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As Lagos, Nigeria's commercial capital, opens up after being on lockdown for over a month due to the COVID-19 pandemic, health and safety concerns of workers have come under the heavy spotlight. It is important to take a measured approach to ensure all employees do not return to work, infect or get infected so as not to jeopardize the frailty of the current battle against the virus. For employers whose employees have to return to work, the five safeties and health approach below are just a few steps to note before throwing those doors open on Monday, May 4, when full activities are expected back to life in West Africa's most populous city. The 5 approaches include: ·         Hazard elimination, which means keeping employees at home, a strategy that works for some, but not others, and won't lead to full economic recovery. ·         Personnel substitution, in this case initially bringing back just those key staff members who need to be physically prese

Character they say is the beauty of a woman and money is the beauty of a man that's why every man desires success and a luxurious lifestyle. Moreover, few are willing to go through the right path of success in order to achieve it. There are certain things men do in their daily life activities that hinder their opportunity to success. They may see it as a way out of poverty, but woefully, it's the gateway to the throne of poverty. There are many habits that can keep a man in the circle of poverty. Check them out below: 1.      Gambling: There is no such thing as getting rich quick. Financial success takes time, takes initiative, and requires relentless effort to achieve. People who engage in gambling are deluded into thinking there is a shortcut to success. A lot of self-made millionaires today didn’t pursue any get-rich quick schemes. Instead, they make a habit of pursuing their dreams and their goals one after the other. A lot of Nigerian youths believe so much

If you do not want your job hunt to be a demoralizing, difficult and a futile attempt, you have to cut out several mistakes. The fact is not many potential employees know what they are getting wrong. They seem to fulfill all the requirements, have a splendid-looking resume but still cannot land a job. If you’re one of such people with an unsuccessful job hunt in 2019, avoid these 5 mistakes to stand a better chance in the future.  1. Beating Around The Bush It’s 2020 and employers are even more interested in what you can bring to the table. What value can you add to their organization? Rather than go on and on about all you’ve ever done, focus more on what you’ve accomplished. Employers are particularly interested in the main features and highlights of your ability to fit in to what they have. This means you’ll be better served when you indicate areas of your career that generate more interests. 2. Taking Rejection Personally Rejection is definitely part of the pr

The Federal Government of Nigeria has said that the success recorded in the fight to reduce the spread of COVID-19, will determine when the lock down would be relaxed. President Muhammadu Buhari had on Monday, extended the initial two-week stay-at-home order by another 14 days. The chairman of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 and Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, speaking during Friday's briefing, urged Nigerians to collaborate with the government in the effort to achieve success in the war. "Ladies and gentlemen, this is a long-term effort and we should exercise patience as we gradually walk out of danger, reopen our society and her economic life. This virus has no vaccine. Success will mean a return to normalcy and we can only claim victory when: "Cases are no longer increasing; we have no unknown sources for cases; deaths are no longer increasing; more admissions are discharged. The only path to these is your

The World Bank has predicted a sharp fall in Nigeria’s real gross domestic product growth as countries in sub-Saharan Africa head towards recession as a result of the ongoing coronavirus outbreak. The latest edition of Africa’s Pulse, the World Bank’s twice-yearly economic update for the region, said COVID-19 was driving sub-Saharan Africa towards the first recession in 25 years. The report, which was released on Thursday, said already, growth in the region had been significantly impacted by the outbreak and is forecast to fall sharply from 2.4 per cent in 2019 to -2.1 to -5.1 per cent in 2020. The regions three largest economies – Nigeria, Angola, and South Africa – are expected to witness a sharp fall in real GDP growth as a result of persistently weak growth and investment. “While most countries in the region have been affected to different degrees by the pandemic, real gross domestic product growth is projected to fall sharply, particularly in the region’s three l

With the outbreak of the novel corona virus, many companies and organisations have had to go on lock down. Directives have been given for those who can work from home to do so, thanks to modern technology. In case you find yourself in the category of those who have to work from home, below are tips on staying productive. 1.        Create a Work space Now that your home is your temporary office, it is advisable that you designate a part of the house as your work space. Avoid choosing the bed, sofa or TV area. This is to ensure you keep leisure and work spaces well defined. 2.        Prioritize your tasks For every day you need to work, make a list of the things you need to get done and in the order in which they need to get done as soon as possible. This will help you move forward and achieve your objectives. 3.        Create a work schedule Now that you are working remotely, it is important to keep in contact with your colleagues so as to increase focus and a se