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By Alex C. Otti The world has been shrunk by technology into a small community of movers, dreamers and goal-getters. While it is true that transport and communication technology systems have contributed greatly in expanding our capacity to move and dream beyond the boundaries of…
Read More »Tapping into a brighter future: Nestlé’s water projects in Nigerian communities
Stanley Ihedigbo examines and delves into Nestlé Nigeria’s water legacy, the impact, and the successes of its community-driven water projects. Imagine how different life would be without accessible clean water. It’s unfathomable. The activities we take for granted in developed countries like washing our…
Read More »Dangers of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)
By: Thon Beck Vanni Callahan & Powell In recent years, as natural gas prices have dropped in the United States and the natural gas supply has increased, Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) vehicles are becoming the focus of renewed attention. Compressed natural gas is…
Read More »Taking stock, looking aheadÂ
Being the Text of an Address by Governor Alex C Otti, OFR, at the 2024 Special Retreat for Members of the Abia State Executive Council and Senior Appointees of the Government Held at Panyu Hotel and Resort, Aba on Friday, September 27, 2024. For many…
Read More »Monetary Policy Rate in layman’s languageÂ
This is an announcement from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) stating that: MPR (Monetary Policy Rate): The interest rate at which the CBN lends to commercial banks has been increased to 27.25%. This means loans from banks are likely to become more expensive. CRR (Cash…
Read More »7 effective strategies for managing anxiety as a freelance journalist
By Beryn Orera Constantly looking for clients, dealing with loneliness and uncertainty, and navigating blurred boundaries between work and personal life can lead to significant anxiety for freelance journalists. These conditions can discourage freelancers and impact the quality of their work. Fortunately, however, there are ways to…
Read More »Nobody has claimed responsibility
By Odoh Diego Okenyodo Nobody has claimed responsibility The night is quiet, until it’s not, A crack in the air, a city shot, Bandits rise, inscribed in dread, Holding banners of blood They step forward, boldly claiming fire and brimstone They say it’s theirs, the…
Read More »In India, women journalists are leading the way on environmental coverage
By Rishabh Jain After years of taking a back seat in news coverage, reporting on the environment is gaining more prominence in India. Newsrooms, while in the past focused more on stories about crime and politics, are more likely today to report on the climate crisis and…
Read More »In Ukraine, Google’s core update heightens fears of Russian disinformation
By Muskan Bansal In war-torn Ukraine, Google’s latest update to its core algorithm may have inadvertently created a void of credible reporting ripe for Russian disinformation to swoop in and fill, news leaders and experts fear. The March update, which negatively impacted news sites globally, forced…
Read More »What journalists should know when covering the EU
By Shaima Madboly In the recent European Union (EU) parliamentary elections, the center-right European People’s Party (EPP) held its position as the Parliament’s largest bloc amid gains made by far-right parties such as Alternative for Germany (AfD) and France’s National Rally. The rightward shift signals a potentially new…
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