Whoever sign this agreement on-behalf of Nigeria should tell Nigerians how this is beneficial to us

BluntCrazeMan:


Source:
https://www.vanguardngr.com/2024/02/uk-signs-deal-to-allow-british-lawyers-practise-in-nigeria/

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-signs-landmark-economic-partnership-with-nigeria

Halloween Festival
Halloween is celebrated on the eve of 31st October every year in many Western countries as a day to remember the dead, martyrs and other faithful departed. This year's celebration is coming up this Tuesday 31st October 2023 and will run till Thursday 2nd November 2023.

The 3 days (31st October, 1st November, and 2nd November) collectively are used to honour, remember, and pray for all departed souls who are yet to get to heaven.


To most Nigerians and Africans, the festival may sound alien; but if you are a lover of Western culture and movies, or reside in any of the major Western countries, you may be familiar with the celebration. Please note that this article is meant to educate readers on Halloween and not to argue its right or wrong.

Halloween means having fun. It’s a time for partying, watching movies, telling scary Halloween stories, and, of course, going on outings to fun places.

Christmas Vs Halloween Holiday

Halloween festival is the second most celebrated holiday in the US and UK, with an estimated annual cost of about $10 billion and $2 billion in the United States and the United Kingdom respectively, making it the second most celebrated holiday after Christmas in both countries and many other western countries.

Halloween History

One school of thought states that Halloween celebrations started solely as a Christian holiday, a vigil for All Hallow’s Day celebration mainly in Scotland and Ireland before being exported to North America by the early Irish and Scottish immigrants in the 19th century.

The term Halloween is believed by some to have been derived from “All Hallows Eve” which means the evening before the “Christina holy day” also called “All Saints’ Day” celebrated on the 1st of November and the “All Souls’ Day” celebrated on the 2nd of November.

Another theory believes that Halloween was a Celtic idea; others claimed it was a Germanic influence to remembering the dead at the beginning of winter – a practice celebrated by both Celtic and Germanic-speaking peoples.

A few studies however stated that Halloween celebration was influenced mainly by the Celtic Festival Samhain which has a Pegan origin but was later Christianized by the early church as “All Hallow’s Day” in the 12th century.

Halloween Holiday Activities
Whether celebrating indoors or going out with friends or family, you want to have the best fun. The common fun activities of the Halloween festival include
-Attending Halloween costume parties
-Watching horror films
-Telling scary stories
-Lighting bonfires,
-Playing pranks
-Divination games
-Guising and Souling
-Visiting haunted attractions
-Lighting Graves of the Dead with Candles.

Halloween Costumes
Some of the popular Halloween costumes include the following

BARBIE | PRINCESS | SPIDER-MAN | WITCH | FAIRY | WEDNESDAY ADDAMS | DINOSAUR | COWBOY | NINJA | BUNNY | RABBIT | PIRATE | PRINCESS PEACH | CLOWN | PUMPKIN | BATMAN | MERMAID | CHEERLEADER | GHOST | BEAR.

Watching Horror Films
Halloween movies are mostly scary horror movies that contain some psychotic, disturbing, terrifying, or evil characters. If you are a lover of horror movies, chances are that you might have watched some of the top-rated Halloween movies in the past. Some Halloween movies are actually family-friendly. If you need suggestions on some Halloween movies, I have listed some that I intend to watch again this weekend.

-M3GAN (2023)
-The Conjuring (2013)
-X (2022)
-House of Hunted Hill (1959)
-Barbarian (2022)
-The Babadook (2014)
-Orphan (2009)
-Terrifier (2016)
-The Ring (2022)
-The Sixth Sense (1999) Us (2019)
-Happy Death Day (2017)
-The Evil Dead (1981)
-The Addams Family (1991)
-Read or Not (2019)
-The Haunted Mansion (2013)
-Smile (2022)
-The Cabin in the Woods (2012)
-Hubie Halloween (2020)
-Zodiac (2007)

Telling Halloween Scary Stories
Kids enjoy a good fright but you want to ensure you only tell stories that won’t keep them awake all night. Need ideas on some Halloween stories? I have listed a few you can explore.

Top 10 stories you can tell kids.
Clap once for yes
Hide and seek
Daddy’s home
The sleepover
Sweet dreams
The Hitchhiker
Murdered on the loose
The thirteenth floor
The sleepover
Guard dog.

Kindly drop your thoughts about Halloween and if you will be celebrating the festival this year.

Source:
https://diyhomeskills.com/fun-facts-about-halloween/

Toyota Maintenance Required Light

Have you just noticed a maintenance required (MAINT REQD) warning light or you’ve always had this warning light on your Toyota dashboard and worried about its meaning, cause, and how to reset it?

MAINT REQD Meaning:

MAINT REQD is a warning that you need to check your engine oil as well as other routine maintenance. This light comes on once it’s 5,000 miles since the last reset or oil change as a reminder that you need to book your car for another maintenance.

Unfortunately, some Nigerian mechanics do not reset this light even after carrying out an oil change. Hence, you might still see the warning on your dashboard even after servicing your car.

How to Reset Toyota Maintenance Required Light?

If you wish to clear the warning light, you can do that yourself by following the below five simple steps. It takes only a few minutes to have the reset done.

1. Insert your car key into the ignition and flip to position one as if you want to start the engine. But do not start yet.

2. Check for the Odometer button, push and hold the button, then turn the ignition key to position two.

3. Continue to hold the odometer button until you notice the maintenance light start flashing, beeping, or displaying 000000. Any one of the above means the resetting is going well.

4. The light would go off after a few seconds or minutes. Once the light is off, you should stop holding the odometer button.

5. Start your car now and confirm the light is gone. If yes, the warning light reset is successful. But if the MAINT REQD warning light is still on, it means you need to repeat the process again.

I hope this helps all Toyota lovers.


https://diyhomeskills.com/steps-to-reset-toyota-maintenance-required-light/

They are part of the ecosystem.

investigator007:
Very annoying creatures, what exactly is the economic importance of these bed bugs abeg.

Someone should do the calculation, please

200,000,000 In 360 places.
That's about 72 billion Naira, or $72 million.

The country is just a laughing stock. The politicians have enough money to run for public offices but can't sacrifice their personal vehicles for official purposes even with their jumbo salary and allowance.

What does that tell you? They are not there to represent the Nigeria project but their selfish interest.

I hope Nigeria gets it right one day in future.

fergie001:
Moghalu is a former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria


Professor Kingsley Moghalu

There has been a recent widespread of bed bug infestation in some parts of the world. In Nigeria, this is a common occurrence in many homes

While, on one hand, bed bugs are very easy to bring into your home without you realizing it, on the other hand, they could be a very difficult creature to get rid of; as not only are they hard to find, but they could also pose resistance to some insecticides.

In this section, I will explain the signs of bedbug infestation to watch out for in your home and how to get rid of them. If you are interested, let’s get started.

How to Detect Bed Bugs in Your Home:
Bed bugs are dark yellow, brown, or red-coloured tiny insects. They are found in tiny cracks and hidden places around the home or office, mainly on Mattresses, Bed frames, Furniture, Loose wallpapers, Clothing, Wardrobes, Electrical sockets and fittings, Cabinets, and others.

Early Signs of Bed Bugs in Your Home:
One of the early signs of bed bugs in your home is the appearance of bites on your body after waking up. The other possible signs include

-Dark stains or Blood spots on your bedding which could have resulted from bed bug bites or squashed ones
-Bed bugs poo or Small Dark spots on furniture, bedding, wallpapers, and walkways. Each excretion is about 0.5 to 1.0mm
-Bites on your skin (neck, face arms, leg, and general body) when you are asleep, with the appearance of itchy red or purple spots.
-Seeing Live insects or Adult Bed Bugs in your home. The average adult bed bug is about 5mm long.

Bed Bug Bites and Treatment.
If you have noticed any of the above signs, the following remedies are suggested

-Make sure to keep the affected area clean.
-Apply anti-inflammatory oil such as Basil or Lavender on the affected areas.
-If the bite spot feels itchy and you can’t resist scratching, you can place a clean damp cloth to help with the itching.
-Seek immediate medical attention at your pharmacy or hospital.

Fortunately, bed bugs are not known to transmit diseases. The health effects of bed bug bites may include irritation, and itching, and can result in infection if the bite spots are scratched. While some individuals do not react to bed bug bites, in some cases, affected persons have been reported to have some swelling of the affected areas.

Dos (Bed Bugs DIY Home Remedy)
-Regular cleaning and vacuuming of your environment
-Regularly wash bedding and clothing material in hot water (above 50 degrees) and tumble-dry for 30 minutes.
-Refrigerate affected bedding and clothing in a plastic bag for about 4 days.
-Eliminate clutter in your house as much as possible.
-Clean your bedroom more frequently most especially underneath your bed and cabinets
-Be careful with shared laundry facilities
-Apply bed bug killer spray or any other recommended insecticide as the last option if you notice the presence of Beg bugs in your home.

Don’ts (Bed Bugs DIY Home Remedy)
-Avoid bringing second-hand bedding, furniture, and clothing materials into your home. We rely on second-hand clothing a lot in Nigeria. For this reason, make sure to wash these clothes very well before bringing them into your home. you may soak them in hot water for about 30 minutes.
-Avoid sleeping overnight in a hotel, hostel, care homes, or guest house with suspected bed bug infestation signs such as the presence of blood stains or bed bug poo on bed linen.
-Don’t spread bed bugs to others. Slash any disposed mattress so others don’t take it for use.

Seeking Professional Service
If you have tried all the above suggestions on how to get rid of bedbugs from your home but you still notice their presence, then it’s time to seek the services of pest control professionals who are equipped and experienced in responding to even the most difficult bed bug infestations.

This article was sourced from https://diyhomeskills.com/how-to-get-rid-of-bed-bugs-home-remedy/

Still waiting for the day when any of the mentioned foreign countries would write to Africa to impose Visa restrictions on any of its citizens.

Don't get me wrong. I am not here supporting the governor's alleged corruption. I just feel there should be better means to fight corruption internally as an independent country without crying to these Western countries all the time.

Do the Chinese, Americans, British or Indians cry to us to help them fight corruption? this should tell you that Africa still finds it difficult to break away from mental colonialism.

Electric cars are great but it might take the next 2-3 decades for it to be widely adopted.

One of the major challenges to EV adoption in Nigeria and Africa would be its acquisition cost and poor second-hand value.

Electric Cars are generally more expensive than gasoline cars to acquire and have poor residual value.

How many Africans can afford $40,000 to buy a new EV? or afford $5000 to have a battery replacement for a second-hand EV?

AutoHubNG:
The electric vehicle/car (EV) is a relatively new concept in the automotive industry. Although more and more companies have now based their entire model of cars around being proactively using electricity, it isn’t uncommon to find those that offer hybrid vehicles which work off both electricity and petrol. There are some that also use hydrogen as a power-source such as the award-winning Toyota Mirai.

An electric car such as the Tesla Model S Plaid (in the title graphic), is a great way for you to not only save money but also help contribute towards a healthy and stable environment. Cars produce a lot of carbon emissions that are ejected into our natural atmosphere, leaving us vulnerable to things like pollution and greenhouse gases. In order to positively help the environment we live in, an electric car is a great step forward.

Buying an electric car also enables you to receive government subsidies for being environmentally conscious. Although you may end up paying more for your vehicle, the positives greatly overshadow the negatives. These are the two sides to consider during the purchase of an electric vehicle.

EVs get their power from rechargeable batteries installed inside the car. These batteries are not only used to power the car but also used for the functioning of other parts of the car. Electric cars have more batteries than regular petrol/diesel engine cars. It’s the same kind of batteries that are commonly used when starting up an engine. The only difference comes in the fact that in electric vehicles, they have more of them which are used in powering up the entire vehicle.

Advantages of an Electric Car

An electric car can be a great way for you as a consumer to save a lot of money on fuel. However, there are so many different reasons why you should invest in an electric car in this modern-day age of technology. And with that, let’s take a look at some of them:

1. No fuel required

Electric cars are entirely charged by the electricity you provide, meaning you don’t need to buy any fuel ever again! Driving fuel-based cars can burn a hole in your pocket as prices of fuel have gone up to an all-time high (it’s even more painful for us that have crude oil, yet – paying through the nose for refined petroleum products).

An average car owner pays quite a lot to drive a fuel-powered vehicle, whereas many electric cars run on lesser amounts when all costs are factored in as electricity is largely less expensive than petrol. And if most people charge their cars in the garage installing a few solar panels, that price can get cut even further, offering savings on powering your entire home as well.

With electric cars, this cost of petrol each year can be avoided.

2. More convenient

An electric vehicle is easy to recharge, and the best part is you will no longer need to run to the fuel station to recharge your car before hitting the road! Even a normal household socket could be used for charging an electric car.

3. Savings

These cars can be fuelled for very low prices, and many new cars will offer great incentives for you to get money back from the government for going green. Electric cars can also be a great way to save money in your own life.

4. No emissions

The biggest advantage of an electric vehicle is its green credential. Electric cars are eco-friendly as they run on electrically powered engines. They do not emit toxic gases or smoke into the environment as it runs on a clean energy source. They are even better than hybrid cars as hybrids running partly on fuel produce emissions. You’ll be contributing to a healthy and green climate.

5. Popularity

EVs are growing in popularity. It is nearly three times as efficient as a car with an internal combustion engine, therefore – owning one offers a lot more ‘efficiency”. With popularity comes all new types of cars being put on the market that are unique, providing you with a wealth of choices moving forward.

6. Safe to drive

Electric cars undergo the same fitness and procedures test as other fuel-powered cars. An electric car is safer to use, given their lower centre of gravity, which makes them much more stable on the road in case of a collision.

In case an accident occurs, one can expect airbags to open up, and electricity supply cut from the battery.

This can protect you and other passengers in the car from serious injuries. They are even less likely to explode in the absence of any combustible fuel or gas. Albeit we’ll need a different method to put out fires from EVs due to cell arrangement as it can still get hot, leading to another fire erupting days later as experienced with the few EVs that have been involved in crashes. Worthy of note.

7. Cost-effective

Earlier, owning an electric car would cost a bomb. But with more technological advancements, both cost and maintenance have gone down.

The mass production of batteries and available tax incentives further brought down the cost, thus, making it much more cost-effective to purchase and own one.

8. Low maintenance

Electric cars run on electrically powered engines, hence, there is no need to lubricate the engines, anything related to the combustion engine requires a ton of maintenance tasks that are usually associated with a petrol- or diesel-powered engine.

Other expensive engine work is a thing of the past when dealing with EVs. Therefore, the maintenance cost of these cars have come down substantially. You don’t need to send it to the service station as often as you do for a standard fuel-powered car.

9. Reduced noise pollution

Electric cars put a curb on noise pollution as they are much quieter. Electric motors are capable of providing a smooth drive with higher acceleration over longer distances. But as with all things in life, every solution creates more problems. The “lack” of noise has created its own special problem since pedestrians (who are now more distracted than they’ve ever been in history thanks to mobile phones and headsets) crossing can’t hear an oncoming EV leading the governments in these countries to enact new laws that require EVs to play sounds as they drive. Funny, isn’t it?

10. Battery life and cost

Batteries are an integral part of an electric vehicle. Most electric vehicle batteries are made up of lithium, and their costs are improving every year.

The full capacity of a lithium-ion battery cell should be good for 300 to 500 cycles. A good battery could last you up to ten years. And with improving technologies, the cost of these batteries is expected to come down even further.

11. Easy driving

In the world of automobiles, electric cars have the simplest driving method. Commercial electric cars come with a transmission comprising of only one really long gear, and also don’t suffer from the stalling problem as petrol cars do.

This effectively eliminates the need to add a clutch mechanism to prevent that from happening. Therefore, you can operate an electric car with just the accelerator pedal, brake pedal and steering wheel.

Another really useful feature is regenerative braking. In normal cars, the braking process is a total wastage of kinetic energy that gets released as frictional heat. However, in an electric vehicle, the same energy can be used to charge the batteries.

Considering the demand for oil will only be going up as the supplies run out, an electric car will most likely be the normal mode of transportation in the coming future. Companies like Tesla, Nissan and Hyundai offer great electric models with an outstanding number of benefits for people who decide to invest in them. You’ll be saving not only yourself but also your family a huge amount of money.

The environmental impact of an electric car is zero, meaning you’re reducing your carbon footprint and positively affecting the environment.

Although evidence of the positives have become very clear, there are also some downsides that each individual needs to consider before they decide to make an electric car their next big investment.

Disadvantages of an Electric Car include:

1. Recharge points

Electric recharging stations are still in the developmental stage. Not a lot of places you go to on a daily basis will have recharge stations for your vehicle, meaning that if you’re on a long trip or decide to visit family in a rural or suburban area and run out of charge, it may be harder to find a charging station. You might become stuck where you are.

However, until charging stations are more widespread, be sure to have a charging station installed where you live and where you so that you’re assured you’ll be able to charge your EV whenever you need to.

2. The initial investment is steep

As EVs are very new, you may be surprised when you take a look at the price for EVs. Even the more affordable brands can be quite expensive as its starting price. And if you’re looking for a luxury option, you’ll definitely be paying even more. Although technology is advancing and the price to produce electric cars continues to drop, you still have to pay slightly more for an EV than for a fuel-powered car.

3. Electricity isn’t free

Electric cars can also be a hassle on your energy bill if you’re not considering the options carefully. If you haven’t done your research into the electric car you want to purchase, then you may be making an unwise investment. We’ve all seen our people online tease the very few owners of Teslas’ in Naija that they’ll still have to turn on their diesel generators when they get home to charge their cars thereby defeating the entire aim of owning an EV.

Also, electric cars require a huge charge to function properly – which may reflect poorly on your electricity bill each month when you do use the services of an electricity provider. Which is why the best setup for now is to have your own source to derive electricity for charging of your EV(s), and there’s quite a plethora of alternatives that can be explored out there.

4. Short driving range and speed

Electric cars are limited by range and speed. Most of these cars have a limited range before they need to be recharged again. You just can’t use them for long journeys as of now, although it is expected to improve in the future. As matter of fact, from various surveys conducted in North America and in Europe – “Range Anxiety” as it has now been termed, is the biggest impediment to owning an EV for prospective buyers. However, as technology keeps on advancing, we’ll be sure to see improvements on all fronts.

5. Longer recharge time

While it only takes a couple of minutes to fuel your petrol-powered car, an electric car can take several hours to get fully charged. Therefore, you need dedicated power stations as the time taken to recharge them is quite long. Thus, the time investment and necessary planning puts some people off.

There are some specialised kits however, that can cut the charging time down. But again, that’s going to be an additional investment. So, consider that too. Also, as stated previously – with improvement in technology, the charging time will inevitably be cut short in future.

6. Silence as a disadvantage

Silence can be a bit disadvantage as people like to hear the noise if they are coming from behind them. An electric car is rather silent, and this can lead to accidents in some cases as mentioned before.

7. Battery replacement

Depending on the type and usage of battery, batteries of almost all electric cars are required to be changed every 3-10 years and this can be extremely costly when the time comes. As a matter of fact, a man from Finland was told an outrageous amount to change his Tesla batteries and out of anger he opted to purchase some dynamite then proceeded to blow the vehicle up!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vp0tGI1KUVU

8. Not suitable for cities facing shortage of power

As electric cars need the power to charge up, the cities (we all know of a certain supposedly overpopulated “modern” city at the heart of Western Africa *winks) that are already facing acute power shortages are not suitable for electric cars. And the consumption of more power would greatly hamper their daily power needs.

9. Lower amount of choices

The market today for electric cars is expanding, with no signs of slowing down. However, the truth is that there are still fewer options to customise and choose from when it comes to EV as at this moment.

At the same time, there exists a vast amount of customisation that is already available with traditional cars. This is likely to change over time, but for many people this is going to be a disadvantage.

10. Minimal amount of pollution

Electric vehicles are also not 100% emission-free; they cause a little amount of pollution indirectly. The batteries and electricity needed for charging are not necessarily generated from renewable energy sources. Don’t even get me started on the numerous problems the mining of Lithium Ore, Nickel and Cobalt, which are the major components of an EV’s battery – creates on a daily basis especially in countries like Congo where its far-reaching devastating effect is being felt, but little to none of the humongous EV wealth being generated is.

It is also worth noting that some governments do not provide any form of money saving initiative to encourage you to buy an electric car. And just because there is a variety of factors doesn’t mean they have to be overwhelming. Doing a fair bit of research into different models, and maybe even hybrids will help you make an accurate decision moving forward. Thanks for reading.

https://autohub.ng/blog/pros-and-cons-of-electric-vehicles/