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http://ift.tt/eA8V8J W orkers of Enugu State under the auspices of Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC), yesterday passed a vote of confidence in Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State for his administration’s giant strides in just two years in office. Rising from a one-day symposium organized by the state chapter of the TUC to assess the two-year performance of Gov. Ugwuanyi’s administration in the state, the workers after listening to speeches delivered by the guest speakers, such as the President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Nnia Nwodo and Chairman of Enugu State Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (ESCCIMA), Rev. (Surv.) Ugo Chime, unanimously proclaimed that the governor has performed well in office. Presenting their speeches, the speakers highlighted the remarkable achievements of Governor Ugwuanyi with emphasis on peace initiatives, security, good governance, workers’ welfare and infrastructural development especially in the rural areas of the state. ...

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http://ift.tt/eA8V8J By Babajide Komolafe P AYU is intensifying efforts to connect businesses to Nigeria’s online payment market. Annual online payments in Nigeria is estimated to surpass N200 billion this year from N167 billion in 2016. Manager of PayU Nigeria, Mrs. Juliet Nwanguma, who disclosed this to journalists in Lagos, said: “In order to pursue PayU’s aggressive expansion in the online payment market in Nigeria, we have identified businesses that can benefit from our global expertise across 16 markets where we offer over 250 payment options.” With over 2.3 billion users world-wide, PayU is confident it can help businesses grow their market share and help them to achieve their business objectives. Data recently released by the Nigeria Interbank Settlement System, NIBSS, showed that 5.5 million transactions worth N46.7 billion were generated through online sales in the first quarter of 2017. This is an increase in the quarterly average of 3.5 million transactions worth N33 ...

http://ift.tt/2r7pqlG Counting staff sort ballots at a counting centre in Maidenhead on June 8, 2017, after the polls closed in Britain’s general election.<br /> Prime Minister Theresa May is poised to win Britain’s snap election but lose her parliamentary majority, a shock exit poll suggested on June 8, in what would be a major blow for her leadership as Brexit talks loom. The Conservatives were set to win 314 seats, followed by Labour on 266, the Scottish National Party on 34 and the Liberal Democrats on 14, the poll for the BBC, Sky and ITV showed. Geoff CADDICK / AFP Prime Minister Theresa May is poised to win Britain’s snap election but lose her parliamentary majority, a shock exit poll suggested Thursday, in what would be a major blow for her leadership as Brexit talks loom. The poll showed May’s Conservatives on course to fall from 330 to 314 seats, short of an overall majority in the 650-seat House of Commons, after a troubled campaign overshadowed by two deadly terr...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J W orkers of Enugu State under the auspices of Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC), yesterday passed a vote of confidence in Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State for his administration’s giant strides in just two years in office. Rising from a one-day symposium organized by the state chapter of the TUC to assess the two-year performance of Gov. Ugwuanyi’s administration in the state, the workers after listening to speeches delivered by the guest speakers, such as the President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Nnia Nwodo and Chairman of Enugu State Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (ESCCIMA), Rev. (Surv.) Ugo Chime, unanimously proclaimed that the governor has performed well in office. Presenting their speeches, the speakers highlighted the remarkable achievements of Governor Ugwuanyi with emphasis on peace initiatives, security, good governance, workers’ welfare and infrastructural development especially in the rural areas of the state. ...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J By Babajide Komolafe P AYU is intensifying efforts to connect businesses to Nigeria’s online payment market. Annual online payments in Nigeria is estimated to surpass N200 billion this year from N167 billion in 2016. Manager of PayU Nigeria, Mrs. Juliet Nwanguma, who disclosed this to journalists in Lagos, said: “In order to pursue PayU’s aggressive expansion in the online payment market in Nigeria, we have identified businesses that can benefit from our global expertise across 16 markets where we offer over 250 payment options.” With over 2.3 billion users world-wide, PayU is confident it can help businesses grow their market share and help them to achieve their business objectives. Data recently released by the Nigeria Interbank Settlement System, NIBSS, showed that 5.5 million transactions worth N46.7 billion were generated through online sales in the first quarter of 2017. This is an increase in the quarterly average of 3.5 million transactions worth N33 ...

http://ift.tt/2r7pqlG Counting staff sort ballots at a counting centre in Maidenhead on June 8, 2017, after the polls closed in Britain's general election.<br /> Prime Minister Theresa May is poised to win Britain's snap election but lose her parliamentary majority, a shock exit poll suggested on June 8, in what would be a major blow for her leadership as Brexit talks loom. The Conservatives were set to win 314 seats, followed by Labour on 266, the Scottish National Party on 34 and the Liberal Democrats on 14, the poll for the BBC, Sky and ITV showed. Geoff CADDICK / AFP Prime Minister Theresa May is poised to win Britain’s snap election but lose her parliamentary majority, a shock exit poll suggested Thursday, in what would be a major blow for her leadership as Brexit talks loom. The poll showed May’s Conservatives on course to fall from 330 to 314 seats, short of an overall majority in the 650-seat House of Commons, after a troubled campaign overshadowed by two dea...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J During Ramadan, followers of Islam have no choice than to change their eating habits. They have to abstain from food from dawn to dusk. It can take time for the body to adjust to this new routine. The body begins to react to these changes and it can lead to a number of health issues if you ignored. Although fasting is good for the body, it is important for you to stay on top of health game so that you do not suddenly fall ill. Falling ill may prevent you from travelling to Mecca if you plan to go for the lesser hajj whose package you can buy on Jumia Travel, the leading online travel agency or celebrating the end of fasting. In line with this, we share ways you can avoid any health issues during the Ramadan. Eat fibre and protein in the morning What you eat during fasting is important, as it is your last meal before starting your day. Hence, ensure that your pre-dawn meal contains protein and fibre. This will help keep hunger at bay. Avoid the sun to stay hydra...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J Edo State Government does not owe its secondary school teachers, pensioners, and its secretariat workers any salary, it emerged yesterday. Besides, it was also disclosed that Edo was one of only six states that had been transparent on its use of funds by providing its full 2017 budget to the public. In a study carried out recently by BudgIT, a civic technology organisation, it was also revealed that as at May 15 this year, Edo State only owed 1 month salary to primary school teachers and state independent workers The civic organisation also urged the federal government to install measures for accountability on extra-statutory funds, as this would help to understand how states deployed such funds. “We hereby ask the federal government should tighten its accountability structures for the series of extra-statutory funds that are provided to state government, which currently has reached N1.75tn,” a statement read. However, on the salary being owed, a statement fr...

http://ift.tt/2s0uJmg ……seeks prosecution of culprits By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA – The National Human Rights Commission, NHRC, on Thursday, condemned statement credited to Arewa Youths that all Igbo people residing in the northern part of the country should vacate before October 1. The commission, in a statement that was signed by its Principal Public Affairs Officer, Mr. Mebrim Uchechukwu, described the quit notice threat as a “serious affront on human rights”. “The alleged quit notice, to say the least is not only provocative and a serious threat to national peace and security, but a clear violation of the fundamental human rights of all Nigerians to reside, acquire and own immovable properties in any part of the country as guaranteed under section 43 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended)”. The Acting Executive Secretary of the NHRC, Mrs. Oti Ovrawah maintained that the outburst amounted to hate speech and inciting comments with potential to...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J Britons streamed to the polls in the last few hours of a snap general election on Thursday after a campaign dominated by terror attacks and the uncertainty of Brexit. Prime Minister Theresa May called the vote in April, when opinion poll ratings for her and her centre-right Conservative party were sky-high, presenting herself as the strong leader to steer the country through tough negotiations to leave the EU. Although pre-election polls suggest she will increase her majority, Islamist attacks in London and Manchester have put her under pressure, while campaign missteps have dented her reputation as a safe pair of hands. An exit poll when voting stops at 10:00pm (2100 GMT) will give an indication of the outcome, although the final picture will not begin to emerge until early Friday. Opposition Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, a socialist anti-war campaigner who only commands the confidence of a quarter of his own lawmakers, has run an energetic campaign, promising...

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