Tired of Ethereum’s Gas Fees? Look into Solana, Binance Coin and Quitriam Finance
Binance Coin (BNB)Trading under the BNB ticker, Binance Coin (BNB) is the currency of the Binance ecosystem. Although less fast than the Solana network, Binance Chain remains about ten times faster than the Ethereum network, a significant feat. Quitriam Finance (QTM)Quitriam Finance (QTM) is another project that aims, amongst other things, at countering the rising trading costs within more mainstream networks, notably Ethereum. Quitriam Finance is currently in its presale stage and offers its native token, QTM, $0.000011. Keywords: Solana, SOL, Binance, BNB, Quitriam Finance, QTM, Ethereum, Blockchain, TokenLearn more about Quitriam FinanceWebsite: https://quitriam.io/Presale: http://presale.quitriam.io/Intagram: https://www.instagram.com/quitriam_financeTwitter: https://twitter.com/quitriamfinanceTelegram: https://t.me/QUITRIAMFINANCEOFFICIAL
Source:Punch
April 08, 2022 12:05 UTC
Nigeria urges African nations to achieve economic development through innovation
He made this statement when delegates from African Union Scientific Technical and Research commission (AU-STRC) led by Prof.Mohammed Belhocine, paid him a courtesy visit on Thursday in Abuja. He reiterated that with more focus on STI, it will help African Countries create Jobs, and reduce poverty to its barest minimum. Earlier in his remarks, the commissioner of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation for the African Union Scientific Technical and Research commission (AU-STRC), Prof. Mohammed Belhocine said the purpose of his visit was to seek the collaboration and partnership of the Ministry. He further said that the support of the Nigerian government is needed to facilitate one of the institutes of the Pan-African University based in Ibadan. He added that the Ministry should help with the provision of vital equipment needed for the institute.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
April 08, 2022 09:24 UTC
Nigeria train attackers release hostage video | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
Northwest and central Nigeria have long been terrorised by the gangs, who raid villages, killing residents and kidnapping for ransom. ReleaseBut family members confirmed Ali-Hassan was released by the gunmen on Wednesday and that it was him in the video. The train attack was just one of a series of recent assaults in Kaduna. Days earlier, gunmen also killed a perimeter security guard at Kaduna Airport and forced local airlines to temporarily halve flights. Gunmen also killed 11 soldiers in an attack on a small patrol base in Kaduna, according to two security sources.
Source:The Guardian
April 08, 2022 04:19 UTC
Troops rescue kidnapped civilians, arrest terrorists’ spies
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Source:The Guardian
April 08, 2022 04:10 UTC
Group urges victims of sexual abuse to speak out
The Executive Director, Women of Inestimable Values, Mrs Blessing Eze, has called on victims of sexual assault, abuse, and domestic violence to always speak out. Eze said this during a visit by members of the non-governmental organisation to PUNCH Place, Magboro, Ogun State, on Thursday. According to her, the NGO empowers individuals, including secondary school students, to know their rights and report sexual and gender-based violence. She said the organisation was established in 2017, by a group of women with a passion to end gender discrimination, gender inequality and sexual abuse. We’ve had four male cases but gender-based violence is common among women.
Source:Punch
April 08, 2022 01:16 UTC
These Blockchain Scalability Coins Are The Future: Fantom, NEAR Protocol, Quitriam Finance
NEAR Protocol (NEAR)NEAR Protocol (NEAR) is a very interesting initiative that has received a little less spotlight than Fantom despite being as, if not more promising than the latter. NEAR Protocol leverages a concept called sharding which refers to when a blockchain is being split into different fragments called shards in order to spread the amount of data across them. Besides, the NEAR Protocol team announced last Wednesday to have raised an additional $350 million in a new round of funding, cementing its credibility to institutional and retail investors – keep an eye on this one! Quitriam Finance (QTM)Quitriam Finance (QTM) is another initiative that focuses on the challenge of blockchain scalability. Instead of resorting to sharding, Quitriam Finance chose a different way to address this challenge.
Source:Punch
April 07, 2022 19:04 UTC
FG inaugurates 10-man steering committee for climate-resilience programme
The Federal Government has inaugurated a 10-man steering committee for the implementation of the Programme for Integrated Development and Adaptation to Climate Change in the Niger Basin (PIDACC/NB) project. Adamu said that the committee would also provide guidance in ensuring the achievement of the project development objectives. “The PIDACC project is to strengthen the resilience of the Niger River’s ecosystems and population through sustainable natural resource management. “We must therefore encourage our Government, the Niger River Basin Authority, and co-financial partners by ensuring that adequate funding is made available for project implementation’’. Musa listed the agencies as including the Anambra-Imo, Upper Niger, Upper Benue and Sokoto-Rima River Basin Development Agencies.
Source:The Guardian
April 07, 2022 18:04 UTC
FMBN to boost financial inclusion with non-interest mortgage product
The Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) says it is set to boost financial inclusion with the introduction of a non-interest rent-to-own mortgage loan product. The housing product, recently approved by the FMBN Board of Directors, is designed to enable Nigerians to own their homes using interest-free mortgage. He said the product’s financing structure is based on the non-interest financing contract of ‘Ijarah Muntahia Bitamleek (Lease to Own)”. The FMBN non-interest rent to own product is available to Nigerians who must be contributors to the National Housing Fund (NHF) Scheme. The MD/CEO, FMBN, Ahmed Dangiwa, noted that the introduction of the non-interest mortgage product represents a historic milestone in the Bank’s drive to bolster access to inclusive mortgage financing for all Nigerians.
Source:The Guardian
April 07, 2022 16:59 UTC
Train attack: Agriculture bank MD released in honour of Ramadan —Terrorists
Kidnapped Managing Director of the Bank of Agriculture, Alwan Ali-Hassan, was released in the spirit of Ramadan, his captors have said. In the video, Ali-Hassan was flanked by four heavily armed men dressed in military camouflage. We decided to release this man (Ali-Hassan) because of the honour of the month of Ramadan and because he is old. The Kaduna-bound train officially had over 362 passengers but unconfirmed reports claimed the passengers were more than that. In this video, they released the MD of Bank of Agric because “he’s old and it’s Ramadan”.
Source:Punch
April 07, 2022 11:34 UTC
World Health Day: Our planet, our mental health
The WHO has chosen the theme “Our Planet, Our Health” to commemorate World Health Day today, 7th April, 2022. Thus, we will be focusing on our planet, our mental health, and how climate change affects our mental health. According to the American Psychiatric Association (APA), climate change is a growing public health concern, particularly for mental health. Anxiety-related reactions and persistent and severe mental health problems are caused by climate change and related disasters. Climate change has far-reaching repercussions on our health – including mental health.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
April 07, 2022 05:16 UTC
Train attack: Kidnapped bank chief regains freedom from terrorists | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
The attack left eight passengers dead, while many were taken away by the terrorists, among them Ali-Hassan. According to a source close to the family, the BoA boss was released on Wednesday after paying an undisclosed amount as ransom. Ali-Hassan would be the first victim among the more than 160 passengers still missing aboard the ill-fated train to be released. The terrorists had bombed the train track of the Kaduna-bound train from Abuja, between Katari and Rijana, on March 28 and abducted almost half of the passengers. Another source close to the family disclosed that over N100 million was paid to secure the release of the bank chief.
Source:The Guardian
April 07, 2022 04:54 UTC
FG lifts COVID-19 restrictions, midnight curfew
Federal Government has eased the nationwide midnight curfew and llimitations on gatherings along with other restrictions imposed in 2019 to curb the spread of coronavirus. In the statement, private companies were asked to continue implementing measures to limit the spread of the virus at work. The limitation on the number of persons and 50 per cent limit on persons attending religious gatherings was also lifted but attendees must use face masks. “Limitation on number of persons and 50% limit on persons attending religious gatherings is lifted. Face masks must continue to be used in all indoor religious gatherings.
Source:Punch
April 07, 2022 03:51 UTC
Two feared dead in ex-President Jonathan’s convoy accident
Two police officers in the entourage of former President Goodluck Jonathan died on Wednesday in Abuja after seven cars in his convoy crashed. Jonathan’s spokesman Ikechukwu Eze gave the name of the officers as inspectors Ibrahim Abazi and Yakubu Toma. Although Jonathan and his wife were not involved in the accident, some members of his team were critically injured. ”According to sources, the convoy was involved in an accident on their way from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja to his residence. “Two other officers sustained injuries in the accident which involved a car conveying the security men,” Eze said in a statement.
Source:The Guardian
April 06, 2022 23:58 UTC
Train attack: Kidnapped BOA director regains freedom from terrorists
Almost a week after his abduction, the Managing Director of the Bank of Agriculture, Alwan Ali-Hassan, on Wednesday, was set free by terrorists who attacked the Monday night Abuja-Kaduna bound train. The attack left eight passengers dead while several others were taken away by the terrorists, among them, Ali-Hassan, and was immediately declared missing by his family. A source close to the family said the BOA boss was released on Wednesday after paying an undisclosed amount as ransom. Also, an official of the bank also confirmed the release, saying that he (MD) has regained his freedom and in Kaduna now. There was no official confirmation neither from the state government nor the state police command as of the time of filing this report.
Source:Punch
April 06, 2022 21:35 UTC
MMRA tasks FG to investigate attempt abduction of Guardian journalist
Media Rights Agenda (MRA) has called on the Federal Government as well as the relevant law enforcement and security agencies to investigate the attempted abduction of the Abuja Correspondent of The Guardian newspaper, Mr. Oludare Richards, on his way home, saying the Government should ensure that nothing untoward happens to him. Mr. Richards is reported to have gone into hiding following an encounter with unknown men whom he suspects to be security agents whom he alleged attempted to abduct him. He said he was able to escape with the help of a body spray with which he was able to prevent them from catching him. As a result of his fear that the would-be abductors might be security agents, he did not report the incident at the police station and has also gone into hiding rather than return home. Mr. Longe called on the Federal Government to put an end to such practice by providing law enforcement officials with appropriate training about lawful arrest procedures and taking drastic action against those conduct unlawful or improper arrests.
Source:The Guardian
April 06, 2022 18:53 UTC