Month: August 2021

NCC mourns Ex-Board Chair, Ahmed Joda …. Extols his virtues, leading role in GSM revolution

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has commiserated with the family of the late Alhaji Ahmed Joda, former Chairman, Board of Commissioners of the Commission.   In a condolence letter released on Friday, the Executive Vice Chairman of the NCC. Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, on behalf of the Board, Management and Staff of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) described the demise of late Joda, OFR, CON, HLR, who died on Friday 13th of August, 2021 at the age of 91, as an irreparable loss to the entire nation.   Extolling the…

Ex-Super Perm Sec,Ahmed Joda, dies at 91

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A former super permanent secretary during the Gowon Era and elderstateman, Alhaji Ahmed Joda, has died at the age of 91. Joda died on Friday at the Federal Medical Center (FMC) Yola, Adamawa State following a brief illness. A family member, Mohammed Baba, confirmed Joda’s death to journalists. The remains of the deceased has already been taken to Yola cemetery for burial according to Islamic rites. “As I’m talking to you, the elder statesman has already been taken to the family cemetery for burial,” the source said. Ahmed Joda was…

Police rescue kidnapped Niger APC Chairman

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The Niger State Police Command confirmed that the abducted APC Zone ‘C’ chairman, Alh. Aminu Musa Bobi has been released by his abductors and subsequently rescued unhurt. Recall that on 7th August,2021 about 1430hrs, suspected armed men attacked the APC Chairman and his driver, one Nasiru Bobi on their way to the farm along Ukuru road in Bobi district area of Mariga LGA. The driver was shot on the leg and abandoned by the assailants while the chairman was abducted. On the receipt of the information, the Niger state police…

Argungu Emir to Turban Lai Mohammed as ‘Kakakin Kebbi’

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All is set for the investiture and turbaning of the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed for the traditional title of ‘Kakakin Kebbi’ (Ambassador of Kebbi Culture in Nigeria and Beyond). The turbaning will be done by the Emir of Argungu, Alhaji Mohammed Sama’ila Mera at an elaborate event in Argungu on Saturday, 25th September, 2021. A statement from the Kebbi Emirate Council stated that the decision to bestow the traditional title of the Kakakin Kebbi on Alhaji Lai Mohammed was reached at the Council’s meeting based on…

NSCIA appeals to Resident Doctors to call off strike

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The leadership of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has expressed worried and concerned about the on-going strike of the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) which has increased the burden of vulnerable Nigerians.   This was contained in a statement signed by NSCIA Director of Administration,Arc. Zubairu Haruna Usman-Ugwu.   “Without prejudice to the legitimacy of the demands of the NARD, we urge the Association to, in the spirit of the Hippocratic Oath to which members subscribe and in consideration of the devastating effects of COVID-19 pandemic…

International Youth Day : Ansar-ud-deen Youth advocates effective recognition for Youth

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The Ansar-ud-deen youth association of Nigeria(ADYAN)Northern state council, has identified with world youths on the occasion of International Youth Day 2021.ADYAN called International Youth day,a global affirmation of the role of youth in the world. The Chairman, Ansar-ud-deen Youth Association of Nigeria,Northern Council,Alh.Abduljalil Apapnpa ,while delivering his speech with theme “Transforming Food Systems: Youth Innovation for Human and Planetary Health” described youthful age as a stage which youth mostly take their path in the world.He then called for appropriate recognition of youth in all sphere of life. The statement reads: The theme…

Police confirm release of abducted Niger Commissioner

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The Niger State Police Command has confirmed that the abducted Commissioner for information, Hon Mohammed Sani Idris has been released by his abductors and successfully rescued unhurt. It would be recalled that on 8th August, 2021 at about 2345hrs, the said victim was abducted by unknown gunmen in his residence at Babban-Tunga village, Tafa LGA of the state. Police said; “Upon the receipt of the incident, the Command immediately mobilized a joint Police, military, and vigilante team to the area for manhunt of the hoodlums with a view to rescue…

DIGITAL ECONOMY: Stakeholders have major roles to play in promoting Local Content – Omobayo Azeez

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The Publisher, Business Metrics Nigeria and Chairman,Policy Implementation Assisted Forum(PIAFo Organising Committee,Omobayo Azeez has maintained that regulators can only achieve objectives of the National Policy for the Promotion of Indigenous Content in the Telecommunication Sector by creating active dialogue around it to ensure that individual stakeholders understand how they fit into the bigger picture and what role is expected of them to attain these objectives for the greater good of Nigeria economy.   Omobola Azeez stated this at the maiden edition of Policy Implementation Forum (PIAFo-001) organised by Business Metrics Nigeria…

NCC reaffirms commitment to promotion of Indigenous content In Digital Infrastructure,Competition

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The Nigerian Communications Commission NCC, has reiterated its total commitment at promoting indigenous content in the telecommunications sector. The Executive Vice Chairman, Professor Umar Danbatta made this known while delivering a keynote address titled “ESTABLISHING RULES AND LAWS FOR THE EFFECTIVE IMPLEMENTATION OF LOCAL CONTENT PROMOTION POLICY IN THE NATIONAL TELECOMS SECTOR”at the maiden Virtual Policy Implementation Assisted Forum event (PIAFo) on the National Policy for Promotion of Indigenous Content in the Nigerian Telecommunications Sector. Prof. Umar Danbatta, said this will enable the Commission to deliver on the stipulated targets…

Dabiri-Erewa lauds Anglo-Nigerian Rugby star, Itoje

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Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM)Hon.Abike Dabiri-Erewa has commended the young Nigerian rugby star, Maro Itoje,for being a good ambassador of Nigeria. Dabiri-Erewa gave the commendation in NIDCOM liason office in Lagos on Thursday when she hosted Itoje and his parents to a reception. The NIDCOM boss was particularly thrilled by the art exhibition which Maro Itoje had in London. “With the History Untold exhibition, he tried to tell Nigerians and Africans generally about their history and for the younger ones to know their roots,” she said. She added that…