Year: 2021

FG approves 6000 Digital Tablets, deployment of Regulatory Systems

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The Federal Executive Council approved the implementation of the Advanced Digital Awareness Programme for Tertiary Institutions (ADAPTI) and the deployment of a regulatory system to support the telecommunications industry at its meeting on the 8th of December, 2021. This followed the presentation of memos by the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami). The Minister was accompanied by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mr. Bitrus Bako Nabasu, the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Dambatta, Prof Sahalu Junaidu and…

There’s a strategic plan to address Infrastructure Deficit in the Telecom Sector – Danbatta

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The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO) Prof Umar Danbatta has said there was a holistic, strategic plan being conscientiously implemented to address the infrastructure deficit in the telecommunications sector with the objective to bridge the digital divide which had undermined Nigeria’s march to a robust digital economy. Prof Umar Danbatta emphasised that telecoms infrastructure deployment across rural communities in Nigeria is at the heart of every effort of Government towards ensuring the socio-economic development of Nigeria. Danbatta made these declarations at the International Conference Centre Abuja, while…

Nigeria Police celebrate as ACP Simon Lough conferred with Rank of Senior Advocate Of Nigeria

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The Head of Chambers, Legal Section of the Nigeria Police Force, ACP Simon Asamber Lough has been conferred with the prestigious and covetous rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN). The elevation of the Officer was on the heels of his outstanding contribution to the development of law in Nigeria, in addition to his enviable feats in the legal profession. He was sworn in today, 8th December, 2021 by the Chief Justice of Nigeria following recommendations and approval by the Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (LPPC). ACP Simon Lough, a Police…

Grant Autonomy to Local Government,Prof Ghali tells Govs, NASS

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Associate Professor of Political Science and International Relations, and director of Institute for Legislative Studies, University of Abuja, Sheriff Ghali Ibrahim, has called on the executives to grant full financial autonomy to the 774 local governments in the country, describing it as a recipe for national development. He also called on the National Assembly and the State Houses of Assembly to expedite action on the debate to grant local government autonomy. Addressing newsmen yesterday in Abuja during the National Councilors’ Forum of Nigeria 8th national conference/convention and election of new…

Huawei, IUCN launch Tech4Nature for nature conservation

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Technology company, Huawei, has launched Tech4Nature, an initial 3-year program aimed at using digital technology innovation to aid nature conservation in partnership with the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN). The project, launched at a hybrid event entitled ‘Tech4Nature: an innovative technology partnership for conservation’ impact was held at the IUCN World Conservation Congress (WCC) 2021 in Marseille, France. Huawei and IUCN introduced the global Tech4Nature project and shared the current status of some country projects with the Congress in-person and on-line audiences. Catherine Du, Huawei’s TECH4ALL programme…

Stop HIV/AIDS discrimination – NHRC warns

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The Executive Secretary National Human Rights Commission, Tony Ojukwu Esq has kicked against stigmatization and discrimination of people living with HIV/AIDS as the Commission joined the global community in commemorating the day to address the HIV related stigma and discrimination pursuant to its mandate. Ojukwu stated this during the Critical Mass HIV/AIDS sensitization training to familiarize staff with the basics of HIV/AIDS so that they step down to colleagues and to also reinforce the linkages between HIV and human rights and strengthen partnership with the Network of People Living with…

Zulum, Wike, NPHCDA,WARDC make 2021 Human Rights Award List

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The Governors of Borno and Rivers State have among others emerged winners of the 2021 Human Rights Awards. The Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission Tony Ojukwu Esq made this disclosure in Abuja as the Commission prepare for the Commemoration of the 2021 International Human Rights Day Celebrations. It would be recalled that the Commission had on the 12th of November announced the commencement of a voting process to be done online. The Commission in partnership with a civil society organization, The Citizens Advocacy for Social and Economic…

Senate moves to protect, resettle IDPs

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The Senate has moved to ensure that Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the country are protected, rehabilitated, reintegrated and resettled.   The Upper Chamber of the National Assembly on Tuesday also sought to ensure the reconstruction of damaged infrastructure, provision of foundational education and environmental remediation for survivors of conflicts in the country.   The Senate by a Bill on the African Union Convention for the Protection and Assistance of Internally Displaced Persons In Africa (Domestication And Enforcement) Bill, 2021, which passed second reading noted that domesticating the Kampalla Convention…

President Buhari fires AEDC management over strike action

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President Muhammadu Buhari has sacked the management of Abuja Electricity Distribution Company AEDC over Monday’s strike by the staff.   A statement from the office of the Minister of State Power, Goddy Jeddy-Agba, in Abuja on Tuesday said the sack was conveyed by the presidency to the Federal Ministry of Power takes immediate effect.   The statement said that a new interim governing board had been appointed to oversee the day-to-day operations of the distribution company. It said, “Following the recent industrial action embarked on by its staff over non-payment…

21 years after, Isa Mustapha Agwai Polytechnic to run engineering courses

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Twenty-one years after its creation, the Nasarawa State Government owned Isa Mustapha Agwai Polytechnic (IMAP), is set to run engineering courses that will confer on the institution the true status of a polytechnic. Rector of the polytechnic, Mrs. Justina Kotso, disclosed this when she led an accreditation team from the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), on a courtesy call on Governor Abdullahi Sule, at the Government House, on Tuesday. Presenting the NBTE team before the Governor, Mrs. Kotso expressed happiness that 21 years after IMAP was established, engineering courses…