ASUU loses 11 UNICAL lecturers within seven months
The Academic Staff Union Of Universities (ASUU) University of Calabar has confirmed the loss of not fewer than eleven lecturers between January 2022 and September 2022. This was confirmed by the Chairman of ASUU, University of Calabar chapter, Dr John Edor, who spoke with our correspondent in Calabar on Tuesday. The truth is we lost about 12 members of the union between the commencement of the strike (February 2022) and now (September 2022). We will continue to embrace all the hazards, We are not ready to give in because of hunger, intimidation or court action. Sources within the university stated that the university had repeatedly published obituary announcements, announcing the death and interments of deceased academics, from the institution.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
September 28, 2022 04:36 UTC
Power generation slumps to 38MW
Data from the Federal Government on Tuesday indicated that the collapse of the national electricity grid that occurred the preceding day led to the crash in power generation from 3,713.1 megawatts to 38MW. Industry figures obtained from the Federal Ministry of Power showed that power generation on the grid as at 6am on Monday was 3,713.1MW, but this plunged to 38MW around 10.51am. The report further stated that industry figures seen on Monday indicated that power generation on the grid had risen to a peak of 4,100.80 megawatts on Sunday. But the latest data obtained by our correspondent on Tuesday showed that power generation on the national grid crashed to 38MW, which was the off-peak generation figure on Monday, while peak generation on the same day was put at 3,787.3MW. The present total power grid collapse is no doubt at a huge cost to the end users, the economy, all spheres of human endeavors and the nation at large.”
Source:Punch
September 28, 2022 03:51 UTC
Gunmen attack army checkpoint, two feared killed
Two persons were feared killed on Tuesday when gunmen attacked an army checkpoint in Amodu Awkunanaw, a community in Nkanu West Local Government Area of Enugu State, Nigeria’s South-east. Some soldiers, together with some police officers, were at the checkpoint for a joint operation when the gunmen attacked them. Days after, gunmen also killed three police officers at New Haven, Enugu North Local Government Area of the state. Gunmen, in June, attacked a police checkpoint along Agbani Road in Enugu South Local Government Area of the state. A police officer was killed in mid-June by gunmen who attacked a police checkpoint in Ibagwa-Ani, a community in Nsukka Local Government Area of the state.
Source:The Guardian
September 27, 2022 22:06 UTC
Five effective ways of managing workplace stress
Workplace stress if not managed can lead to headaches, stomach aches, sleep disturbances, short temper, difficulty concentrating, anxiety, insomnia, high blood pressure, and a weakened immune system. And discussed in this article are five ways to help you manage your workplace stress in order for your productivity not to be hindered. Identify your stressor(s) in the workplaceThe first step in managing your workplace stress is for you to identify things or situations that stress you more in the workplace. When it comes to managing workplace stress, you need not keep it to yourself. Take time out to relaxTo manage workplace stress, you need to create time to relax.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
September 27, 2022 20:09 UTC
More airlines leave Nigerian runways empty as charges, rejections stifle export
Almost a year after reports came out on foreign airlines departing Nigerian runways empty, the situation has changed, but not for the better. Today, more airlines are departing without exportable goods, much to the pain of stakeholders and the loss of foreign exchange earnings worth billions of dollars yearly. It seems that Nigeria slumped in the export of agricultural produce following high rate of rejections and prohibitions overseas over poor packaging, documentation and alleged noncompliance with set standards. While regulators blame exporters for failure of due diligence, operators push back on regulatory bottlenecks, one-too-many local agencies and conflicting guidelines, high cost of freight, multiple charges and extortions even on goods that are not prohibited. The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) earlier this month, led an inter-agency team to the United Kingdom on a fact-finding mission as part of efforts to address issues that inhibit the growth of Nigeria’s non-oil export sector and curb incidences of export rejects.
Source:The Guardian
September 27, 2022 19:49 UTC
NOA flag-off women’s mobilisation for 2023 polls
….. say women played key roles historically in human developmentAs Nigeria prepares for the 2023 general election, National Orientation Agency (NOA), on Monday, unveiled a campaign for women’s participation in politics to seek the removal of marginalisation syndrome on the feminine gender. Recall that NOA unveils the women’s pre-election mobilisation in partnership with a non-governmental organization under the aegis of the National Action for Women Agenda (NAWA) to promote good governance and peaceful co-existence among all Nigerians. Abari said: “Women have played key roles historically in human development across Africa and indeed the world. Many times, women have used their talents to avert conflicts and have been responsible for resolving conflicts. However, in communities where women are excluded from participating in community decisions and leadership, the reverse used to be the case”.
Source:The Guardian
September 27, 2022 19:14 UTC
Five useful home equipment that help make your home tidier
Five useful home equipment that help make your home tidierKeeping and maintaining a tidy home is an integral part of homemaking. Keeping the home tidy can be a rigorous task but with the help of certain home equipment, this task can be made easier and faster. To save you all the stress and also help your home get tidier, you should get the multipurpose wiper. Kitchen sink strainerHave you ever experienced a clogged kitchen sink? To save you from a clogged kitchen sink and in a bid to make your home tidier, you should consider getting a kitchen sink strainer.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
September 27, 2022 13:42 UTC
REDAN kicks against government’s involvement in housing sector
The Real Estate Development Association of Nigeria has said the government’s involvement in the housing sector will not provide a lasting solution to the challenges facing it. President and Chairman of the Council of REDAN, Aliyu Wamakko, made the assertion when he spoke exclusively with the PUNCH. “You can’t go to the bank to borrow money at 30 per cent interest rate and you come out to build a house and expect it to be affordable. “The present government, when it came into power, said during campaigns that a million houses will be built per year. That is what they promised but very unfortunate that they have built 10,700 houses which have not been completed,” he said.
Source:Punch
September 27, 2022 11:37 UTC
Baay Agro set to empower smallholder farmers with 10m seedlings
AN Agricultural Firm, Baay Agro has expressed its readiness to empower smallholder farmers with 10 million seedlings till 2025. The Chief Executive Officer of the Company, Segun Adegoke revealed the company’s plan while empowering 2500 framers with 10,000 seedlings over the weekend in ibadan. Segun explained that the company’s intention is to increase farmers’ attention to cashew value chain. Meanwhile, The CEO urged the Federal Government to look at production leveraging on the country’s raw agricultural products rather than exporting its raw produce. “We need to start looking at production leveraging on our raw agricultural products rather than exporting our raw produce.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
September 27, 2022 04:40 UTC
As the gong sounds
Eighteen presidential candidates have been recognised by INEC as those approved to contest for the chair at the Aso Rock office of the president. Even now that INEC has approved 18 presidential candidates for the contest only three seem to dominate the headlines. There are about three million internally displaced persons in Nigeria today and their situation in those camps is nothing short of miserable. The second most important issue that the presidential candidates must address in their campaign is the crumbling economy. So the presidential candidates must pay serious attention to it.
Source:The Guardian
September 27, 2022 03:19 UTC
How parents can avoid favouritism
Only a few parents are aware that showing favouritism to their children can be hurtful to the other kids. When the other children realize that their parents love and favour one of them, it hurts them. Most parents don’t show it obviously, but these kids pick up little gestures and reactions from their parents. To avoid favouritism, attend to your children’s needs equally. To avoid favouritism, embrace their uniqueness.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
September 27, 2022 03:15 UTC
Questions that transform organisations
Most of the innovations and disruptions that the world has witnessed happened because some people dared to ask the right questions. He premised this style on the assumption that his understanding could be exponentially enhanced if he managed to ask the right questions. But more often than not, those who seize opportunities are those who ask questions about available opportunities. Chief Salami Agbaje, who started as an itinerant tailor, eventually became very wealthy by asking the right questions and making the right move. Last lineTo lead right, leaders must ask the right questions.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
September 26, 2022 08:07 UTC
HYPPADEC commences distribution of relief items to flood victims in Niger, others
HYPPADEC, in Niger State, announced the flag-off of the distribution of relief materials to the displaced victims of the rampaging flood disaster in Ebbo community, Lapai Local Government Area, and Ketso community in Mokwa Local Government Areas of the state. The team in charge of Niger State also embarked on the distribution of relief materials which included foods and Non-food items in the Awuru community in New Bussa, Borgu local government and Kontagora LGAs of State. The relief items so far distributed by the Commission included food and non-food items as well as medicine and building materials among others. Chairman of the Governing Council of HYPPADEC, Mr Joseph Ityav, who flagged off the distribution of the relief items, admonished the beneficiaries to make good use of the items to alleviate their offerings. Ityav assured that some new resettlements will be established by the Commission in Niger and Kebbi States in the first phase, while the scheme will be spread to other states in the catchment states of the Commission.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
September 26, 2022 02:34 UTC
Tips for maintaining good underwear hygiene for women
While wearing underwear has a lot of benefits, it is important that emphasis is placed on the need to maintain good underwear hygiene. This is because good underwear hygiene prevents any microbe or bacteria from accumulating and festering in and around the vagina. Since great underwear hygiene helps keep our vagina dry and clean and also offers comfort, it is therefore expedient that we expose ourselves to tips that will help us maintain good underwear hygiene. To maintain good underwear hygiene, below are things you should do in reference to your underwear. Don’t wait until your underwear gets torn before disposingTo maintain good underwear hygiene, you need to learn to dispose of your undies regularly.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
September 26, 2022 00:33 UTC
Tips for maintaining good underwear hygiene for men
It is important that, as a man, you make underwear hygiene a basic part of your cleanliness regimen. Discussed in this article is the meaning of underwear hygiene and the best ways to maintain good underwear hygiene as a man. Wash your underwear regularlyTo maintain good underwear hygiene, you need to cultivate the habit of washing your underwear regularly. To enjoy good underwear hygiene, discard your old underwear and replace it at least once every six months. Maintain good underwear hygiene!
Source:Nigerian Tribune
September 25, 2022 13:21 UTC