India, Nigerian firm partner to boost retail textile sector | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
Leoht Africa has partnered with the Indian Chamber of Commerce to boost the retail sector of Nigeria’s textile industry and position it as a leading hub in the Central and West African market. Aliyu disclosed this at the 2021 edition of the Source Textile and Apparel and Retail Sourcing Fair West Africa Exhibitions. She noted that the Nigerian retail sector has survived, adapted and thrived despite the challenges, just as research by the Global Retail Development Index, showed that Nigeria is the leading retail market in Africa with $295bn of retail sales recorded in 2020. Banerjee said, while Nigeria is diversifying its economy to boost non-oil revenue and is focused on strengthening its agricultural and manufacturing capacity, the textile sector offers tremendous opportunities. The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, said the India-West Africa trade offers an opportunity to rethink ways in which people do business, trade and investment across countries and continents.
Source:The Guardian
December 30, 2021 09:33 UTC
Okowa’s aid proffers solution to crime in Niger Delta
THE Special Assistant to the Delta State Governor on Political Matters, Austin Ozobo, has urged politicians to fight crimes in the Niger Delta region by building the youth through skill and vocational training, employment as well as education and moral development. Ozobo made the call on Wednesday at the Kiagbodo annual convention in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State. He said, “There is a saying that a society that fails to prepare for her future leaders is a failed society. Good parents will always prepare for their tomorrow by preparing their children to take over. Ogedegbe lamented over what he tagged the deteriorating state of Kiagbodo community under the present political dispensation, noting that politicians from the community, in particular, have failed the people.
Source:Punch
December 30, 2021 08:53 UTC
Your phone can be a personal health management system, says technology consultant
A mobile phone has become an essential tool one cannot do without and has changed a lot since the introduction of the first iPhone in 2007. A mobile phone can be used as a meal planner. A patient can improve his or her health by turning their phones into a personal health management system. According to a study, integrating a mobile health app with ongoing medical care can significantly improve the health of patients with hypertension. There are quite a number of telemedicine and mobile health options or as you would call it now, digital health solutions.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
December 30, 2021 08:49 UTC
Groups knock Masari for arms for self-defense comment
The Christian Association of Nigeria, Arewa Defence League, and Coalition of Northern Groups have condemned the comments credited to the Katsina State Governor, Aminu Bello Masari, that the state government could allow residents to arm themselves against bandits in self-defence. Masari noted that his government would not hesitate in assisting citizens to acquire arms for the purpose of self-defence. The Chairman of CAN in Kaduna State, Rev. John Joseph Hayab, said, “The public talk by Governor Masari about self-defence is not new to us and our constitution. The only concern we have is that our security agencies will use this to arrest more victims, whose only sin would be the possession of arms to defend themselves.
Source:Punch
December 30, 2021 08:39 UTC
New pill developed to deliver oral doses of insulin+
This drug, not bigger than a blueberry, contains a small needle made of compressed insulin, which is injected as it reaches the stomach. The shaft of the needle, which does not enter the stomach wall, is made from another biodegradable material. When the capsule is swallowed, water in the stomach dissolves the sugar disk, releasing the spring and injecting the needle into the stomach wall. The stomach wall has no pain receptors, so the researchers believe that patients would not be able to feel the injection. In tests in pigs, the researchers showed that they could successfully deliver up to 300 micrograms of insulin.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
December 30, 2021 05:49 UTC
Man of the Year: Proudly Nigerian, proudly African | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
In our great country where the law hardly rules, there are numerous strong men that rule the vast weak institutions of governance. Curiously, the top public officials here are mysteriously wealthy as they hide behind their facade that public money belongs to no one. The plight of beleaguered Nigerian masses that are anxiously awaiting a Nigeria that works for all also jolted attention. And so Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, President of African Development Bank stands taller in 2021 and there are deliverables from his choice. Rush to pages 2, 3 & 4 for the great story of a great man.
Source:The Guardian
December 30, 2021 05:21 UTC
Treating terrorists as terrorists | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
It is indeed strange that a leader can for so long be contented with regular lamentation and commiseration! This is more so that as Malami said, the ex parte application was filed on the instructions of President Buhari. There are heartwarming reports of the good job against criminality that civilian vigilante groups, local hunters and state security formations are doing in various parts of the country. The Federal Government security apparatus is overstretched and obviously unable to cope with the hydra-headed security challenge that confronts this country. Ultimately, federalism, as it is practised in civilised climes, is recommended unreservedly to the APC government as matter of honour.
Source:The Guardian
December 30, 2021 04:20 UTC
Oil ownership: ACF backs Obasanjo, PANDEF, INC fume, say constitution fraudulent
Constitution flawed, imposed by military, Obasanjo, mischievous – PANDEFPANDEF advised Obasanjo to stop being mischievous and insensitive to issues concerning the Niger Delta. The former president understands what we are talking about when we are talking about oil in the Niger Delta. So, former President Obasanjo should stop being mischievous because that is what he is doing. So, we will advise and urge former President Obasanjo to stop being mischievous about issues of the Niger Delta and respect the feelings of the Niger Delta people. “A group, the Niger Delta Congress said the position of Obasanjo, on Niger Delta, was absurd and illegal.
Source:Punch
December 30, 2021 04:01 UTC
The Dowen College tragedy | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
SIR: I have followed the tragic incident at Dowen College with keen interest. Who will not throw caution to the wind reading the gruesome way Oromoni was allegedly killed. As we mourn this young boy, it will be unfair to allow his death to go with the wind. Oromoni Junior, according to reports was said to have died after allegedly being tortured by fellow students for refusing to join their cult group. Dowen College refuted the claim.
Source:The Guardian
December 30, 2021 02:44 UTC
Humanitarian crisis and emergency response
Reports have indicated that Nigeria has the third highest number of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Africa. Fueling this situation is the ongoing insurgency in Borno, Adamawa and Yobe states in NorthEast Nigeria which has created severe humanitarian needs. To date, the Lake Chad Basin region is grappling with a complex humanitarian emergency. These agencies include; National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI) and National Agency for Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) among others. Thousands of people in Nigeria have been internally displaced from their homes and neither government nor volunteers can provide them with sufficient financial support.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
December 30, 2021 01:23 UTC
15,049 Nigerian Nurses Move To UK In Five Years
This was disclosed in a report obtained from the Nursing and Midwifery Council of the UK on Tuesday in Abuja. The NMC is the UK body responsible for the registration of professionals eligible to practise in the UK. As of March 2017, the body stated that 2,670 Nigerian nurses registered on the register. “March 2019 saw a record of 2,771 while the number of nurses who registered between March 2019 and March 2020 increased to 3,205. Within this period, the body noted that it opened a temporary COVID-19 register to accommodate nurses willing to practise.”Alhough the body did not state the number of Nigerian nurses on the temporary COVID-19 register, it stated that between March 2020 and March 2021, a total of 3,725 Nigerian nurses registered and were granted licenses.
Source:Punch
December 29, 2021 18:31 UTC
Equities investors lose N248bn as year-end trading goes bearish
Jaiz Bank dominated the volume charts as the top traded stock by volume for the trading session. This is followed by UBN, UACN, Transcorp and Sovereign Insurance to complete the list of the five most traded stocks by volume. With regards to the value of traded stocks, MTN Nigeria took the lead of the top five performers as well. It is flanked by Zenith Bank, NGX Group, UACN and UBN. The content of the article published by these online platforms is not new; it has been recirculated several times and has been debunked.Equities investors lose N248bn as year-end trading goes bearishEquities investors lose N248bn as year-end trading goes bearish
Source:Nigerian Tribune
December 29, 2021 17:38 UTC
Drivers happy as lawmakers plan Uber, Bolt probe
— 4 mins readUBER and Bolt drivers have welcomed the decision of the House of Representatives to probe car hire service providers in the nation. - Advertisement -National Publicity Secretary of PEDPA Joseph Olawale said the probe was welcome, noting that the app company was keen on exploiting drivers. They are taking actions that only favour their business without considering the drivers who should be recognised as partners in that business. “The business is like a partnership business where the app company comes up with technology for an efficient transportation system. The drivers, on the other side, come out with their investments in millions of naira ,which is their cars.
Source:The Guardian
December 29, 2021 16:57 UTC
You gave up fame to make us a home, RMD hails wife on 21st anniversary
Veteran Nollywood star, Richard Mofe-Damijo, has hailed his wife, Jumobi, for giving up her fame for their marriage. The 60-year-old actor said this on Wednesday as he marked the 21st year of their marriage. RMD took to his Instagram page to share a throwback picture of himself and his wife. Thank you for yesterday, today, and forever. I love you big time.” (sic)Referring to the throwback picture he shared, the actor said, “When your regular spies do send this to you later, forgive me.
Source:Punch
December 29, 2021 13:55 UTC
2023: Electronic transmission of results doubtful, 301 LGs lack Internet facilities
This implies that the government targets providing Internet access to an additional 224 LGAs with Internet access by 2023. He said, “The law on electronic transmission of result has been amended by the National Assembly to give INEC the power to determine adopt electronic transmission of result as it is convenient. Electronic Transmission of Election Results’, INEC further claimed that 2G technology was enough to transmit results electronically. Odeyemi also said that certain issues impede the provision of internet access, and the government needs to make efforts to address these challenges and ensure everyone has internet access in the country. The Senate had also in its version, empowered the Nigerian Communications Commission to determine the electronic transmission of election results.
Source:Punch
December 29, 2021 13:20 UTC