A Student’s Extraordinary Seminar Defense

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Egbokhare stepped into the hall, it was filled with her coursemates milling about, some doing last-minute checks on their notes; some simply gisting in their clique corners and talking about which examiner was the hardest and the errors they would find in their seminar papers, some others were practising their presentation, lip syncing in an unknown language. Egbokhare quickly scanned the room, found an empty seat, and walked briskly to claim it before someone else did. She settled in and closed her eyes, muttered under her breath, “Lord, I am here now and it is time for my seminar defense.” The examiners walked in then, with their stone-hard faces. They had papers of everyone presenting in that session and carried water bottles. Egbokare wondered why they all had water bottles and then noticed it was a gift from the department, they were given customized water bottles, good gracious! Kemi was first to present and she bemoaned her fate even before she stood up, cursing silently why her surname began with an “A”. She stood in front of the class and started presenting in a shaky voice, Egbokhare noted how her voice sounded and knew it was fear. They didn’t spare Kemi, The examiners’ review was thorough, their questions piercing, and their grading merciless. Others followed and they faced the same fate as Kemi, some shallow and some quite hard. Egbokhare’s turn came. She heard her name, stood up diligently, and walked to the front of the class, where she greeted everyone. It began at that instant. The examiners’ faces froze, turning stone-white. They watched her as if they were seeing a ghost and her course mates were as silent as ever. After she finished, she waited for the questions and probing. The examiners suddenly regained their composure and looked at her paper before them and then at her face again. They conversed among themselves in low tones, nodding and making notes on their score sheet. The class could feel the energy in the air, watching the examiners decide Egbokhare’s fate and that of her paper was like being before the judgement seat of God and waiting for His verdict. Egbokhare breathed in and out severally. “Why did you choose this topic and research area?” One of the examiners asked. The examiner was a woman and she smiled. Her coursemates were surprised at the smile, the other presenters did not get anything close to a smile. Egbokhare felt warm all over and responded. The examiners all nodded in unison and the lead said to her, “We can see the rigour, great job!” Then he motioned to the class, “At least, one of you decided to put in the work required for the grade in this course.” A low murmur swept through the hall which ended as the next person to present was called upon. Egbokhare went back to her seat with her heart in her mouth, it was like a dream, more like a swift breeze. She was done and she got everything she wanted.  She bowed her head to thank God for a successful seminar defense, she raised her head to focus on the next person presenting when Isaac tapped her from behind. “I saw them,” he whispered when she turned. “Saw who?” Egbokhare asked, “The chariots of fire and the horsemen around you as you stood in front, you never said you were coming to your defend you seminar paper with such great company,” He responded and sat still. Egbokhare closed her eyes and managed to wipe the tears that came to her eyes. God had wanted to attend the seminar defense and he did so with so much glory.   READ ALSO: What Is A Plant Based Diet And It’s Benefits?

When Family Becomes the Most Important Destination

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Dertha started saying Mama often. She would point at Chinaza’s picture on the wall, beside the big family portrait and say, “Mama! See Mama!”At first, Nonso would smile and nod agreeably with her, “Yes, it is Mama.”  He would then swing her into a hug and they would scan Chinaza’s framed photo, the only one in the living room. At night, Dertha would clap and squeal when Chinaza’s face appeared in the video call. It was their magical moment, a sacred tradition that they had kept every night for the past two months since Chinaza left for her program in Belfast. Nonso would allow the children to gush over her first before he would ask, “Kedu, how are you coping over there?” Her countenance fell each time and then brightened up almost immediately remembering their children were still on the call. “I’m fine,” She would respond and then her voice would trail off recounting how her day went and what she did differently in class, how she helped the old woman at Target; how she skipped going to the gym and would not renew her subscription just to save cost. How she ate only boiled eggs for breakfast and Oats for dinner. How the new job as an assistant at the elderly home was treating her. “I can’t wait for you all to come over,” she would say finally. “Soon, we will be with you again.”  Those became their parting words each night, it gave them hope that they would be a complete family again. But that hope began to give in to despair and finally to frustration. The UK Embassy kept denying Nonso’s Visa. He had declared everything he had, why he was travelling and what he was going to do there but they kept rejecting his application each time.  Then Chinaza’s crying spells began, she would have tears in her eyes as she spoke to the kids and watched them do their homework and when she was alone with Nonso, she would let the tears out, sobbing hysterically. She had wanted to leave Nigeria by all means and even though she already had a master’s degree, opted to apply for another just to facilitate leaving. Nonso was not as eager as she was but with each family that left the country, each Facebook post that showed people abroad and each discomfort from government policies which were making lives difficult in Nigeria, Chinaza would complain and talk about how life would be easier if they just relocated. Her application got approved and she was elated to leave first and then bring Nonso and the kids over as her dependants. It felt easy as they said it, as they planned for her relocation and as they said their goodbyes. Now, those cherished moments of togetherness were all they had. Chinaza cried as she remembered how Nonso wanted them to save up more and take things easy and how she had been the one on his neck.  Why wouldn’t they let her family come over to the United Kingdom to be with her? She looked at his weak eyes and said nothing further till they ended the call Nonso watched Dertha’s enthusiasm begin to wane as she pointed at Chinaza’s picture, her “see Mama!” words lacked the lustre they once had and he no longer nodded or agreed with her. Her Mama was gone for a year now and all plans to be together had proven abortive. Mama was not there to see Dertha graduate from pre-school, she wasn’t there to see Caleb collect the overall best students award for the second time; to see him move to third grade where they hoped he would clinch the award again for the third time in a row. Mama wasn’t there to try Nonso’s many recipes, he had grown to become a renowned chef at home since her departure. He had learnt to cook and try things out to ensure the kids fed well. Mama wasn’t there to attend his company’s anniversary dinner with him and he had sat alone with friends who came with their spouses. That night he had returned home and called Chinaza immediately but when she didn’t pick up after the third ring, he flung his phone across the room and removed the necktie he had on angrily. They had agreed to talk by 8:00 pm every day which was 7:00 pm over there. Why was she not there? He angrily sent a text and asked what she was doing behind his back. His frustration only calmed down when he took a cold shower and checked on the children with his Mother to be sure they were fine. He slept off in the living room. He woke up to Chinaza’s text asking what was happening with him and why he sent such an accusing message to her. He wanted to apologize when he got a call from his mum to come over quickly. Dertha was running a temperature and had been throwing up. He spent the entire day at the children’s clinic and for one, he was grateful for his company’s HMO. Caleb opted to stay with his dad and sister so he and Nonso sat at the children’s playing ground, had lunch at the cafeteria and played Whot cards in Dertha’s ward. They waited till Dertha was certified okay and free to go. Nonso heaved a sigh of relief as they got home. He was getting good at this “daddy” thing, he just pulled through a sick bout and did not lose his mind to worry. Dertha was fine. He cooked their meals and waited patiently for 8:00 pm again so they could talk to Chinaza. Caleb fell ill the next day. Whatever Dertha had must have been transferred to him. Nonso was lost again as he took the trip back to the children’s hospital and had to miss church service. That night, he broke down as he talked to Chinaza. “I don’t know what is happening, … Read more

10 Profitable Side Hustles in Nigeria .

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10 PROFITABLE SIDE HUSTLES IN NIGERIA   Side hustles are for anyone. Who doesn’t want an extra income? 9-5 workers, students, and part-time workers can get engaged with various side hustles.   It is no doubt that most Nigerians are industrious people always trying to make ends meet. But with only one source of income, it is quite difficult to meet these needs because they are often faced with financial difficulties.   In Nigeria, side hustles are considered small jobs or businesses for generating extra income aside from your primary source of income. Most Nigerians, therefore, opt for side hustles to complement their existing income because they won’t have to worry about the arrival of their next salary as they can use funds gotten from their side hustles to cover up for expenses that might come up.   If you’re looking for a way to make additional money in Nigeria, here are 10 side hustles you should check out to make extra cash.   Freelance Freelancing is one of the best side hustles to make money online. You can generate income by monetizing your skills such as writing, graphic designing, proofreading, website development, content creation e.t.c. You can work under an individual, client, or company. It is a flexible side hustle in that you can choose who you work with, the type of job you want to work on, and where you want to work from. Freelancing sites such as Upwork and Flexjobs recruit freelancers.   Virtual Assistance Virtual assistants are people that help other people online to achieve business and personal goals. Virtual assistance is a very flexible job with a wide range of skills/services rendered to clients. Working as a virtual assistant, you can try out different aspects of online jobs and pick the ones you are best at. Examples of services/skills rendered are answering emails, making appointments, designing, administration support, social media management, creative development,  and product research.   Uber In Nigeria, Uber is one of the most popular rides. If you have a good car, you can go for this side hustle. All you have to do is sign up on their app. You can make a lot of money of about 200,000 Naira per month. This side hustle offers flexible working hours and they also have earnings that can be converted into cash for you!  It is worth it if you live in busy cities as you can make more money due to the high demand for transportation and its availability.   Blogging If you’re trying to look for a paying side hustle in Nigeria, then blogging is one of the best options for you especially if you’re a passionate writer or content creator. You can monetize what you are passionate about and get good income for your blog or content from advertisements, affiliate marketing, and selling products online on your blog.   Cooking and delivery Food is an important factor in the general output of humans. In Nigeria, most people in the working force skip their meals, which in turn reduces their productivity in their various companies. To bridge this gap, cooking food and delivering it as a side hustle has been developed. This can be done right at home if you have a kitchen. Delivery can be done through cars, tricycles, or bikes to a customer’s location. Additional income can be made just by meeting other people’s meal needs!   Delivery for sites There are various online shops in Nigeria. Examples are Jumia and Konga. Take Jumia for example, it is the largest online shop in Nigeria, you can help them supply products bought by their various customers. All you have to do is to register and get verified. You can earn from delivery through commissions per goods delivered to clients. The more you deliver, the more you earn!   Tutoring If you enjoy teaching and are interested in young kids or teenagers,  then this side hustle is right for you. You can monetize your teaching services by teaching a particular age group of students, virtually or on-site. You can earn an extra income by just organizing tutorials for people.   YouTube YouTube is the 2nd largest visited website worldwide. If you’re good at sharing information or talking about your interests or hobbies, then this is for you! You can start up a YouTube channel, all you need is a very good information niche and a good camera. You can earn by uploading video content. With a lot of views and subscriptions, advertisements, and sponsorship deals, you can be sure to earn on this platform.   Online Shop We now live in a digital world where most shops are online. It is now possible to order goods from an online store rather than an onsite shop. Having an online shop enables you to reach a lot of people from different cities, states, and even countries. With this advantage, you’re able to earn more by having your shop online.   Photography Whether you’re an amateur or professional, photography is a great side hustle. Asides from taking pictures at events e.g birthday parties, and wedding parties, you can also sell your pictures online to websites that need images to update their content.   Conclusion Most Nigerians need a passive flow of income asides their primary source of income. Side hustles can ease financial struggle and stress, it can also help you grow financially. It can be seen that side hustle is an important factor for you to become independent financial-wise. ALSO READ: Small Business -6 steps to Create a Successful Marketing  Plan

What is a Plant Based Diet and its Benefit ?

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What is a Plant Based Diet? Plant based diet primarily includes food gotten from plants, and this encompasses fruits, vegetables, seeds, nuts, legumes, grains. Many people don’t know what this type of diet can do for them or they don’t realize the importance of plant based diets in their daily nutrition. Eating plant based products helps to promote healthy living. To make this type of diet as healthy as possible, it is necessary to add them to your meals, making them a daily part of nutrition to live a healthy life.   Eating plant based food is getting popular globally and people are trying out this new lifestyle of diet because of its good effects on the human system. They are rich in fibers, vitamins and minerals. If you are someone that wants to live a healthy life, having a plant based diet as part of your nutrition plan is the best decision for you. Listed in this article, are 5 benefits of eating more plant based food.   Benefits of Eating Plant Based Food for your Health Including food of plant based origin in your diet can help to manage the risks of a number of chronic diseases and also, promote good health. Some of the benefits of including plant based diet in your daily nutrition includes the following;   Better heart Eating food of plant origin can help you have a very healthy heart. Eating vegetables, fruits, legumes, soy can help reduce the risk factors that can predispose to heart disease conditions.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   2. Reduces obesity Plant based diets helps to increase body metabolism and decrease energy intake to the body system. These plants contain high levels of fiber that will not make you add extra calories. Eating more of fruit and vegetables can help to achieve this.   Controls blood sugar levels When blood sugar levels are too high, it can cause one to develop eye, kidney problems, and also, cardiovascular diseases. Therefore, eating food rich in fiber can help reduce glucose absorption as food is being metabolized in the body.   Reduce risk of kidney diseases To keep your kidneys in good shape and state, it has been proven through various studies carried out in the health sector that eating nuts, grains, fruits, and vegetables helps to achieve this.   Reduces inflammation Many conditions trigger inflammation in the body and this can be a baseline of many chronic diseases out there. These plant based diets help to reduce inflammation because they contain anti-inflammatory compounds that combats inflammation in the body. When eating plant based diets, you will definitely reap the benefits that comes with it. Eating this daily is very significant because, it means getting more of the ‘good-for-your- body’ agents every day, and these are the vitamins, minerals and fibers, which we won’t have access to if we don’t eat plant based food. So you just have to include vegetables you can find around, fruits in their varieties, grains, nuts in your daily nutrition plan to get all the benefits you can get from eating plant based food.     ALSO READ: Healthy Ways of Burning Fat in the Body.    

Cybercrime of identity theft

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Cybercrime is any criminal activity that takes place through the use of computer devices and the internet. The growing trend of identity theft has been a source of concern to many people, especially business owners who stand to risk losing so much whenever they suffer any attack from cyber criminals. There are many types of cybercrime but this article will focus on and briefly introduce one known as identity theft. And proffer some guidelines on how to avoid being a victim of it. IDENTITY THEFT: this is defined to mean fraudulently using someone’s personal information to obtain benefits in different forms; at the expense of the owner of such information. Some examples are; using another person’s personal information to get attention, and from it collect loans and credits, using another person’s information to have access to the person’s online banking or mobile banking application, then transfer monies belonging to such person to another bank account owned or controlled by the criminal, etc. This phenomenon is increasingly gaining popularity especially in cyber space where many innocent and ignorant people expose themselves. Another reason it is common in our modern society is because many people who reside in urbans and cities own bank accounts, and use more online transactions than physical one. It is also very common now to see people spend more time on computers, especially mobile phones doing different things. While using these computers, they sometimes give out many personal information such as date of birth, national identity number, bank verification number known as BVN, password and codes. Criminals in cyberspace are always hunting for this sort of information. When they have them; the owner’s identity will be stolen; theft and other crimes will be committed against such owners. Every act of fraud (that is, crime) thrives on weak controls which is called opportunity. With this in mind, the dark web guys (the criminals) prowl on cyber space; spying, hunting, exploiting and experimenting with many of the weak links. Oftentimes, they are successful. To avoid being a victim of identity theft see below; a few recommended guidelines. Use 2-factor authentication in all online accounts, including social media. Avoid accessing shared links from strangers + reconfirm shared links from a known sender. Avoid use of public wifi; if you must, do not use personal information while there. Avoid sharing personal information publicly on social media. You may wish to patronize software which provides security protection against identity theft. Do not rush to contribute to “social media solicitations” from your circle seeking help for emergency or other issue – make voice calls to the solicitor for confirmation. Do not share personal information or “sent code/pin” to those who would call on phone and claim to be agents from your bank or financial service provider. Do not disclose or click a shared link/code/pin from strangers who would claim to be “Admin” from a WhatsApp group you belong to. Call the Admins to reconfirm. Do not rush to send money to persons who would call you and claim there is “serious health emergency” involving your friend or family member. Request name and address of the hospital handling such emergency – if given, send some nearby whom you know to go for physical confirmation, otherwise ignore. Maintain situational awareness (that is, alertness) at all times. Identity theft is real. It is very common in cyber space where contemporary presence is more dominant. ALSO READ: Ethical Issues Of Artificial Intelligence In Healthcare

StellAfrique: Your Perfect Stop for High Quality Hair Extensions

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  Be Authentically You with Us Looking to shop for high quality, carefully sourced and durable hair extensions and products? StellAfrique is simply the perfect stop for you.  We are a brand that never compromises on high quality and this is why we offer you 100% raw virgin hair, sanitized hair weaves, and lace closures that are not only chemical-free, but neither sheds or tangles. The StellAfrique brand is an Authentic brand that encourages you to remain the Authentic YOU always! What’s more? Our hair products are definitely not left out, as they are designed to cater to your hair needs. We also offer fast shipping (same-day shipping for orders placed before 3pm EST) Why not contact us via: Email: [email protected]. Call: +44-749-821-3624                                                                                                                   Visit us @ https//stellafrique.com No Patting; No Itches: Just a Stella Hair that Serves Forhairver!   READ ALSO:

How To Promote Food Security Through Security In Nigeria

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Food security is a mandatory requirement if humanity must sustain its existence on earth. Its absence is a serious threats to life. Food and Agricultural Organization stated that food security exist when all people, at all times have unhindered access to sufficient safe and nutritious foods that meet their daily dietary needs and food preferences for an active and healthy life. Central to this paraphrased definition of food security are food availability and access, food utilization and stability. These components must consistently interact to sustain and guarantee food security in any society. Besides climate change, Nigeria with a population of above two hundred million people has been facing challenges in food security over a decade. These challenges pose threat to growing a physical and mentally healthy people. Note, food is central to overall growth and development of human.  It is reported, in Q1, 2024 that about one hundred million people are food-insecure in Nigeria. It is also estimated, that about 16% of Nigerians will face severe food insecurity by June 2024. The identified key threats to food security in Nigeria include increasing insecurity in the northern parts which serve as food hub, continued conflict between farmers and herders, climate change, inflation and rising food costs occasion by unstable forex market. This menace is no doubt impacting on all four important aspects of food security highlighted above. It is noteworthy, to submit that, the most significant factor which has negative impact on Nigeria’s food security lately have become banditry, kidnapping, terrorism which are mostly pronounced in the entire northern region. Farm crops are destroyed by herds intentionally unleashed by herders; fires (arson) intentionally set by bandits. Farmers are kidnapped for ransom, taxed and levied by occupier bandits, chased out of the towns/farms for outright take-over by invading terrorists groups. Crops are also seized by these criminal groups. Given above-described scenario, it is arguable to conclude that the main source of threat to food security in Nigeria is insecurity. What is the way forward? To attain standard food security in any society oftentimes requires multi-dimensional approach that must include safety and security of the farm and the farmers. This piece shall make recommendations specific to security. These include; Rejig current security approach: national security has not fared well in recent time. Since resurgence of boko-haram terrorist group, other terror and bandit groups have emerged. Their continued existence, successful attacks, coercive dominance and expansion have proved one thing – whatever Nigeria is currently doing to curb, curtail, minimize and/or prevent the monster of insecurity is not working well. Most disturbing is the proliferation of lite arms and ammunitions which are the major tools/enabler of insecurity. Governments, especially at the centre must prioritize national security, and specifically human security.  Whatever it takes to protect lives and properties of the citizenry should take centre stage. Using the same security approach and system of 19th century to tackle security challenges of 20th century is not the way to go. Security is evolving, so should its management. Establish designated forest ranger: it is high time Nigeria considered establishing well functional forest rangers – a law enforcement agency solely dedicated to protecting the ungoverned space. If advanced economies of the West should have forest rangers, one wonders why a developing state confronting multi-faceted security threats should not go the way. Creating a unit within existing agency to tackle forest security threats is a good starting point, however having a separate agency charged with sole responsibility of guarding the forests in collaboration with others will most likely produce better outcome. Establish ministry of rural security: contemporary criminality has gone rural. The criminals have studied and understood that the rural society is not receiving fair security attention. The rural communities have very insignificance presence of gate-keepers. The hub of farming in Nigeria is in rural areas. To drive its adequate security will require a dedicated ministry of rural security to coordinate how this countryside should be protected. Have stringent punitive measures for agro-based criminality: while it is said that poverty defiles consequences – meaning that a hungry man is an angry man who can dare anything regardless of consequences. We cannot rule out the effect of punitive approach in conditioning or controlling human behaviors.  Punishment for crimes against food security must be proportionate with the intent of such criminals. A criminal who intentionally destroys farm crops, kidnap and kill farmers has intent to starve the nation to death; as such is a serious threat to national security and must be treated with equal or more stiff sanction. To a significant extend, punitive measures deter criminality. ALSO READ: Climate Change In Nigeria And Its Remarkable Impact In Agriculture

3 Steps To Write Good AI Prompts

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With over 300 million AI users globally, everyone is trying to figure out how to write good AI prompts. ChatGPT and other forms of AI invaded us quickly and a lot of users still struggle to write the right prompts.  Prompting your AI tool correctly does not only save you time but enhances the results you obtain. Let’s get started on how you can rightly prompt AI to get the best result for your intent.  What is An AI Prompt? AI (artificial intelligence) prompt is a means of communication between a human and a large language model telling the model to generate an intended response.   Think of AI prompts as a list of orders you give the waitress at your favorite restaurant.  You tell the waitress what you want and it is brought to you.  AI prompt provides the AI tool with a piece of information that it is meant to act on. The prompts can be in the form of questions, statements, examples, or codes.  Now that you understand what AI prompts are, are they really important?  Why are Good AI prompts Important?  Imagine telling the waitress at a restaurant to serve you rice while your friend requests for jollof rice. You both requested rice, but your friend is more specific.  Good prompts bridge interaction gaps between humans and AI. Using good prompts;  clearly communicate your intent to the AI tool  when used effectively, helps save time and thereby enhances performance  it increases AI comprehension making it generate the desired response  How to Create Good AI Prompts?  Getting to know your AI tool is the first thing to do in creating AI prompts that give you the best result. Yeah! You should understand what the AI tool can and cannot do. This will guide you in communicating your intentions clearly within the scope of what the tool can do.   You should fulfill three key requirements to create a good AI prompt.  Keep it simple and direct:  Be clear, direct, and concise. Your AI tool doesn’t like unnecessary details. Including several details that are not important will do nothing but to confuse it.  Provide Adequate Context: Contexts are like preliminary maps that help your AI navigate properly. You should provide the right context required to help your AI tool navigate and streamline its search.  Single Task: Overloading several tasks sets the path for inconsistency and error in responses provided by your AI tool. Despite being built to handle different tasks, AI tools cannot multitask. Avoid task overload!  Before you write your next AI prompt, check to ensure you provide clear and concise directives for your AI tool. To ascertain you are on the right track to creating the right prompt,  use this 5 checklist.  Are your instructions clear?  Are there specific details about your request?  Are there examples and ideas to guide? Are there no grammatical errors in your prompts?  Is the prompt following a clear structure?  Communication is key in every relationship. Communicating your intentions clearly is required to prompt your AI tool and get the best response. When prompting AI, you should evaluate the responses it gives and tweak the prompts to get the best out of your AI tool.

Who Is An Introducing Broker?

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  Does the world of investment interest you? And Have you been looking out for a way to make money without conducting direct trades? Then you may find success as an Introducing Broker. It is no news that in the forex market, the services of various people are being relied on. It welcomes every category of participants from active traders to passive ones and even those who do not execute trades but aid the trade of others by their services. The forex market is the largest functional market in the world presently, with a huge turnover of about 6.6 trillion dollars daily, thus making a lot of people attracted to this space. Attracting new clients, however, is one of the hardest tasks to achieve after opening a brokerage firm as this can be achieved through advertisement, e-mail marketing, tradeshow participation, and search engine optimization(SEO). But an important service a forex broker shouldn’t ignore, to help increase client base, earnings and great profit is that of an introducing broker. An Introducing Broker, therefore, is an intermediary between a brokerage firm and its clients. An introducing broker can be an individual or a legal entity e.g. a company. It is not mandatory that all its activities are related to financial services, but its main task is to attract customers – profitable traders, money managers, investment advisors, and high-income generating website owners, to the brokerage company. How to become an Introducing broker To become an introducing broker, you do not have to acquire any special license or document. Nor do you have to pay any special fee. All you need to have is a finance practice, particularly in the forex space, and possessing a strong online presence. This is because your potential clients are from the network of active followers. An interested customer base with certain initial capital, interest in alternative forms of investment, and a desire to trade independently, and invest in various financial markets are what an introducing broker needs. Also, an introducing broker needs to have top-notch communication and social skills as they are the crucial pillars of modern-day marketing. Functions of an Introducing Broker As independent agents that they are, they help to: Attract clients to trading platforms of partner brokers. Motivate clients to trade actively. Accept orders from clients to conclude exchange transactions. Work directly with end customers by providing thorough aid to customers e.g. filling documents, technical help, training, and advisory roles. Organize marketing strategies and activities to attract many potential traders as possible. Provide successful clients with recommendations for investor accounts within the framework of trustworthy management. Benefits of being an Introducing Broker The following can be noted as advantages of being an introducing broker: No upfront investment: it is a business that needs little to no initial or continuous investment, to start up or maintain. No office needed: an introducing broker can work from anywhere around the world, all that’s needed is good internet and a laptop. Possibilities to get wages independently: introducing brokers receive a reward for each client that is attracted. Increased prospect for entrepreneurial growth: being an introducing a broker is a good way to refine your entrepreneurial skills. This is because the platform allows you to earn money by solving the trading needs of diverse clients using your skills and technology. Hence, introducing brokers can accept job roles in marketing, customer relations, public relations, and financial services. Freedom: being an introducing broker implies that you do not have to be restricted to the 9-5 job life. Hence, you can take on other job roles without risking your trading business. The job of an introducing broker offers more flexibility. With your special trading method, you can offer value-driven services to your clients through your broker’s platform. A cost-effective way of generating revenue: being an introducing a broker also requires little to no financial investment. All you need is to only build a solid community of active followers and have decent knowledge about the operations of the forex financial market. Also in carrying out your functions, you do not need to purchase promotional tools and materials since the broker already assign them upon registration as an introducing broker. Provision of multiple ways to boost profit: One of the bonuses of being an introducing broker is that your profit can be made from a variety of earning models. The only thing you would need to activate these bigger earnings is to properly grasp the dynamics of the marketing structure. This is because they earn commissions based on the number of impressions and clicks on the links used in client sourcing. ALSO READ: Small business -6steps to create a successful marketing plan 

How To Combat The Agelong Food Insecurity In Nigeria

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HOW TO COMBAT AGELONG FOOD INSECURITY IN NIGERIA

By Temitope Dada Food insecurity has been described by bodies like the United Nations, as the lack of regular access to enough safe and nutritious food for normal growth and development, which includes an active and healthy life too. This means that when people do not have access to good food at a time necessary, they are said to have food insecurity. Moreover, this can be due to a lack of resources to purchase such food supplies or the unavailability of the right food. In a country like Nigeria, where there is a great level of food insecurity as a result of the economic crisis and insurgency; most women, men, children, and youths daily go hungry and are extremely poor. A press release by the National Bureau of Statistics shows that 63% of persons in Nigeria (133 million people) are multidimensionally poor. Hence, this has resulted in health cases hinged on malnutrition, stunting, and underweight, all as a result of nutrition deficiencies. Also, statistics from the World Food Programme have projected that 26.5 million people across the country are projected to face acute hunger in the June-August 2024 season. This signifies necessary measures must be taken to ensure every citizen has access to good food, which is a germane need of every human. What then is the way forward to ensuring the nation produces food and its citizens have access to quality food; people eat their three-square meal, amidst wavering economic challenges and climatic conditions? What is the level of productivity of most farmers and the agricultural sector in the country? The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), says Nigeria’s agricultural system is mostly rainfed, showing that is unsustainable and extremely vulnerable to climate change. Thus, the unsustainable farming practices in Nigeria have contributed to the problem of food insecurity. Therefore, sustainable farming practices are a way forward to addressing food insecurity in the nation. This could be delved into to mitigate the looming hunger crisis, which has led to loss of lives, increased crime rate, and social vices. Sustainable farming refers to a farming process that protects the environment from destruction. It includes environmentally friendly farming practices. An example is the irrigated agriculture. Irrigated agriculture refers to a type of agriculture whereby crops; and plants are artificially watered. This ensures a round-year production and availability of food products. With this system, technological equipment could be used to carry out such watering in large-scale farmlands and plantations instead of waiting for rainy seasons for crop yields. Likewise, the subsistence form of farming is another way to mitigate this food insecurity. Subsistence farming refers to small-scale farming, that is usually not done for commercial purposes but for personal, family, or communal consumption. Families, groups, and individuals can plant crops and plants for their use and consumption. Plants such as rice, wheat, maize, cotton, sugarcane, and various fruits could be grown this this system of farming. People can practice subsistence farming through improved agricultural innovative methods like indoor vertical farming, and gardening in bags and containers. Indoor vertical farming can be practiced by growing farm produce, like Tomatoes, peppers, vegetables, indoors, in a regulated and enclosed space. With this technology, crop productivity can be increased in small spaces by using growing shelves that are set vertically. Frequently, the soil is not needed for the shelves but the plants grown with the roots in water and nutrient solutions (hydroponics). For gardening in bags or containers; the containers should be first filled with compost, then loamy soil before the seed is planted. Likewise, small holes should be made in the containers or bags for easy movement of water in the soil and passage of oxygen.   Also Read: Sustainable Agricultural Practices; Navigating The Future Of Food Production