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A MATTER OF PRINCIPLE

by Muhammadu Buhari

RARELY in modern times can so few have tried to take so much from so many. If Nigeria had lost its arbitration dispute with Process & Industrial Development in a London court on 23 October, it would have cost our people close to USD15 billion.
We won, and all decent people can sleep easier as a result. Justice Robin Knowles said Nigeria had been the victim of a monstrous fraud. But it was a close-run thing. As the judge said: “I end the case acutely conscious of how readily the outcome could have been different, and of the enormous resources ultimately required from Nigeria as the successful party to make good its challenge.”
But ordinary Nigerians never took the decisions that ended up before Justice Knowles. Had Nigeria lost, it would have required schools not to be built, nurses not to be trained and roads not to repaired, on an epic scale, to pay a handful of contractors, lawyers and their allies - for a project that never broke ground.
How did it get to this point? How did Nigeria prevail? Was this a one-off, or par for a shabby and distasteful course? What are the lessons for the future?
The ‘P&ID Affair’ was already firmly set by the time I came into office in 2015. A company registered in the British Virgin Islands that no one had heard of, with hardly any staff or assets, had won a contract to build a gas processing plant in Cross Rivers. The company was owned by Irish intermediaries who knew Nigeria well and had done business in everything from healthcare to fixing tanks.
The previous government could not supply the gas. The plant was never built. Construction was not started. P&ID did not even buy the land for the facility. But the contract, incredibly, was clear: P&ID could sue Nigeria, and claim all the profits it might have made over 20 years as if everything had been completed.
Nigeria was in court in London, trying to talk down liability and costs. Back at home, fixers were looking to work out a quiet settlement. This is often the way. A lot of contracts end up in dispute. P&ID won a settlement in 2017 of USD6 billion, with compound interest. People, including out of work ex-British Cabinet Minister Priti Patel, were queuing up to insist we paid, or risk Nigeria becoming an untrustworthy trade pariah.
It was clear that far from the whole story had been told. I tasked Abba Kyari, my chief- of-staff and Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, with finding a way, even at that late stage and despite so much conflicting advice, to get us a fair hearing. Working with a number of different agencies and senior officials of government, we began to find a huge amount of evidence, not all of which Justice Knowles was to accept. But he agreed that P&ID had paid bribes. He agreed that one of P&ID’s founders had committed perjury. And he agreed that P&ID had somehow found in its possession a steady supply of Nigeria’s privileged internal legal documents, outlining our plans, strategies and problems.
My own view is that this whole, sorry affair shows how important it is to follow the legal process in resolving a dispute. It shows that given time and opportunity for each side to present their case, the temple of justice can satisfactorily resolve all disputes without resort to extra-judicial measures. It was definitely worth the struggle: this was an attempted heist of historic proportions, an attempt to steal from the treasury a third of Nigeria’s foreign reserves.
But even at this moment, we should note what the English judge cautioned. The arbitration process in London “was a shell that got nowhere near the truth.” We need better contracts, in the public and private sector. And we need greater transparency: the reality is that, had P&ID not conjured up quite such an outlandish ransom, they may have found themselves in the same place as the myriad other invisible contractors who all too often quietly take Nigeria for many millions in out of court settlements. Sterner sanctions are indicated for Nigerian public officials who have been proven to connive with foreign criminals to defraud our country.
Nigeria has won this battle with corruption, but the war is far from over. As Justice Knowles concluded: “This case has also, sadly, brought together a combination of examples of what some individuals will do for money. Driven by greed and prepared to use corruption; giving no thought to what their enrichment would mean in terms of harm for others. Others that in the present case include the people of Nigeria, already let down in so many ways over the history of this matter by a number of individuals in politics and administration whose duty it was to serve them and protect them.” Well said.

Muhammadu Buhari served as President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 2015-23

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Introduction

In the vibrant landscape of Nigerian journalism, Dele Giwa was a prominent figure. His fearless pursuit of truth and unwavering commitment to investigative reporting made him a household name in Nigeria. However, his life was tragically cut short by a bomb that exploded in his Lagos home on October 19, 1986, marking a dark day in the history of Nigerian journalism. This blog post delves into the details of Dele Giwa's assassination, its implications for journalism, and the lingering questions that continue to haunt us.

The Life and Career of Dele Giwa

Dele Giwa was a man of profound influence in Nigerian journalism. Born on March 16, 1947, in Ile-Ife, he displayed an early aptitude for writing, which eventually led him to study English at Brooklyn College in the United States. He returned to Nigeria and, together with other passionate journalists, founded Newswatch magazine in 1984, a publication that soon became an emblem of investigative journalism in Nigeria.

His Impactful Journalism

Dele Giwa's career was characterized by his dedication to uncovering corruption, shedding light on political intrigues, and addressing societal issues. He was known for his incisive, unapologetic commentaries that exposed the underbelly of Nigerian politics. His reporting on controversial subjects earned him a reputation as a fierce advocate for truth and transparency, which made him both admired and feared by those in power.

The Tragic Assassination

On October 19, 1986, Dele Giwa's life was abruptly ended by a parcel bomb that exploded in his Lagos home. The incident shocked the nation and sent shockwaves throughout the journalism community. The circumstances surrounding his assassination remain shrouded in mystery, with many questions left unanswered.

Unanswered Questions

The assassination of Dele Giwa has left a trail of unanswered questions that continue to baffle investigators and haunt those who admire him:

1. Who was responsible for the assassination? Speculation has surrounded several individuals and entities, including government officials and politicians, who may have felt threatened by his relentless reporting.
2. Why was Dele Giwa targeted? Was it his investigative reporting, or did personal motives come into play?
3. Why has justice been elusive? Despite numerous investigations and promises, those responsible for the murder have never been brought to justice.

Legacy and Impact

The legacy of Dele Giwa endures in Nigerian journalism. His dedication to truth and fearless reporting left an indelible mark on the industry. The Dele Giwa Foundation was established to honor his memory and continues to advocate for press freedom, investigative journalism, and the protection of journalists in Nigeria.

Conclusion

The assassination of Dele Giwa was a tragedy that not only silenced a courageous journalist but also left a scar on the conscience of Nigerian journalism. Decades have passed, but the questions surrounding his death remain unanswered. As we remember Dele Giwa and his contributions to journalism, we must also continue to push for transparency and justice to ensure that such a tragic event never happens again.
N.B: This article was AI-generated.

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The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is one of the world's longest and most intractable conflicts. It is a complex conflict with a long history, and there is no easy solution.

The conflict has its roots in the late 19th century, when the Zionist movement began to advocate for the establishment of a Jewish homeland in Palestine. At the time, Palestine was part of the Ottoman Empire, and the majority of its population was Arab.
The Zionist movement argued that Jews had a historical right to Palestine and that they should be allowed to establish a state there.
The conflict escalated after World War I when the Ottoman Empire was dissolved and Palestine became a British mandate.
During this period, there was a significant increase in Jewish immigration to Palestine, which led to tensions with the Arab population.

In 1947, the United Nations adopted a resolution to partition Palestine into two states: one Jewish and one Arab.
The Jewish community accepted the plan, but the Arab community rejected it. This led to the 1948 Arab-Israeli War, which resulted in the establishment of the State of Israel.
During the war, hundreds of thousands of Palestinians were displaced from their homes
These Palestinians became refugees, and many of them still live in refugee camps today.
The conflict has continued since 1948, with numerous wars and periods of violence. In 1967, Israel occupied the West Bank and the Gaza Strip.
This occupation is illegal under international law, and it has had a devastating impact on the lives of Palestinians.
The Israeli government has built settlements in the West Bank, and it has imposed strict restrictions on the movement of Palestinians.
The Israeli government has also blockaded the Gaza Strip, which has led to a humanitarian crisis.
The Palestinians have demanded that Israel withdraw from the West Bank and the Gaza Strip, and that they be allowed to establish an independent state.
Israel has refused to meet these demands.
The international community has been unable to resolve the conflict. The United Nations has passed numerous resolutions calling for a two-state solution, but these resolutions have been ignored by Israel.
Current Situation: On October 7, the conflict between Israel and Palestine took an unexpected turn as Hamas, a Palestinian militant group controlling the densely populated Gaza Strip along Israel's border, initiated an unprecedented assault on Israel.
This assault has tragically claimed the lives of at least 700 Israelis, and there are concerns that the death toll may continue to climb. Presently, Israeli forces are actively engaged in confrontations with militants who have taken refuge in various locations.
As a reaction to this assault, Israel launched retaliatory airstrikes on the Gaza Strip. They declared a state of war against Hamas and committed to dismantling the "military and governing infrastructure" of the Hamas leadership within the enclave.
Regrettably, these measures have resulted in the loss of over 400 Palestinian lives. Israeli troops have been engaged in efforts to remove Gaza militants from locations in southern Israel, while Palestinian militant groups have reported holding more than 130 Israeli captives.
We hope for a reasonable resolution that can help reinstate peace, law, and order.
I hope I have been able to summarize the issue at hand in a way that a five-year-old would understand.
END

The East Coast-West Coast hip-hop rivalry was a highly publicized feud during the 1990s between artists and fans associated with the East Coast and West Coast hip-hop scenes in the United States. At the forefront of this feud were two iconic figures: The Notorious B.I.G. (Biggie Smalls) representing the East Coast, and Tupac Shakur (2Pac) representing the West Coast.

1. Origins of the Feud:

The rivalry was fueled by a combination of factors, including competition for dominance in the hip-hop industry, personal conflicts between artists, and the media's tendency to sensationalize conflicts for ratings.

2. The Notorious B.I.G. (Biggie Smalls):

Biggie Smalls, born Christopher Wallace, hailed from Brooklyn, New York, and was a prominent figure in the East Coast hip-hop scene. He released his debut album, "Ready to Die," in 1994, which received critical acclaim and commercial success.

3. Tupac Shakur (2Pac):

Tupac Shakur, originally from East Harlem, New York, later became associated with the West Coast after moving to Los Angeles and signing with Death Row Records, a prominent West Coast label. He released several highly influential albums during his career.

4. Incidents and Escalation:

The feud escalated due to a series of incidents, including altercations between entourages, diss tracks, and media-fueled rumors. Notable incidents include the 1994 shooting at Quad Studios in New York, which Tupac survived, and the 1996 fatal drive-by shooting of Tupac in Las Vegas.

5. Media Coverage:

The media played a significant role in amplifying the rivalry, often portraying it as a violent and deadly conflict between the East and West Coast hip-hop communities. This coverage heightened tensions and further entrenched the divide.

6. Tragic Endings:

Tragically, both Biggie Smalls and Tupac Shakur lost their lives in drive-by shootings within months of each other. Biggie was killed in March 1997, and Tupac in September 1996.

7. Legacy and Reflection:

The deaths of these two influential artists sent shockwaves through the hip-hop community and led to calls for peace and unity. Many artists and fans recognized the futility of the feud and sought to commemorate the legacies of both Biggie and Tupac.

8. Impact on Hip-Hop Culture:

The East Coast-West Coast feud remains a significant chapter in hip-hop history. It sparked conversations about the dangers of division and the need for unity within the hip-hop community. It also served as a cautionary tale about the consequences of perpetuating rivalries in music.

Today, both Biggie Smalls and Tupac Shakur are revered as legends of hip-hop, with their music continuing to influence artists and resonate with fans worldwide. The tragic circumstances of their deaths have also contributed to a broader conversation about gun violence and the need for conflict resolution within the music industry.

Who is your favorite rapper among the two: Biggie or Tupac?

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The song Diallo, Diallo by Wyclef Jean is a tribute to the life and death of Amadou Diallo, a 23-year-old Guinean immigrant who was shot and killed by four New York City police officers on February 4, 1999. The officers fired 41 shots at Diallo, who was unarmed and standing in the doorway of his Bronx apartment building. Nineteen of the bullets hit him, causing fatal injuries.

Diallo had come to the United States in 1996, seeking a better future for himself and his family. He worked as a street vendor, selling video cassettes and socks, and dreamed of going to college and marrying his girlfriend. He also applied for political asylum, claiming to be from Mauritania, a war-torn country in West Africa.

The police officers who killed Diallo were part of the Street Crime Unit, a plainclothes squad that targeted violent criminals and illegal guns. They claimed that they mistook Diallo for a rape suspect and that they thought he was reaching for a weapon when he pulled out his wallet. They were later acquitted of all charges, sparking outrage and protests from civil rights activists and community leaders.

Wyclef Jean, a Haitian-American rapper and singer, was moved by Diallo’s tragic story and decided to write a song in his honor. He collaborated with other artists, such as Youssou N’Dour, MB2, and Kofi Black, to create a powerful and emotional tribute that blended hip-hop, reggae, and African music. The song features lyrics in English, French, Wolof, and Fulani, reflecting Diallo’s multicultural background and the global impact of his death.

The song also criticizes the police brutality and racial profiling that led to Diallo’s killing, as well as the injustice of the legal system that failed to hold the officers accountable. Wyclef sings:

You said he reached sir / But he didn’t have no piece sir / But now he rest in peace sir / In the belly of the beast sir

The song also expresses sympathy and solidarity with Diallo’s family and friends, who had to endure the loss of their loved one. Wyclef sings:

Mama I understand your pain / Even the angels cry / There’ll be another day

The song ends with a repeated chorus of “Diallo, Diallo”, invoking Diallo’s name as a symbol of resistance and remembrance. The song became a worldwide hit, reaching the top 10 in several countries and raising awareness about Diallo’s case and the broader issues of racism and violence in America.

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Greatn3ss:
Good morning nairalanders,

I'm just a fresh graduate seeking for greener pasture, I've been applying for driving jobs around because I have a little driving experience at least if I can start from there. But the Issue is they have been requesting for my drivers license which I don't have at the moment, however I've started the process and according to information the drivers license sould take about 2 to 3 months to process.
Now I'm thinking of what to do within the space of this 3 months since I'm presently idle. What easy but promising hand work can I learn?, or what easy software skill should I learn to boost my career in the future or probably boost my CV?, which organization in Lagos can I work voluntarily for 3 months to gain skills that can help boost my CV?
Someone suggested learning how to fill gas.

NB; please if you own any organization within Lagos where I can work voluntarily, or you have any link or connection please help out. I don't like staying idle

Legally, he is right.. it's a technicality for a land to be taken away from you and your husband in future if the receipt contains "Mr & Mrs".
What I'm i saying sef?
In layman's terms.. the court does not recognize a receipt which contains "Mr & Mrs"
It's just like saying your driving license contains "Mr & Mrs"...
Abeg manage my explanation, this fuel increase dey scatter my head.
Ciao!

Introduction:
Social media has evolved into a potent tool for businesses in the digital age of today to reach and interact with their target audience. A successful social media marketing strategy can increase awareness of the brand, increase traffic, and produce sales. However, developing a successful strategy takes rigorous preparation and execution. In this post, we’ll look at the essential procedures for assisting you in creating a social media marketing plan that works and delivers results.

1.Define Your Goals and Objectives:
Setting up specific goals and objectives is crucial before beginning social media marketing. These should be SMART goals—specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-bound—and should be in line with your overall business objectives. Having a clear understanding of your goals can help you choose the course of your strategy, whether your objective is to raise brand awareness, increase website traffic, or generate customers.

2. Understand Your Target Audience:
You need to have a thorough understanding of your target demographic if you want to build genuine interactions on social media. Conduct in-depth market research to determine their preferences, internet habits, and demographics. Create buyer personas that reflect your ideal buyers using the information provided. You may improve engagement and outcomes by adjusting your content and messaging to speak to your audience.

3. Select the Right Social Media Platforms:
You need to have a thorough understanding of your target demographic if you want to build genuine interactions on social media. Conduct in-depth market research to determine their preferences, internet habits, and demographics. Create buyer personas that reflect your ideal buyers using the information provided. You may improve engagement and outcomes by adjusting your content and messaging to speak to your audience.

4. Develop Compelling Content:
Any great social media strategy is built on content. Make a content strategy that incorporates a variety of interesting and pertinent content kinds, including educational blog entries, eye-catching pictures, videos, infographics, and user-generated content. Utilize a consistent brand voice and visual style while tailoring your material to the platform. Try out various forms to keep your audience interested and to promote sharing and conversations.

5. Implement a Consistent Posting Schedule:
Maintaining an engaging and active social media presence requires consistency. Create a posting schedule that strikes a balance between quantity and quality. Instead of making occasional postings on several platforms, it is preferable to maintain a steady presence on a few. Schedule and automate your posts using social media management tools, but keep an eye on audience involvement and comments in real-time and reply as necessary.

6. Engage and Interact:
Building relationships and encouraging two-way conversation are the two main goals of social media. React as soon as possible to remarks, mails, and mentions. Encourage debate, pose inquiries, and ask your audience for feedback. Engage your followers directly by liking, sharing, and leaving comments on their posts. Personalized interactions humanize your brand and foster the development of ardent supporters.

7.Analyze and Adapt:
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of your social media activities frequently. Pay close attention to important indicators including conversions, click-through rates, reach, and engagement. Utilize social media analytics tools to learn what is and is not working. For better outcomes, adapt your strategy in light of the data, try out other strategies, and always improve your campaigns.

Conclusion:
It takes a combination of strategic planning, audience awareness, engaging content production, consistent execution, and data-driven analysis to create an effective social media marketing strategy. You can create a plan that connects with your target market, builds brand awareness, and yields significant business outcomes by adhering to five essential principles. Take use of social media’s strength and unleash its full potential to grow your brand.

Source: http://blog.tracelinebranding.com.ng/how-to-create-an-effective-social-media-marketing-strategy/

Elon Musk, the CEO of Twitter, has threatened to sue Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, over its new text-based app Threads, which has been launched as a rival to his social media platform.

In a letter to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Musk’s lawyer Alex Spiro accused the company of “unlawful misappropriation of Twitter’s trade secrets and other intellectual property” by hiring former Twitter employees to create a “copycat” app.

Threads, which was launched on Wednesday, is similar to Twitter and has been pitched by Meta bosses as a “friendly” alternative. The app is linked to a user’s Instagram account and allows them to share text posts with their followers.

The app has drawn tens of millions of users since its debut, as many people are seeking out alternatives to Twitter amid unpopular changes Musk has made to the platform since buying it last year for $44 billion.

Musk has fired half of Twitter’s workforce, scrapped the verification system and the paid-for Twitter Blue scheme, and announced that users who don’t pay for the app will be limited in how many tweets they can read a day.

According to a letter initially reported by Semafor, a news website, Spiro stated that Twitter has the intention of enforcing its intellectual property rights in a stringent manner. The letter also highlighted the company’s prerogative to pursue civil actions.

Spiro, in a letter initially reported by Semafor on Thursday, stated that Twitter has a firm intention to rigorously uphold its intellectual property rights. He also acknowledged the company’s entitlement to pursue civil remedies or obtain a court injunction.

He also demanded that Meta preserve documents relevant for a potential dispute between the companies and stop using any Twitter trade secrets or confidential information.

On Thursday, Meta spokesperson Andy Stone shared on Threads, stating that there are no former Twitter employees on the Threads engineering team, emphasizing that such a scenario does not exist.

Musk also responded to the reports on Twitter, writing: “Competition is fine, cheating is not.”

This is not the first time that Musk and Zuckerberg have clashed over their businesses. The two billionaires have also been teasing that they will face each other in a cage fight, which UFC president Dana White said would break all pay-per-view records.

Source: http://blog.tracelinebranding.com.ng/elon-musk-threatens-legal-action-against-meta-over-threads-app/

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A new App called Threads has been released by Meta, the corporation that owns Facebook and Instagram, and is thought to be a direct competitor of Twitter. With the ability to like, react, share, and send direct messages, Threads is a text-based discussion app that enables users to compose and exchange real-time updates among groups of followers.

With a focus on one-on-one and small group interactions, the app is intended to be a more private and intimate experience than Twitter. Users can quickly share their Threads posts to their Instagram feed or Stories thanks to Threads' integration with Instagram.


When it comes to Threads, Meta has been very explicit about its goals. Users of Twitter, who have grown more dissatisfied with the platform's recent adjustments, are being sought after by the firm. At a company-wide meeting in June, Meta Chief Product Officer Chris Cox referred to Threads as "our response to Twitter."


The viability of Threads as a Twitter rival is still up in the air. The App does have a lot of potential benefits, though. It integrates with Instagram, which has a sizable and active user base, and is well-designed and simple to use.


Additionally, the introduction of Threads comes at a time when Twitter is dealing with several issues. The platform's handling of false information has drawn criticism, and the number of users is now static. Should Threads provide a more user-friendly and engaging experience, it could be a viable alternative for Twitter users.

Here are some of the key features of Threads:

Text-based conversation app: Threads is a text-based app, so users can only share text, images, and videos in their posts. This makes it a more intimate and personal experience than Twitter, which allows users to share a variety of media formats.
Group conversations: Threads allows users to create group conversations with up to 32 people. This is a great way to stay connected with close friends and family, or to have discussions with small groups of people.
Integrated with Instagram: Threads is integrated with Instagram, so users can easily share their Threads posts to their Instagram feed or Stories. This makes it easy to keep your friends and followers up-to-date on what you're doing, without having to switch between apps.
Focus on privacy: Threads is designed with privacy in mind. Users can choose to keep their Threads posts private, or they can share them with a select group of people.
If you're looking for a more intimate and personal social media experience, Threads is worth checking out. The app is well-designed and easy to use, and it offers a number of features that make it a viable alternative to Twitter.

Source: http://blog.tracelinebranding.com.ng/meta-launches-threads-a-twitter-rival/

Apple made history as the first publicly traded company to reach a market value of $3 trillion at the close of a trading day. On Friday, the company’s shares soared by approximately 2.31%, reaching a new all-time high. Although Apple had previously surpassed the $3 trillion milestone in January 2022, it had not been able to sustain that position at the end of the trading day.

In contrast to its 2022 performance, Apple’s stock has experienced a significant increase of around 46% this year. This remarkable success in the stock market stands in stark contrast to the company’s market capitalization dropping below $2 trillion earlier this year for the first time since early 2021.

Apple’s historic valuation comes on the heels of its recent unveiling of the long-anticipated Apple Vision Pro, an augmented reality (AR) headset. Priced at $3,499, the headgear is set to be available for purchase next year, requiring users to stay connected to a battery pack similar in size to an iPhone.

The rising enthusiasm around artificial intelligence (AI) that began with the launch of OpenAI’s ChatGPT in late 2022 has captured the attention of Wall Street and Silicon Valley. Companies like Microsoft, Google, Nvidia, and Meta have all jumped on the AI bandwagon. Nvidia leads the S&P 500 with a remarkable 181% increase this year, followed by Meta with a rise of 137%. While its competitors have heavily invested in this emerging technology, Apple has notably refrained from emphasizing its involvement in artificial intelligence.

It’s important to highlight that four other American companies, including Alphabet, Microsoft, Amazon, and Nvidia, boast market values of at least $1 trillion.

Source: http://blog.tracelinebranding.com.ng/apple-sets-a-new-record-as-the-worlds-first-3-trillion-company/

While social media marketing can be powerful, there are aspects of it that many people find frustrating or dislike. Here are ten common things that people may dislike about social media marketing:
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(1) Information Overload: The constant stream of content on social media can be overwhelming, making it challenging to filter out relevant and valuable information.

(2) Excessive Ads: Social media platforms are known for their ad-heavy environments, and excessive advertising can disrupt the user experience and make it harder to find organic content.

(3) Fake or Inauthentic Engagement: Some brands or individuals may resort to fake likes, followers, or comments to inflate their social media presence, which undermines trust and authenticity.

(4) Algorithm Changes: Social media platforms frequently update their algorithms, impacting the organic reach of content and making it more difficult for businesses to connect with their audience without paid advertising.

(5) Trolls and Online Abuse: Social media can be a breeding ground for negativity, trolls, and online abuse. Dealing with hate comments and managing online reputation can be challenging for brands and individuals.

(6) Privacy Concerns: Social media platforms collect vast amounts of user data, which raises concerns about privacy and the potential misuse of personal information.

(7) Comparisons and Envy: Social media often showcases highlight reels of people’s lives, leading to feelings of inadequacy or envy when comparing oneself to others.

( Follower Count Obsession: Many people and brands can become fixated on the number of followers, which can overshadow the quality of engagement and relationships with the audience.

(9) Social Media Addiction: The addictive nature of social media can lead to excessive screen time and distract from real-life experiences and interactions.

(10) Pressure to Keep Up: Social media marketing requires consistent content creation and engagement, which can create pressure to constantly produce and stay active, leading to burnout or decreased quality of content.

While these challenges exist, it’s important to approach social media marketing strategically, focusing on creating valuable content, fostering genuine connections, and maintaining a healthy balance between online and offline experiences.

Source: http://blog.tracelinebranding.com.ng/10-things-we-all-hate-about-social-media-marketing/

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President Ramaphosa’s remarks at the Closing Ceremony of the New Global Financing Pact Summit in France


(FULL TRANSCRIPT) Thank you very much, President Macron, Let me start off by saying, President Lula, don’t worry. When we have the BRICS meeting, the issue of currency is top of the agenda, so we are going to discuss it.

President Macron, I just want to start off on a very positive note in terms of what I think is evolving here, I think there is consensus that is clearly embraced by everyone that we need to address climate and poverty because they go together, there’s a Nexus and as it were we need to burn the candle on both sides, so that’s important, so that’s agreed, and we all recognize and accept that we need Capital at scale to address the key challenges that many countries in the world face particularly the developing economic countries, and we also would agreed that there needs to be more cooperation and coordination between your development Banks, multilateral development Banks and the private sector, there need to be coordination so that there is no fragmentation which you kept talking about, but I think what is important to many of us is that there should be solid consensus on the reform of the financial architecture of the world, because without that reform the dreams and the objectives that we have to address our challenges will not be realized, and that those reforms need to touch on a whole range of issues, Mr Moore Ibrahim yesterday even spoke about something that we may think is Insignificant, that the boards of directors of your multilateral institutions are not made up of independent directors they are largely internal people or shareholders, so that in itself for us it’s an important reform.

We also need to look at the distribution of the special drawing rights, I find it a bit difficult to be told that this is set in the rules and it will forever be like that and that it’s either you get zero or you get 34 billion, In our view this is not a zero-sum game, it’s a game where we all need to be dealt with, with equity, in an equitable Manner and there is a need for reform in that regard as well, and the other important thing for this to happen, it will help us not to participate as unequal cousins in these institutions, it will help us to participate fully and so that we don’t have a sense that we are beggars, that we are being dealt with out of generosity, I think it’s important in the new era that the world is in now that there should be a good measure of equality among Sovereign Nations, you know, recently seven African countries decided to go and put a call for peace to Ukraine and to Russia and we raised a number of issues, Zambia was represented, Comoros was represented, Republic of Congo was represented, Senegal was represented, Uganda as well as South Africa, so we were all represented and Egypt as well, so we were all at one that even as we were going to address an issue of the war which has had a negative impact on the African continent, which is the rise in prices for food, rise in prices for fertilizers, we were clear that we are not going there as beggars, we are not going to ask for a favor to both Ukraine and Russia, we were going there to say open up the Black Sea Channel so that the seeds , the grains and the fertilizers should go into the World Market, so we were not on a begging mission, even as we are in great need as a continent and all that, that we should go to demonstrate that Africa is, should never be seen as a continent that needs generosity, we want to be treated as equals, even in the multilateral institutions, we want to be treated as equals and if our Equity is at a low air but there must be ways in which that can be addressed, to us this is very important, our sovereignty is one of the things that we hold on dearly to, and we demonstrated that very clearly to both President Zielinski and to President Putin when it came to this issue even as there were suggestions that yes we can donate this we can donate that, we said we want you to release these grains and fertilizers to the World Market so that the world can trade in these Commodities and other issues we can handle in a different way.

I wanted to make that point so that it should be understood where Africa has evolved up to, we want to be key players on the world stage; we want to be key players even in the financial markets and in the MDBs, now these are the positive things.

I do, Mr President Macron, want us to address another issue, which to us is a bit of a negative, You will have heard President Sisi talking about the 100 billion that was promised in Paris, President Sassou Nguesso yesterday also spoke about it at the dinner. Now there is that issue that a number of the commitments that have been made have not been fully lived up to, but before I get into details, let me immediately say that we recognize the many initiatives that have been put on the table and a number of countries here have done so,

Germany has gone out of its way to put a number of initiatives in place, and the U.S has also done a number of things, but there have been times when we felt like we were beggars, I played a key role as chair of the African Union during the Covid period, and we felt like we were Beggars when it came to vaccine availability, when we felt we needed access to vaccines, and the northern hemisphere countries

had bought all the vaccines in the world and they were hogging them and they didn’t want to release them at the time when we needed them the most, and we felt like we were begging, and at times it felt like they were just the droppings from the table that yes, we will give you that and that, and let me tell you something, that’s generated a lot of resentment; we resented that, and it got worse when we said we wanted to manufacture our own vaccines, and when we went to the WTO, there was a lot of resistance, enormous resistance, and we kept saying, What is more important? life or profits by your big pharmaceutical companies, and that too, I must tell you, has now generated and deepened that disappointment and resentment on our part because we felt like living in the northern hemisphere is much more important than living in the global south, and these are issues that need to be addressed, and I’m glad that we are all seated here like this because we’ve got to get to the heart of these matters and address them.

Now, I come to promises that have been made and Chancellor Schultz was saying, Schultz were saying we’ve got to walk the talk, yes we want to see the talk being walked, President Sassou Nguesso yesterday said at the dinner, a hundred billion dollars was promised per year, and he was saying; I’ve never seen that, and many of us will testify that, that hundred billion dollars has never really been made available, and this should stand out as something that needs to be addressed, because sometimes we sit at conferences like this and say yes we’ll make this available this available and we believe you, we believe you, but now the tire must hit the tower, we must now see action flowing from that, now I want to then talk about something very practical, President Sassou Nguesso raised it yesterday; he said he would be happy if, flowing from this Summit, we did something very practical on the infrastructure side, Having said, that, 600 million people in Africa do not have electricity, and yet we’ve got all the resources to generate electricity, particularly the mighty Congo River, and that there have been plans to build a number of power stations that, by my calculation, will generate up to 70,000 megawatts. and he said, and I want to speak in support of this proposal, that’s to prove that this summits are not summits where we just talk, flowing from the Paris Corp., as well as others, let us now put money on the table and collectively say we are going to address this Mega project, a mega project which will in the end generate electricity for up to 12 15 African countries all at once, and this is a project that I think the multilateral development Banks here working together, the call that you’ve made President Macron, can actually fund, and as We rise from this, we should be able to say,

The Inga Dam is now going to be developed into the Inga Power Station, the one that President Sassou Nguesso mentioned and the next one as well. If we can do that, then we as Africans will now be convinced that these summits are really meaningful, and we will now go home and say, you know what? It’s worthwhile going to these Summits, coming to Europe, and listening to all the promises because they are willing to act on them. This is what President Macron, I believe, will have as one of the most important outcomes: the reform of the financial architecture as well as a practical infrastructure project that is going to add a lot of value. President Sisi and I have been talking about a railway from Cape Town to Cairo for years, we will leave that for the next summit, but the one on generating electricity and building power stations on the Inga Dam is the most important and immediate issue that I believe needs to be addressed now. Let’s get that done, and then we will be convinced that you are serious about the promises that you make.

Thank You.

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He says, he does not believe in safety .. very arrogant man!

ghettochild:
Na stubbornness or lack of funding kill the ceo..
The first thing that came to my mind when these happened was....why didn't they attached a long rope or attachment which also serves as extra source of oxygen

According to a court filing by David Lochridge, the director of marine operations at OceanGate, he was terminated in January 2018 after
presenting a scathing quality control report on the vessel to OceanGate’s senior management, including founder and CEO Stockton Rush, who is on board the missing vessel. The report detailed “numerous issues that posed serious safety concerns,” according to the filing.
These included Lochridge’s worry that “visible flaws” in the carbon fiber supplied to OceanGate raised the risk of small flaws expanding into larger tears during “pressure cycling.” These are the huge pressure changes that the submersible would experience as it made its way and from the deep ocean floor. He noted that a previously tested scale model of the hull had “prevalent flaws.”

Carbon fiber composites can be stronger and lighter than steel, making a submersible naturally buoyant. But they can also be prone to sudden failure under stress. The hull that Lochridge was writing about was made by Spencer Composites, the only company to have previously made a carbon fiber hull for a manned submersible.

Following the quality control report and subsequent termination of David Lochridge, concerns regarding the acoustic monitoring system and the carbon fiber hull of OceanGate’s submersible, named the Titan, come to light. Lochridge expressed worry that the system might not detect flaws until the vessel was descending, providing only milliseconds of warning before a catastrophic implosion could occur. Additionally, Lochridge strongly recommended involving a classification agency like the American Bureau of Shipping to inspect and certify the Titan.

During a meeting the day after Lochridge filed his report, he was informed that the manufacturer of the Titan’s forward viewport would only certify it to a depth of 1,300 meters, falling short of the intended depth of 4,000 meters required for the Titanic expedition. OceanGate refused to cover the cost of building a viewport that would meet the intended depth requirement. The filing also alleged the use of hazardous flammable materials within the submersible.

At the end of the meeting, Lochridge was terminated after stating that he would not authorize any manned tests of the Titan without a hull scan. Lochridge filed a lawsuit against OceanGate in response, claiming retaliation for being a whistleblower. The lawsuit was eventually settled in November 2018.

Unfortunately, all five passengers aboard the submersible is dead. Our hearts go to their friends and family.

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Did you know about it?

1. Nintendo: Initially, Nintendo was a playing card company, but it later transitioned into a prominent video game company and is known for its consoles like the Nintendo Entertainment System and the Nintendo Switch.

2. Nokia: Nokia began as a pulp mill and later diversified into various industries, including rubber, paper products, and telecommunications. It eventually became one of the largest mobile phone manufacturers in the world before shifting its focus to network infrastructure.

3. Tiffany & Co.: Originally a stationary store, Tiffany & Co. transitioned into a renowned luxury jewelry retailer and is well-known for its diamond engagement rings and iconic turquoise jewelry boxes.

4. Avon: Avon started as a perfume company, but it transformed into a direct-selling beauty and cosmetics brand, offering a wide range of skincare, makeup, and personal care products.

5. Abercrombie & Fitch: Initially an outdoor apparel brand, Abercrombie & Fitch rebranded itself as a youth-oriented fashion retailer, focusing on trendy clothing and accessories for teenagers and young adults.

6. Yamaha: Yamaha began as a piano and reed organ manufacturer but expanded into various industries, including motorcycles, marine products, audio equipment, and more.

7. Wrigley's: Wrigley's, known for its chewing gum, initially sold soap and baking powder. However, their gum business became the most successful and ultimately led to the company's focus on confectionery products.

8. IBM: International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) originally manufactured punch card machines, scales, and time clocks. It later shifted its focus to computers and IT services, becoming a leading technology company.

9. Sharp: Sharp was initially a metalworking shop producing belt buckles and mechanical pencils. The company transitioned into manufacturing electronic products, such as televisions, calculators, and smartphones.

10. Twitter: Initially a podcasting platform called Odeo, the company pivoted and transformed into the social media platform we know today as Twitter, enabling users to share short messages and updates in real-time.

These examples highlight how companies can adapt and evolve their offerings over time to meet changing market demands and capitalize on new opportunities.
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Sorry about that bro, try flippa.com

Antell95:
Thanks bro. all contents are mine.. but i want to sell the website, i have lost my pc and a bit depressed. For days now, i have nt made any post

Dull nke? I mean full of content....

Antell95:
how do you mean by "full" or you meant "dull"? .yeah its on wordpress

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Your website/blog is full o.. Is it wordpress you used?

Antell95:
Mine is www.soccerjungle.com

I will appreciate it: www.tracelinebranding.com.ng It's a Digital Marketing Website

Is sell the right word Sha? I don't think so... Let's use the word copy trading!!! Chat me up for more details

grandstar:
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Do you know anyone that sells very good daily signals?

Today, on 31/05/2023, we pause to reflect on a dark chapter in American history, the Tulsa Massacre. Exactly 102 years ago, the Greenwood District of Tulsa, Oklahoma, witnessed one of the most devastating acts of racial violence in the country's past. The events of May 31 to June 1, 1921, forever changed the lives of the Black community and serve as a reminder of the ongoing struggle for racial justice.

Background:

In the early 20th century, Greenwood was a thriving African American community, often referred to as Black Wall Street. Its vibrant economy, prosperous businesses, and flourishing cultural institutions created a sense of pride and resilience. However, deep-seated racial tensions plagued the region and set the stage for the tragedy that would unfold.

The Tragedy Unleashed:

It all began with a false accusation against Dick Rowland, a young Black man, accused of assaulting a white woman in an elevator. Despite no evidence to support the claim, it became a catalyst for violence. A white mob, fueled by racial animosity and resentment, unleashed a night of terror on Greenwood. Rampant looting, arson, and the indiscriminate murder of Black residents ensued, leaving a community in ruins.

The Devastating Toll:

The exact death toll and extent of the destruction remain unclear to this day. Estimates suggest that hundreds of Black lives were lost, and thousands were left homeless. Homes, businesses, churches, and schools were reduced to ashes. The aftermath of the Tulsa Massacre left scars that ran deep, affecting generations to come.

Decades of Silence:

The Tulsa Massacre was systematically buried in silence for many years. The event was rarely discussed, suppressed in history books, and passed down through oral accounts within the Black community. The silence further perpetuated the erasure of this tragedy, denying survivors and their descendants the opportunity for healing, justice, and recognition.
Google didn't have any link to it until 2016.

Reckoning with the Past:

It was not until the late 20th century that efforts to uncover the truth gained momentum. Survivors, descendants, historians, and activists worked tirelessly to bring the Tulsa Massacre to light. Their dedication led to the creation of the Oklahoma Commission to Study the Tulsa Race Riot in 1997, which culminated in the release of an official report in 2001, acknowledging the events and calling for reparations and reconciliation.

Remembering and Honoring:

Today, we remember the lives lost, the businesses destroyed, and the resilience of the Greenwood community. We honor the survivors and their descendants, who have carried the weight of this tragedy for generations. Their courage in sharing their stories has played a crucial role in the collective acknowledgment and understanding of this dark chapter in American history.

Continuing the Struggle for Justice:

The legacy of the Tulsa Massacre serves as a reminder of the enduring fight for racial justice and equality. While progress has been made, the struggle continues. It compels us to confront systemic racism, promote inclusivity, and work towards building a more just society where the sins of the past are acknowledged and repaired.

Conclusion:

Today, as we remember the Tulsa Massacre, we recognize the importance of confronting our history and the need for truth, justice, and reconciliation. May this somber anniversary serve as a call to action, reminding us of the work that remains to be done in dismantling racial injustice and ensuring that such horrific events are never repeated. Together, let us honor the memory of those affected by the Tulsa Massacre and strive for a future where equality and justice prevail.

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