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Anti-corruption Fight: 2 Down; More to go
Public Service and Governance •
more3 down2 babachir lawal2 maina2 abdulrasheed maina who was recently reinstated [with honours] into federal civil service as an acting director in the ministry of interior2 anti-corruption1 fight1 ayo oke1 abdulrasheed maina1 -
The 'Maina' Saga
Public Service and Governance •
maina2 babachir lawal2 abdulrasheed maina who was recently reinstated [with honours] into federal civil service as an acting director in the ministry of interior2 saga1 former chairman of the pension reform task team1 abubakar malami san and interior minister lt. general abdulrahman dambazau1 -
Fitness & You: The Use of Fitness Gadgets
Health •
how to use fitness gadgets1 fitness1 fitbit blaze smart fitness watch1 world health organizations report shows that 31 of the annual global deaths evolves as a result of heart-related diseases1 fitness & you the use of fitness gadgets1 using fitness gadgets1 gadgets1 as the awareness on the dangers unhealthy lifestyle trends portend begin to pick1 considering the use of fitness gadgets which are very effective in helping an individual meet hisher fitness goals thus promoting healthy living1 but one cannot be oblivious of the fact that not everyone has got the time to go on a workout regularly1 the most commonly used ones are fitnessactivity trackers which are usually integrated bluetooth technology thus making it possible to pair them with smartphones or any other compatible device1 besides the wearable gadgets there are others in the mold of an assistive personal health devices that enable an individual know hisher state of health1 -
Emergence of TSTV and Kwesè TV: Bringing a long-standing monopoly to a close?
Entertainment •
long-standing2 paytv operator1 bringing1 tstv1 monopoly1 close1 tstv and dstv1 tstv rollout in nigeria1 kwesè1 hitv would break that monopoly1 kwesè tv1 a brief on tstv and kwesè tv1 a brief history of tstv and kwesè tv1 tstv channels1 kwese tv channels1 tstv subscription plans1 kwese tv subscription plans1 -
Restructuring in Nigeria
Public Service and Governance •
nigeria48 restructuring2 a brief review on the nigerian situation1 championing the cause for a restructured nigeria1 amidst all these1 one might be tempted to ask what are those things that need restructuring1 it is important to understand that the call for restructuring is crucial for practicing true federalism- a position whereby people-oriented policies are drawn based on regional sentimentsneeds1 if nigeria must work again then the order of the day has got to be challenged as we attempt to go back to the drawing board1 a nigeria earnestly restructured is a nigeria positively restored1 for nigeria to find her place again both on the local and international fronts the bond of unity must be sustained1 -
The Nigerian Referendum
Public Service and Governance •
ipob4 nigerian3 nigerian constitution3 biafra3 does the nigerian laws and constitution support referendum2 what does the laws of nigeria say about referendum2 referendum in nigerian constitution2 referendum in nigeria constitution2 referendum in nigeria2 is referendum in nigeria constitution2 referendum2 nigerian civil war1 suppress referendum1 ipob peaceful agitation1 massob1 a referendum is a form of direct democracy in which the entire electorate votes to accept or reject a policy proposal1 will referendum work in nigeria1 referendum in the nigerian context1 referendum to biafra and the activities of ipob- a scenario that borders on secession1 the nigerian referendum is not just about biafra1 and should not be limited to that1 secession in nigeria1 independent people of biafra1 agitation for freedom1 -
Abuse of the Internet
Information Technology •
abuse2 one key advantage of the internet is its capacity to promote commerce but it appears that most people treat this with laxity or they do not just seem to catch the vision and they end up abusing the webspace1 abuse of the internet1 propagation of fake news1 propagandists1 proliferation of pornographic links1 the accessibility of the internet has been very well utilized by propagandists whose business thrives in spreading false news and rumors that have frequently caused spate of animosity among the audience who participate in the discourse1 streams of fraudulent activities1 internet1 j.c.r licklider1 the internet is one of the best things that have happened to mankind but it is quite unfortunate that despite the advancement in information and communication technology1 addiction1 the internet is fast becoming the bedrock of businesses in this era and the earlier one realizes this and breakaway from the habit of misusing the medium the better for growth and development of businesses1 advantages of the internet1 uses of the internet1 disadvantages of the internet1 worldwide web1 -
Catechizing the National Anthem
Public Service and Governance •
however2 o compatriots1 anthem1 catechizing the national anthem1 nigerias national anthem1 catholic1 national anthems1 country national anthems1 arise1 national1 nigerias call obey1 catechizing1 the purpose of the anthem is often lost in its musicality as individuals get overtaken by the harmonious composition1 to serve our fatherland...with love and strength and faith1 the labour of our heroes past...shall never be in vain1 do we still have men who are willing to serve wholeheartedly1 again1 this one nation was supposed to be bound in freedom1 peace and unity...but has this been the case is there freedom where we see religious and ethnic violence1 -
The Power of Becoming
Religion •
power2 becoming1 the power of becoming1 the power of becoming who you want to be1 how to be who you want to be1 perception1 words- your confession1 proverbs 18211 we all desire to become great in life but we seldom pay close attention to the very things that matter as we get overtaken by trivialities and lost the plot of life1 -
Buying cheap cars in Nigeria
Autos •
nigeria48 cars2 buhari bans importation of used and new vehicles from land borders2 buhari bans importation of vehicles2 buhari bans importation of used and new vehicles2 cheki1 cheap cars in nigeria1 buy car online in nigeria1 import export1 cheap1 carmudi1 buying1 buying cheap cars in nigeria1 some of these online marketplaces where you can get cheap cars in nigeria1 other automobile dealership where you can get either fairly used or new cars at a considerably cheap price include1 but buying cheap is not limited to established dealership alone as one gets to come across individuals who are willing to sell their cars at a low price1 cheap might mean used in the nigerian parlance but usedcheap should not translate to total decline in quality hence when buying fairly used cars1 the reason why nigerians go for used cars1 is largely based on the relatively low price of such cars1 -
South-South States In Nigeria
People •
nigeria48 south-south2 edo state date of creation1 nigerias niger delta region is not just about crude oil alone as mineral and natural resources like rubber timber plywood clay iron-ore limestone etc are spread in abundant proportions in the component states1 the south south region- commonly referred to as niger delta- is arguably the richest and maybe the most blessed region in nigeria1 south south states in nigeria akwa ibom bayelsa cross river delta edo rivers1 bayelsa state was carved out from rivers state on the 1st of october 19961 bayelsa state is the most nascent state in the niger delta1 akwa ibom was carved out from cross river state on the 23rd of september 19871 akwa ibom the land of promise has it is fondly called is currently the highest producer of petroleum resources in nigeria accounting for around 31.4 of nigeras crude oil production1 akwa ibom is bounded by cross river state to the east rivers and abia states to the west and the atlantic ocean to the south1 akwa ibom has a population that is well over five 5 million the state stands as one of the most populous states in the niger delta1 bayelsa state is deeply embedded in the south south region as it is bordered by rivers state on the west delta state on the east and the gulf of guinea to the south1 akwa ibom tourist attraction centres1 akwa ibom has a population that is well over five 5 million the state stands as one of the most populous state in the niger delta1 akwa ibom food delicacies edikang ikong afang soup ekpang nkukwo cocoyam porridge afere ikon afia efere ebot asa iwa cassava porridge asa akpakpa corn porridge edesi isip anyan ekpang1 akwa ibom ethnic groups annang ibibio oron andoni okkobor edet ibeno1 land mass of bayelsa state1 land mass of akwa ibom state1 land mass of edo state1 land mass of cross river state1 land mass of delta state1 land mass of rivers state1 bayelsa state tourist attraction centres1 states1 bayelsa state food delicacies1 bayelsa state governor1 bayelsa state date of creation1 rivers state tourist attraction centres1 rivers state population1 rivers state food delicacies1 rivers state governor1 rivers state date of creation1 delta state tourist attraction centres1 delta state population1 delta state food delicacies1 delta state governor1 delta state date of creation1 cross river state tourist attraction centres1 cross river state population1 cross river state food delicacies1 cross river state governor1 cross river state date of creation1 edo state tourist attraction centres1 edo state population1 edo state food delicacies1 edo state governor1 bayelsa state population1 -
Fast Moving Consumer Goods in Nigeria
Goods and Services •
nigeria48 microsoft2 tecno2 fanta2 sprite2 bournvita2 etc have thus far had their products actively landing in the grasps of customers from time to time1 packaged and processed food1 some of the fast moving consumer goods in nigeria1 in an indomie generation- my term for describing a world where people want things available in quick succession- and with food being a basic and essential need1 cleaning agents1 phones and phones accessories1 phones and phones accessories business in nigeria1 the advent of ground-breaking technological advances came along with a craze- that is even catalyzed by mans unquenchable desire to try out something new1 it is hard to come by an individual who does not possess a mobile device and phone manufacturers like samsung1 consumer1 fast moving consumer goods in nigeria1 apple1 goods1 it is hard to come by an individual who does not possess a mobile device and phone manufacturers like samsung microsoft tecno apple etc have thus far had their products actively landing in the grasps of customers from time to time1 recharge cards1 beverages and fruit juice1 clothing and fashion accessories1 drinks like coca-cola1 in a world where the needs of every individual vary there are certain commodities that command great appeal from prospective customers1 fmcg1 gulder beer1 star lager beer1 have left an impression on the customers1 also fruit juices like dansa hollandia yoghurt and so on command great respect in the market1 coupled with this1 you have different milk brands peak1 hollandia1 three crown1 and tea like milo1 some of fast moving consumer goods are discussed forthwith1 wholesalers and retailers who understand market trends very well will definitely generate good profit dealing in any of these goods since they readily appeal to customers regardless of hisher orientation- social or anti-social1 -
NGOs for Entrepreneurship Development in Nigeria
Jobs •
ngos2 microsoft2 the tony elumelu foundation1 leap africa1 leap africa is in partnership with jp morgan1 sahara group1 ngos for entrepreneurs1 lafarge1 coca-cola foundation1 citi foundation1 aspen institute1 center for enterprise development and action research cedar1 center for entrepreneurial development lagos cedl1 fate foundation1 fate foundation is in partnership with kpmg1 entrepreneurs1 ford foundation1 bank of industry and recently joined the youth business international network1 some other non-governmental organizations with the objective of providing entrepreneurship support for individuals who are passionate about turning their innovative ideas into fortune1 women in management and business wimbiz1 ashoka africa1 440.ng1 center for citizens emancipation and empowerment1 88 mph1 seedstars africa1 certain professional bodies have set aside some funds for entrepreneurial advancement1 the y.e.s young entrepreneurs and students grant was initiated by the nigerian young professionals forum in partnership with heritage bank1 the african womens development fund which is given to organizations1 ngos for entrepreneurship development in nigeria1 mainone1 -
The Bank of America in Nigeria
Banking •
nigeria48 the bank of america is a financial institution that has its tentacles spread across different nations on four continents of europe north america asia and africa and has a worldwide staff strength of about 701 bank1 bank of america in nigeria1 history of the bank of america in nigeria1 a brief history of bank of america in nigeria1 america1 0001 bank of america home loans and bank of america merrill lynch1 bank of america mission in nigeria1 bank of america merrill lynch london1 j.p morgan chase in having a foreign representative in nigeria1 bank of america will also follow in the footsteps of renowned financial institutions like j.p morgan1 -
Kidnapping in Nigeria
Public Service and Governance •
nigeria48 boko haram9 chibok girls3 kidnapping in nigeria2 kidnap ransom in nigeria2 kidnapping2 kidnappings were initially rampant in the niger delta region where expatriate workers of multinationals [especially oil companies] were prime targets2 borno state on the night of the 14th day of april 2014 when 276 teenage school girls were kidnapped by members of the militant group boko haram1 solutions to kidnapping in nigeria1 the call for capital punishment could be seen as a good move but this should not be seen as an outright solution1 besides terrorism another predominant [though maybe not in the aspect of fatalities] criminal activity that has drawn the provocation of well-meaning nigerians is kidnapping- this could arguably be adjudged the second most common crime in the nation1 gainfully employing the youths will definitely reduce the onslaught of kidnappings in the nation1 former finance minister chief olu falae professor james adiche renowned author chimamanda adiches father and the mother of ngozi okonjo iweala minister of finance in the past administration mrs. mabel okonjo1 two foreign construction workers mr. chris mcmanus a briton and mr. franco limolinara an italian were killed in 2012 after they had been held captive for about ten 10 months in nigeria1