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
Medical students reject Reps’ proposed five-year compulsory service
The sponsor of the motion, Ganiyu Johnson (APC/Lagos), said the move was to check the mass exodus of medical professionals from the country. The legislation is titled, ‘A Bill for an Act to Amend the Medical and Dental Practitioners Act, Cap. The issue of brain drain is multifaceted and requires a more comprehensive approach to tackle it. “The lack of infrastructure, inadequate and inappropriate remuneration, and poor working conditions are some of the major factors driving medical professionals away from Nigeria. The students added that the bill is a violation of the fundamental human rights of medical professionals and should not see the light of day.
Source:Punch
April 07, 2023 23:10 UTC
Why Chelsea owners brought Lampard back
Chelsea on Wednesday confirmed the appointment of Frank Lampard as caretaker manager until the end of the 2022/2023 season. Lampard returns for a second spell in charge, having previously managed Chelsea between July 2019 and January 2021, leading them to a top-four finish in 2019/20. The co-controlling owners, Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali, stressed that the reason why the club hired Lampard back is that he is a legend in the club and an EPL Hall of Famer. Frank is a Premier League Hall of Famer and a legend at this club. He takes over a Chelsea side lying 11th in the table following the departure of Graham Potter last weekend.
Source:Punch
April 07, 2023 02:50 UTC
Couple, daughter die in Kaduna fire incident
A couple and their daughter have been reportedly burnt to death while asleep during a fire incident in Kafanchan town in Jema’a Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Details of what caused the fire incident remain sketchy as residents said they only saw smoke coming out of the house around 11 pm on Tuesday night. “I woke up upon hearing my wife shouting for help as fire gutted Zainab’s room which is next to our room. We tried our best to break the door at the time of the fire incident but we couldn’t enter because the door was locked. The deceased, Danjummai, is a staff with Nigeria Railway Corporation.
Source:Punch
April 07, 2023 01:07 UTC
BMO lauds FG’s banning of illegal loans apps operations
“It is no longer news that a section of Nigerians have over the years been exploited and subjected to ridicule by illegal loan apps after signing on to these apps’ services. ”But this is about to end with the decision of the Federal Government, through the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), to put an end to the development by approving 173 loan apps. “It is good to know that apps that are not approved by the Federal Government would be taken off Play Store by Google and be unavailable for downloads. “We invite Nigerians to know that the move is in line with the demonstrable commitment of the Buhari administration to protect the average Nigerian from exploitation. “We are hopeful that the regulators will ensure proper enforcement of the necessary laws to ensure that the approved lending apps accord Nigerians seeking their service, the respect they deserve,” the group added.
Source:The Guardian
April 06, 2023 15:23 UTC