Day: January 30, 2023

FGM: Survivors narrate experiences dealing with absence of the clitoris

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With an estimated 20 million survivors, Nigeria has the third-highest number of women and girls who have undergone FGM worldwide     One could almost feel the intensity of her emotions as Osarieme Oziegbe, 28, told the story of her birth and recalled the ugly consequences of the removal of her clitoris (genitalia) by a nurse in Benin City, Nigeria, as narrated to her by her mother.   The nurse had convinced Ms Oziegbe’s mother to circumcise the new baby as part of the cultural rites of the Binis. She…

DSS intercepts syndicates selling redesigned Naira notes ….. Bank officials fingered

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The Department of State Services (DSS) hereby has intercepted some members of organised syndicates involved in the sale of the new redesigned naira notes. In the course of its operations, the service also established that some Commercial Bank officials were aiding the economic malfeasance.   Sequel to this,the Service warned the currency racketeers to desist from this ignoble act. Also urged appropriate regulatory authorities to step up monitoring and supervisory activities to expeditiously address the emerging trends.   Meanwhile, the Service has ordered its Commands and formations to further ensure…

Change of Baton: Brig Gen YD Ahmed assumes duty as NYSC DG …. unfolds 5-point policy thrust,seeks staff support

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Brigadier General Yusha’u Dogara Ahmed has officially assumed duty as the 22nd Director General of National Youth Service Corps(NYSC).   He took over the mantle of leadership at the NYSC Directorate Headquarters (Yakubu Gowon House) in Maitama, Abuja, today, in a colorful handing over ceremony witnessed by NYSC Management, Staff, Corps Members, retinue of friends and family members of the Director General. General Ahmed stated that he was taking over the administration of the NYSC at a very unique time in history, as the Scheme will be 50 years old…

ITF Launches framework for National Apprenticeship and Traineeship System to tackle unemployment

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By Abdulateef Bamgbose     In a bid to tackle unemployment in the country, the Industrial Training Fund (ITF) has launched the first framework for National Apprenticeship and Traineeship System (NATS) to train youths on skills acquisition that will enable them to be self-reliant and add to national development in Abuja.   The Director General/Chief Executive, Sir Joseph Ari says that the launch is aimed at effectively deploying skills acquisition as a vehicle for combatting unemployment, reducing poverty and the overall growth and development of Nigeria. According to him, the…