Month: July 2022

Chartered Institute of Customer Relationship Mgt appoints Aliyu Ilias as President

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Mr Aliyu Ilias, a foremost customer experience expert, has emerged as the President of the Chartered Institute of Customer Relationship Management. Ilias is the Author of Understanding Customer Experience in Africa, whose research in customer experience has contributed to different sectors of the economy. The institute in a statement on Thursday in Abuja, explained that Ilias was elevated to the office of the President following the demise of the institute’s former President, Mr Henry Adegbuyi. Ilias expressed determination to move the institute from provision of customer service to customer experience,…

NYSC disowns Lady in NYSC uniform, alleged sick Woman,says posts fraudulent

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The Management of National Youth Service Corps NYSC has alerted members of the public on pictures of a lady in the scheme uniform and that of a sick woman claiming to be a serving corp member, admitted in a Lagos hospital, which has gone viral on social media platforms. The scheme in a release signed by Eddy Megwa, Director Press and Public Relations urged members of the public to disregard the pictures, as the lady in NYSC uniform and alleged sick woman soliciting for financial support from the public were…

NYSC DG condoles families of deceased corps members,visits hospitalized ones

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The Director General of National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General Muhammad Kaku Fadah on behalf of the NYSC Management has condoled with the families of two Corps Members that lost their lives in a ghastly motor accident on their way back home to Kaduna State after the 2022 Batch “B” Stream One Orientation Course in Adamawa State.   The deceased were on relocation from Adamawa to Kano State before the unfortunate accident occured along Zaria/Kano highway after their registration in Kano. Speaking during his condolence visits to the bereaved families…

Danbatta elected into Council of Nigerian Academy of Engineering

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The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta, has been elected to the Governing Council of the Nigerian Academy of Engineering (NAE), a step which signposts his outstanding role in the development of engineering profession in the country. The Council of NAE is the highest decision-making body of the Academy. The Council oversees the country’s highest professional bodies in science, technology and engineering. Notice of the election, conveyed by Honorary Secretary of the Academy, Engr. Christy Adelowo, indicated that Danbatta,…

Female celebrities and the recent craze for cosmetic surgery, by Bernice Eke

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Cosmetic surgery is becoming so popular these days among Nigerian celebrities as beauty standards to them are no more about having a pretty face but a curvy and snatched body.   Women no longer seek to have slim frames; rather, they prefer wider hips, bigger bottoms and contoured breasts, and so they go through a lot all in the bid to look s3xy.   The most common cosmic surgery is a “butt lift,” which involves liposuction of the abdomen, thighs, flanks, and intergluteal region, then injecting that fat into the…

DIASPORA DAY 2022: No nation can develop without Its Diaspora- Dabiri-Erewa

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Hon (Dr) Abike Dabiri-Erewa Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, (NiDCOM), has that a robust engagement with the diaspora was crucial to Nigeria’s development and growth as no nation can make progress without its Diaspora.   NiDCOM Boss stated this at a press conference in Abuja as part of activities ahead of July 25, 2022, National Diaspora Day celebrations.   She added that voting right, home remittances, investment and all round engagements with Nigerians in the Diaspora and those at home will surely turn around the country’s economic fortunes.   Hon…

Senate confirms Joe Ohiani as ICRC Director-General

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The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Mr. Joe Aniku Michael Ohiani as Director-General,Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC).   The nominee’s confirmation followed the consideration of the Senate Committee on Works.   Chairman of the Committee, Senator Adamu Aliero (PDP – Kebbi Central), in his presentation, said Ohiani was asked questions on the mandate of ICRC, and how he would apply the knowledge and experience gathered over time to enhance the workings of the Commission.   The lawmaker informed his colleagues that, “the nominee responded intelligently and provided satisfactory answers…

Civil Society Coalition drums support for NYSC Trust Fund

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The Executive Secretary of the Civil Society Coalition for Transparency and Good Governance, Mr Victor Udoh has said the group will harness everything within its power to actualize the establishment of the NYSC Trust Fund. He described NYSC as the most formidable, organised and well composed youth organisation in the country. Mr Victor Udoh stated this today when he led other members of the coalition on a courtesy call on the NYSC Director General Brigadier General Muhammad Kaku Fadah in his office in Abuja. According to him, over the years,…

Senate confirms Umar Yahaya as Co-Chairman, Governing Council of Unclaimed Funds Trust Fund

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The Senate, on Wednesday, confirmed Umar Yahaya as Co-Chairman of the Governing Council of Unclaimed Funds Trust Fund. Yahaya’s confirmation was sequel to the consideration of a report by the Committee on Banking, Insurance and Other Financial Institutions. Chairman of the Committee, Senator Uba Sani (APC – Kaduna Central), in his presentation, said Mr. Yahaya’s appointment was in accordance with the provisions of Section 77(5) of the Finance Act, 2020. According to the lawmaker, “the nominee possesses the academic qualifications, technical knowledge and professional experience to be appointed Co-Chairman of…