World Menstrual Hygiene Day: Firm launches game to destigmatize menstruation

By Maryam Abeeb

Afirm known as of Bambini games, a subsidiary of Bambini Africa, has launched an innovation board game, “GO FLOW” to create awareness and foster positive conversations about menstruation.

The game was launched ahead of the commemoration of World Menstrual Hygiene Day 2023.

The founder of Bambini Africa, Raquel Daniel in a chat with pressmen in Abuja, explained that the groundbreaking board game is set to revolutionize the way girls perceive and approach menstruation.

According to her, the game known as “ GO FLOW” a Girl’s Guide to Menstruation” is also aim in challenging misconceptions and dispelling misinformation surrounding menstruation.

“GO FLOW is a fun and interactive game that provides girls with essential knowledge about menstruation, hygiene, and mental health. By introducing this game, Raquel Daniel is breaking the taboo around menstruation and empowering girls with the confidence and understanding they need during this important stage of their lives.

“GO FLOW is not just a game; it is a powerful tool to educate and empower young girls. It tackles the misconceptions and shame associated with menstruation, promoting open dialogue and fostering a positive attitude towards this natural process,” said Raquel Kasham Daniel, the passionate founder behind this innovative board game.

“By launching GO FLOW on World Menstrual Hygiene Day, Bambini Games and Raquel Daniel are actively contributing to the global efforts to improve menstrual hygiene practices and ensure that every girl has access to accurate information and support. This initiative marks a significant step forward in creating a world where menstruation is normalized and celebrated,” she stated.

She assured that the Bambini Africa will continue to pave way in promoting children’s education and development through innovative and impactful products.

She noted that the game stands as a beacon of hope, while encouraging young girls to embrace their bodies, feel confident, and navigate the journey of menstruation with grace and pride.

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NCC warns consumers of dire consequences of losing phones

By Joy Baba-Yesufu

Authorities of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has warned that individuals are prone to losing their life savings if their phones are stolen or misplaced.

The authorities said a lot of people are highly ignorant that fraudsters, after stealing phones can gain access to their bank accounts, steal their identities, names, address, bank information, defraud people and in some extreme cases, apply for loans with same information.

Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the commission, Professor Umar Danbatta, gave the warning during a telecom consumer sensitization programme with the theme

“Shine Your Eyes, No Fall Mugu” held in Keffi, Nassarwa state.

The EVC, who was represented by Head, consumer protection and advocacy, Mr. Clement Omife said attackers are now targeting telecoms networks with the intent to disrupt service delivery and infiltrate their data bank, SIM swaps and Unstructured Supplementary Service Data, (USSD)

He further said USSD e-payment frauds are currently some of the serious cyber threats in the telecom industry adding that fraudsters conduct SIM swaps of individuals and then, conduct USSD-based transactions which cost victims huge losses.

He said “a lot of people are highly ignorant to how losing their phones to fraudsters can lead to a complete clean-up of their bank accounts. These fraudsters do this by stealing victims’ identities; name, address, bank information of other people which they use in gaining access to their bank accounts: They also use the stolen identity to defraud other people and even apply for loans, leaving the victim with debts.

“It is in view of this and in line with the Commissions Consumer Centric posture that the Commission, in collaboration with relevant advocacy groups embarked on the sensitization programme tagged “Shine Your Eyes - No Fall Mugu” in locations across the country.

“This programme is a deliberate and intentional advocacy initiative on consumer protection through sensitization and awareness on how to avoid falling prey to fraudsters. Furthermore, the Commission also collaborates with critical stakeholders such as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the Nigerian Police Force, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) and other relevant agencies in the fight against e-banking fraudsters”.

He urged consumers to be careful about opening unfamiliar emails or responding to unfamiliar inquiries and report suspicious E-fraud to their banks and telecom service provider.