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National Institute for Cultural Orientation (NICO) is the apex Cultural Institute established as a result of joint initiative of the Federal government of Nigeria and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) during the world decade for cultural development (WDCD) from 1988-1997 which acknowledged inter-alia, the cultural dimension of development, the need to broaden participation in cultural life as well as the promotion of international co-operation among nations. The Institute was set up by decree No: 93 of 1993 with the primary responsibility of promoting positive cultural values…

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It’s the day of the year we roll out the drums to celebrate an accomplished Engineer, a humanitarian, philanthropist, our own Engr Cosmas Ekawu, a pride of the Yala nation, Cross River State and indeed Nigeria to mark his birthday. His determination to make a mark in the construction industry made him the founder of ODEYCYN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY NIGERIA LIMITED. His classy works in the construction sector has no doubt endeared him to many customers, both public and private. He is a fine gentlemen, handsome, cheerful, forthright, outspoken, bold, brilliant,…

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A legislator is someone who makes laws. While legislation is the process involved in making laws. The ability to think beyond the ambiances of legislative businesses is what makes you a good representative. But that doesn’t change the fact that the principal function of a legislator is to make laws that protects the general interest of his/her constituents. At the National level of legislative politics, so much of lobbying is required of a lawmaker to facilitate projects that benefits his constituents directly and this requires capacity. It is unfortunate that…

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The temptation to binge can indeed be one of the hardest things to overcome. However, there are some useful tips that can help deal with this temptation and help you eventually overcome it. Jumia Food, Nigeria’s No. 1 online food ordering platform, shares 5 useful tips to deal with binge eating. Keep Record of What You Eat It is easier to deal with binge eating when you’re mindful of what you eat. Keeping record of what you eat in a food diary can help you do just that.   Explore…

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Having to deal with a bad  roommate can really be tiring and aggravating. However, there are ways of dealing with a bad roommate that will make the situation less of an ordeal for you. Jumia Travel, the leading online travel agency, shares 4 simple ways to handle a bad roommate. Decide to Rise Above It Dealing with a bad roommate can easily become a power struggle mired with pettiness, antagonism and immaturity. This is unnecessary and will pay you much more to make a decision to rise above it all…

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With a handful of individuals and organisations now heavily utilising websites as their databank and to do business, it can be compromised anytime especially if it is insecure. The consequences of running a website that can be breached include loss of sensitive data and customers to your competitors; it may be defaced and hackers may set up a temporary web server to perform illegal activities. On this premise, Jumia Travel, the leading online travel agency, shares security tips that will help you protect your website from hackers. Keep web scripts…

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A moment of self-rediscovery was enacted in Ogoja the traditional headquarters of Northern Cross River on the 30th of September 2017 when sons and daughters of the Cross River North Senatorial Zone gathered together to stage the largest live event in recent times in the history of the area. The event nicknamed, “NORTHFEST” brought people from afar and near and from all walks of life in different attires, dancing, drumming and parading. They came from the traditional rulership, political class, clergy men, including: men, women, children, students, and farmers to…

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There is always that one person who will always have your heart. If you are thinking the statement sounds like something from a cheesy love song, you would be right. It actually is the first line of the awesome duet by Alicia Keys and Usher titled ‘My Boo’. At the time it was released in 2004, I was still a dreamy teenager …although I had already had my ‘first love’ experience and nursed a heartbreak or two already as well. In fact, I remember buying the then NGN50 pamphlet that…

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I have always been deathly afraid of ghosts. I don’t know why. As a child, the easiest way to terrify or creep me out was to suggest that a ghost was lurking around. I would literally become your slave in exchange for protection. One of my sisters really took advantage of this fear that I had. She would just simply say “Ojuju will catch you” and I’d become paralyzed or freeze in whatever position I was in, then she would get me to do whatever she wanted or stay away…

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Snapchat may have introduced stories but it was actually made popular after it was ‘copied’ by Facebook’s Instagram. Today, Instagram Stories feature is now used by over 200 million people daily. Hence, it will not be out of place to say that you need to up your Instagram Story game if you use Instagram. These tricks discussed by Jumia Travel, the leading online travel agency should help. Use your phone’s camera to take pictures Do not use your Instagram app to take photos and videos because the app has a…

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