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Funkybabee:
Lols unicef,their agent will call you if u can afford a millions and after u said no they will just cut the call straight without saying any word


Seriously na real scholarship,I just look like dumb on That day self as if this is how they talk to a clients

I totally disagree with you.
I am a beneficiary and did not experience such.
Don't you think someone might be trying to scam you?

sweerychick:
Scholarship indeed. After application u will be asked to pay 800k part time payment

Really
You want it for free!
Nigerians!

It was the night of December 22, 2002. I was rushed to the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan. I was terribly sick; the hospital had no oxygen as at the time I was admitted, and I was severely low on oxygen. I missed a date with death by a few seconds. I needed a miracle and God showed up — it was a medical miracle.

My packed cell volume (PCV), which is the volume percentage of red blood cells in blood, was at five percent, about seven times less than what was expected. I was medically damaged. I had suffered in the days leading to this eventual admission. I was only 12.

I remember all that pain and trauma like it happened yesterday. The sickness was not all that was wrong; the tears flowing down my strong mother’s eyes broke my spirit. My father braved it all, but I knew he was hurt beyond words. My favourite aunt, was a nurse at UCH, she helped in ways she could, and periodically told me to be strong. She too was torn beyond words. My family was in pain, and I was the cause of it. I blamed myself.

I was one of the eldest children at Otunba Tunwase Children’s Emergency Ward. I was not scared of death, but I was scared of the pain it would put all these people through. The money my parents had spent, the love my siblings had shown, the care my aunt and cousins showered to this dying boy — I was scared of letting all that go to waste. So I fought for my life, and begged that God kept me strong and healthy for them. I survived, thanks to God and his messengers, who were in the form of skilled doctors.
My survival was made possible through the seasoned hands and steady minds of the likes of Professor Yetunde Aken’ova, Dr. Taiwo Kotila and many other medical specialists who beat the conditions of their employment to save lives in Nigeria’s under-served hospitals.

Based on this, and some other social experiences, Nigeria is personal for me; it is not my ambition to see a better Nigeria, it is a calling, a responsibility. So when I am making demands on government and policymakers to act on one issue or the other, I am not being political, I am not trying to be correct, I am just simply asking that they put facilities in place to make Nigerians need fewer miracles.

THE CRISIS ON OUR HANDS

Today, President Muhammadu Buhari is in the United Kingdom, treating an unknown ailment. I want to believe it is not just because he is president. As a former head of state, if he was not president today, and he takes ill, he would most probably go to the same doctors in the UK — because he has little or no faith in our medical system, and then we may not blame him as much as we do today.

But Buhari is really not my worry today. My grouse is with the system that produces his ilk.

There is a crisis in Nigeria’s healthcare system, and for today, my focus will be on the doctors. As far back as 2010, World Bank data have shown that Nigeria has one doctor to 2,531 people. The World Health Organisation prescribes one doctor to 600 people. The likes of Mexico, Mongolia, Australia, United States, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain and even Libya meet the WHO requirement. And many of them do so on the backs of Nigerian doctors abroad.

This means that the Nigerian doctor works at least four times more than his counterpart in any of these countries and earns way less than they do. The numbers are even worse today. We have about one doctor to over 6,000 Nigerians.

There is, therefore, no reason to wonder why a poll conducted by NOI polls and Nigeria Health Watch in 2017 found that 88 percent — almost nine in 10 — Nigerian doctors were actively seeking an opportunity to go abroad to practice. At the time the survey was conducted, a majority of Nigerian doctors were — and are currently — registered for medical exams like PLAB in the UK, USMLE for the United States, MCCE for Canada, AMC for Australia and DHA for Dubai. Most of our best minds are leaving!

5,264 NIGERIAN DOCTORS WORKING IN THE UK

Most recently, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, former Commonwealth Secretary-General, said 4,795 Nigerian doctors were currently working in the UK. Making specific reference to July, 2017. According to the UK General Medical Council, holding data on doctors in the UK, 5,250 Nigerian doctors were working in the UK as at April 25, 2018.

Checking the same data today, May 5, 2018, that number has grown to 5,264 — an increase of 14 doctors in 10 days. Africa Checks has shown that an average of 12 doctors move to the UK every week! Every seven days — or five working days — 12 Nigeria-trained doctors move to the UK!

After the same order, thousands of Nigerian doctors are working in the US, Canada, Australia, United Arab Emirates, and many other nations of the world. More than half of the 72,000 registered doctors in Nigeria now work abroad.

A LAND WITHOUT DOCTORS

In 2017, a friend of mine, who is a fresh doctor from UCH, told me about his plans to move to Canada by 2018. I attempted convincing him to stay, and was making some progress until I said: “Nigeria needs you”. He laughed and said “Nigeria does not need its own president, so how will Nigeria need him, an ordinary doctor”. This was at the time the president was in the UK for medical care.

Recently, I asked him some questions, and while answering, he said: “What is a doctor doing in Nigeria?”

And that is my question today: What exactly is a doctor doing in Nigeria? When he can get 10 times his Nigerian pay by moving to Canada, US, UK or UAE, to do almost 10 times less work! What exactly is a doctor doing in Nigeria, when the government will call him names, and ask him to respect the Hippocratic oath when the same government has not respected the oath it swore to the people?

What is a doctor doing in Nigeria, when he knows what to do to save a life but is handicapped by the absence of oxygen, blood, sterile needles, and the very basic needs of his profession.

I think of what would have happened to me if the likes of Professor Aken’ova and her team of young doctors were not available that night in December 2002. Your guess is as good as mine. So today, I ask that Nigeria must act, lest she becomes a land without doctors


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Deciding where to study is a tricky decision. It can seem overwhelming to pick one country when you have the whole world to explore. There may be countries that you haven’t even considered yet. South Korea is one of the most diverse and interesting countries to study in as an international student.

Here are ten reasons why it is worth at least considering studying in South Korea:

1. Cheap cost of living
Living in South Korea, on average, is very cheap. This includes the cost of accommodation, food and transportation. For example, a taxi ride costs roughly ₩1150 (US$1) per kilometre!.

2. Excellent education institutions

South Korea is renowned for its universities. The three largest world-recognised universities are Seoul National University, Korea University, and Yonsei University. The universities all have high postgraduate employment rates and excellent reputations. South Korea also boasts the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology and Sungkyunkwan University which are lesser known but equally impressive institutions.

3. Incredible food
Students’ top two priorities for food tend to be: a) cheap and b) convenient. It is a bonus if the cheap and convenient food is rather tasty too.

Korean food ticks all three boxes. The culture in South Korea revolves heavily around food, with many social gatherings having food as the focal point.

4. Varied and thriving nightlife
The country has a vibrant nightlife, with a ‘work hard, play hard‘ attitude. Many clubs are themed which can provide an interesting night out and most stay open until the early hours of the morning.

5. Kind people
Korean students are incredibly welcoming to their international peers. They are often keen to share Korean culture with those unfamiliar with their country so you will learn all the best bits about living in the country from experts.

6. Opportunity for travel
South Korea is very well located. It is within close proximity to many Asian countries including China and Japan. With the cheap travel costs, it is relatively easy to travel to them.

7[b]. Stunning scenery[/b]
If you’re looking for scenery, it doesn’t get much better than South Korea.

8. Perfect balance between traditional and modern

If you want a mix of old traditional buildings and modern complexes and amenities then South Korea is the place for you. The country sports tall glass skyscrapers and traditional temples. It is not uncommon to see the two side by side.

9. Language
Most universities in South Korea offer language lessons alongside their courses. The classes vary in levels of difficulty so you can go in as near bilingual or a complete beginner.

10. High standard of living
South Korea is Asia’s fourth-largest economy and one of the world’s leading financial centres. It has remained relatively unscathed during the recession and has rapid economic growth, making it a promising place to live, work and study.


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Kidney Clinics Nigeria is an off-shoot of our non-profit arm called Kidney Consultants International. Kidney Consultants International (KCI) is an idea of a Nigerian born, educated and U.S Trained Nephrologists, Dr DOLAMU OLUMIDE BAMIDELE SOKUNBI and his wife Dr Mrs MODUPE ATINUKE SOKUNBI (Nee Ogunnaike). KCI was set up to improve kidney health care of Nigerians and expand access to dialysis, transplants at very reduced costs to the patients and families. We are recruiting for the following positions:

1. Dialysis Technician(Ogun)

2. Nephrology Nurse

Qualification: Canndidates must possess relvant certifactions and qualification.
Deadline
May 18, 2018

Application Process
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV’s to: info@kidneyclinicsnigeria.org

https://scholarshipwatch.org/2018/05/08/job-openings-at-kidney-clinics-nigeria-apply-now/

I have been waiting for this.

Germany is one of the popular destinations for international students globally. More than 12% of students studying in most German universities come from overseas. Germany has a rich cultural history and its universities degree are highly respected by employers. However, finances are one of the obstacles most students face in order to realise their dream. Even though the tuition fees in most German universities are one of the cheapest around, students, especially those from the low middle-income countries cannot afford it. We have selected the following scholarships which we hope would be helpful in your quest towards acquiring a world-class degree.

1. THE DEUTSCHLANDSTIPENDIUM

The Deutschlandstipendium provides financial and non-material support to talented students from all over the world. It is modelled after the principle of public-private partnership, businesses, foundations or private individuals sponsor young talent with a pledge of 150 euros per month. The Federal Government matches this amount with another 150 euros. But there is even more: Many universities and private sponsors also support Deutschlandstipendium holders through concurrent mentoring programs, networking events and internships.

•ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to international students.

•AWARD: Recipients will be awarded €300 EUR per month for international top-class talent.

•DEADLINE: The deadline varies depending on the program of study you’re enrolled in

2. DAAD SCHOLARSHIPS IN GERMANY FOR DEVELOPMENT

The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) provides scholarships for international students for a range of postgraduate courses at German universities

•ELIGIBILITY: These scholarships are open to graduates with at least two years of professional experience.

AWARD: Depending on the academic level, monthly payments of 750 euros for graduates or 1,000 euros for doctoral candidates; Payments towards health, accident and personal liability insurance coverage; Travel allowance, unless these expenses are covered by the home country or another source of funding.

•DEADLINE: The deadline varies depending on the program of study you’re enrolled in.

3. HEINRICH BOLL SCHOLARSHIPS

The scholarship department of the Heinrich Böll Foundation grants scholarships to undergraduates, graduates, and doctoral students from inside and outside Germany.

•ELIGIBILITY: These scholarships are open to international students, both EU and non-EU, who are not educated in Germany.

•DEADLINE: August.

•AWARD: Non-EU students will be awarded up to €750 EUR per month plus various individual allowances; EU students will be awarded up to €649

4[b]. KAAD SCHOLARSHIPS IN GERMANY FOR DEVELOPING COUNTRIES[/b]

The KAAD scholarships are available to post-graduates and academics who have already gained professional experience and who are interested in postgraduate studies (or research stays) in Germany.

•ELIGIBILITY: These scholarships are open to students from a developing or emerging country in Africa, Asia, the Middle East or Latin America and are currently living there; Have a university degree and professional experience from their home country; Want to acquire a master’s degree or a PhD at a German university or do a post-doctoral research project (2-6 months for established university lecturers) at a German university; Are a Catholic Christian (or, more generally, if they belong to a Christian denomination). Candidates from other religions can apply if they are proposed by Catholic partners and can prove their commitment to interreligious dialogue; Possess German language skills before starting the studies (KAAD can provide a language course of max. 6 months in Germany).

•AWARD: Not specified.

•DEADLINE: Not specified.

5. KONRAD-ADENAUER-STIFTUNG AWARDS

This awards scholarships to international master’s students and graduates in order to enable study and research at German universities.

•ELIGIBILITY: For full eligibility requirements, click the link above.

•AWARD: Recipients will be awarded a monthly scholarship of €750 and other multiple subsidies.

•DEADLINE: July.

6. SCHOLARSHIPS FOR INTERNATIONAL HAW HAMBURG MASTER’S STUDENTS

Hamburg University of Applied Sciences awards scholarships to academically strong international students studying in master’s degree programs.

•ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to students meeting the following requirements: Are an international master’s student at the HAW Hamburg; Have completed their school education abroad or have successfully graduated form a Studienkolleg; Have completed their graduate program in Germany or abroad; Are not eligible for a BAföG loan (Federal Training Assistance Act). If you fulfill the criteria for a BAföG loan you are not eligible for the scholarship even if you do not actually receive the funding; Students from the courses Design, Public Health, Public Management, Social and Health Management as well as the further educational master’s in Heide and Lüchow-Dannenberg cannot apply for the scholarship.

•AWARD: Recipients will be awarded up to €500 EUR per month for up to five months.

•DEADLINE: October.

7. DRD SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SUB-SAHARAN AFRICANS

DRD Scholarships are merit-based scholarships for students from developing countries in Sub-Saharan Africa pursuing a master’s degree.

•ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to applicants from Sub-Saharan African countries with an excellent academic record.

•AWARD: Recipients will be awarded a monthly allowance of €650 EUR plus travel allowances.

•DEADLINE: The deadline varies depending on the program of study you’re enrolled in

8. REGIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS FOR MASTER’S PROGRAM AT ESMT BERLIN IN GERMANY

ESMT Berlin is offering regional scholarships for international students for the 2017-2018 academic year. These scholarships are available for students pursuing master’s programs in management.

•ELIGIBILITY: Eligibility varies depending on the scholarship. For full eligibility requirements, click the link above

•AWARD: Recipients will be awarded up to €5,000 EUR per scholarship.

•DEADLINE: The deadline varies depending on the scholarship.

9. GEORG FORSTER RESEARCH AWARD

The Georg Forster Research Award is granted in recognition of a researcher’s entire achievements to date to academics of all disciplines whose fundamental discoveries, new theories, or insights have had a significant impact on their own discipline and beyond and who are expected to continue developing research-based solutions to the specific challenges facing transition and developing countries.

•ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to nationals of a developing or transition country (excluding People’s Republic of China and India).
Furthermore, at the time of nomination, they must have had their main residence and place of work in one of these countries for at least five years.

•AWARD: Recipients will be awarded a total of €60,000 EUR. In Germany, research awards are generally exempt from income tax under German tax law.

•DEADLINE: October.

10. REPORTERS WITHOUT BORDERS REST AND REFUGE SCHOLARSHIP

This Scholarship is a project run by Reporters without Borders Germany and taz Panter Foundation, a non-profit organization linked to die tageszeitung (taz), a daily newspaper in Berlin.

•ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to journalists who need a time out from their difficult working conditions. This might be the case after covering stories in an oppressive environment or after covering stories in war or unrest; Journalists who feel the need to lie low awhile and get out of the view of state security because of their journalistic work.

•AWARD: Recipients will be awarded travel expenses, accommodation, pocket money, and free transportation in Berlin for up to three months.

•[b]DEADLINE: [/b]July.

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Level
Masters

Field(s)

Students pursue a Masters in Global Affairs, with concentrations in one of the disciplines:
1. Public Policy
2. Economics and Business
3. International Studies

Benefits
The scholarship will cover the following:

1. Fully funded tuition fees.
2. Health Insurance.
3. Accommodation facility.
4. Travel allowance to and from Beijing at the beginning and at the end of the semester.
5. Lenovo laptop and smartphone.
6. A personal stipend of $3,500.
7. Course books and other supplies.

Eligibility

1. Students of all nationalities are eligible to apply.

2. Applicants must be have an undergraduate degree from and credible college or university.

3. All applicants who are currently enrolled in their undergraduate programs must be able to successfully complete their degree requirements by 1st August 2019.

4. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age but not 29 or above as at 1st August 2019.

5. Applicants must have strong English language skills

Deadline
May 31, 2018 – Applicants having passports from Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Macao.

September 27, 2018 – Applicants having passports from any other country

Application Process
Application for the scholarship is online. The following documents will be needed for application:

1. Current CV/resume
2. Submission of self-video (must).
3. 3 electronic letters of recommendation.
4. Transcripts and academic records.
5. Essays:

Essay one: Statement of purpose and leadership (750 words).
Essay two: Current Affairs Essay (up to 500 words).

https://scholarshipwatch.org/2018/05/04/schwarzman-scholarships-at-tsinghua-university-in-china-2018-fully-funded/

Description
Applications are invited for Schwarzman Scholars Programme for international students to study in China. It is a fully funded scholarship.
Schwarzman Scholars Programme is created to respond to the geopolitical landscape of the 21st Century. Whether in politics, business or science, the success of future leaders around the world will depend upon an understanding of China’s role in global trends.

About Tsinghua University

Tsinghua University is a research university located in Beijing and a member of the elite C9 League of Chinese Universities. With its motto of Self-Discipline and Social Commitment, it is dedicated to academic excellence, the well-being of Chinese Society, and global development.Tsinghua is ranked as one of the top academic institutions in China’s and Asia, and 14th worldwide in the 2017 Times Higher Education World Reputation Rankings

https://scholarshipwatch.org/2018/05/04/schwarzman-scholarships-at-tsinghua-university-in-china-2018-fully-funded/

There is no doubt that regular exercise lower the risk of a heart attack and stroke. It is unfortunate that these days we are witnessing increasing incidence of people collapsing during exercise.

Exercise is not just about waking up one day and start running for 3hours! It is a stepwise process that your body will adjust to gradually.

If you have decided to be doing exercise, you'll find the following tips useful before starting:

• Start at a comfortable level of exertion

Try walking five to 10 minutes over a short distance indoors.

Increase five minutes a session, as tolerated.

• Schedule regular exercise
Aim for 30 to 60 minutes a day of low- to moderate-intensity physical activity.

• Include variety
Combine three types of exercise — stretching (flexibility), endurance (aerobic) and strengthening (weight training) — and three levels of intensity — warm-up, workout level and cool-down — in each exercise session.

• Cross-train to reduce your risk of injury

Alternate among exercises that emphasize different parts of the body, such as swimming, bicycling and walking.

• Don’t overdo it
Start slowly and build up gradually, allowing time between sessions for your body to rest and recover. And forget the saying “No pain, no gain.” A little muscle soreness when you do something new isn’t unusual, but soreness doesn’t equal pain.

If it hurts, stop doing it.

• Increase your physical activity
Even routine activities such as gardening, climbing stairs or washing floors can burn calories and help improve your health, although not at the same level as a structured exercise
program. Just keep moving: Walk or bike to the store instead of driving, park farther away at the shopping mall, take the stairs instead of an elevator.

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Description
The Commonwealth is inviting qualified applicants from Developing Countries to apply for its scholarship.

About the Commonwealth Scholarships

The Commonwealth Scholarship is an international programme under which Commonwealth governments offer scholarships and fellowships to citizens of other Commonwealth countries. These scholarships are funded by the UK Department for International Development (DFID), with the aim of contributing to the UK’s international development, aims and wider overseas interests, supporting excellence in UK higher education, and sustaining the principles of the Commonwealth.

Applicants can apply for a Commonwealth Split-site (PhD) Scholarship to support up to 12 months’ study at an eligible UK university as part of a PhD being undertaken in your home country, under the joint supervision of home country and UK academics.

Level
PhD

Field(s)
All courses.

Benefits
1. Approved airfare from your home country to the UK and return at the end of your award (the CSC will not reimburse the cost of fares for dependants, nor usually the cost of journeys made before your award is finally confirmed.

2. Approved tuition and examination fees.

3. Stipend (living allowance) at the rate of £1,034 per month, or £1,268 per month for those at universities in the London metropolitan area (rates quoted at 2015-2016 levels).

4. Thesis grant towards the cost of preparing a thesis or dissertation, where applicable.

5. Warm clothing allowance.

6. Study travel grant towards the costs of study-related travel within the UK or overseas.

7. If you are widowed, divorced, or a single parent, child allowance of £444 per month for the first child, and £109 per month for the second and third child under the age of 16, if you are accompanied by your children and solely legally responsible for them.

Eligibility
1. Citizens from the following commonwealth developing countries are eligible to apply: nguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Botswana, Cameroon, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Falkland Islands, Gambia, Ghana, Gibraltar, Grenada, Guyana, India, Jamaica, Kenya, Kiribati, Lesotho, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mauritius, Montserrat, Mozambique, Namibia, Nauru, Nigeria, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Rwanda, St Helena, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent and The Grenadines, Samoa, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Swaziland, Tanzania, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos Islands, Tuvalu, Uganda, Vanuatu, Virgin Islands (British) and Zambia.

2. Candidates must be a Commonwealth citizen, refugee, or British protected person

3. Eligible applicants must be permanently resident in a developing Commonwealth country

4. Students must be registered for a PhD at a university in their home country

5. Applicants must be available to start their academic studies in the UK by the start of the UK academic year in September/October 2018

6. By October 2018, candidate must hold a first degree of at least upper second class (2:1) honours standard, or a second class degree and a relevant postgraduate qualification (usually a Master’s degree).

7. The CSC promotes equal opportunity, gender equity, and cultural exchange. Applications are encouraged from a diverse range of candidates.

Deadline
Information on 2019 Commonwealth Split-site Scholarships will be available on this page in August 2018. Therefore, get the necessary documents ready for the next round of application.

Follow this link to learn more about this scholarship opportunity(http://cscuk.dfid.gov.uk/apply/split-site-scholarships/)

https://scholarshipwatch.org/2018/05/04/commonwealth-scholarships-for-developing-commonwealth-countries-2018/

1. Hit the Snooze Button

That extra 15 minutes will help energize your day, right? Wrong. You’ll get better rest if you get up and go to bed at the same time every day. Groggy in the a.m.? Try using a sleep tracker. This wearable device can tell when you’re in a light stage of sleep and wake you when it’s easiest to get up.

2[b]. Stay in the Dark[/b]

It’s tempting to stay in the quiet dark of your room with the shades drawn in the morning. Don’t do it. Daylight helps your body set its clock. That helps you sleep better and helps your body fight infection and inflammation. Getting outdoors into the sunlight helps you make vitamin D, think more clearly, and exercise more. It can even make you happier. So open those shades and greet the new day.

3. Sleep Late

Sometimes it just feels so good, especially when you have the time and you’ve been short on sleep. But the best way to improve your sleep over the long term is to keep a regular bedtime schedule. That means you get up at the same time every day, even if you had a late night -- and yes, that includes the weekend.

4. Shoot Out of Bed Too Quickly

When you go from lying down to standing, gravity sends blood rushing to your legs, which can drop your blood pressure suddenly and make you feel a bit woozy. It can even make you pass out. Sit up slowly and pause at the edge of the bed to give your body a few seconds to get used to the idea, especially if you noticed some lightheadedness in the past. It’s an easy precaution that could save you from a serious fall.

5. Ditch Your Workout

Regular exercise helps your sleep, weight, heart, and mood, among many benefits. You may be more likely to stick with exercise if you do it first thing. It could even make it easier to control what you eat throughout the day and maintain your weight. Plan ahead and put your workout clothes out the night before.

6. Skip Your Coffee

If you usually have a couple of cups of joe in the morning, skipping it can leave you groggy. You may not concentrate as well, and you might even become very tired with a severe headache, nausea, and flu-like symptoms. If you’re trying to cut back on your caffeine, do it slowly to avoid these responses.

7. Forget Your Teeth

A sticky film called plaque forms on your teeth each night. If you don’t brush it off in the morning, it can start to harden into stuff called tartar that you can only get rid of at your dentist’s office. If plaque and tartar are around too long, they can lead to swollen or bleeding gums, cavities, bad breath, gum disease, and other health problems.

8. Brush Right After Coffee

It’s the acid in coffee. So you really shouldn’t brush right after any acidic food or drink. For example, some people like to drink water with lemon in the morning. The acid weakens tooth enamel, and brushing too soon can remove it. Simply brush your teeth beforehand, or wait 30 to 60 minutes for the acid to fade from your teeth.

9[b]. Check Your Email[/b]

If you constantly check digital devices, email, and social media, it can cause stress and anxiety. For example, you may feel more pressure to start work earlier if you check your email first thing. Take some time in the morning to stay disconnected from digital media like email. It may take some effort at first, but it can make you happier and may even help you get more work done in the long run.

10. Start Your Day Without a Plan

If you start your day without a thought to why you do what you do, you may lose sight of what you’re trying to achieve and what gives your life meaning. Whether it’s work, family, or lifestyle, it’s important to figure out what’s most important to you and make sure the things you do each day help you get there. Set priorities, make a list, and check your progress at the end of the day.

11. Dwell on the Day’s Problems

Once you’ve got a plan to tackle the day’s problems, let them go and take a moment to be grateful for the good things in your life. People who do this are often happier, healthier, and more satisfied in their relationships, especially compared to those who focus on their problems. Write it in a journal or just list them in your head -- what matters most is that you do it.

12. Forget Quiet Time

If your day is filled with work and noise, the morning is a perfect chance to clear your mind with even a few minutes of meditation. You can simply focus on your breath and try to let go of thoughts that come up. The practice can lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol and may help ease conditions including anxiety, pain, high blood pressure, insomnia, and migraine headaches.

13. Bail Out of Breakfast

People who eat breakfast regularly tend to have sharper thinking and less body fat, and they are less likely to have type 2 diabetes and heart disease. They also exercise more regularly and eat a healthier diet. So enjoy a healthy breakfast -- it’s an easy and enjoyable way to get a good start on the day.

14. Eat Too Sweet

Doughnuts and other sugary pastries made from white flour have little nutrition and get into (and out of) your blood too quickly. That can leave you tired, irritable, and hungry for more. Protein from eggs or cottage cheese and “complex carbs” with more fiber and nutrition -- oatmeal or other whole grains, fruits, and vegetables -- take longer to digest, satisfy your hunger, and provide a slow steady stream of energy.

15. Skip the Sunscreen

It can help protect your skin against cancer and wrinkles caused by UV rays that you’re exposed to whenever you’re out in the sun, even if it’s cloudy. It’s best to put it on about 15 minutes before you go outside. That’s how long it takes your skin to absorb it. You need to put it on again after just 2 hours if you’re still in the sun, or sooner if you sweat a lot or go swimming.

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There’s a Catch-22 you’ll face while beginning your entrepreneurial journey: You’re partly starting a business for greater control over your time and energy. But until you get it up and running, you’ll have to … surrender control of your time and energy.

As a founder, you must complete the high-wire act of working on your business in the gaps of your normal working life, doing research and product development on lunch breaks, between soccer practice, and whenever else you can grab the time.

So how can you keep your business growing while not collapsing from being so exhausted all the time?

There’s no easy solution. And yet, we see thousands of people start businesses every year. So how do they do it? We asked you guys, our readers, and gathered 10 of the best pieces of advice.


1. Wake up early

This was by far the most popular suggestion. If you “treat yourself” at the end of each day by staying up late and relaxing, a suggestion: treat yourself to some sleep instead — and then wake up earlier.


2. Eliminate time wasters systematically

Feeling overwhelmed is usually traced back to an inability to ask for help or say “no.” So get real about what you spend your time on, and eliminate the stuff that doesn’t give you energy.


3. Focus on one thing each day

When you start a business you’ll be tempted by marketing plans, research, books to read, logos to make … stop. No matter where you are in your business, there’s one task that will lead to growth. And oftentimes, you know what that one thing is.


4. Only move 1-3 tasks forward a day.

A sprawling daily to-do list means you’ll never make progress. Pare it down, one day at a time.


5. Surrender your week, embrace weekends

A lot of time management will focus on optimizing these tiny windows of time between tasks. But that’s not where deep work occurs. So try letting your week sail by as normal but get serious on the weekends.

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6. Put it on your calendar and protect it

If you don’t block out time for important things, you’ll let other less important tasks fill your day.


7. Make it public

It’s hard to skip a task when you know some public shame is coming your way.


8[b]. Take what you can get[/b]

Recognize you’ll never have the perfect schedule or system. What’s important is any progress on the things that matter.


9. Conduct a weekly review
It can be bracing to look back at your week and realize you didn’t move the needle. That’s why a weekly review can help you quickly get back on track.

10. Realize that there is no silver bullet
There’s not going to be any one “hack” that makes you less tired. It’s a combination of things.

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Our politicians should go take a seat and stop politicising everything. The other day is how soot was being used to depopulate a state and now this! What do you say of saner climes where drug abuse is rampant. We should be objective and find holistic solutions to this codeine addiction.

You watch that BBC documentary, you will be angry at yourself how Nigerians are so desperate to make ends meet even if they have to harm their fellow human beings.

Description
The University of British Columbia invites application for qualified candidates for the Spring Graduate Scholarship award. Both new and old graduate students are eligible.

About the University of British Columbia
The University of British Columbia (UBC) is a public research university with campuses and facilities in Vancouver and Kelowna, British Columbia. Established in 1908, UBC is British Columbia’s oldest institution of higher learning. The university is ranked among top 20 public university worldwide and top two in Canada.

Level
Master’s and PhD

Field
Any course of study offered by the university

Benefit
Scholarship worth between $150 and $16,000

Eligibility

1. Canadian and International students are eligible to apply
2. Students must be registered, full-time graduate students during the period of the award.
3. Candidate must have a good command of the English language.

Note: Additional eligibility criteria differ between awards, and students might be eligible for multiple awards.

Deadline
May 25, 2018.

Application Process

Applicants are required to check with their graduate program regarding internal admission process and deadline. Usually, the application deadlines are usually several weeks before the faculty of Gradaute and Postdoctoral Studies deadline,as graduate programs must review students’ applications well in advance of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies deadline.

For more details on the application process, click here(https://www.grad.ubc.ca/awards/spring-graduate-awards-competition)

For application to a course of study, follow this link(https://www.grad.ubc.ca/prospective-students/graduate-degree-programs)

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Codeine is an opioid pain medication that is used to manage relatively severe pain and, in some cases, as a cough suppressant. Like other opioids, codeine has a potential for abuse and addiction due to the euphoric effects some users experience.

Long-term abuse and addiction can lead to effects on the user’s health, relationships, finances, and even employment.

Benefits of Quitting Codeine

Quitting codeine can lead to improvements in a number of areas in one’s life. Just a few benefits include:


1. Becoming physically and mentally stable: Many people who abuse codeine develop physical dependence, which may lead to a withdrawal syndrome. The cycle of experiencing withdrawal symptoms – taking more codeine to avoid withdrawal, experiencing withdrawal symptoms later, taking more codeine, etc. – is physically and emotionally draining. Once a person has successfully quit using codeine and gone through the detox process, this cycle is effectively broken, allowing them to fully focus on recovery. In addition, the mental distress of codeine abuse is significantly reduced.

2. Re-establishing emotional connections and mental functioning: A person’s attention, memory, and problem-solving abilities are all significantly affected by a codeine use disorder. In addition, the person’s ability to genuinely feel for others, recognize his or her own feelings, give up selfish motives, and become a genuine person are compromised. These abilities begin to return once one quits using codeine and begins a recovery program.

3. Rebuilding personal relationships: A person with a codeine use disorder will spend a great deal of time obtaining, using, and recovering from codeine’s effects. This forces other people out of the person’s life. The major relationship is with the codeine, not family and friends. Quitting codeine allows one to re-establish meaningful relationships with people who matter.

4. Improved performance at school and at work: A codeine use disorder hinders a person’s performance at school, work, and in other important areas of his or her life. Quitting codeine allows the person to focus on achieving goals in these areas.
5. Manage everyday affairs again: Having a codeine use disorder means spending a good deal of time – if not nearly all of one’s time – procuring, using, and recovering from codeine. Other activities become secondary. Stopping codeine use allows a person to get back to dealing with meaningful issues.

6. Improved health: Engaging in codeine abuse is not healthy. Long-term effects can include malnutrition, gastrointestinal problems, and possibly HIV or hepatitis if the person is injecting the drug. In addition, long-term use increases the risk of overdose and death. People who quit codeine reduce or eliminate their risk of these problems.

7. Improved finances: Substance use disorders also drain one’s finances. Dealing with a substance use disorder will eventually lead to more stable finances.

8. Taking back control: People with substance use disorders are under the illusion that they are in control. In actuality, the dysfunctional behavior associated with substance abuse takes over and the person loses control. Addressing a codeine use disorder will allow the person to regain control over his or her life and the ability to make rational choices.



Share your experience with drug addiction, this will definitely help someone.



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The Federal Ministry of Health has told health workers who are currently on strike that their demand for the same pay as doctors is unrealistic and unacceptable.

The Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, said this in a statement signed by the Assistant Director of Information, Olajide Oshundun, on Sunday while responding to an advertorial published by the Joint Health Sector Union.


He said efforts were being made to meet JOHESU’s demand for salary increase but health workers should not expect to be paid the same as doctors.

The statement read in part, “Indeed, the Federal Government has put machinery in place to ensure that the strike is called off by meeting with JOHESU officials on several occasions, the last being on Wednesday April 25, 2018, at the office of the Minister of Labour and Employment in Abuja.


“An offer has been made to adjust the salaries and wages of JOHESU members by the Federal Government. But what JOHESU is asking for is parity with medical doctors, which is neither practicable nor acceptable to the Federal Government.”

Adewole said in September 2017, JOHESU presented a 15-point demand to the Federal Government of which 14 had already been implemented while the last demand was being attended to by the high-level body set up by the government to look into its implementation.


He, therefore, called on JOHESU to suspend its strike for the sake of Nigerians.

The statement added, “The Federal Government wishes to appeal to JOHESU to immediately call off the strike and allow the high-level body to conclude its assignment as contained in the 2017 agreement.


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You know that exercise and a good diet can keep your heart healthy. But what else can you do to keep your ticker going strong? Here are five key things you need to do every day to help your heart work most efficiently. Incorporate these habits into your lifestyle and your heart health will be the best it can be for you.

1. Eat healthy fats, NOT trans fats

We need fats in our diet, including saturated and polyunsaturated and unsaturated fats. One fat we don’t need is trans fat, which is known to increase your risk of developing heart disease or having a stroke over a lifetime. This is because trans fat clogs your arteries by raising your bad cholesterol levels (LDL) and lowering your good cholesterol levels (HDL). By cutting them from your diet, you improve the blood flow throughout your body. So, what are trans fats? They are industry-produced fats often used in packaged baked goods, snack foods, margarines and fried fast foods to add flavor and texture.

Tip: Read the labels on all foods. Trans fat appears on the ingredients list as partially hydrogenated oils. Look for 0 percent trans fat. Make it a point to avoid eating foods with trans fat.

2. Practice good dental hygiene, especially flossing your teeth daily

Dental health is a good indication of overall health, including your heart, because those who have periodontal (gum) disease often have the same risk factors for heart disease. Studies continue on this issue, but many have shown that bacteria in the mouth involved in the development of gum disease can move into the bloodstream and cause an elevation in C-reactive protein, a marker for inflammation in the blood vessels. These changes may in turn, increase your risk of heart disease and stroke.

[b]Tip: Floss and brush your teeth daily to ward off gum disease. It’s more than cavities you may have to deal with if you are fighting gum disease.


3. Get enough sleep

Sleep is an essential part of keeping your heart healthy. If you don’t sleep enough, you may be at a higher risk for cardiovascular disease no matter your age or other health habits. One study looking at 3,000 adults over the age of 45 found that those who slept fewer than six hours per night were about twice as likely to have a stroke or heart attack as people who slept six to eight hours per night. Researchers believe sleeping too little causes disruptions in underlying health conditions and biological processes, including blood pressure and inflammation.

Tip: Make sleep a priority. Get 7 to 8 hours of sleep most nights. If you have sleep apnea, you should be treated as this condition is linked to heart disease and arrhythmias.


4. Don’t sit for too long at one time

In recent years, research has suggested that staying seated for long periods of time is bad for your health no matter how much exercise you do. This is bad news for the many people who sit at sedentary jobs all day. When looking at the combined results of several observational studies that included nearly 800,000 people, researchers found that in those who sat the most, there was an associated 147 percent increase in cardiovascular events and a 90 percent increase in death caused by these events. In addition, sitting for long periods of time (especially when traveling) increases your risk of deep vein thrombosis (a blood clot).

Tip: Exerts say it’s important to move throughout the day. Park farther away from the office, take a few shorter walks throughout the day and/or use a standing work station so you can move up and down. And remember to exercise on most days.

5. Avoid secondhand smoke like the plague

Studies show that the risk of developing heart disease is about 25 to 30 percent higher for people who are exposed to secondhand smoke at home or work. According to the American Heart Association, exposure to tobacco smoke contributes to about 34,000 premature heart disease deaths and 7,300 lung cancer deaths each year. And nonsmokers who have high blood pressure or high blood cholesterol have an even greater risk of developing heart disease when they’re exposed to secondhand smoke. This is because the chemicals emitted from cigarette smoke promote the development of plaque buildup in the arteries.

Tip: Be firm with smokers that you do not want to be around environmental smoke—and keep children away from secondhand smoke.


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drakeli:
Guy, who do you look like this? You storm every travel abroad trend spewing hate and ignorance about people living overseas especially America. The other day, you said all of us didn’t have $500 in our account and so we cannot afford flight ticket to come to Nigeria. I showed you my bank account balance to put you wrong and that not all Nigerians abroad fit into your stereotype of failure. That was like three months ago. If you care to know, I have like double that previous amount in my bank account today again. Be there and be going down in your hate. As for me o. I didn’t forget anything in Nigeria. I don’t miss Nigeria. I have put Nigeria behind me. Nigeria is part of my past. No coming back to Nigeria to stay. You can keep your rant to yourself. Anyone who has never left the shore of Nigeria to experience things by himself but rather listening to you is a fool I believe. Continue!

Just waiting for the time to jet out myself with my family.

drakeli:
Guy, who do you look like this? You storm every travel abroad trend spewing hate and ignorance about people living overseas especially America. The other day, you said all of us didn’t have $500 in our account and so we cannot afford flight ticket to come to Nigeria. I showed you my bank account balance to put you wrong and that not all Nigerians abroad fit into your stereotype of failure. That was like three months ago. If you care to know, I have like double that previous amount in my bank account today again. Be there and be going down in your hate. As for me o. I didn’t forget anything in Nigeria. I don’t miss Nigeria. I have put Nigeria behind me. Nigeria is part of my past. No coming back to Nigeria to stay. You can keep your rant to yourself. Anyone who has never left the shore of Nigeria to experience things by himself but rather listening to you is a fool I believe. Continue!

I can't agree less.

Description
The Centre for Bioethics and Research(CBR) invites applications from qualified candidates for its blended Diploma programme in Informed Consent and Bioethics. The programme is targeted at Nigerians with interest in research ethics who desire more competence in ethics and research but are unable to take advantage of the 18 months fully sponsored M.Sc. Bioethics program at the University of Ibadan. The programme involves an online training and mandatory weekend stay at the centre.
This program is generously funded by the United States’ National Institutes of Health, Fogarty International Centre and the National Human Genome Research Institute.

About CBR
The Centre for Bioethics and Research is a Nigeria-based organisation established for teaching, service and research in international bioethics in the West African subregion.

Level
Diploma

Field
Bioethics

Benefits
1. Provision of free course materials and textbooks.
2. Transportation and accommodation during the mandatory weekend stay at the Center is provided free for participants.

Eligibility

Nigerians are eligible to apply.

Preference will be given to:
1. Members of Institutional Health Research Ethics Committees;
2. Individuals who demonstrate opportunities to teach bioethics or incorporate it in their lectures;
3. Individuals who demonstrate opportunities to apply the training in their work;
4. Biomedical, social and behavioural science researchers;
5. Community leaders and members of Community Advisory Groups/Boards;
6. Journalists, and Patients’ and Research Advocates’

Deadline
June 25, 2018

Application Process
1. Complete the CITI training on Informed Consent (https://support.citiprogram.org/customer/en/portal/articles/2483455-addressing-informed-consent-issues) and the Nigerian Health Research Ethics module online at http://www.bioethicscenter.net and obtain the certificates.

2. Send your completed application and your CITI Certificates to Centre for Bioethics, 102 Bashorun Road, Ibadan by e-mail to diploma@bioethicscenter.

Link: https://bioethicscenter.net/cbr-blended-diploma-course/

Application form: https://bioethicscenter.net/new/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/APPLICATION_FORM_CBR_Blended_Diploma_Course_v1.0.docx

Lalasticlala
Mynd44
Dominique

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Description
Full-time, working journalists between the ages of 22 and 35 years are invited to apply for the Reham Al-Farra Memorial Journalism Fellowship. The fellowship gives a unique opportunity to journalists from developing countries and economies in transition to cover the UN General Assembly which will take place from 16 September to 6 October 2018 at the UN headquarters in New York, USA.

During the 3-week programme, fellows have an opportunity to attend special briefings, interview senior officials and exchange ideas with colleagues from around the world. In previous years, fellows have met with the UN Secretary-General, President of the General Assembly and permanent representatives to the United Nations. The programme also arranges visits to various news organizations, such as the New York Times, Democracy Now! and WNYC radio.

Level
Fellowship

Field
Journalism

Benefits
The fellowship covers roundtrip airfare from your country of residence to New York and provides a daily subsistence allowance that can be used for accommodation and meals.

Eligibility
Candidates must:

1. be between 22 and 35 years old
2. be a fulltime working journalist
3. be proficient in English
4. possess a passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the start of the Programme (programme begins September 2018)
5. be a national of a developing country or country in transition, as defined by the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs

Eligible Countries
Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cambodia, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, China, Colombia, Comoros, Congo, Cote d’Ivoire, Cuba, Cyprus, Democratic Republic of Congo, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jamaica, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Lao, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Macedonia, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Palestine (State of), Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Qatar, Republic of Korea, Russia, Rwanda, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Swaziland, Syria, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Viet Nam, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe.

Deadline
May 7, 2018.

Application Process

Application is online

The following documents are needed for the online application:

1. Three (3) published work samples related to international affairs. These can be submitted in their original language. Please include a brief summary in English for material that is not submitted in one of the six official UN languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish.
2. A letter of reference from your current employer or (for freelancers) an editor you have worked with
3. Your curriculum vitae in English or French
4. Proof of education (your highest degree or diploma)


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NeyofeedNigEnt:
Nigerians are not smart enough.
We just want to get rich fast

This is the kind of response I got from a friend.
Sincerely, to be successful in any business in Nigeria, You have to be tough and dogged in your pursuit

Recently I went to a diagnostic centre in Lagos owned by Indians, something just came to my mind thus: Nigerians are leaving their country but the Indians and Chinese are coming to Nigeria to invest, what an irony.

What are they seeing that we fail to see?

mrsage:
Topics like this should be on front page ....

They won't put it on the front page.

In recent years, there has been a surge in Nigerians relocating to Canada. But of worrisome concern is that this set of Nigerians are in the middle class category (in well-paid jobs). People earning very well and doing exceptionally in their careers are packing their bags and leaving. A Facebook post I read; a top player in the Nigerian corporate environment was astounded and asked, what is happening in Canada? As a friend of his earning a million naira job relocated to Canada, and this is the 4th person he knows doing same within 6 months! The comments' box showed everything; young (mid-20s & mid-30s) individuals are leaving their well-paid jobs in Nigeria, carrying with them their family to Canada (for married persons).

This cuts across sectors and industries. An example is the Big4 community where partners are no longer afraid of their top staff being poached by MNCs or fellow consultancies but them relocating to Canada/Australia/Germany/UK/US. Correspondingly, there has been an increase of mid and senior level positions being advertised by the Big4 firms. What about the top telco firm that lost not less than 15 high performing staff in what was described as the Canada tsunami in 2015? :shock: Ditto in other telco firms. What about the medical sector where someone mentioned that 7 consultants have relocated to the UK within the last 2 years? Professionals ranging from plastic surgeons to pathologist to urologists to radiologists to neurologists to orthopaedic surgeons. This commentator further went on to say that in a federal hospital (he did not mentioned the name), every senior registrar is writing a foreign examination to leave. But that of Canada is the biggest even though Nigerians are not among the top ten nationalities migrating to Canada (Nigeria is actually 11th behind Eritrea in a survey in 2016).

What are the reasons they gave? The system works! From transportation; education; policing; electricity; water; roads etc. The basic amenities of life are provided. But could there be other reasons as to why top performing staff of notable firms are relocating? Where folks earning 12 - 24 million naira annually are leaving? What is in Canada?

Lalasticlala
Mynd44


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