Proposed 2018 budget info gram

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The Nigeria president, Mr. Muhammad Buhari presented to the National Assembly the proposed 2018 budget. In this budget, you will know the industries, where the Federal Government will be active, participating and spending money. So, it will be easy for you to key into that industry. Commune Magazine provides you with a graphic break down courtesy of our community partner, Budgit.com.

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Tips For Building Child's Confidence.

A psychologist says parents should do these 17 things to raise a more confident child. Confidence is one of the greatest gifts a parent can give their child. Carl Pickhardt, a psychologist and author of 15 parenting books, says a kid who lacks confidence will be reluctant to try new or challenging things because they are scared of failing or disappointing others. This can end up holding them back later in life and prevent them from having a successful career. "The enemies of confidence are discouragement and fear," he says. So, as a parent, it is your job to encourage and support your child as they attempt to tackle difficult tasks. Here are 17 tips for raising a confident child:

Appreciate effort no matter if they win or lose

When you are growing up, the journey is more important than the destination. So whether your child makes the winning goal for his team or accidentally kicks it out of bounds, applaud their effort, Pickhardt says. They should never feel embarrassed for trying. "Over the long haul, consistently trying hard builds more confidence than intermittently doing well," he explains.

Encourage practice to build competence

Encourage your child to practice whatever it is they are interested in but do so without putting too much pressure on them. Harmony Shu, a piano prodigy, told Ellen DeGeneres that she started practicing when she was just 3 years old. "Practice invests effort in the confident expectation that improvement will follow," Pickhardt explains.

Let them figure out problems by themselves

If you do the hard work for your child then he/she will never develop the abilities or the confidence to figure out problems on his/her own. "Parental help can prevent confidence derived from self-help and figuring out on the child's own," Pickhardt explains. In other words, better that your child gets a few B's and C's rather than straight A's, so long as they are actually learning how to solve the problems and do the work.

Let them act their age.

Don't expect your child to act like an adult. "When a child feels that only performing as well as parents are good enough, that unrealistic standard may discourage effort," he says. "Striving to meet advanced age expectations can reduce confidence."

Encourage curiosity

Sometimes a child's endless stream of questions can be tiresome, but it should be encouraged. Paul Harris of Harvard University told The Guardian that asking questions is a helpful exercise for a child's development because it means they realize that "there are things they don't know ... that there are invisible worlds of knowledge they have never visited." When children start school, those from households that encouraged curious questions have an edge over the rest of their classmates because they have had practice taking in information from their parents, The Guardian reported, and that translates to taking in information from their teacher. In other words, they know how to learn better and faster.

Give them new challenges

Show your child that they can make and accomplish small goals to reach a big accomplishment like riding a bike without training wheels. "Parents can nurture confidence by increasing responsibilities that must be met," Pickhardt explains.

Avoid creating shortcuts or making exceptions for your child

Special treatment can breed a lack of confidence, Pickhardt says. "Entitlement is no substitute for confidence."

Never criticize their performance

Nothing will discourage your child more than criticizing his or her efforts. Giving useful feedback and making suggestions is fine -- but never tell them they are doing a bad job. If your kid is scared to fail because they worry you will be angry or disappointed, they'll never try new things. "More often than not, parental criticism reduces the child's self-valuing and motivation," says Pickhardt.

Treat mistakes as building blocks for learning.

"Learning from mistakes builds confidence," he says. But this only happens when you, as a parent, treat mistakes as an opportunity to learn and grow. Don't be over-protective of your child. Allow them to mess up every now and then, and help them understand how they can better approach the task next time. Pickhardt says parents should see "uh-oh" moments as an opportunity to teach their kids not to fear failure.

Open the door to new experiences.

Pickhardt says you, as a parent, have a responsibility to "increase life exposures and experiences so the child can develop confidence in coping with a larger world." Exposing children to new things teaches them that no matter how scary and different something seems, they can conquer it.

Teach them what you know how to do.

You are your child's hero -- at least until they are a teenager. Use that power to teach them what you know about how to think, act, and speak. Set a good example, and be a role model. Pickhardt says watching you succeed will help your child be more confident that they can do the same.

Don't tell them when you're worried about them

Parental worry can often be interpreted by the child as a vote of no confidence, he says. "Expressing parental confidence engenders the child's confidence."

Praise them when they deal with adversity.

Life is not fair. It is hard, and every child will have to learn that at some point. When they do encounter hardships, Pickhardt says parents should point out how enduring these challenges will increase their resilience. It is important to remind your child that every road to success is filled with setbacks, he adds.

Offer your help and support, but not too much of it

Giving too much assistance too soon can reduce the child's ability for self-help, says Pickhardt. "Making parental help contingent on the child's self-help first can build confidence."

Applaud their courage to try something new

Whether it is trying out for the travel basketball team or going on their first roller coaster, Pickhardt says parents should praise their kids for trying new things. He suggests saying something as simple as, "You are brave to try this!" "Comfort comes from sticking to the familiar; courage is required to dare the new and different," he says.

Celebrate the excitement of learning

Kids look to their parents for how they should react to things. So, if you get excited about them learning how to swim, or speaking a new language, then they will be excited about those things too. "Learning is hard work and, when accomplished, creates confidence to learn more, so celebrate this willingness to grow," Pickhardt advises.

Be authoritative, but not too forceful or strict

When parents are too strict or demanding, the child's confidence to self-direct can be reduced. "Dependence on being told can keep the child from acting bold," he says.

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Organisations that fail to adopt mobile App will lose relevance - App Wheel Boss

By Ola Pat

Total mobile  app revenue  is predicted to reach  $77  billion in  2017,  with  197 billion mobile  app downloads (compared to  149  billion in  2016). By 2021, experts estimate mobile app downloads will exceed 350 billion. Analysts say the average  adult spends  3.1  hours per day on their mobile  phone.  Five years  ago,  adult spent less  than one  hour per  day on their mobile  phones.

Mobile applications popularly call App for short is fast becoming the best and closest link to the customers. Thus, the latest buzz word around businesses that hope and wants to leverage on technology to get and stay close to their customers. The app industry has been projected to rake in over seventy - seven billion dollars this year alone in the United States. Even though, there is no official forecast for the Nigeria app industry forward-looking professionals are setting the stage for a rapid growth in the industry and providing the easy roads for businesses and organizations to stay close to their customers.

Welcome to the world of App Wheel, a wholly Nigeria run mobile app development company that develops apps for the forward-looking businesses and organizations. The CEO of the company, Oscar Anthony explained to Commune Magazine the importance and role of mobile app in modern business growth and expansion. This is in furtherance to the 2017 series. Excerpt:

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I understand there is a tremendous opportunity in the app industry. What is the future of the app industry in Nigeria?

The future of App industry in Nigeria is just like the sky, with no limits. The IT revolution is moving gradually away from the web to the mobile and smartphones, and this revolution is driven by Apps, especially the social media Apps.

It is said that every business and organization needs an app, how true is this assertion?

That's just the plain truth. Modern research has projected that any business/organization that fails to adopt mobile App by 2027 will lose relevance by 75%.

As an app development company in Nigeria, what is your experience like?

Going into App happen to be one of the best decisions I've ever made. It has been great, educative, informing, entertaining, and above all, rewarding.

 

What are the types of apps business and organization can have?

They can have any type of apps. When it comes to building Apps, the first thing to consider should be: Who owns the App? Who is the App made for? What information, product, or services is the App going to provide.  This will give a picture of the type of App to be built, but we build to address virtually anything that has come our way.

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Is there any limit to the type of apps business can develop?

There are no limits at all. In as much as the business is in existence, new ideas and innovations will always come up, this gives way to the business or individual to either upgrade an existing App, or develop a new one to serve a purpose.

It is generally believed that app development is quite expensive, is that true?

I think it all depends on how complex the app is, and also depends on the bargaining power of the party involved. But, I know it is quite cheaper to make an App in Nigeria, than what is obtainable in other developed countries. And since more and more Nigerians are building Apps as the days goes by, it, therefore, means the price is within reach.

 

How expensive is App Wheel app development?

We are not expensive, besides Apps Wheel was created to support inspiring developers to get involved, as well as give that window for small and medium business, organization and individuals to upgrade and be part of the mobile revolution. Apps Wheel app development is very much affordable. We are Nigerians, and we are proud of that.

What are your services like?

We run in two sections, App Academy is focused on training and mentoring, while the Apps Wheel proper handles Development, Administration and Clients services.

What type of apps do you develop?

Apps Wheel comfortably develops Apps for various markets,  ranging from Schools, Church, audio/video streaming, game, e-commerce, chat/social media, and the list is endless.

What is the process of developing an app?

As soon as we receive client's briefing, we start from planning to data collation, and then we move into execution, then testing and amendment (if any) before delivery.

 

What type of support do you offer the business that you develop an app for, after deployment service?

We offer after sales services, like managing the App for those that may need such support. We also train our customers on how to manage their App. We are always available for every upgrade request with 24/7 phone support.

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When can a business develop an app?

At any time the business seeks to break new grounds, and also when the business is on the quest for customer base expansion.

In What areas can an app help businesses?

The importance of mobile App to a business is endless. These few can quickly be mentioned; Easy and quick service delivery, Publicity and customer base expansion, Fast and easy passage of information on new products or services to customers with just a single click, without having to pay for advertisement, Easy access into the global business circles and a lots more.

Who is Oscar Anthony?

I am Oscar Iniabasi Anthony, a Nigerian, born and brought up in Itu LGA of Akwa Ibom state. I attended primary school in my hometown, before moving to Government Technical College, Abak- AKS. I studied electrical and electronic engineering at Cross River University of Technology (CRUTECH). I am a father and a husband. The CEO of Apps Wheel, a subsidiary of Osina Integrated Services.

 

How do you get into the world of app development?

Passion is all that took me to the App development world. I have always wanted to be involved after reading about the potentials years ago.  I always research constantly; it was in one of such research that I met a Russian developer, who gave me the ladder to climb.

How can people order for an app development from App Wheel?

We can be reached at any time through any of the channels provided on our website: phone call, chat, or email, and someone will respond to you quickly.

Company Profile:

Address:         No. 3, Udo Ekong Street, Uyo - AKS.

Phone:            0809 115 3632.

Whatsapp:      0813 882 7439.

Twitter:           @appswheel.

Instagram:      officialappswheel.

Facebook:       appswheel1.

Website:         http://appswheel.com.

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