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ednut1:This is a childish remark.God works in mysterious ways |
Commendable! quick response from the fire service,Lagos state leads others follow |
Affordability is a major characteristic that defines many African cities and provides several benefits to both inhabitants and investors. As the globe struggles with the issues of growing urbanization and rising living costs, African cities provide a compelling paradigm of affordability. Embracing and cultivating affordability may contribute to long-term urban growth, economic prosperity, and improved citizens' quality of life. Affordable cities in Africa almost certainly guarantee a great range of people have access to basic services, amenities, and opportunities. This affordability promotes social cohesiveness and narrows the gap between different socioeconomic groups. Furthermore, low living costs foster entrepreneurship while also encouraging foreign investment. With lower financial obligations, ambitious entrepreneurs may devote more resources to growing their businesses, spurring innovation, and contributing to economic development. Affordability improves the overall quality of life for inhabitants. Lower housing expenses result in greater discretionary income, which may be spent on healthcare, education, leisure activities, and savings. This results in a higher quality of life and better well-being for people and families. 1.Abuja, Nigeria Abuja, Nigeria's purpose-built capital city, stands out not just for its modernity and grandeur, but also for its relative affordability in comparison to many other worldwide capitals. While cost may not be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about a capital city, Abuja's accessibility provides several benefits to both inhabitants and tourists. It ranks 226th out of the 226 countries ranked by Mercer. 2.Lagos, Nigeria Lagos, Nigeria's dynamic and bustling megacity, exemplifies Africa's urban resiliency and energy. Despite its image as a fast-paced and economically dynamic metropolis, Lagos has an unexpected advantage: it is more affordable than many other global megacities. It is the second most affordable city on Mercer’s cost of living index with a rank of 225th, right after fellow Nigerian city; Abuja. 3.Blantyre, Malawi Blantyre is a desirable location for startups, small firms, and budding entrepreneurs because of its affordability, which encourages an entrepreneurial spirit. Reduced overhead and operating costs, such as rent, foster an atmosphere that is favorable to company expansion and innovation. It is the 221st most expensive city according to Mercer. 4.Durban, South Africa The low cost of living in Durban guarantees financial accessibility for a wide range of citizens, including seniors, young professionals, and blue-collar workers. In contrast to many other cities, where exorbitant living expenses erect obstacles to entrance, Durban's affordability promotes social cohesiveness and inclusion. It ranks 219th on Mercer’s city's most expensive cost of living index. 5.Windhoek, Namibia This Namibian mega city has an inexpensive cost of living compared to many other capital cities. Residents experience an ideal quality of life thanks to low housing expenses, plentiful recreational possibilities, and a pleasant attitude. Windhoek residents may live a balanced lifestyle without losing financial security, resulting in increased well-being and contentment with city living. It comes in at 218th on the list. 6.Gaborone, Botswana Botswana's capital city, Gaborone, is a shining example of affordability in southern Africa. While it may not have the same worldwide notoriety as other capital towns, Gaborone provides a distinct benefit to both inhabitants and visitors: affordability. It is 215th on Mercer’s city's most expensive cost of living index. 7.Lusaka, Zambia Lusaka's affordability offers economic access for a diverse range of inhabitants. Unlike many other capital cities where high living expenses can be a barrier to entrance, Lusaka's affordability promotes inclusion and social cohesiveness. Access to key services, facilities, and opportunities is critical for minimizing socioeconomic gaps and fostering a fairer society. It comes in at 213th on Mercer’s list. 8.Tunis, Tunisia The compelling fusion of history, culture, and modernity is evident in Tunis, the capital city of Tunisia. Amidst its diverse array of Mediterranean appeal, Tunis provides both locals and tourists with the distinct benefit of being reasonably priced. It is the 210th city on Mercer’s most expensive city’s list. 9.Cape Town, South Africa In comparison to many other large cities, Cape Town provides a comparatively low level of life. Residents enjoy a great quality of life because of relatively affordable housing costs, a relaxing seaside lifestyle, and an abundance of recreational possibilities. Residents of Cape Town may live a well-balanced lifestyle without compromising their financial security, which will increase their happiness and contentment with city living. It is one spot above Tunis on Mercer’s list. 10.Johannesburg, South Africa South Africa's economic center, Johannesburg, is well known for its entrepreneurial energy, rich cultural diversity, and spirit of innovation. Johannesburg has the distinct benefit of affordability to both inhabitants and visitors amidst its tall buildings and busy streets. It is 206th on Mercer’s city's most expensive cost of living index. Methodology Mercer's 2024 rating methodology included 226 cities from five continents. It compared the expenses of more than 200 products in each area, including accommodation, transportation, food, clothes, home goods, and entertainment. To guarantee consistency in city-ranking comparisons, New York City was used as a baseline, and currency fluctuations were assessed against the US dollar. The numbers included in Mercer's cost comparisons are from a study done in March 2024 that included over 400 cities. Calculations and baselines were based on exchange rates at the time as well as data from Mercer's worldwide basket of goods and services (used in its Cost of Living Survey). © 2024 africa.businessinsider.com |
mairogo:Where did you read where gay forced any institution to accept them,on the contrary,the society frowns at and abhors them. Some states and institutions has seen the need to accept them after looking deeply into their plight,it is inhuman to deny them |
ifeco4:lie, do your research |
blowjohn:It's you that reason like an illiterate,in creation,there are some defects and abnormalities,in both plants and animals and as humans,these set of people need to be accepted into the larger society respect their rights to live and associate |
westside365:I am staunch believer (christian) , that doesn't deny the fact that their are other beliefs and religion before Christianity, be open minded and learn to accommodate others |
viceddy95:hay,wake up,there are people born with different preferences, they have to been given Rights to enjoy and live their own lives |
westside365:Is Christianity the only religion in the world |
SlavaUkraini:Every Adult have the right to practice whatever he or she wants,so far it doesn't affect another human, nobody has any right to speak against or condemn what another does,it's universal human right. |
First, it was the wearing of the Tinubu logo. A visit has now followed. But you can trust that they will still argue and refuse to accept that Peter Obi was used. Pride mixed with stubbornness will prevent them from seeing and learning from the now obvious truth. And their failure to learn from the past will make them repeat it in 2027. President Obasanjo does not like our candidate. But he is a strategist. He knew that if he came out openly against our candidate in the Peoples Democratic Party, it would win him sympathy votes during both the primaries and the general election. So, what did he do? He supported Peter Obi, knowing Obi stood no chance. His only purpose was to divide the PDP's votes and ensure that the person he was against did not win. Obi, because of hubris, did not consider that of your head is used to break coconut, you will obviously not eat it. It is a military strategy called divide and conquer. If not for Peter Obi, Waziri Atiku Abubakar would have won the #NigerianElections2023 #TableShaker |
Abagworo:This is appauling,The federal government and Wike should allow the people's will to prevail in Rivers state |
Even when Gowon became Nigeria's ruler at 31, he never lost his upbringing and still respected members of his cabinet who were older than him. He always used a 'sir' when referring to Chief Awolowo. And, in this photo, you can see that he breached protocol by allowing Chief Awolowo to walk in front of him. General Gowon's humility is why he lasted in power as Nigeria's longest-serving leader in a single tenure. He was in power for nine unbroken years. General Murtala Muhammed would never have tolerated anyone walking ahead of him as Head of State. If you had tried this with General Abacha and you would be missing the next day. The only other military rulers who had a similar, but not quite the same, level of humility were Generals Obasanjo and Babangida. And President Obasanjo is our longest-serving leader, with three non-consecutive terms totalling eleven years, while General Babangida was our longest-serving peacetime military Head of State. And you, who do not have power. You have some money. And because of that, nobody can talk to you again. You have no respect for human beings, older or younger than you, as long as they have no money. And that is precisely why you will never be able to achieve what money cannot buy. You cannot expect God and man to lift you, when you cannot respect anything other than money! #RenosNuggets |
damola1:Adherents of religion in Nigeria are psycophants |
ochejoseph:Turakin Adamawa |
occfx:Animals are kept inside a zoo, you are an animal |
If you are married to or dating a materialistic slay queen, you only think you are married or dating. You are not actually married or dating. You are just a subscriber to your so-called wife or girlfriend. Let me explain. It is like DSTV. As long as you pay your subscription, you get service. But the day you don't pay, the service ends. And with these women, as long as you pay your marriage or dating subscription, these special women will stay by your side. But the day that your subscription ends and you don't renew the subscription, they are gone. Of course, they will say it is because you are no longer compatible or that they can't trust you. It is all just a gbajue excuse. The truth is less complicated: Your subscription has ended. Please renew it to keep enjoying the service! Marry a committed woman, not a subscription service. Eid Mubarak! #RenosNuggets |
omoredia:what do you call your father |
Kemetian:is that an excuse for a security agency to beg for alms |
Osanoghodua1:Nigeria police are the same everywhere |
Orch1981:great in currupt practices |
Gistmedia10:This is unprofessionalism taken a new high, |
The National Biosafety Management Agency has called on the general public to exercise caution over the recent cholera outbreak in some states across Nigeria. Head, Information and Communications for NBMA, Mrs Gloria Ogbaki, in a statement on Friday in Abuja, quoted the Director- General, NBMA, Dr Agnes Asagbra, as saying there was need for carefulness. “Asagbra said Nigerians must exercise caution as Nigeria records 30 deaths and 1,141 suspected cases from the disease. “As we approach the festive period of the Salah celebrations, it is of utmost importance that we collectively prioritise the health and safety of our communities. “Cholera, a highly contagious bacterial infection caused by the ingestion of contaminated food or water, has been reported in Bayelsa, Zamfara, Abia, Cross River, Bauchi, Delta, Katsina, Imo, Nasarawa, and Lagos States.’’ Asagbra said NBMA, in collaboration with health authorities, was actively monitoring the situation and implementing measures to contain the spread of the disease. She also called on Nigerians to imbibe various hygiene practices such as boiling drinking water or using certified water purification methods. According to her, there is need to wash hands thoroughly with soap and water, especially before eating or preparing food. The Director-General also urged Nigerians to always wash hands with soap and water after using the toilet, cook food thoroughly and consume it while it was hot. She advised that Nigerians avoid raw foods, such as fruits and vegetables unless they could be peeled or washed with safe water and to always keep the environment clean and dispose waste properly to prevent contamination. She said, “NBMA urges all Nigerians to be vigilant and adhere to these hygiene practices to protect themselves and their loved ones from cholera.” She called on Nigerians to be alert and report any case of cholera to the nearest hospital. punchng.com © 1971- 2024 Punch Nigeria Limited |
muyico:but they've called your contacts,is that not a public harassment |
muyico:owed |
They are not in the best position to ask for his release, there's OHANEZE INDIGBO, and IPOB it is their duty to fight for his release |
Coolestguy2023:don't bother yourself, Nigeria regulatory agencies are very currupt |
Several unregistered loan apps have continued operating in the country through Android Package Kit (APK) amid the ongoing clampdown by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC). As of May 2024, a total of 47 unregistered loan apps operating in the country have been delisted from the Google Play Store according to data from the FCCPC. However, checks by Nairametrics show that many of the apps continue to operate in the country using APK to reach their target customers. The APKs are shared in the form of a link which once clicked takes the user to a file to download an app not listed on any app store. Harassment and defamation continue Despite the FCCPC’s moves to sanitize the digital lending space through registration and identification of players, the practice of harassing and threatening borrowers remains unabated in the market. However, the Chairman of the Money Lenders Association, the umbrella body of the registered loan app companies in Nigeria, Mr. Gbemi Adelekan, blames it on the unregistered apps. According to him, many unregistered loan apps delisted from the app store are using APK to avoid regulatory compliance. He said people taking loans from them are exposed to harassment and defamation as they are not under any control. He added that the unregistered apps push loans to people without applying and then resort to unethical means to recover the debt. “While most licensed Digital Money Lenders (DML) are operating their loan app business ethically, in compliance with the prevailing laws of the land and lending principles, we also have a few bad eggs in the industry with illegal lending practices and unethical recovery processes. “Most of these unscrupulous lenders are unregistered and without the required licenses, thereby contravening various regulations and guidelines introduced by FCCPC and the various regulatory bodies of the Government. These illegal operators use threatening and arm-twisting tactics as part of their collection strategy,” he said. The consumer protection agency recently expressed worry over the increase in unethical practices by lending apps in the country. In response to that, the Commission said it has placed 88 apps on its watchlist in addition to the 47 that have been delisted in collaboration with Google. Acting Executive Vice Chairman/ Chief Executive Officer, of the FCCPC, Dr. Adamu Abdullahi, said infractions have been on the rise as more Nigerians are now taking loans from the various loan apps. He said the Commission would now involve law enforcement agents in tackling the menace in addition to regulatory prohibition and consequences. What you should know The FCCPC under the leadership of Babatunde Irukera had come up with the Limited Interim Regulatory/Registration Framework and Guidelines for Digital Lending, 2022, in collaboration with the Joint Task Force (JTF) to promote fair, transparent, and beneficial alternative lending opportunities for Nigerians. The registration was also necessitated by the disturbing activities of loan apps in the country, especially the illegal ones, over allegations of rights violations, and unfair practices, among others. As of May this year, the number of registered loan apps in the country had increased to 284. These include 232 companies that have been granted full approval, 41 with full approval and 11 others licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Naira metrics.com |
real691:many will still fall by the way side,that's why there will be mergers and acquisitions in the coming months |
havenz:It's a regional bank, they don't have the national and international spread |
Troops of Operation Whirl Punch have killed 36 bandits, including Buhari Alhaji Halidu, otherwise known as “Buharin Yadi,” one of the deadliest bandit leaders terrorising the North over the years.https://punchng.com/villagers-jubilate-as-military-kills-bandit-commander-35-fighters/
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Though we are living in the year 2024 which has seen immense growth in terms of industrial development and economic growth. However, there still are myriad countries across the globe that continue to struggle with economic challenges, ranking among the poorest in terms of GDP per capita. Here are 10 of the poorest nations, based on their GDP per capita: South Sudan ($492.72) Credit: iStock 01 South Sudan ($492.72) On number one in the list is South Sudan. The country has been grappling with decades of conflict and is facing a number of economic hurdles, including limited infrastructure and dependence on oil revenues, which are vulnerable to fluctuations in global prices. Burundi ($936.42) Credit: iStock 02 Burundi ($936.42) Then in the list is the East African nation Burundi. The economy of this country is largely agrarian, with a fai portion of the population engaged in farming. Political instability and ethnic tensions have hindered economic development. Central African Republic ($1,140.00) Credit: iStock 03 Central African Republic ($1,140.00) Central African Republic, despite its immense natural resources, including diamonds and timber, continues to struggle with instability, poverty, and underdevelopment. Democratic Republic of the Congo ($1,570.00) Credit: iStock 04 Democratic Republic of the Congo ($1,570.00) Congo is blessed with natural resources but still is struggling with economic growth. The country ranks among the poorest nations due to decades of conflict, corruption, and mismanagement. Mozambique ($1,650.00) Credit: iStock 05 Mozambique ($1,650.00) Mozambique also faces economic challenges given factors such as low literacy rates, inadequate infrastructure, and vulnerability to natural disasters. While the country has made progress in recent years, poverty remains widespread, particularly in rural areas. Malawi ($1,710.00) Credit: iStock 06 Malawi ($1,710.00) Malawi's economy is heavily dependent on agriculture, with a large portion of the population engaged in subsistence farming. Limited access to education, healthcare, and infrastructure further exacerbates poverty in this landlocked nation. Niger ($1,730.00) Credit: iStock 07 Niger ($1,730.00) Niger is faced with numerous challenges, including food insecurity, low levels of education, and a fragile healthcare system. The economy is predominantly agrarian, with agriculture accounting for a significant portion of GDP. Chad ($1,860.00) Credit: iStock 08 Chad ($1,860.00) Chad's economy is heavily reliant on oil exports, which account for the majority of government revenue. However, poverty remains widespread, exacerbated by factors such as political instability, ethnic tensions, and underdeveloped infrastructure. Liberia ($1,880.00) Credit: iStock 09 Liberia ($1,880.00) Liberia is known for being a natural home of iron ore and rubber. The country faces major economic challenges due to the legacy of civil war, corruption, and weak institutions. Madagascar ($1,990.00) Credit: iStock 10 Madagascar ($1,990.00) Madagascar ranks 10th in the list. The country’s economy is primarily agricultural, Copyright © 2022. Times Internet Limited. All rights reserved. |
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