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7 Best Signs Someone Is Secretly Crushing On You

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Ever wondered if someone secretly has feelings for you? Today, we're diving into the fascinating world of psychology to help you decode those subtle signs of attraction. Stick around as we explore 7 key psychological signs that reveal if someone likes you. 1. Proximity When you're in an environment with someone, the distance between you speaks volumes about your relationship. Anthropology refers to this space as proxemics, a term coined in the 1960s, which describes four proxemic zones. Social Space: In this zone, people are about 4 to 12 feet away. You generally greet them with a simple hello or hi. Personal Space: Here, people are about 1.5 to 4 feet away like those you might shake hands with.  Intimate Space: This is where people are within 18 inches of you. These are individuals who are very special to you, like someone you're interested in or attracted to. This is where hugs, closeness, or even kisses can happen. According to human psychology, those who like us often t...

Federal Ministry of Education Nigeria has Launched Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET)

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The Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Initiative is a key program from the Federal Ministry of Education that helps young Nigerians learn hands-on skills to get jobs or start their own businesses. It works with approved training centers across the country to provide free training, monthly payments, and support to start small businesses in trades that are in high demand Their goals are: Close Nigeria's skills gap Empower the youth for self-reliance Create a pipeline of skilled workers for industries Promote national development through vocational excellence How it Works  Begin Your Path to Skills, Jobs, and Business Opportunities The TVET Initiative gives you two flexible training choices based on your background and goals: Short-Term Certificate (STC) Programme Length: 6 months Best For: Beginners, school leavers, or those with no formal education. What You Need to Join: National Identification Number (NIN) Bank Verification Number (BVN) No school certificate i...

How Robotic Center in Lagos are Training Young Nigerians in AI and Robotics

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In today's technology-driven world, it has become important, now more than ever, to expose children to computational thinking as early as possible, so they can keep track of the ever-changing trends dominating the world.  The latest in robotics and artificial intelligence is exploring how we can fully deploy technologies that have been around for years and adapt them to our everyday routines.  At robotics center in Lagos, the younger generation are learning to increase their ability to be creative, innovative thinkers, and productive members of the society.  They identified a gap in the ability of the young generation to come up with creative solutions that can use technology and the platforms available to us to solve problems. And they realized that this gap needs to be filled, and the only way to fill it is to create a process whereby this young generation can learn.  Robotics center in Lagos decided to focus on training, because they can't expect these youngster t...

AI in Finance: How Artificial Intelligence is Revolutionising Finance

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  Traditionally, when you apply for a loan, banks mainly look at your credit score to decide if you're eligible and what interest rate you will get. But here's where AI stepped in to shake things up. With AI, banks can now consider a whole bunch of other factors beyond just your credit score. Like for example, they can look at your job history and how often you pay your bills on time, or even your social media activity, right? So this means they can get a much clearer picture of your financial situation and whether you're likely to pay back the loan to the bank.  So now, here's where it gets interesting, because AI can process all this data super fast and banks can make decisions much quicker than before. So instead of waiting days or even weeks to find out if you're approved for a loan, you might get an answer in just a few minutes. But is it only about speed? No, right? By using AI, banks can also be more flexible and even-handed to whom they lend money to. For ex...

AI Skills You Need To Boost Your Career

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Introduction  Are you ready to outsmart 98% of people in the age of AI? In a world where technology evolves faster than ever before, the age of artificial intelligence is no longer a distant future. It's our present reality. The AI revolution is reshaping industries, redefining careers, and transforming the very fabric of society. Yet, while some thrive in this brave new world, many are left struggling to keep up. The question is no longer if AI will change your life, but how prepared you are to embrace it. Whether you're a seasoned tech expert or just beginning to explore the possibilities, mastering the right skills is crucial. These 10 essential AI skills will set you apart, giving you the edge to not just survive, but to lead in this ever-changing landscape. Let's explore these skills and discover how you can stay ahead in the age of artificial intelligence. Skill number one, prompt engineering. 1. First up is prompt engineering Think of AI like a genie in a bottle. You...

AI Powered Head Transplant: Possibility or Illusion?

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Introduction: We have the technology in this world to redress a predicament that has been with us for 3 million years. A head transplant would require complex surgeries involving our nervous system. And the scientific challenges aside, there's also the ethical question of body swapping. Nonetheless, a new company wants to explore this. It wants to use cutting-edge robotics and artificial intelligence to do head transplant. The world of medicine is on the cusp of a groundbreaking revolution, and this involves the human head. This is a concept unlike any other, an AI-powered head transplant system. This technology promises to utilize advanced robotics and artificial intelligence to achieve what was once thought to be science fiction, transplanting a person's head onto a healthy donor body. But can this procedure truly offer hope for those battling terminal illnesses? Or is it just a futuristic pipe dream? Stay tuned, because we're about to find out. What it is all about?  Til...

The Key Economic Hub in East Africa: Is Kenya Doing Well Economically?

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This is Africa, home to the world's youngest and fastest growing population, burgeoning cities and bold innovations in everything from fintech to clean energy. With its population set to nearly double by 2050, reaching 2.5 billion people, Africa stands as a beacon of opportunity for inclusive growth, leveraging its vast natural resources and abundant human potential to increase prosperity not only in Africa, but around the world.  As a result, many multinational corporations see a need to have a direct presence somewhere in Sub-Saharan Africa. Many such companies have already established a presence in Asia, particularly in Singapore, which is now increasingly popular as a business hub.  According to a report by the Economist Intelligence Unit, Singapore boasts the world's most favourable business environment for the next five years. However, the question arises, which African region might witness a similar surge in corporate presence? Unfortunately, Africa's biggest economi...