Globacom launches its 4G LTE network in Nigeria

Nigeria's telecommunication giant, Globacom, has launch its world class 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) network in Lagos on Tuesday, October 4,2016. Globacom 4G LTE network is the first nationwide network implementation in the country and offers reliable broadband Internet to millions of Nigerians. This will enable individuals, corporate organisations and government agencies who consume large volumes of data to get good value for their money and also enable them download high definition videos within seconds at superspeed internet.

The launch of the 4G/LTE services by Globacom comes with some other packages which offers subscribers access to revolutionary products and services such as; free access to thousands of music, videos and movies on demand.

For instance, for only N500, subscribers will get a whopping 1.6GB of data, while N1, 000 will give them 3.2GB data. Other exciting offers include 7.5GB for N2, 000, 10GB for N2, 500, 18GB for N4, 000 and 24GB for N5, 000.

Globacom is also offering a brand new 4G LTE router which provides access to ultra high speed Internet and landline with free SIM, 60GB of shareable data valid for a month. It will also give access to a free world class contents for a set up cost of N31, 000. Subscribers who prefer MiFi, can enjoy the brand's bundling of its 4G MiFi with free SIM, 60GB of shareable data valid for one month and free world class contents at a set up fee of N25, 000.

The telecom giant said subscribers can start enjoying these services in 9 major cities namely; Lagos, Portharcourt in Rivers State, Abuja in the Federal Capital City, Jos in Plateau State, Warri in Delta State, Eket in Akwa Ibom State, Benin City in Edo State, Yola in Adamawa State and Zaria in Kaduna State. The major other cities of the country will be effected in quick succession in the coming days.

The very cost effective data plans range from N50 to N18, 000. Subscribers who wish to join the most advanced network are encouraged to buy and register a 4G LTE SIM or swap his or her existing SIM for a 4G SIM, get a 4G phone and dial *777# to buy a data plan. Subscribers can also visit the nearest Gloworld shop to connect to the GLO 4G LTE and enjoy the boundless opportunities offered by the advanced and superior technology.

World Teachers' Day: Payment structure of teachers globally.

Who is a teacher? A teacher (also called a school teacher) or educator is a person who provides education for students. The role of teacher is often formal and ongoing, carried out at a school or other place of formal education.

According to recent data released by OECD, the starting salary for a high school teacher in Luxembourg with no experience in the country is about $73,000. The peak salary for a veteran teacher in Luxembourg is $131,000. This data released by OECD shows a wide margin between the highest and lowest paid teachers around the world. Below is a list of teachers' payment structures in 20 countries:

10 Best:

Luxembourg ($73,000 - $131,000) 
Ireland ($43,000 - $70,000)
Korea ($25,000 - $65,000)
Germany ($55,000 - $63,000)
United States ($45,000 - $63,000)
Austria ($40,000 - $63,000)
Japan ($30,000 - $61,000)
Canada ($42,000 - $59,000)
Netherlands ($$43,000 - $57,000) 
Sweden ($43,000 - $54,000)

10 Worst:

Greece ($22,000 - $38,000)
Chile ($18,000 - $25,000) 
Mexico ($15,000 - $22,000)
Turkey ($19,000 - $21,000)
Estonia ($18,000 - $20,000)
Czech Republic ($16,000 - $18,000)
Slovak Republic ($14,000 - $16,000)
Poland ($13,000 - $16,000) 
Hungary ($10,000 - $16,000) 
Colombia ($6,000 - $9,000) 

However, the OECD data shows how much variance exists around the world, not just in what teachers normally earn, but in how much or little their salaries can increase with time. Only in Luxembourg, one of the richest countries in the world, can an inexperience teacher expect to make more on her first day than teachers in other countries can hope to make in their entire careers.

Hence, Quality teachers are key to sustainable global development and their welfare should a top priority. Motivation is critically important to get the best out of our teachers.