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Airtel Introduces New 0901 Number, See How To Get A Custom Number


Airtel Nigeria recently introduced a new 0901 prefix, and now the telecom company have made available the opportunity for anyone to get their preferred custom Airtel 0901 number.

According to Airtel, the 0901 new number prefix will introduce 10 million new numbers on the Airtel network. It may interest you to know that the 0901 number prefix is the 8th number prefix introduced by Airtel in Nigeria. Other Airtel numbers Include 0802, 0808, 0708, 0812,0701,0902 and presently the 0901.

Airtel have said the new 0901 number prefix proves its commitment to create better internet services and affordable data, in other to empower and create opportunities for Nigerians to succeed in their endeavors.

How To Get A Custom Airtel 0901 number

To create a custom Airtel 0901 number, Go to selfcare.ng.airtel.com. click on the menu on the website and you will find a button that says ‘pick a number’. Alternatively, you can simply go to selfcare.ng.airtel.com/PickUrNumber. Which will take you directly to the Airtel 0901 custom number page. Where you can then fill a form and select your preferred number.

The whole thing takes less than 5 minute to complete. And if all goes well, you will get a success message after clicking on submit. After which the number you choose will be reserved for you.

The 0901 number are reserved on a first come first served bases, which in turn depends on availability. So you will only be able to reserved an available numbers that have not been picked by someone else.

When your reserved number is available for collection, you will get a call or email from Airtel informing you to come pick up your custom number at their shop. This will be the same shop and location you selected when filling the form.

The number will only be available to you within 5 days from the time you get a call from Airtel. If you are unavailable to pick up your number within this period, the number will no longer be available to you. Available numbers to choose from ranges from 9019000001 – 9019002999.

This is just thirty four years ago many difference has happened

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Eating Fruit on Empty Stomach
By Prof. Ken Anugweje, UNIPORT.

This will open your eyes ! Read to the end; and then, send it to others on your list as I just did to u!

Prof Anugweje treats terminal ill cancer patients by an "un-orthodox" way and many patients recovered. He is also a sports medicine specialist.
He insists that all athletes eat fruits on empty stomach.

Before he used solar energy to clear the illnesses of his patients, he believes on natural healing in the body against illnesses. See his article below.

It is one of the strategies to heal cancer. As of late, my success rate in curing cancer is about 80%.

Cancer patients shouldn't die. The cure for cancer is already found - its in the way we eat fruits.

It is whether you believe it or not.

I am sorry for the hundreds of cancer patients who die under the conventional treatments.

EATING FRUIT

We all think eating fruits means just buying fruits, cutting it and just popping it into our mouths.

It's not as easy as you think. It's important to know how and when to eat the fruits.

What is the correct way of eating fruits?

IT MEANS NOT EATING FRUITS AFTER YOUR MEALS!
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FRUITS SHOULD BE EATEN ON AN EMPTY STOMACH

If you eat fruits on empty stomach, it will play a major role to detoxify your system, supplying you with a great deal of energy for weight loss and other life activities.

FRUIT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT FOOD.

Let's say you eat two slices of bread and then a slice of fruit.

The slice of fruit is ready to go straight through the stomach into the intestines, but it is prevented from doing so due to the bread taken before the fruit.

In the meantime the whole meal of bread & fruit rots and ferments and turns to acid.

The minute the fruit comes into contact with the food in the stomach and digestive juices, the entire mass of food begins to spoil.

So please eat your fruits on an empty stomach or before your meals !

You have heard people complaining :

Every time I eat watermelon I burp, when I eat durian my stomach bloats up, when I eat a banana I feel like running to the toilet, etc.. etc..

Actually all this will not arise if you eat the fruit on an empty stomach.

The fruit mixes with the putrefying of other food and produces gas and hence you will bloat !

Greying hair, balding, nervous outburst and dark circles under the eyes all these will NOT happen if you take fruits on an empty stomach.

There is no such thing as some fruits, like orange and lemon are acidic, because all fruits become alkaline in our body, according to Dr. Herbert Shelton who did research on this matter.

If you have mastered the correct way of eating fruits, you have the SECRET of beauty, longevity, health, energy, happiness and normal weight.

When you need to drink fruit juice - drink only fresh fruit juice, NOT from the cans, packs or bottles.

Don't even drink juice that has been heated up.

Don't eat cooked fruits because you don't get the nutrients at all.

You only get its taste.
Cooking destroys all the vitamins.

But eating a whole fruit is better than drinking the juice.

If you should drink the fresh fruit juice, drink it mouthful by mouthful slowly, because you must let it mix with your saliva before swallowing it.

You can go on a 3-day fruit fast to cleanse or detoxify your body.

Just eat fruits and drink fresh fruit juice throughout the 3 days.

And you will be surprised when your friends tell you how radiant you look !

KIWI fruit:

Tiny but mighty.
This is a good source of potassium, magnesium, vitamin E & fiber. Its vitamin C content is twice that of an orange.

APPLE:

An apple a day keeps the doctor away?
Although an apple has a low vitamin C content, it has antioxidants & flavonoids which enhances the activity of vitamin C thereby helping to lower the risks of colon cancer, heart attack & stroke.

STRAWBERRY:

Protective Fruit.
Strawberries have the highest total antioxidant power among major fruits & protect the body from cancer-causing, blood vessel-clogging and free radicals.

ORANGE :

Sweetest medicine.
Taking 2-4 oranges a day may help keep colds away, lower cholesterol, prevent & dissolve kidney stones as well as lessens the risk of colon cancer.


WATERMELON:

Coolest thirst quencher. Composed of 92% water, it is also packed with a giant dose of glutathione, which helps boost our immune system.

They are also a key source of lycopene the cancer fighting oxidant.
Other nutrients found in watermelon are vitamin C & Potassium.


GUAVA & PAPAYA:

Top awards for vitamin C. They are the clear winners for their high vitamin C content.

Guava is also rich in fiber, which helps prevent constipation.

Papaya is rich in carotene; this is good for your eyes.

Drinking COLD water or drinks after a meal = CANCER

Can you believe this ?

For those who like to drink cold water or cold drinks, this article is applicable to you.

It is nice to have a cup of cold water or cold drinks after a meal.

However, the cold water or drinks will solidify the oily stuff that you have just eaten.

It will slow down the digestion.

Once this 'sludge' reacts with the acid, it will break down and be absorbed by the intestine faster than the solid food.

It will line the intestine.

Very soon, this will turn into FATS and lead to CANCER !

It is best to drink hot soup or warm water after a meal.

Let's be careful and be aware. The more we know the better chance we could survive.

A cardiologist says:
if everyone who gets this mail sends it to 10 people, you can be sure that we'll save at least one life.

So lets do it

We're practicing democracy so everyone has is own decision to make. So, every appointment should distribute accordingly.

The second suspect, Mannir, who was arrested onboard an Emirates flight to Dubai on March 1, 2019 at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos, was allegedly helped by the third to eight defendants, who are employees of the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria, FAAN.

The suspected FAAN staff allegedly carried the raw gold bars through various doors, while carefully avoiding going through the scanners provided at the airport and handed them to the second defendant at the point of boarding.

After the plan don do, Dubai straight.

Banmeallday:
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Do you know there have been massive killings of people in Zamfara the last couple of days.... Yep Zamfara get wahala...


But instead you are daydreaming and having erection over Biafra and “Chioma”

Biafra existed before the white man came, and will exist when your grandchildren are burying you.

Nigeria on the other hand, means nothing than a British harlot’s expression of an area of Niggers, and a place to steal resources.

SO much for your epistle that does not solve the crisis even in your street....

Nice try

Headache

National History

Biafra: Does It Still Exist?

[b][b]“And I would like therefore to take this opportunity to say that: I, Major-General Philip Effiong, Officer of Peace Administering the Government of the Republic of Biafra, now wish to make the following declaration:

“That we affirm we are loyal Nigerian citizens and accept the authority of the Federal Military Government of Nigeria.

“That we accept the existing administrative and political structure of the Federation of Nigeria.

“That any future constitutional arrangement will be worked out by representatives of the people of Nigeria.

“That the Republic of Biafra hereby ceases to exist.”- Philip Effiong, former Biafran General, Dodan Barracks, Lagos, January 15, 1970.


“I am Emeka Odimegwu Ojukwu. I was sometime general of the People’s Army, the leader of Biafra during the Nigerian Civil War in the years 1967 to 1970. In all of all the world wars, the most cruel is the civil war. The Biafrans fought with everything they had. They were out-manned, out-gunned, out-everything. But they stood; held up, shoulders back, chest out and they stayed properly, classically British. We could not understand the British Government could even fail to see the justice of our position; we could not understand even, that the world, seeing injustice could just stand…by and ehm, when we cried out in pain over the suffering of the children with extended stomachs, kwashiorkor and all these things, we…we cried out. We felt actually the world owed us understanding and that was the one thing the world never gave us. Our people suffered greatly. They were deprived, they were bombarded, and ehm…..they were totally rendered totally destitute in the period.

“You might also ask me immediately then, ‘why continue the war?’ Because we the Biafrans saw ourselves throughout the entire period under the threat of genocide. And even when we couldn’t fight anymore and moved forward into surrender, we surrendered practically in the belief that this was the end.”-Emeka Ojukwu speaking to the British Broadcasting Corporation after the war.[/b]
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From these two speeches, we possibly will quickly conclude that Biafra went into extinction after the civil war ended in 1970. But last year, events in the country worried an average Nigerian, especially, the agitation of some groups in the South-East anticipating the breakup of the country. Those who experienced, fought and survived the civil war agreed that it was a cruel period that resulted in deaths of innocent citizens and prayed for such not to happen again.

Amid the Igbo, Biafra continues to be a subject that readily elicits profound emotions despite the fact that the Civil War ended 48 years ago. On one end of the scale, there are those that are willing to bet their lives on the fact that Biafra lives and offers a clear path to their redemption while on the other end, some operate with the mindset that Biafra belongs to history. Middle of the scale is occupied by those who feel that, somehow, Biafra is in comatose; kept alive on a life support system that ought to be maintained till she rise again.

Truth be told, this is not the nation our founding fathers fought for but our generation can make it better. Nigeria is basically a tripartite nation (Hausa, Igbo and Yoruba) and any attempt to expel one part could lead to a total degeneration of the country.


Today, January 15, 1970, marked the official surrender of Biafran forces to the Nigerian military thereby effectively terminating the existence of the Republic of Biafra which was proclaimed 30 months earlier in 1967. Why then do we still hear a part of the country chant the name “Biafra” if Biafra does not exist anymore?

Amid the Igbo, Biafra continues to be a subject that readily elicits profound emotions despite the fact that the Civil War ended 48 years ago. On one end of the scale, there are those that are willing to bet their lives on the fact that Biafra lives and offers a clear path to their redemption while on the other end, some operate with the mindset that Biafra belongs to history. Middle of the scale is occupied by those who feel that, somehow, Biafra is in comatose; kept alive on a life support system that ought to be maintained till she rise again.

In light of these specifics, what an average Igbo must know is that, the then Eastern region that constituted Biafra are now states with their governors firmly in control of their own affairs. Also, the minorities who fought with them during the civil war are not ready to return to “Egypt”. The Biafra we knew was a single territory governed by one man. Today’s Biafra is ten states governed by ten men.

The Igbo have also vowed that Nigeria’s next President must come from the Southeast zone. How credible is this assertion when some of them (the Igbo) are agitating for Biafra?

Above and beyond the Igbo presidency, there are some serious issues that confront the Ndiigbo today which can only be effectively addressed if there is a clear focus and unity of purpose among them and chief among them are:

Flood erosion, in recent decades, has devastated land and water communications infrastructure and scarified the landscape with gaping gullies that gulp huge chunks of Igbo-land with each rainy season.

Urban settlements in the Southeast are choking with mountains of garbage and trash while ill maintained roadways and streets are filled with open sewer. Industrial manufacturing is fundamental while millions of Igbo youths are made to eke out their living by hawking cheap goods or operate motorcycle taxis, sometimes, after acquiring their educational qualifications.
Igbo politicians have shown little or no interest in galvanising local manpower resources and channelling them toward upgrading the many sociocultural, economic and environmental problems that negate the survival struggles of their own people.

The “one-Nigerianist” Abuja politicians readily blame marginalisation by the occupant of Aso Rock while the pro-Biafran agitators peddle the new Biafra panacea as a cure-all for the bewildered Igbo. The Igbo intellectual and political elite engage in long-winded arguments, on the Internet and elsewhere, about whom or what else to blame for the diminishing lot of Ndiigbo in current scheme of things.
In light of these specifics, what an average Igbo must know is that, the then Eastern region that constituted Biafra are now states with their governors firmly in control of their own affairs. Also, the minorities who fought with them during the civil war are not ready to return to “Egypt”. The Biafra we knew was a single territory governed by one man. Today’s Biafra is ten states governed by ten men.

Image of Biafran protesters
Biafran Protesters in South-East Nigeria.
The Igbo have had four Senate presidents, two Central Bank governors, two Inspectors General of Police, two Chiefs of Army Staff, a Vice President, a Head of State and a President even if it was ceremonial. What remains is a seat at the Aso Villa.

According to Ojukwu, the Biafra of 1967 was about injustice and a threat to genocide. But what about the Biafra of today that festers the hatred of “One Nigeria” in some minds in Igboland? The Rising Sun of Biafra had set in 1970 never to rise again. The earlier we realize this, the better for us all. And if Biafra does exist, it is only in the minds of some who don’t know that the nation, Nigeria, needs them to be great

agabusta:
He was blackmailed to be receiving money from lawyers having pending cases before his court?

He was blackmailed by the APC not to be able to show legitimate proof of all his financial resources?

He was blackmailed by the APC to receive estacodes above the set limits?

He was blackmailed by the APC to conveniently forget to declare and disclose all his assets as required by law.

As the Chief of the justices of Nigeria, he was blackmailed by the APC not to adhere to the oaths of his office.

Oga, don't drag APC into the problem of Onnoghen.

I can understand that sir, they are hater why won't they said he was blackmailed?
Some people thinks from their ass.

Yes I agree with you, those are the steps to be taking not ending it.

See thier eyes like that of those that has drink OJOJORO

All this so called SAR are not well train and moreso most of them were not fit to working as force because most of them are thugs. And everything you have done in your early life no matter what is would repeat itself, what do you expect thugs to with gun?
So, our government, if ENDINGSARS is not the solution then recruit reasonable Nigerian through well stipulated procedures in recruiting them and all evil doer should be bring to justice.

#ENDSARS
#FINDSOLUTIONTOFORCEBRUTALITY
#JUSTICEMUSTREIGN

Even Brazil which is among the 10 most greatest economies is also there.

https://www.nairaland.com/5108157/top-10-largest-economic-world

The World's Top 10 Largest Economies


When it comes to the top national economies globally, although the order may shift around slightly from one year to the next, the key players are usually the same. At the top of the list is the United States of America, which according to Investopedia, has been at the head of the table going all the way back to 1871. However, as has been the case for a good few years now, China is gaining on the U.S., with some even claiming that China has already overtaken the U.S. as the world’s Number 1 economy.

Nonetheless, going by nominal GDP measured in U.S. dollars alone, the U.S. maintains its spot followed by China and Japan. In this post we take a look at the world’s top economies according to our Consensus Forecasts for 2019 nominal GDP. We also discuss how the top economies change when looking at GDP per capita along with a highlight on emerging markets and their potential to catch up to the big players in the not too distant future.



1. United States


Despite facing challenges at the domestic level along with a rapidly transforming global landscape, the U.S. economy is still the largest in the world with a nominal GDP forecast to exceed USD 21 trillion in 2019. The U.S. economy represents about 20% of total global output, and is still larger than that of China. The U.S. economy features a highly-developed and technologically-advanced services sector, which accounts for about 80% of its output. The U.S. economy is dominated by services-oriented companies in areas such as technology, financial services, healthcare and retail. Large U.S. corporations also play a major role on the global stage, with more than a fifth of companies on the Fortune Global 500 coming from the United States.

The U.S. economy is projected to grow 2.5% in 2019 and 1.7% in 2020.

2. China

The Chinese economy experienced astonishing growth in the last few decades that catapulted the country to become the world's second largest economy. In 1978—when China started the program of economic reforms—the country ranked ninth in nominal gross domestic product (GDP) with USD 214 billion; 35 years later it jumped up to second place with a nominal GDP of USD 9.2 trillion.

Since the introduction of the economic reforms in 1978, China has become the world’s manufacturing hub, where the secondary sector (comprising industry and construction) represented the largest share of GDP. However, in recent years, China’s modernization propelled the tertiary sector, and in 2013, it became the largest category of GDP with a share of 46.1%, while the secondary sector still accounted for a sizeable 45.0% of the country’s total output. Meanwhile, the primary sector’s weight in GDP has shrunk dramatically since the country opened to the world.

Today the Chinese economy is the second largest in the world and although it experienced massive growth in that 35-year span, authorities have taken a new approach to the economy called the “new normal.” To avoid overheating the economy, authorities are conducting a managed slowdown, which has seen growth gradually slow year after year since 2010. The economy is projected to grow 6.3% in 2019, which is nothing to sniff at, but is a far cry from the over 10% annual growth seen not too long ago.

3. Japan

The Japanese economy currently ranks third in terms of nominal GDP forecast to come in at USD 5.2 trillion in 2019.

Before the 1990s, Japan was the equivalent of today’s China, growing rapidly during the 1960s, 70s and 80s. However, since then, Japan’s economy has not been quite as impressive.

During the 1990s, also termed the Lost Decade, growth slowed significantly, largely due to the burst of the Japanese asset price bubble. In response, authorities ran massive budget deficits to finance large public works projects, however, this did not seem to get the economy out of its rut. A number of structural reforms were then enacted by the Japanese government designed to reduce speculative excesses from financial markets, however, this led the economy into deflation on numerous occasions between 1999 and 2004.

The next measure taken was Quantitative Easing (QE), which saw interest rates go zero and an expansion of the money supply to raise inflation expectations. After a period of not-so-positive results from QE, the economy finally appeared to respond. In late 2005, it outperformed both the U.S. economy and the European Union in terms of economic growth.

Despite what appeared to be a comeback, the economy has largely fallen on hard times since 2008, when it began to show signs of recession for the first time during the financial crisis. Japan’s issues stem largely from unconventional stimulus packages along with subzero bond yields and a fairly weak currency. Economic growth will once again be positive in 2019, however, it is forecasted to below 1% from 2020-2023. For 2018 we project 1.1% percent growth and 1.1% again for 2019.

4. Germany

In the ten years before the great recession, from 1999 to 2008, Germany’s GDP grew 1.6% on average per year. Owing to Germany’s dependence on capital goods exports, the German economy plummeted 5.2% in 2009, as companies around the world scaled back their investment projects in the wake of the financial crisis. The following year, Germany’s economy bounced back with a strong 4.0% expansion. The next years were overshadowed by the persistent Eurozone crisis, which dented demand in Europe’s southern countries. As a result, Germany’s economy grew at a lackluster pace annually between 2011 and 2013. The economy has since bounced back, as has the Eurozone economy, and it’ll keep its spot at 4th on the list of largest economies with a nominal GDP of USD 4.2 trillion according to our forecasts for 2019. Analysts see Germany growing 1.8% in 2019, coming in just below 2018’s forecast of 1.9%.

5. United Kingdom

In the 10 years before the Great Recession, from 1999 to 2008, the UK’s gross domestic product grew 2.8% on average per year. As a consequence of overinvestment in the housing market and consumer’s strong dependence on credit, the economy was hit very hard by the financial crisis and the credit crunch. In 2009, GDP fell 5.2%, mainly due to plummeting private fixed investment. However, GDP rebounded in 2010 to a 1.7% expansion. In the three subsequent years, however, growth did not post figures as strong as those before the crisis; average GDP growth was 1.0% in the 2011–2013 period. Since then growth has largely bounced back, however, Brexit uncertainty is still threatening the economy.

Before the referendum many economists and financial institutions projected that the economy would take a hit if the UK voted to leave the EU. Since the Brexit referendum in June 2016, prospects for the UK economy have become highly uncertain, however, the economic Armageddon that was predicted by some has yet to come to fruition. Nevertheless, growth has stuttered and lagged significantly behind the EU average since the start of 2017.

Brexit negotiations between the UK and the EU are yet to be finalized and there is precious little time left to get it done. Growth is likely to slow next year, as private consumption growth dips and fixed investment is dampened by pervasive uncertainty generated by Brexit. However, a stronger external sector and resilient global demand should cushion the slowdown.

The UK will stay in the top 5 largest economies list until 2020, with a nominal GDP of USD 3.2 trillion. Our panelists estimate GDP growth of 1.4% in 2018 and 1.5% in 2019.

6. India

India is projected to overtake both the UK by 2020 to become the fifth largest economy in the world with a nominal GDP of USD 2.9 trillion having overtaken the French economy in 2018.

From 2003 to 2007, India experienced high growth rates of around 9% annually before moderating in 2008 as a result of the global financial crisis. In the following years, India began to see growth slow due to a plunging rupee, a persistently high current account balance and slow industry growth. This was exacerbated by the U.S.’ decision to cut back on quantitative easing, as investors began to rapidly pull money out of India. However, the economy has since bounced back as the stock market has boomed and the current account deficit has decreased. India’s economy recently surpassed China's to become the world’s fastest growing large economy. We forecast India’s growth at 7.4% FY 2019.

7. France

France’s economy will be the seventh largest in the world in 2019, representing around one-fifth of the Euro area gross domestic product (GDP) at USD 2.9 trillion. Currently, services are the main contributor to the country’s economy, with over 70% of GDP stemming from this sector. In manufacturing, France is one of the global leaders in the automotive, aerospace and railway sectors as well as in cosmetics and luxury goods. Furthermore, France has a highly educated labor force and the highest number of science graduates per thousand workers in Europe.

Compared to its peers, the French economy endured the economic crisis relatively well. Protected, in part, by low reliance on external trade and stable private consumption rates, France’s GDP only contracted in 2009. However, recovery has been rather slow and high unemployment rates, especially among youth, remain a growing concern for policymakers.

After a period of volatile growth readings in recent years, growth appears to be finally on a steady track. FocusEconomics Consensus Forecast expect GDP to grow 1.7% in 2019 and 1.6% in 2020.

8. Italy

Italy is the world’s eighth-largest economy, however, the country suffers from political instability, economic stagnation and lack of structural reforms, which are holding it back. Prior to the 2008 financial crisis, the country was already idling in low gear. In fact, Italy grew an average of 1.2% between 2001 and 2007. The global crisis had a deteriorating effect on the already fragile Italian economy. In 2009, the economy suffered a hefty 5.5% contraction—the strongest GDP drop in decades. In 2012 and 2013 the economy recorded contractions of 2.4% and 1.8% respectively, however, the economy has gradually improved in recent years. Nonetheless, it continues to be burdened by numerous long-standing structural problems, including a rigid labor market; stagnant productivity; high tax rates; a large, albeit declining, volume of non-performing loans in the banking sector; and high public debt. These weaknesses restrain the country’s growth potential, keeping its growth outlook below that of its European peers.

FocusEconomics panelists see nominal GDP coming in at USD 2.1 trillion in 2018, increasing 1.3% annually.

9. Brazil

In the 10 years before the global economic crisis, from 1999 to 2008, Brazil’s GDP grew 3.4% on average per year. This growth was driven, in part, by global demand for Brazilian commodities. After experiencing formidable growth in 2007 and 2008, Brazil’s economy shrank 0.3% in 2009 as demand for Brazil’s commodity-based exports fell and foreign credit waned. However, Brazil rebounded strongly the following year, growing 7.5%-the highest growth rate Brazil had experienced in 25 years. Since then, growth has slowed-partially due to rising inflation-and Brazil’s economy grew an average of 2.1% annually from 2011 to 2013.

Since then a combination of the ending of the commodities super cycle, tight credit conditions and political turmoil due to various corruption scandals have kept Brazil’s economy down. However, Brazil keeps its spot in the top 10, albeit one notch lower than last year with Italy projected to overtake it in 2019. The economy is expected to grow 2.3% in 2019 after contracting by over 3.0% just a few years earlier in both 2015 and 2016. Brazil is forecast to have a nominal GDP of USD 2.0 trillion in 2019.

10. Canada


Last but not least we have Canada, the 10th largest economy in the world, just ahead of Russia. From 1999 to 2008, Canada posted strong economic growth and GDP expanded 2.9% annually on average. Due to its close economic ties to the United States, in the crisis-year 2009 Canada’s economy contracted 2.7% over the previous year. Canada did manage to recover quickly from the impact of the crisis, however, thanks to sound pre-crisis fiscal policy, a solid financial system, a relatively robust external sector and the economic strength of its resource-rich western provinces. Since 2010, growth has picked up again and between 2010 and 2013 Canada’s economy expanded 1.4% per year on average. After the end of the commodities super cycle, the Canadian economy took a hit, but it has slowly recovered in recent years. FocusEconomics panelists expect GDP to come in at USD 1.8 trillion with an annual growth rate of 2.0% in 2019.

The Trillion Dollar Club

Going forward what other countries could join what is called the Trillion Dollar Club and possibly crack the top 10?

The Trillion Dollar Club is an unofficial classification of the largest economies in the world with nominal GDP of more than, yup, you guessed it, one trillion U.S. dollars. Currently there are 16 economies that make up the Trillion Dollar Club with a 17th projected to join the club once 2020 growth figures are released in early 2021, that being the Netherlands. After that it’ll be some time before a new economy joins the club.

In terms of other countries that could crack the top 10, Russia and Korea are right behind Canada in 11th and 12th place respectively, while Spain, Australia and Mexico and Indonesia aren’t too far behind, rounding out the top 16.

What about GDP per capita?


The top 10 economies in the world account for about 70% of the world’s GDP, which is pretty staggering. But does a large economy necessarily mean that the average person is having a good time? Well, not necessarily. If we look at GDP per capita, which generally gives us an idea of the living standards and quality of life of a country’s residents, the list changes up quite a bit.

The U.S. moves down to sixth on the list, while the rest of the top 10 largest economies fall substantially. Canada is next on the list of top GDP per capita economies at number 17 directly followed by Germany while China moves all the way down to number 62.

Here are the top 10 projected economies in terms of GDP per capita in 2018 according to the FocusEconomics Consensus Forecast:

Luxembourg

USD 117,535

Norway

USD 84,783

Switzerland

USD 84,698

Ireland

USD 79,773

Iceland

USD 78,032

United States

USD 65,133

Qatar

USD 64,789

Denmark

USD 62,204

Singapore

USD 62,005

Australia

USD 57,171

What can we expect 5 years from now in 2023 and beyond?

Regarding the largest economies, as you might expect it’ll still be the same players in 2023, however, after overtaking the UK and France by 2018, India will also be gaining on Germany by 2022 to take that fourth spot behind Japan.

Apart from the top economies, everyone’s favorite topic, the emerging markets, will become vitally important to the global economy in the next five years. Although you can expect per capita GDP to still be the highest in the developed world by 2022, the fastest growth in GDP per capita will indeed come from the emerging markets. According to our forecasts, the highest per capita growth from 2017–2023 will be in Mongolia with an 89% increase in that time span, followed by Myanmar, Egypt, Serbia and Bangladesh with 83%, 80%, 79%, and 67% growth in per capita GDP, respectively.

Emerging markets are certainly catching up with the progress of the developed economies and according to many analysts they will catch up to many developed economies by 2020. This of course will cause a significant shift in the balance of power across the global economy and will represent vast new opportunities for domestic and international businesses.

With higher GDP growth in emerging markets will come higher household incomes and with generally younger populations, these economies will begin to play an ever more important role in the global economy. Services and consumer goods companies will have a tremendous opportunity to expand into these markets, and luxury goods will finally become available as more people become part of the middle class. Emerging markets are also likely to become more important foreign investors, rather than just being invested in. Investments into these nations will increase, furthering their economic growth, however, their own investments will only serve to enhance their position in the global economy.

As mentioned previously, by some calculations China is already the largest economy in the world, however, it appears that the new golden child is India. It is thought to be closer to usurping third placed Japan than China is likely to overtake the U.S. in the near future. It is believed by some that India and China may actually push the U.S. down to third place during the next decade citing in India’s case that its young and faster-growing population will be the likely key drivers of growth. This would be quite the feat considering, as mentioned previously, the U.S. economy has held the number 1 spot since 1871.

With commodities prices coming back and expected to increase in 2019, countries like Brazil and Russia, rich in natural resources, are also tipped to come up in the world rankings of top economies.

2019-2020 Outlook for Emerging Economies


A variety of different scenarios could play out by 2022, but for next year global economic growth should remain resilient next year, but escalating trade tensions between the United States and the rest of the world—especially China—represent the main downside risk to the global economic outlook. Moreover, economic momentum in the U.S. is set to ebb due to the fading impact of tax cuts, which could have a knock-on effect on other countries which rely heavily on the U.S. for trade, including many emerging markets. Moreover, the Federal Reserve will likely continue to tighten its monetary stance to keep inflation in check, which will tighten global financial conditions and could trigger further emerging-market capital outflows and currency depreciation. Analysts expect the global economy to grow 3.2% in 2019, while in 2020, the global economy is seen decelerating to 2.9% growth, as tailwinds start to wane.

Among those famous emerging markets, next year, the Asia region (ex-Japan) will likely feel the pinch from rising trade disputes, cooling growth in China and financial volatility, although growth will still be the envy of most other regions. Eastern Europe will likely lose some steam on slowing growth in the EU—a key trading partner—and a sharp slowdown in Turkey. Latin America should gain steam next year thanks to improving dynamics in Argentina and Brazil. Despite higher oil prices, mounting geopolitical risks and a sharp recession in Iran will dent growth prospects in the Middle East and North Africa, while the economic recovery in Sub-Saharan Africa will gather steam in 2019 due to stronger performances by heavyweights Nigeria and South Africa.

The National Chairman of Action Peoples Party, Imo Ugochinyere, on Saturday said the Independent National Electoral Commission lacked the power to deregister some political parties as threatened.

Ugochinyere said this in a statement made available to journalists in Abuja.

He said the electoral body cannot go ahead with the threat because of the failure of some state governors to conduct local government elections.

He urged leaders of political parties to ignore what he called the empty threat by INEC.

He said, “INEC cannot, and I repeat, cannot deregister any political party yet because of a clause in the amended Constitution. I dare the commission to try it.

A wave of excitement and anticipation may naturally accompany the request to meet your partners’ family, probably a sign your relationship is set for the next level.

However, to make the best out of your first meeting with his family, here are six things you should consider;

Decide if you’re ready

Though you may feel a Christmas holiday or family gathering may be the perfect opportunity to meet his family, it is important you know what you can handle at a time.

Decide if you still need more time to build your relationship, or know your partner better before he introduces you to his family.

Know some facts about them

Little bits of information like their favourite food, TV show, siblings’ name may serve as conversation prompters during your first meeting.

It will also help you note which topic you should entirely avoid, and prepare you on how to address his family members without been tagged ‘rude’ or ‘loose’.

Plan your outfit

First impressions are worth your best efforts. Modesty and class is one quick way to make good impressions with your outfit, and remember to stay true to your personality.

It is also advised you dress for the occasion you’re attending. This depends on whether you are supposed to meet his family at a social event, or basically at home.

Go with a gift

There’s no need to go overboard when deciding what to get. Just ensure you go with a gift, as a symbol that you appreciate their hospitality. It may be considered impolite going empty-handed on your first visit.

Plan to bond with his family

There is nothing wrong in being a bit nervous within the first few minutes of your stay, but plan to get over it beforehand and initiate friendly conversations.

Bonding here does not imply getting along with everyone on the first day, rather it refers to you making an effort to engage his family, rather than spend the day in isolation with your partner.

Plan to respect his family

Prepare to respect his family, even if your expectations differs when the reality that hits you when you finally meet them. Simple manners on how to greet talk and eat should be on your mind.

That third picture is First Bank at Offa Garage, Ilorin, Kwara State

NEWS DIGEST – The Director General, National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, Major General Suleiman Kazaure has said that the increment of allowances for Corps Members will be considered as soon as the minimum wage increment was sorted. Speaking today in Abuja during the swearing-in ceremony of 3,022 Batch A Corps members into the FCT orientation camp, he said all hope was not lost as the scheme was waiting for the Federal Government to sign the minimum wage into law. On the stand of NYSC to mobilise students of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), Kazaure said all that the scheme needed was a directive from the government and it will commence mobilisation of the students. He urged the newly sworn in Corps members to conduct themselves properly while in camp and shun drugs. Kazaure told them to remain patriotic when they are posted to their communities of primary assignments and ensure that they make impacts in their host communities. While declaring the orientation camp exercise open, Minister of the FCT, Alhaji Muhammad Bello represented by the Director, Administration and Finance of the Ministry, Hajiya Safiya Umar drew the attention of the Corps members to the NYSC reward system where special contributions, hard-work and excellence by corps members were recognised and honoured accordingly. He also urged them to tap into the Skills Acquisition and Entrepreneurial Development (SAED) programme carried out by the scheme to train corps members on various skills that will help them become entrepreneurs rather than job seekers. TAGSKazaureMinimum wageNYSC

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