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Down time for Nigeria...Lend a helping hand, show some kindness

Nigeria is going through a recession now. This is the time to help someone out! Things are rough for a lot of people, even the ones one may think are rich or doing well. If you can help someone please do. This is the time to help your gateman pay a child or all his childrens school fees. This is the time to give him some food items - rice, garri, yam, beans, plantain etc. This also goes for your maid, give her some transport money if she/ he isn't a live-in. Increase your domestic staff's salary. If you have unlimited data, share your WiFi with your neighbours. Buy that colleague lunch. He or she is probably not dieting, they just can't afford it. Give some colleagues a lift even if to a certain point. Buy your friend petrol for his or her car and or generator. He's not walking because he wants to exercise. Give that Uncle or Auntie N10k, they're probably in dire circumstances hence they're ringing off your phone. Patronise farmers if you can. It's che

IWW FEED THE HUNGRY CHALLENGE ( Project do it yourself)

All around the world over 750 million people go to bed hungry every day. The majority of these people are women and children, who are trapped in extreme hunger and poverty. Some of these people live in your neighborhood. With just £15, with $20, with #5000 naira, you can put a smile on the faces of 10 people this Christmas. I am challenging you to treat the hungry and destitute in your neighborhood this season to a home cooked meal or buy them some groceries. MARGARET MEAD said "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed people can change the world". And I say to you let's change the world together starting with one street, one neighbourhood, one community at a time. It begins with you!!! If you are taking the challenge please comment with : Inspired #iww #inspiringworkingwomen #feedthehungrychallenge. Please share and spread the word. see: https://web.facebook.com/uloma.benmella/videos/10154668742529534/

Work Tips for the day..5 factors that demonstrate strong work ethic by Amelia Jenkins, studioD

A strong work ethic is vital to a company achieving its goals. Every employee, from the CEO to entry-level workers, must have a good work ethic to keep the company functioning at its peak. A work ethic is a set of moral principals an employee uses in his job. Certain factors come together to create a strong work ethic. Integrity Integrity stretches to all aspects of an employee's job. An employee with integrity fosters trusting relationships with clients, coworkers and supervisors. Coworkers value the employee's ability to give honest feedback. Clients trust the employee's advice. Supervisors rely on the employee's high moral standards, trusting him not to steal from the company or create problems. Sense of Responsibility A strong sense of responsibility affects how an employee works and the amount of work she does. When the employee feels personally responsible for her job performance, she shows up on time, puts in her best effort and completes projects to the best

Deji of Akure condemns placement of fetish objects in APC secreteriat

Oba Ogunlade Aladetoyinbo, the Deji of Akure has condemned the placing of fetish objects at the Secretariat of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Akure on Monday morning. This is contained in a statement issued by Mr Michael Adeyeye, the Chief Press Secretary to the Deji on Monday. He condemned the attitude of those who sealed the entrance of the party secretariat with palm fronds which is the traditional means of sealing-off premises in Akureland. “The sacrilegious act carried out at the Ondo State Secretariat of the All Progressive Congress early this morning is condemned in its totality. “We want to state that carrying out traditional sealing-off of premises remains the prerogative of the palace. “The Deji of Akure remains non-partisan and a father to all political aspirants and never authorised such. “The palace is apolitical and therefore should not be dragged into the internal wrangling of any party,’’ Adeyeye said. According to him, Oba Ogunlade frowned at the a

Uni Ilorin, others, develop anti-plagiarism software

The University of Ilorin, Nigeria in collaboration with six other Nigerian universities have developed home-grown anti-plagiarism software, designed to check academic fraud. According to the University Bulletin, the other universities are Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin and Covenant University, Ota. Others are Delta State University Abraka, Benue State University Makurdi, University of Jos and Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife, all in Nigeria. According the publication the software programme development was at the instance of the Association of Vice-Chancellors of Nigerian Universities (AVCNU). This, it said, is the umbrella organisation for Vice-Chancellors of the nation’s federal, state and private universities. It said the AVCNU had mandated its Information and Communication Technology Sub-committee, chair, and the Vice-Chancellor, University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali, to assemble IT team from Nigerian universities. The publication said this would develop the home

Nigerian tops class at Ghana Medical School...claims 12 of 15 Awards

Meet Dr Fathia Kareem, a Nigerian who has just made history at the Kwame Nkrumah University, Ghana. The young Medical Doctor not only topped her class by emerging Best graduating student but claimed to herself 12 of the 15 awards for the class.

Kaduna State Governor, Rufia Proposes Life Imprisonment for Rapists

The Kaduna State Government led by Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai has proposed life sentence for rapists in the new Child Right Bill forwarded to the State House of Assembly for passage into law. Deputy Director, Civil Litigation in the state’s Ministry for Justice, Mr Irimiya Samson, made this known in an interview with newsmen in Kaduna. Samson explained that the development became necessary, following incessant cases of rape, particularly of minors, being recorded daily in the state. He noted that current penalty for rape in the Penal Code was very light, as such it was important to make the law more strict to curtail the ugly trend. “The incidences of rape have become very rampant in the state. It is particularly disturbing that the offenders are mostly elderly men whose victims are toddlers, minors within the age range of three to six. “In curbing this abominable act, the state government has decided to invoke a stiff punishment for offenders in the child right law. “As such,

Vanguard Allure Profiles Fast Rising Event Planners – Somto Claud Nwachukwu, Moronke Abiuwa, Oyekola Smith & Dunni Kasali in ‘The Wedding Issue’

They are young and vibrant , booming with fresh and contemporary ideas and putting creativity to its use to help plan events for their clients. As young as they are, most have held top positions with some of the biggest event companies in Nigeria before heading out to start their own. On this week’s issue of Vanguard Allure, Somto Claud Nwachukwu, Moronke Abiuwa, Oyekola Smith and Dunni Kasali  sat with Allure Deputy Editor, Jemi Ekunkunbor to shed more light on what it took to take the bold step and stand on their own. Grab a copy from a news stand near you to read the full interview Photo Credits Creative Director: Nelly Mesik Photographer: Bamiyo Emina Stylist: Femi Ajose Hair: Abbey Crystal Signature Makeup: Buchi for Debrene Beauty, Osewa Outfits: Enthyst Fashion Klinik culled from BellaNaija.com

Chef Daniel Olurin and Acress Tomi Odunsi start "Dear Young Wife" Vlog

Actress and songwriter Tomi Odunsi Fadina has teamed up with Chef Daniel Olurin to run a vlog called "Dear Young Wife".  It is described as the young wife’s guide to marital duties. The duo, in the first episode talk about kitchen management and how important food hygiene is. Watch out for them on Wednesdays...

My Next Big Moves

Adeyi Peter Tosin, who just rounded off his undergraduate programme in Federal University of Technology, Akure’s Department of Statistics gives a glimpse of what lies ahead. After five years of academic rigour, the pens are down in the meantime and the next line of action beckons. All the excitements of graduating and becoming part of the larger society are gradually giving way to the reality of what lies ahead. Realities that I was not exposed to for five years due to the protective walls of the university – except for a glimpse of it I had during the Student Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) which lasted 6 months. However, I seem somewhat prepared for these realities. This is my chance to explore all of the ideas that have popped up in my head over the years or at least some of it. There have been many things I have had to put on hold because of the demands of academics and there could not have been a better time to explore them but now. First of it all is that I will lik

UN-Habitat Launch of World Cities Report 2016

FUTA STUDENT WINS TONY ELUMELU’S $10,000 GRANT

Michael Olorunfemi John, a 500 level student in the Department of Transport Management Technology, Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) has been awarded a $10,000 seed capital grant by the Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurship Foundation Programme (TEEP) for emerging entrepreneurs.   Michael emerged one of the 1,000 African entrepreneurs selected from the 45,000 who presented applications for start-up grants.   The Former Team Leader of ENACTUS (SIFE FUTA) struck the chord for a spot in the 2 nd edition of the grant award by a presentation of an ICT driven agricultural business plan which is proposed to bridge the gap between rural farmers and urban end users among other things. The grant which is aimed at empowering and assisting young entrepreneurs commence the process of production and supply, as well as the creation of jobs is split into two tranches.   The first is a $5,000 access free grant while the second would be translated into a $5,000 equity share facility or

Back on point!

Wow...so its exactly 2 years i last visited my blog. Believe me, i wasnt insensitive to the plight of readers but had to sought out some things. So guess, am back. Fully back. Rebranded and better. Expect the unexpectable. I wont tell you what you are in for...follow closely. Welcome back!