Empty hospital beds

Matters Arising: Peculiar Allowance vs Hazard Allowance

Ayokunle Adeleye Leave a comment
Dearest colleagues, At the commencement of the first phase of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) Ogun strike action, I find it necessary to make the following comments. I beseech my elders to permit me to revisit certain histories without holding me in contempt. The agitation for review of Hazard Allowance for health workers must be more than two years old. At the national level, the… Read more
Nigeria 2023 election - celebrities

YOUR VOTE, YOUR CHOICE

Adesola Jago Leave a comment
Why celebrity endorsement? In the 2023 election we see many celebrities asked or being pressured to speak up. Many called for them to pick their candidate. Several whose choices are perceived as not for the public benefit were attacked. This begs the question should: celebrities endorse a particular political candidate; and is celebrity endorsement a big deal for politicians? Modernization and digitalization brought about rise… Read more
Food preservatives

Natural food preservatives

Adesola Jago Leave a comment
Natural (or traditional) preservation techniques are food preservation methods used in keeping food fresh and safe for consumption. These techniques have been in use for several for several centuries. It involves the use of natural ingredients such as salt, sugar, vinegar, and oil to prevent the growth of microorganisms and slow down the rate of spoilage. Not only are natural ways to preserve food much… Read more
Female reproductive system - fertility

Fertility tracking

Adesola Jago Leave a comment
Fertility tracking can be important when you need to answer any of the following questions… When does my chances of getting pregnant increase?Why am I not getting pregnant? Women trying to conceive or prevent pregnancy may use unreliable methods. It is also not surprising that many do not understand their body enough to decode their menstrual cycle. Fertility tracking is the practice of monitoring your… Read more

Central Banks: an overview

Adeola Adebowale Leave a comment
A central bank is an independent authority of a nation that conducts monetary policy, regulates banks, and provides financial services to the economy.  Central banks possess a monopoly on increasing the monetary base in a state, generally controlling the printing of the national currency. Most central banks have supervisory and regulatory powers to ensure solvency of member institutions and discourage reckless or fraudulent behaviour by… Read more

2020 Budget Proposal

Adeola Adebowale Leave a comment
Key Budget variables President Buhari recently presented 2020 budget proposal of N10.33 trillion to lawmakers at the National Assembly (NASS). Below are key highlights of the proposal The budget set an oil price benchmark of $57 per barrel and a daily oil production estimate of 2.18 million barrel per day. The exchange rate is estimated at N305 per US dollar in 2020 GDP growth of… Read more
BET 2019

BET Awards 2019

Adeola Adebowale Leave a comment
The BET Hip Hop Awards are an annual awards show, airing on BET, showcasing hip hop performers, producers and music video directors. The 2019 Edition held on October 05 at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre with the Annual honorary award of “I am Hip Hop” given to Lil – Kim. Below is an highlight of the Award categories and their respective winners. This slideshow requires… Read more