British Council increases IELTS fee
In a recent announcement, the British Council has revealed its decision to revise the fees for the Academic and General Training Modules of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) examinations for Nigerian candidates, starting September 2023. The revised fees will amount to N107,500 for IELTS Academic and General Training Modules, and N116,000 for the UK Visas and Immigration variant. British Council officials have justified the fee adjustment, highlighting the imperative of upholding the benchmark of excellence associated with the testing experience. In a message addressed to test takers, the British Council stated, “Dear valued Test Taker, We would like to inform you that effective from September 1, 2023, there will be a price increase for IELTS tests offered by the British Council. The new prices will be NGN 107,500 for IELTS Academic and IELTS General Training, NGN 116,000 for UK Visas and Immigration, and NGN 104,000 for Life Skills.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
August 10, 2023 21:18 UTC
West African lions can make a comeback if protected, says Wild Africa Fund
Unlike in southern Africa, where these majestic cats are generally well protected and maintain stable populations, West African lions face extinction, losing 99 percent of their historic range. They have disappeared completely in several West African countries, including Côte d’Ivoire, Gambia, Mali, and Sierra Leone. “West African lions might disappear forever if we don’t urgently address the threats they face,” says Festus Iyorah, Nigeria Representative for Wild Africa Fund. Their disappearance in West Africa would be tragic and squander an opportunity to foster wildlife tourism that has provided millions of jobs in east and southern Africa,” said Peter Knights, OBE, co-founder and CEO of Wild Africa Fund. Wild Africa Fund has launched a month-long public awareness campaign using radio, TV, newspapers, billboard, and social media to inform people about the threats facing West African lions and reduce demand for illegal bushmeat.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
August 10, 2023 20:05 UTC
Why organisations should invest in technology, rework employee compensation strategy
Mrs Toki Mabogunje, the Vice Chair of Africa at the World Chamber of Federation, has outlined the reasons organisations should invest in technology and revise employee strategies to redefine the future of work in Nigeria. She stressed the importance of developing a digital transformation strategy to maintain competitiveness and ensure long-term success. Olusegun Mojeed, the National President of CIPM, echoed the importance of redefining the future of organizations through the introduction of technology and global employees. He highlighted the significance of remote or hybrid work, the rise of technology for enhanced productivity, and the lessons learned during the pandemic period for adapting to technology. He added that the conference aimed to promote workplace happiness, reduce employee turnover, and encourage a motivated workforce.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
August 10, 2023 17:34 UTC
Ministerial list: Is it freedom for Nigerian Women?
In 2007 President Umaru Yar’dua appointed seven women out of 39 cabinet ministers. President Goodluck Jonathan (2010-2015), during his campaign in Jos, promised to allocate to women 35 per cent of ministerial and ambassadorial postings. He appointed more women to cabinet positions than his predecessors (military and civilian), assigning the most pivotal ministries of the economy to women. The performance and track records of the women ministers are there for reference in public opinion. Nigerians will expect nothing but the best from the women appointed to serve as ministers of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Source:Punch
August 10, 2023 13:59 UTC
England star Lauren James handed two-match ban after red card against Nigeria
The Chelsea star was dismissed late in the second half for stamping on Nigeria forward Michelle Alozie following an altercation. FIFA said in a statement: “The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has imposed a two-match suspension on England’s player Lauren James following a violation of article 14 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code at the FIFA Women’s World Cup match England v Nigeria. “The suspension will be served for the Women’s World Cup quarter-final and the next international fixture following that.”England’s Lauren James is sent off after a VAR review (Zac Goodwin/PA)It means James will be available for the tournament final should England progress that far. James already knew she would miss Saturday’s quarter-final against Colombia following her red card in the game, which England won on penalties. All respect for Lauren James.”
Source:The Guardian
August 10, 2023 13:58 UTC
What happened the last time Nigeria intervened in a coup crisis of another country
While the West African authorities are expected to make a difficult decision for the good of everyone, it's important to look at what happened the last time the Nigerian military intervened in a similar crisis. In its bid to restore democracy, ECOWAS sent an ECOMOG force led by Nigerian troops to Sierra Leone to engage the rebel forces. There were allegations that Nigeria intervened in the crisis without any official mandate from other West African leaders. Pulse NigeriaMany other West African leaders reportedly frowned at Nigeria's military intervention in the Sierra Leone crisis. Pulse NigeriaHe insisted that Nigeria should not be blamed for the ECOWAS peacekeeping mission in Sierra Leone.
Source:The Guardian
August 10, 2023 13:34 UTC
PHOTOS: Sanusi meets Niger coup leaders
The leader of the Tijjaniya Movement in Africa and the 14th Emir of Kano Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi has met with the leaders of the military junta Niger Republic in what appears to have taken the world by surprise. Recall,the military junta had aborted a meeting with representatives of African Union (AU), Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS) and a top US diplomat. However, on Wednesday, Sanusi, whose Tijjaniya sect has a large following in Niger met with the military leadership . Khalifa Sanusi might used his influence as the head of the Tijjaniya sect in Nigeria to broker peace with the military leadership. Sanusi from the footages was in company of the Sultan of Damagaran as well as other unidentified persons.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
August 10, 2023 09:03 UTC
Tinubu, what about the refineries?
MORE than two months after President Bola Tinubu extinguished petrol subsidies a month ahead of schedule, he has been largely silent on the fate of the four moribund state-owned refineries. At his inauguration on May 29, his “subsidy is gone!” blast triggered record-breaking petrol prices across the country. Like his predecessors, Tinubu has misdiagnosed Nigeria’s energy predicament: a major crude exporter with current production OPEC quota of 1.8 million barrels per day, it irrationally imports refined petroleum products because its refineries are comatose. Prices soared to between N568pl and N617pl in July on the back of higher crude oil prices. Tinubu, a former oil sector executive, should realise that the real catastrophe is Nigeria’s dependence on refined petroleum products.
Source:Punch
August 10, 2023 03:48 UTC
Poor condition of service affecting judges’ health – SAN
President Bola Tinubu had recently increased the retirement age of the judges and some people had seen it as a good development. The lawyer stated that though the state high court judges can retire at age 65, they can, nevertheless, work till they reach 80. Another lawyer, Victor Opara (SAN), stated that robust healthcare schemes for the judges should be put in place and dutifully implemented. Ogu Ogedi, a lawyer, argued that the Bench didn’t need an increase in retirement age. He said an increase in retirement age could never enhance productivity, not even the experience as some people would want to argue.
Source:Punch
August 10, 2023 03:44 UTC
Top 15 Factors to Consider Before Buying an RDP Server
An RDP Server is a powerful computing machine that has been configured for remote access using the windows Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP). It feels like the programs are actually running on your computer, even though they are running on the distant RDP Server. Note: People often use the term “RDP” to refer to an RDP Server on the internet. A Shared RDP server is one where all users on the server share resources, such as CPU, bandwidth, and RAM. On the other hand, a Private RDP server operates as a virtual private server (VPS).
Source:Nigerian Tribune
August 10, 2023 00:20 UTC
Niger junta names ministers as West Africa leaders meet
The coup was triggered by internal politics but it has evolved into an international entanglement, with ECOWAS, the UN and Western countries putting pressure on the junta to stand down, while military governments in neighbouring Mali and Burkina Faso have vowed to defend it.
Source:The Guardian
August 09, 2023 22:02 UTC
Business - Inflation: Nigeria not doing badly compared with other African countries — CBN - Punch Newspaper
Follow along with the video below to see how to install our site as a web app on your home screen. Note: This feature currently requires accessing the site using the built-in Safari browser.
Source:Punch
August 09, 2023 20:39 UTC
Metro - JUST IN: Tinubu meets Wike, El-Rufai at Aso Villa - Punch Newspaper
Follow along with the video below to see how to install our site as a web app on your home screen. Note: This feature currently requires accessing the site using the built-in Safari browser.
Source:Punch
August 09, 2023 20:39 UTC
Subsidy removal will reduce carbon dioxide emissions, says Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima said on Tuesday that with the removal of fuel subsidy, Nigeria is projected to save over 15 million tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions in one year. Shettima said this at the one-day workshop organised by the National Council on Climate Change with the theme “Unpacking the outcomes of the 58 sessions of the subsidiary bodies of the United Nations framework convention on climate change,” organised by the National Council on Climate Change. “At the onset of this administration, President Bola Tinubu took the bold step to put an end to the petrol subsidy. Preliminary analysis conducted by the National Council on Climate Change on the co-benefits of fuel subsidy removal indicates that there has been about a 30 per cent reduction in daily fuel consumption, amounting to about 20 million litres, equivalent to an estimated daily saving of 42,800 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions. “When projected over one year, it amounts to over 15 million tonnes of CO2 saved, representing about 40 per cent greenhouse gas reduction from the baseline projection of 45 million metric tonnes of total GHG carbon dioxide equivalent by 2030.
Source:Punch
August 09, 2023 19:05 UTC
Funny Nigerian Comedian’s Hilarious Performance at America’s Got Talent Divides Fan Base
Funny Nigerian comedian, Josh2funny, has continued to cause a divide between his fan base after his recent hilarious performance at the America’s Got Talent show. According to a report by Editor.guardian.ng, some fans believed that the judges were unknowingly pranked by Josh2funny during his performance. One fan commented, “Simon and his crew got casted in a skit, and they didn’t even have a clue? Simon’s AppreciationDespite the mixed opinions, many viewers found Josh2funny’s performance to be hilarious. – Despite the mixed reactions, many viewers found Josh2funny’s performance to be hilarious.
Source:The Guardian
August 09, 2023 15:30 UTC