigova, who was recently confirmed to have passed away. In the trending video that surfaced on Friday, the pastor asked Chigova about the delay in his contract extension with SuperSport United. Chigova responded, disclosing that the process was being postponed due to the discovery of a weak and irregular heart. The prophet’s voice in the video told the late goalkeeper that there was nothing wrong with his heart; it was merely his thoughts. When his wife attempted to wake him after an extended period of sleep, he was unresponsive, and paramedics pronounced him dead.
Source:Punch
November 17, 2023 21:59 UTC
Top five benefits of being a Guinness World Record holder
Guinness World Records, GWR, is a British reference book published annually, listing world records both of human achievements and the extremes of the natural world. According to GWR, being a Guinness World Record holder does not have any monetary benefits, but it may have some other benefits such as; Recognition, Endorsements, Fame, and a lot more. In this article, we explore FIVE benefits of being a Guinness World Record holder. Global Recognition:The Guinness World Record certificate carries global recognition, granting holders an esteemed status. The benefits of achieving a world record extend far beyond financial gain.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
November 17, 2023 19:44 UTC
‘Sleepless in Seattle,’ ‘Punch-Drunk Love’ 4K Reissues Anchor Sony Pictures Home Entertainment’s Columbia Classics Vol. 4 Box Set
“Sleepless in Seattle,” “Punch-Drunk Love” and four more films from Columbia Pictures will make their 4K Ultra HD debut Feb. 13, 2024, via Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. Columbia Classics 4K Ultra HD Collection Vol. Matching its predecessors, the packaging for the set showcases the included titles, and opens to display the Columbia logo housing the hardbound book. Past Columbia Classics sets featured “Lawrence of Arabia and “Jerry Maguire” (Vol. In almost all cases, these titles are available in 4K Ultra high definition only in these sets.
Source:Punch
November 17, 2023 16:46 UTC
Microsoft introduces 100 new updates for enhanced AI services
Microsoft has introduced around 100 new services and updates as part of its AI-forward strategy, including key developments within its productivity and security offerings. Eight months ago, Microsoft introduced Copilot for Microsoft 365 to reduce digital debt and increase productivity so people can focus on the work that is uniquely human. As we accelerate further into AI, Microsoft is rethinking cloud infrastructure to ensure optimisation across every layer of the hardware and software stack. Microsoft Azure Maia, an AI Accelerator chip designed to run cloud-based training and inferencing for AI workloads such as OpenAI models, Bing, GitHub Copilot and ChatGPT. “We are also adding new embedded experiences of Security Copilot across the Microsoft Security portfolio,” it said.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
November 17, 2023 15:29 UTC
How did your MP vote on the Gaza ceasefire motion?
MPs rejected an SNP amendment to the King’s Speech calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. In a major rebellion, 56 Labour MPs voted in favour of the amendment, defying Keir Starmer’s instructions to abstain from the vote
Source:The Guardian
November 17, 2023 15:12 UTC
4th batch of Kano foreign scholarship beneficiaries depart for India
Kano State government has recently flown the fourth batch of 150 graduates, out of the 1,001 indigenous students who graduated with first-class honours, to India for their Master’s Degree programs in various disciplines. However, the aircraft, ferrying the beneficiaries, took off from Malam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA) at about 7:30 am on Friday, in the presence of the Commissioner for Higher Education, Dr. Yusuf Kofarmata, and other government officials. The flight would then land in Lagos for an onward journey to India. According to him, “The beneficiaries, when arrived in India, would be taken to various universities for commencement of their Masters Degree programmes”Dr Kofarmata disclosed that the students are first-class graduates who were meritoriously selected based on their performance in undergraduate. He explained that the beneficiaries would study in internationally competitive areas of professionalism to bridge the manpower gap in the state and across the nation.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
November 17, 2023 12:37 UTC