TAKEAWAY | Screen Time for Kids

“Screen time”, according to Wikipedia is the amount of time spent using a device with a screen such as a smartphone, computer, television, or video game console. Thus, research has it that “Screen time” is correlated with mental and physical harm in child development. So, we now ask “How bad is screen time for kids?”

While we begin to ponder on that, it is important to note that the positive or negative health effects of screen time are influenced by levels and content exposure and to prevent harmful exposure, some governments and family homes have placed regulations on its usage.

According to a recent publication on Yahoo lifestyle, “Screen time has been a hot-button topic for parents for decades and particularly over the past few years. The rise of personal devices like tablets, phones, and smartwatches, along with the use of screens in schools, has made screen time common for kids. Data also shows that screen time skyrocketed during the pandemic as parents struggled to juggle working with managing their children being at home.

CUT AWAY | BRICK CITY ESTATE

(C) PHOTO CREDIT: SEB

(C) PHOTO CREDIT: SEB

(C) PHOTO CREDIT: SEB

Brick City Estate is a residential estate located in Kubwa, a suburb of Abuja, Nigeria. The estate is situated along the Kubwa-Zuba expressway and it is designed to accommodate families in a serene and secure environment. 

EDITORIAL COLLECTIONS | AI TECHNOLOGY ADVANTAGE AMIDST FEARS

Artificial intelligence (AI), according to Britannica, “is the ability of a digital computer or computer-controlled robot to perform tasks commonly associated with intelligent beings. The term is frequently applied to the project of developing systems endowed with the intellectual processes characteristic of humans, such as the ability to reason, discover meaning, generalize, or learn from past experience”. But then Wikipedia takes it further this way, “Artificial intelligence (AI) is the intelligence of machines or software, as opposed to the intelligence of humans or animals. It is also the field of study in computer science that develops and studies intelligent machines. "AI" may also refer to the machines themselves” These definitions ideally seem to conclude on the basis and perhaps, the future of AI in human society.

The primary belief by most people about AI technology is simply the fear associated with the possible loss of jobs by humans to robots in the future. This is already widely evident across some organizations and government administrations. We can obviously say that AI is indeed a new nature set to change science either for better or for worse.

According to an article in Nature, an online publication “Now is the time to determine which aspects of research and society AI can be safely integrated into, and how to go about it. The coming deluge of AI-powered information must not be allowed to fuel a flood of untrustworthy science. Science and humanity stand to benefit from AI, provided it is applied in the right way. A comprehensive understanding of the potential dangers of this technology is an essential prerequisite for its safe use.

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Time indeed is precious.

You desire a product or service in Nigeria or abroad?

Just a minute! Before you take that step have you considered the following?

 

v  THE QUANTITY OF FUEL YOU WILL BURN TO AND FROM THE PICK UP LOCATION?

v  THE COST OF TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM THE PICK UP LOCATION?

v  THE DANGERS ON THE ROADS?

v  THE SAFETY OF YOUR CAR?

v  THE BAD WEATHER?

v  THE ENERGY TO ENABLE YOU MOVE AROUND?

v  THE POSIBILITY OF NOT EVEN FINDING THE PRODUCT OR GETTING THE SERVICE?

v  Perhaps, much more to worry about?

CATCH UP | ERISCO FOODS LTD

CATCH-UP at this time focuses on ERISCO FOODS LTD, an indigenous foods product manufacturer that was incorporated in Nigeria in 2004 and went operational in 2009.

The company is firmly committed to producing high-quality products that combine nourishment with value pricing for its product range which cuts across Tomatoes, Milk Cubes, Seasonings, Curry, Milk Powder, and Garri Mix.

4DRECORD | Nigeria @63: Presidential Speech

Bola Ahmed Tinubu, President of Nigeria

ADDRESS BY HIS EXCELLENCY, PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU, GCFR, PRESIDENT AND COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA IN COMMEMORATION OF THE 63RD INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY OF NIGERIA ON SUNDAY, 1ST OCTOBER, 2023 

It is my unique honour to address you on this day, the 63rd anniversary of our nation’s independence, both as the President of our dear country and, simply, as a fellow Nigerian.

2. On this solemn yet hopeful day, let us commend our founding fathers and mothers. Without them, there would be no modern Nigeria. From the fading embers of colonialism, their activism, dedication and leadership gave life to the belief in Nigeria as a sovereign and independent nation.

3. Let us, at this very moment, affirm that as Nigerians, we are all endowed with the sacred rights and individual gifts that God has bestowed on us as a nation and as human beings. No one is greater or lesser than the other. The triumphs that Nigeria has achieved shall define us. The travails we have endured shall strengthen us. And no other nation or power on this earth shall keep us from our rightful place and destiny. This nation belongs to you, dear people. Love and cherish it as your very own.

4DRECORD | UN's Message for The International Day of Peace

Today, September 21st is the International Day of Peace, a day observed annually. It is a day dedicated to promoting peace and raising awareness about the importance of peace in our lives. On this day, many world leaders, including the Secretary-General of the United Nations, deliver speeches to highlight the significance of peace and call for action to achieve it.

4DRECORD | President Tinubu’s debut address at UN General Assembly

Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu addresses the 78th United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York City on September 19, 2023

Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu made his debut speech at the 78th United Nations General Assembly session on Wednesday, September 19, 2023, addressing key issues. He spoke on Africa’s potential to achieve prosperity through democratic ideals while overcoming foreign exploitation. In other words, he highlighted the importance of prioritizing African development for international investments and the urgency of addressing climate change impacts.

See the full speech below:

STATEMENT DELIVERED BY HIS EXCELLENCY, BOLA AHMED TINUBU, GCFR PRESIDENT, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA AT THE GENERAL DEBATE OF THE 78TH SESSION OF UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY, 18TH SEPTEMBER 2023

Mr. President,

Heads of State and Government, Secretary-General,

Distinguished Delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen,

Mr. President,

On behalf of the people of Nigeria, I congratulate you on your well-deserved election as President of this Session of the United Nations General Assembly.

4DRECORD | A Proclamation on National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, 2023

April is National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention (SAAM) Month, in the United States. As such, in commemoration of the month of SAAM, comes a Presidential Document from the Executive Office of the President dated 04/05/2023 and titled ‘A proclamation on National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, 2023.

Read the Full text below:

 A Proclamation on National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, 2023

    Freedom from sexual assault is a basic human right.  Yet tens of millions of Americans –- our family and friends, colleagues, neighbors, and classmates –- carry the trauma of sexual assault with them.  National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month is an important time to speak out, stand with courageous survivors, and finally change the culture that has allowed sexual violence to exist for far too long.

CUT AWAY | ARAB JUNCTION (PHOTO)

Photo Credit: SEB

Arab Junction is a residential district located in Bwari, one of the local government areas in the Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria. It is one of the major suburbs within the metropolitan area of Abuja. The Kubwa community, which Arab Junction is a part of, has been in existence since 1990 and is considered to be the largest community in West Africa. The community is known for its diverse population, consisting mainly of civil servants, businessmen and women, commercial motorcycle riders, artisans, and entrepreneurs. The view in the photo was captured at about 5.55pm Central Africa Time.

SEB PAGE OF FAME | EDEM DUKE

High Chief Edem Duke

Hurray! As a nominee by The SEB Team, the SEB PAGE of FAME (SPF) is set to debut here soon with none other than Nigeria's erstwhile Minister of Culture, Tourism, and National Orientation, HIGH CHIEF EDEM DUKE.

A businessman and politician, High Chief Duke within his tenure as Minister, had about ten Agencies and Parastatals under his purview. ‘Great task ahead’, one would recall. But then in one of his interviews with The Nation, he said: “The task is daunting. However, I cannot jump ship; I’m in this for the whole hog. The good thing is that I have the opportunity to make a case for the sector before the Federal Executive Council, FEC, and will continue to do so.”

Now check out the following snippets from one of his media interviews as he talks about the ‘Fascinating Nigeria Project’:

WAITING | I mean, considering the controversies in your relationship with Uncle Thomas, I have come to realize that I must be very cautious when I am set for marriage. - BEN

ROSIE

I see.

BEN

I keep saying to myself, this lady, like everyone else deserves the leadership of her own life. So, why not just leave her alone and believe that she knows exactly what she is doing?

ROSIE

Tell you, what, you are a great little brother, Ben. You may be fifteen, but you certainly do have an old head on young shoulders. I really do wish everyone concerned could share your view. (gives him a peck) Food, drink, or both?

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