Month: September 2023

NCC restates commitment to Implementation of Requisite Reforms in Telecoms Sector

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has assured that it remained committed to its regulatory role of continually implementing requisite reforms to strengthen the communications sector in Nigeria. The Executive Commissioner, Stakeholder Management at the NCC, Adeleke Adewolu, stated this while addressing stakeholders at the combined second and third quarters 2023 meeting of the Industry Working Groups (IWG) on multiple taxation and regulations in the telecoms sector. The meeting, which held in Ibadan, Oyo State on Tuesday, was convened as a precursor to a more elaborate Regional Stakeholders Workshop on Multiple…

PLEASE JOIN US IN THIS CELEBRATIONS. IN NORTHERN NIGERIA, only HAUSA & NUPE ARE RECOGNIZED with a STANDARD LITERATURE. “Yi e dalo a ni a….”

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(We have concluded the syllabus of Nupe Language from Primary to PhD Level). “Nigerian literature may be roughly defined as the literary writing by citizens of the nation of Nigeria for Nigerian readers, addressing Nigerian issues. This encompasses writers in a number of languages, including not only English but Igbo, Urhobo, Yoruba, and in the northern part of the county Hausa and Nupe. More broadly, it includes British Nigerians, Nigerian Americans and other members of the African diaspora.” Do you know why Noam Chosmky challenged all the philosophers of 19th…

BREAKING: Tribunal nullifies Kogi East senatorial election,orders rerun

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The Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Lokoja has reportedly nullified the Kogi Senatorial East election and ordered a rerun. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had declared Sen. Jibrin Isah Echocho of All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner of the Senatorial election held on February 25, 2023. According to results declared by INEC Returning Officer, Prof. Musa Ibrahim, in Idah, the headquarters of Kogi East Senatorial district, Echocho scored 108,784 votes to defeat Victor Adoji of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) who garnered 81,867 votes. Adoji, however, rejected the…

MNJTF neutralize Boko Haram Terrorist at Dugushewa Village …… Recovers firearms, ammunition

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The troops of Sector 3 Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) deployed at Magumeri, Nigeria, conducted a proactive fighting patrol aimed at clearing the remnants of Boko Haram terrorists in the region. This successful operation resulted in the neutralization of one Boko Haram terrorist, significant recovery of arms and ammunition, and a remarkable step towards ensuring peace and stability in the area. During the operation, the troops uncovered and engaged a group of Boko Haram terrorists at Dugushewa Village, relentlessly pursued them as they attempted to flee. The courageous efforts of…

NDDC Board Appointments: Kalu commends Tinubu’s choice of Technocrats, congratulates Abia Rep, Eruba

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Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has lauded the appointment of technocrats on the board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), saying it was necessary in achieving the desired objectives of the agency. In a congratulatory message to the Abia State representative on the NDDC Board, Mr. Dimgba Eruba, personally signed by him and made available to Journalists in Abuja on Tuesday by his Chief Press Secretary, Levinus Nwabughiogu, the Deputy Speaker said that the choice of technocrats confirmed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s…

Deputy Speaker, Kalu salutes Ohanaeze Ndigbo President-General, Chief Iwuanyanwu at 81

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Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has felicitated with the President -General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu on his 81st birthday. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary (CPS), Levinus Nwabughiogu, Kalu offered all doxology to God for giving Chief Iwuanyanwu the grace of longevity. He described the octogenarian as an elder-statesman who has contributed immensely to the socio-economic development of Nigeria. The Deputy Speaker recalled that Iwuanyanwu through his many business establishments provided employments for many Nigerians. The Deputy Speaker…

DSS arrests Govt officials for diverting FG’s palliatives meant for Nigerians

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The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested some officials of Nasarawa State Emergency Management Agency(NSEMA)over diversion of palliatives meant to cushion the effects of fuel subsidy removal on Nigerians. DSS disclosed this in a release signed by its Spokesperson, Peter Afunanya, in Abuja on Tuesday, September 5, 2023 The Department of State Services (DSS) said it undertook investigations after receiving reports from some State Governments relating to diversion or sale of palliatives meant for their citizens ,recovered some of the items as well as apprehended the suspects. DSS said…

Dabiri-Erewa charges media practitioners to promote Diaspora Investment

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Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission,(NIDCOM), has emphasised the importance of recognising the accomplishments and challenges faced by Nigerians living abroad, as they play significant roles in shaping the nation’s image globally as well as encourage them to invest back home through positive narratives of their homeland. The NIDCOM Boss stated this through the Secretary to the Commission Dr Sule Yakubu Bassi when he received Mr Olumide Ogunlade, the Editor-In-Chief and CEO of Acclaim Nigeria, an international magazine in Abuja. The Secretary reiterated that the Commission is committed…

Nigeria hosts 54 Countries, others to Africa Internet Governance Forum 2023

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Nigeria is set to play host to 54 African nations and other continental Internet governance stakeholder blocs at the 2023 Africa Internet Governance Forum (AfIGF 2023) in Abuja from 18th to 21 September, 2023. This year’s event, being the 12th edition of the annual forum, is being hosted by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on behalf of the Federal Government, and is scheduled to take place at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja, with the theme, “Transforming Africa’s Digital Landscape: Empowering Inclusion, Security, and Innovation”. The Forum will serve as a…

New NASENI Boss,Khalil Suleiman Halilu resumes Office ….. vows To Use STI To Drive Tinubu’s Socio-Economic Priority Areas

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The newly appointed Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO), National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), Mr. Khalil Suleiman Halilu said he would ensure that President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda is achieved through the deployment of Science, Technology and innovation (STI) in the economy. Mr. Halilu made this statement while addressing the management and staff of the Agency shortly after his assumption of office as the EVC/CEO at NASENI Headquarters on Monday 4th September, 2023. The new EVC/CEO, a tech-Expert and Entrepreneur was appointed to lead NASENI by President…