Day: August 5, 2023

Meet Afolabi Olajuwon: Astute PR Expert Vying for NIPR Council Membership By Mukhtar Yau Madobi

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Among the personalities vying for council membership in the upcoming Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, NIPR is Mr. Afolabi Olajuwon. My first encounter with Mr. Olajuwon was in 2021 when I left Kano for Abuja with the zeal and passion to learn the art of journalism and communication. Having deeply rooted my science background right from secondary up to university level, I had a phobia of how I would adjust into my newly chosen career. However, my fear was doused and the job was made easier through a God-sent Messiah…

Malagi: A Fitting Elevation for a Deserving Media Guru By Sani Danaudi Mohammed

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The Nigerian Senate recently unveiled an interesting ministerial nominee in the person of Muhammad Idris Malagi, a PR icon, publisher and patriotic Nigerian. President Tinubu had promised Nigerians to set up a government of inclusion and competence. Tinubu’s list also met the criteria of spread, professionalism, experience, exposure, geo-political balance and national cohesion. One of those that have met these criteria in terms of experience and professionalism is Muhammad Idris Malagi. Malagi was born on the 2nd of May, 1966 in Gbako local government area of Niger State. He had…

Before marching to Niamey, let us pause. By Owei Lakemfa

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THE new military rulers in Niger Republic, the country which marked independence day on Thursday, August 3, 2023 have a Sunday ultimatum from the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS. It is that they give up power and restore elected President Mohammed Bazoum to power or face serious measures, including possible invasion. ECOWAS also imposed sanctions, including border closures, a no-fly zone and the freezing of Nigerien assets. The options seem to be that if former Presidential Guard head, General Abdourahamane Tchiani and his boys do not give up…

Unforgivable sins , By Funke Egbemode

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Between couples, married couples, are there sins that can undo the ‘I do’ or do them apart long before death arrives? Can you forgive your husband anything or everything? Are there things your wife will do and you’ll spit in the air and collect it with your face? Meaning: you are ready to go for broke and break everything. Are there things a wife should not do for love no matter how sane they may sound in a moment of passion and sacrifice? Sacrifice, what are the limits of sacrifice…

RG CAC urges OGP Nigeria new members to maintain lead, as Global Summit draws closer

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New members of the National Steering Committee of the Open Government Partnership (OGP) Nigeria have been urged to wholeheartedly embrace the principles of the OGP as Nigeria strengthens the implementation cycle of its Third National Action Plan. The Acting Co-chairman of the National Steering Committee (NSC) of the Open Government Partnership (OGP) Nigeria and Registrar-General of the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Alhaji Garba Abubakar, gave charge while declaring open the 19th OGP Nigeria National Steering Committee Meeting held today in Abuja. Alhaji Garba Abubakar stressed the need for the new…

Prof. Atata of UniAbuja profers Solutions to Dearth of Research in Universitie

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By ABUBAKAR YUSUF.     A Professor of Pharmaceutical Microbiology and Head of Department of Pharmaceutical Microbiology and Biotechnology, R.F. Atata, University of Abuja has proposed the establishment of Directorate of Research, Innovation and Development geared towards given research direction in Nigerian Universities and the country at large. Atata who made this disclosure on Wednesday stating that researches in the country’s universities had not achieved the desired results, as it only ended in the laboratory without impactful outcomes . Professor Atata who expressed confidence that the observation of research development…

Lafiya Group visits NPC Chairman, Nasir Isa Kwarra

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The NPC Chairman, Hon. Nasir Isa Kwarra received in audience a delegation from Lafiya Group led by Mr. Scott Moreland at the Commission’s Headquarters, Abuja today, 4th August, 2023. The Lafiya Group is collaborating with the Commission to build staff capacity to model Resources for the Awareness of Population Impacts on Development (RAPID) for the revised National Population Policy (NPP).

Thoughts on revenue generation By abiodun KOMOLAFE

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In a nationwide address last Monday, President Bola Tinubu announced some palliatives to mitigate the impact of the high cost of living brought about by the fuel subsidy removal. Great speech! Excellent delivery! So, kudos to Mr President! However, a section of Nigerians frowned at the speech because ‘it was one-sided’. According to this group, the president only pleaded with the masses to persevere without telling Nigerians what the elite and the privileged clique would be sacrificing to make Nigeria great again. Though Nigerians have never doubted Tinubu’s capacity to…

MAJOR TAKEAWAYS FROM THE SCREENING OF NIGER STATE MINISTERIAL NOMINEE, ALHAJI MOHAMMED IDRIS ( MALAGI)

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In a recent Senate screening session, Alhaji Mohammed Idris Malagi, the nominee from Niger State, outlined his vision for a digital Nigeria, highlighting key points aimed at propelling the nation into the forefront of the digital age. With a background as the Publisher of Blueprint Newspaper and CEO of WeFM, coupled with being a fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Malagi’s insights carry weight and potential for significant impact. 1. Investment in Digital Assets: Malagi stressed the urgent need for more substantial investment in Nigeria’s digital assets…