Month: March 2021

Niger Police announce commencement of 2nd phase of NHIS enrolment for retired police officers

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Niger State Police Command wishes to inform all retired Police Officers in the State who were not captured in the first phase of the registration and capturing for all retired Police Officers into the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) that the second phase of the registration will commence on Monday 22nd March, 2021 – Thursday 25th March, 2021. This enrolment is scheduled to take place in all Police Area Commands within the State and all retired Police Officers with a spouse, who were not captured during the first phase of…

IGP launches NPF microfinance bank E-banking technology,mobile App ​

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In line with the commitment of the Force to improving the welfare of its personnel, especially in the area of providing financial services such as retail banking, soft loans and advances, financial advisory etc, the Inspector General of Police, IGP M.A Adamu today 10th March, 2021 launched the Nigeria Police Microfinance Bank (NPF-MFB) e-Banking Technology including the Mobile Banking App and the *5757# USSD code.   The IGP, during the unveiling of the new banking technology and digital innovation at the Force Headquarters, Abuja, noted that the initiative will help improve banking experience, customer interaction…

ICT Development: FG seeks increased regional collaboration among West African States

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Nigerian government has called for increased regional collaboration for the development of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) ecosystem in West Africa as a potential digital hub on the global ICT map.   Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami and the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta made the call at the two-day 18th Annual General Meeting of the West Africa Telecommunications Regulators Assembly (WATRA), which commenced in Abuja on Wednesday, March 10, 2021.   Addressing WATRA representatives, Pantami said the…

Oyetola swears in five Judges, charges them on fairness, impartiality

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The Governor of the State of Osun, Adegboyega Oyetola, on Wednesday swore in five High Court Justices. The new Justices are Adeniji Adedapo Olugbenga, Ganiyat Omobola Lawal, Akande Babafemi Abimbola, Okediya Maurice Olufisayo and Olokede-Obadina Christiana. He said appointment of more Judges was part of efforts to further strengthen the administration of justice and fortify the State’s strong and viable Bench that has superintended prompt and quality dispensation of justice. This was even as the Governor said the administration was committed to building the State on the pedestal of equity,…

Food Blockade: IPMAN lauds Kogi Governor,Yahaya Bello

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The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association(IPMAN) has hailed Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State for his role in brokering the impasse between the Amalgamated Union of Foodstuff and Cattle Dealers Association of Nigeria. This commendation came on the heels of the association’s visit to the Governor in Lokoja. National President of the Association, Engr Sanusi Abdul Fari described the governor’s swift move to broker truce between the warring parties as rare demonstration of leadership anchored on patriotism. ‘Stepping out to douse tension in such period of national crisis is patriotism at…

Int’l Women’s Day : Girls’ education advocacy gets legislative support, as Reps vow to amend UBE Act

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Two committees of the House of Representatives have reiterated their commitment to amend the Universal Basic Education (UBE) Act 2004 towards ensuring free, safe and quality girls’ education up to the secondary school level.   The House Committees on Women in Parliament and Basic Education made the pledge during an event to commemorate the 2021 International Women’s Day on Monday in Abuja.   The event was organised by Malala Fund and its Education Champions, Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC) and the #AmendUBEAct Coalition.   Highlighting the need for gender-responsive education…

NCC Boss to deliver The Bullion Lecture 2021

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The Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, is the distinguished personality to deliver the 2021 edition of The Bullion Lecture. Danbatta will speak on the theme: ‘Telecoms, Digital Banking and Nigeria’s Economic Development.’ at the annual Lecture scheduled to hold by 10 a.m. on Thursday, March 11, 2021 at The Civic Centre, Ozumba Mbadiwe Avenue, Victoria Island, Lagos.   Danbatta, a fellow of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (FNSE), Nigerian Academy of Engineering (FAEng.), Renewable and Alternative Energy Society (FRAES) and Nigerian Institute of Electrical…

Gov Sani Bello flags off COVID-19 vaccination exercise in Niger, gets vaccinated

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Niger State Governor, Abubakar Sani Bello has flagged-off COVID-19 vaccination in the State as he received the Oxford Astrazenece COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccine was administered on the Governor by his physician, Dr Shehu Ahmed at the Government House, Minna. The Governor was vaccinated alongside members of the state executive council during the official flagg-off of the vaccination,at the Government House, Minna Niger state capital. He said it became necessary to get vaccinated even though some concerns has been raised by some persons in the public, added that the state government…

Covid-19: Oyetola, wife, deputy, others, get vaccinated … Urges residents, citizens to follow suit

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The Governor of the State of Osun, Adegboyega Oyetola, on Wednesday took the AstraZeneca Covid-19 Vaccine at the Government House, Osogbo. The vaccine was administered on the Governor by the Chief Medical Director, Osun State University Teaching Hospital, Osogbo, Prof. Peter Olaitan. The vaccine was also administered on the Wife of the Governor, Kafayat, and the Deputy Governor, Mr. Benedict Alabi, and some senior officials of the government. Recall that the State on Tuesday evening formally received 64,240 doses of AstraZeneca Covid-19 Vaccine. The State government had earlier administered the…

NGO honours Chuks Ozegbe in Abuja

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By Fatima Abubakar An Abuja based Non Governmental Organization,Husband To A Widow Foundation on Tuesday conferred an Award of Excellence on the Chairman Global Youth, skills Acquisition and Poverty Eradication Organization,Mr.Emmanuel Chuks Ozegbe. The awards ceremony which held in the nation’s capital city,Abuja was witnessed by major frontliners in the humanitarian services,captains of Industry and the media. Speaking on the awards program,the Founder, Husband To The Widow Foundation,Mr. Ngozi Dickson,said the award program was a platform for giving due recognition to individuals and organizations who have contributed a lot to…