Month: September 2021

SPEECH BY THE EXECUTIVE VICE CHAIRMAN/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF THE NIGERIAN COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (NCC), PROF. UMAR GARBA DANBATTA, FNSE, FAEng, FRAES, FNIEEE AT THE LAUNCH OF THE COMMISSION’S STRATEGIC VISION PLAN 2021-2025, NCC PODCAST AND THE BOOK – ‘COMPENDIUM OF EVC’S SPEECHES’ – ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 AT THE COMMUNICATIONS AND DIGITAL ECONOMY COMPLEX, MBORA, ABUJA

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The Secretary, Government of the Federation, Your Excellency, Governor of Kaduna State, Your Excellency, Governor of Kano State, The Honourable Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Distinguished Senators and Honourable Members of the National Assembly, Director Generals/Chief Executives of Government Agencies, Respected Traditional Rulers, Stakeholders in Nigeria’s ICT Industry, Board, Management and Staff of the Nigerian Communications Commission, Gentlemen of the Press, Distinguished ladies and Gentlemen. It is with a profound sense of honour and privilege that I welcome you all to this very important occasion. This significant occasion affords…

Niger Govt auctions 500 bags of Charcoal

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Niger State Task Force on Forest Exploitation has auctioned about 500 bags of charcoal confiscated from dealers of the commodity in the state. Speaking at the occasion, the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Ahmed Ibrahim Matane warned that Government would not hesitate to deal decisively with anyone caught engaged in indiscriminate felling of trees for charcoal and timber thereby causing desertification in the State. Ahmed Matane further explained that soil erosion, desertification and land degradation are some of the challenges faced by the people as a result of indiscriminate…

Yahaya Bello lauds President Buhari,as Kogi becomes Oil-producing State

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Kogi state governor, Yahaya Bello has expressed the state government’s appreciation to President Muhammadu Buhari for the recognition of Kogi as one of the Oil-producing states in the country by the Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission, RMAFC. The Governor conveyed his ‘thank you’ message to Mr President while on a visit to the State House, Presidential Villa, Abuja on Tuesday. Bello who addressed journalists in the State House after a meeting with Mr President said he was in the Villa to thank President Muhammadu Buhari for the recognition of…

LG Election: Gov Sule cautions APC officials against laxity, says his administration won’t rig polls

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Nasarawa State Governor, Engineer Abdullahi Sule, has admonished newly elected ward executives and other officials of the All Progressives Congress (APC), against laxity ahead of the October 6 local government elections, stressing that, his administration, won’t rig the exercise. Engineer Sule cautioned officials of the ruling party, at the inauguration of ward executives from the 147 electoral wards across the state, which held on Tuesday, at the Lafia Square. While describing the July 31 ward congresses in the state that produced the ward executives, as one of the most peaceful…

Photo News: NCC’s Joint Launch of New Strategic Vision Plan, EVCs Compendium of Speeches and NCC’s Podcast Channel

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Pictures: The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, the EVC/CEO of NCC, Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, Board Chairman and Commissioners and other dignitaries at the Joint Launch of NCC’s new Strategic Vision (Implementation) Plan (SVP), The EVC’s Compendium and NCC Global Connect Podcast at the Communications and Digital Economy Complex, Mbora, Abuja today the 7th September, 2021

FG unveils NCC’s Five-Year Strategic Plan, Compendium of Danbatta’s speeches , Podcast Channel

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The Federal Government of Nigeria Tuesday 7th September,2021 launched the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) Strategic Vision (Implementation Plan) 2021 – 2025; Compendium of Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta’s Speech and Global Connect, and also a podcast for the Commission. Speaking at the launching ceremony in nation’s capital city, Abuja, Professor Isa Pantami, Nigeria’s Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, who represented President Muhammadu Buhari, at the event , assured the private sector of government’s immense support.   According to him, the applauds which he got from President Buhari for his performance…

NYSC set to enrol Corps Members in NHIS programs

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The National Youth Service Corps has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the National Health for Insurance Scheme on the inclusion of Corps Members in the NHIS programme. NYSC Director-General, Brigadier General Shuaibu Ibrahim who stated this when he led a delegation of the management of the Scheme to the Headquarters of the NHIS in Abuja, Yesterday 7th August,2021,commended the Federal Government over its concern for Corps Welfare. He said the signing of the MoU was in line with President Muhammadu Buhari’s directive that all Corps Members must be enrolled…

Oyetola inaugurates 360 newly-recruited Amotekun officers, says security is critical to Devt Agenda for Osun

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The Governor of the State of Osun, Adegboyega Oyetola on Tuesday, inaugurated 360 newly-recruited officers into the State Security Network Agency ”Amotekun Corps’. This followed the completion of the 23-day intensive training programme the personnel underwent as part of efforts to make them professionally savvy and prepare them for the task ahead. Speaking at the Passing-Out-Parade ceremony for the new Amotekun Corps officers which held in Ejigbo, Governor Oyetola stated that his administration’s commitment to security, safety and welfare of the people remained irrevocable. He added that the adminstration had…

Oyetola celebrates Yusuf Olaolu Alli on birthday anniversary

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Governor of the State of Osun Adegboyega Oyetola has felicitated an erudite lawyer and Chairman, Governing Council of the State University, UNIOSUN, Mallam Yusuf Olaolu Alli, SAN, as he marked his birthday Tuesday 7th September, 2021. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Ismail Omipidan, the governor described Alli as an accomplished legal practitioner whose career is dotted by numerous achievements and accomplishments. He added that his virtues in and outside the judiciary are commendable and worthy of emulation. Oyetola said as Chairman, Governing Council of Osun State…

How To Detect The Most Common Online Scams And Reduce Your Vulnerability To Cyber Crime By Rotimi Onadipe

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Despite all efforts made by Law Enforcement Agencies and many Anti-fraud Organisations to reduce cyber crime to the barest minimum, research revealed that cyber criminals are becoming more sophisticated in their illegal activities, they are developing new fraud schemes every day with change in technologies. However, the greatest weapon of all current and intending users of internet against cyber criminals is “knowledge” about the most common online scams and how to avoid them. Here are some of the most common online scams and how to avoid them and reduce your…