Wednesday, 31 August 2016

Economic crisis: Dangote’s wealth plummets


Dangote’s wealth loss has been attributed to the slump in 
commodities prices and the devaluation of the naira 
in June by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).

  • Bloomberg Billionaires index reports that Aliko Dangote has suffered a $5.4 billion loss which translates to about N1.35 trillion 
  • The index blamed the loss suffered by Dangote on the slump in commodities prices and the devaluation of the naira in June by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)


Nigeria’s current economy crisis has taken a toll on Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, resulting in the Nigerian billionaire losing $5.4 billion in fortune since this year.  

Mark Zuckerberg talks Whatsapp, Nigerian Jollof, Nollywood


Facebook CEO, Mark Zuckerberg in Nigeria

  • Mark Zuckerberg who is currently in Lagos has revealed that he has no plan to change the mode of operations of Whatsapp, an instant message app recently acquired by Facebook. 
  • Zuckerberg said he tasted Nigerian food upon his arrival in the country and Nigerian Jollof rice, shrimp and snail, tasted delicious when he tried them.


Founder of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg who is currently in Lagos has revealed that he has no plan to change the mode of operations of Whatsapp, an instant message app recently acquired by Facebook.

The 5 Kinds of People You Will Meet In NYSC Camp

The compulsory one-year youth service is one that comprises the start of post-university life.

While many people look forward to the NYSC program, others like yours truly believe it’s a waste of time. And would rather eat hot coals than partake in it.

Alas, not many of us have the opportunity to by-pass the service year as it is called. Two categories of new corp members: Those who are super excited and the reluctant ones. You may have resigned your fate to serving Nigeria or belong in the excited category of new corpers, either way you must serve.

Tuesday, 30 August 2016

Why Man who named his dog Buhari might go to Jail - Police

Joe Chinakwe named his dog Buhari

  • Nigerian police says Joe Chinakwe, man who named his dog Buhari was arrested and arraigned for conduct likely to cause the breach of public peace under Section 249(d) of the Criminal Code 
  • The Police described comments linking President Muhammadu Buhari to the prosecution of the man as unfair 
  • Police said Chinakwe’s action would have led to ethnic crisis at Ketere, Sango Ota in Ado Odo Ota Local Government of Ogun State


The Nigerian police force has revealed why it charged Joe Chinakwe, man who named his dog Buhari to court. 

How To Find The Right Colour Combination

Introduction

Ever entered a grey office building on a nice sunny day? And noticed that your mood changed rather dramatically? Not only the fact that you probably enter the building because you have work to do will affect your mood, but also the change in colours around you will have an effect on your state of mind. The blue sky, colourful neon lights or green trees influence you in a different way then the (usually) cream, grey and white surroundings of your work environment.

Colours have influenced us all our lives.

Naira falls to N418/$1 at parallel market

Nigeria’s currency, Naira has dropped four points to slip to an all-time-low rate of N418/$1 at the parallel market, this afternoon, August 30.

The local currency started the new week at N414 against the greenback at the parallel market on Monday, after closing at 412/dollar on Friday, August 26.

But according to a Lagos Bureau De Change operator in Lagos, the Naira has slipped further down to trade at N418/$1.

5 Unbelievable Things That Happen To You When You Don’t Drink Enough Water


1. Your Eyes are Dry
By now it should be clear that drinking water affects more than just your mouth and throat. A lack of water intake leads to dry, bloodshot eyes . Without water in the body, your tear ducts dry up. realize that this could cause much more harm to your eyes, especially if you wear contacts on a daily basis.