Equities investors lost N139bn in 5days as NGX closed 0.53% lower
Equities trading at the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) last week was bearish as the All-Share Index (ASI) declined by 0.53 per cent. Investors, therefore, lost N139 billion from off their investment during the five-day trading activities. A total of 822.40 million shares valued at N10.37 billion were traded during the week across 20,643 deals on the floor of the Exchange. This is lower than the 1.35 billion units of shares valued at N24.49 billion that exchanged hands in the previous week in 22,155 deals. The Conglomerates Industry followed with 81.70 million shares worth N218.29 million in 605 deals, while the Consumer Goods Industry, stood in third place with a turnover of 55.05 million shares worth N855.32 million in 3,093 deals.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
July 10, 2022 18:51 UTC
Violence-ravaged northern Nigeria battles new war against child malnutrition
Gunmen attacked Halima Musa’s village in Nigeria four years ago, killing her husband and one of their seven children. “It’s been more than one year since the government brought us food items,” she said from Sokoto camp. It is 2pm and Ms Musa is preparing the family’s first – and only – meal of the day. North-west Nigeria’s escalating violence has claimed thousands of lives and displaced hundreds of thousands more. As Nigeria’s jihadi insurgency in the north-east has abated somewhat, the violence in the north-west has worsened, according to authorities.
Source:The Guardian
July 10, 2022 09:43 UTC
Terrorists release seven more train passengers
The terrorists that attacked the Abuja-Kaduna bound AK9 train on March, 28 have released another set of seven hostages in their custody after more than 100 days in captivity in the forest, The PUNCH reports. Mamu, who is also the publisher of the Kaduna-based Desert Herald newspaper, said the release of the seven additional hostages had “vindicated Sheikh Dr. Ahmad Gumi about what the power of mediation can achieve.”He added that the seven released hostages had been handed over to the military and that they were on their way to Kaduna. “That is why I keep emphasising that government has the power to end the agony of these innocent victims in one day. “When you sincerely engage these guys, even though wicked with misguided religious beliefs, they are listening. It is this power of engagement and sincerity that resulted in the release of these seven victims.
Source:Punch
July 10, 2022 07:20 UTC
First Falcons goal thrills Ucheibe
Super Falcons midfielder Christy Ucheibe has expressed her elation at scoring her first goal for Nigeria in their 2-0 victory against Botswana on Thursday. The Falcons started on a bright note and were rewarded with a goal from Ifeoma Onumonu in the first half. After the game, Ucheibe took to social media to share her elation at scoring her first goal for the nine-time African champions. “I am so proud to have scored my first goal for the Super Falcons and helped the team secure this important victory,” she wrote. The 21-year-old represented Nigeria at the youth level, and this year’s WAFCON is her first with the Falcons.
Source:Punch
July 10, 2022 00:12 UTC
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Source:The Guardian
July 09, 2022 23:15 UTC
Tips for ensuring good food hygiene
Food hygiene is an important aspect of human life that is often not given much attention in this part of the world. This and other reasons are why it is important for everyone to understand how they can practice good food hygiene and save themselves from hundreds of diseases caused by unsafe food by ensuring good food hygiene. In this article, we will be discussing some of the tips for ensuring good food hygiene. Tips for Ensuring Good Food HygieneWash hands thoroughlyIn order to ensure food hygiene, you must wash your hands with soap and clean water before you start preparing food. As much as we understand the importance of food to the survival of humankind, we need to be intentional about ensuring good food hygiene.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
July 09, 2022 14:26 UTC
Commitment makes leaders, countries succeed – U.S.-based Cleric
A U.S.-based Cleric, Pastor Keith Moore, on Saturday said countries’ success depends on the commitment and forward looking of leaders and the citizenry. According to the cleric, the call becomes imperative when one observes and considers the way and manner some Nigerians speak ills of their leaders. The man of God counseled Nigerians to imbibe the idea of offering genuine pieces of advice to leaders rather than running them down. Moore advised both leaders and the led to have a level of trust and commitment for societal and economic growth. He said that as Christians the level of commitment a believer should have was to give his word and keep it no matter the cost.
Source:Punch
July 09, 2022 13:08 UTC
Body weakness and too much sleep
I have been feeling like sleeping all the time for the past few weeks while my body is weak. Blessing (by SMS)ANSWERWhen you combine body weakness with excessive sleeping (Narcolepsy), you have to look into the possibilities of an underlying problem such as Depression, Diabetes among other likely ailments. In addition, issues such as poor night sleep, excessive use of drugs, alcohol, or cigarette use, lack of physical activity, obesity should also be investigated. It will also be useful to maintain a healthy diet, exercise regularly, and try relaxation techniques such as hot baths and massage. If these do not work, kindly see a Medical Doctor who will arrange a thorough Physical examination and Laboratory investigations to get to the root of your problem.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
July 09, 2022 08:40 UTC
My fractured elbow
I recently fractured my left elbow while playing football. Since I could not afford the Bill demanded by the hospital, my parents arranged that I should visit a traditional Bone Setter. Lekan (by SMS)Fractures in young people especially those affecting the elbow could be complicated. It is for this reason that such fractures need to be carefully and professionally handled so as not to adversely affect the proper use of the elbow. For this reason, I will not encourage your use of a traditional bone setter.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
July 09, 2022 07:06 UTC
Lady found dead in Abuja hotel strangled – Autopsy
An autopsy carried out on the corpse of a lady found dead in an Abuja hotel, Esther Isaac, revealed that she died of “severe asphyxia.”Healthgrade notes that asphyxiation occurs when the oxygen supply to the body is restricted which can be due to suffocation, strangulation, drowning, or choking. The PUNCH had reported that the 21-year-old lady was on February 25, 2022, found dead in the room she lodged in at the Agete Hotel in the Gwarinpa area of the FCT. Her brother, Emmanuel had insisted that Esther was murdered and accused the hotel management of covering up by saying that their CCTV was faulty the day Esther lodged in the facility. In a statement by Babajide Iletogun, the management said Esther came into the hotel with a male who gave his name as Chukwuemeka Michael but absconded. The autopsy was done at the National Hospital Hospital, Abuja by Dr. P.G Jibrin, a pathologist on June 29, 2022.
Source:Punch
July 09, 2022 07:06 UTC
Why I accepted to be Peter Obi’s running mate – Datti Baba-Ahmed
The Labour Party vice presidential candidate, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, has explained why he accepted his nomination as the running mate to the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi. The PUNCH reports that Obi, who is a former Anambra State governor unveiled Baba-Ahmed as his running mate in Abuja on Friday. “The undeniable and unchallengeable fundamental reason for being on this ticket is to rescue Nigeria. The comment from our presidential candidate that the fertile land in the north is the crude oil of Nigeria is one. So, I have the honour today to present to you, God willing, Nigeria’s next Vice President in the person of Senator Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed.
Source:Punch
July 09, 2022 06:01 UTC
Global food prices fall for third consecutive month in June
Global food commodity prices fell in June for the third consecutive month, the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) has said. The index tracks the international prices of the most commonly traded food commodities. “The drop in June reflected declines in the international prices of vegetable oils, cereals and sugar, while dairy and meat prices increased,” FAO said. “In the case of rapeseed oil, besides demand rationing, international prices weakened on the imminent arrival of new crop supplies,” it said. OutlookFAO said it raised its forecast for global cereal production in 2022 by 7 million tonnes in July from the previous month and is now pegged at 2 792 million tonnes.
Source:The Guardian
July 08, 2022 21:50 UTC
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Source:The Guardian
July 08, 2022 19:04 UTC
NABG, others to deploy climate-smart agriculture to fight poverty
The Nigerian AgriBusiness Group (NABG) and other stakeholders in the agriculture sector have discussed on how to deploy climate- smart agriculture to improve food productivity, create job and fight the scourge of poverty in Nigeria. Addressing journalists at the event, President of NABG, Emmanuel Ijewere, said Climate -smart agriculture is extremely important because the climate of the world is changing and every country has specific responsibility to adjust to the changes. He also noted that despite the threat of insecurity, Nigerians should not allow insecurity to dampen their enthusiasm to produce food and reduce food insecurity in our country. In other words those practices are such that they inflict harm on them.”He noted that the Climate –smart agriculture has been development to help farmers mitigate the impact of the Climate change. NABG Council member, Alhaji Muhammadu D. Abubakar, said the essence of Climate-Smart Agriculture is to promote, better yields with minimum efforts and also protect the environment.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
July 08, 2022 16:47 UTC
Performance of Hajj
It requires the donning of hajj garments (Ihram) from the prescribed stations (Al-Miqat) leading to the Holy City of Makkah where the hajj rites are performed. For those who are performing interrupted Hajj (Hajj Al-Tamattu) as most Nigerians, the intention of performing Umrah (lesser hajj) is made, as they will put on Ihram for hajj separately. For those who are combining Umrah with hajj (Hajj Al-Qir’an), the intention for both Umrah and Hajj is made and will not put off the Ihram till the end of the hajj rites. And for those performing Hajj alone (Hajj Al-Ifrad), they make intention for the performance of Hajj alone at this point (Miqat), provided they have brought a sacrificial animal with them, and to remain in Ihram until the Day of Sacrifice i.e., 11th day of Dhul-Hijjah. After this those performing interrupted hajj (Hajj Al-Tamattu) will put off the Ihram and resume normal life until hajj proper.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
July 08, 2022 13:47 UTC