Month: November 2023

TVS Motor Company launches TVS King Deluxe CNG in Nigeria

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TVS Motor Company, a reputed manufacturer of two-wheelers and three-wheelers in the world and a market leader in Nigeria, today announced the launch of its new Keke, TVS King Deluxe CNG in Nigeria. The launch event was graced by dignitaries from the Edo state and across Nigeria, during which the company unveiled their latest offering, the TVS King Deluxe CNG. The TVS King Deluxe CNG is designed to help customers in cutting down petrol expenses and driving towards a greener future by reducing pollution and promoting eco-friendliness. It sports a…

Wole Olanipekun at 72! By abiodun KOMOLAFE

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Glory be to God, Chief Oluwole Oladapo Olanipekun is two years above seventy! It is not due to his power or ability to plead cases in the court of law. It is purely the grace of the Strength of Israel. For decades, Olanipekun has been an amiable Watcher at the Bench. This personable individual, humanist extraordinaire and an indefatigable and undefeatable iconic silk has now carved a niche for himself in high-profile clientele by handling public political disputes. Unknown to him, the Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) is a mentor…

Dilemma of unending promises in democracy By abiodun KOMOLAFE

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It is a glorious thing to have a tested leader as the president of a country. It is also a blessing when the president means what he says and when what he says is not just believable but also approved by the people. Such a society is bound to swim in an environment of enormous possibilities because the question of trust is taken care of. The question of purpose is also sorted. Be that as it may, it is a two-edged sword: the leader will have to be conscious of…

Sen Uba Sani Unity Cup: Governor, ALGON Chairman, Speaker, others grace opening ceremony

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It was indeed a very colourful ceremony in Kaduna state as the Governor himself, Senator Uba Sani led several of his cabinet members to grace the opening ceremony of the Governor Uba Sani Unity cup which kick-off on Saturday. Some of the dignitaries that accompanied the governor to the opening ceremony were the Commissioner local government Affairs, Sadiq Maman Lagos, the ALGON chairman and the Speaker, House of Assembly in the state with other government Dignitaries The Governor performed the ceremonial kicked-off which marked the official commencement of the football…

Sen Chukwu seeks unity to move Enugu East senatorial district forward … defects Sen Nnamani in Appeal Court

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As the Appeal Court, Lagos State division on Friday put to rest the Enugu East Senatorial District election matter, Senator Kelvin Chizoba Chukwu has enjoined all well meaning citizens of Enugu to join hands with him to move the state forward. Sen. Chukwu (Labour Party) defeated the former governor of Enugu State, Sen Chimaroke Nnamani who was the incumbent federal lawmaker representing Enugu East Senatorial District at the red chamber prior to the election and others to emerge the winner. Recall that his party graciously replaced him with his elder…

CAC partners SMEDAN to create 10,000 Jobs

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The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) is making arrangements to partner with the small and medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) to create 10,000 jobs, amongst others. This was revealed during a meeting between the Registrar-General of the CAC, Hussaini Ishaq Magaji, SAN, and the Director General, SMEDAN, Mr. Charles Odii. The SMEDAN boss revealed that a 5-billion-naira loan at single-digit interest has been secured from a famous Nigerian bank to drive the project. He therefore requested support and collaboration with the CAC to actualize the project, which is scheduled…

Golden Jubilee; Senator Ashafa tasks FHA Staff on Service Delivery.

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By Abubakar Yusuf.       The Managing Director, Chief Executive officer CEO, Federal Housing Authority FHA, Senator Gbenga Ashafa has asked the staff of the agency to deploy their huge wealth of experiences into the expansion of the scope of performance in line with the new directives from the government. He dropped this charge during the closing ceremony of the two day celebration of the 50 years of the existence of the Agency . The Managing Director who referred to the contributions of the father of the nation and…

Letter to Rich Nigerians: Why the Poor Are Mad, By Azu Ishiekwene

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It’s not only the poor that are mad, if you get my drift. Even folks who once thought of themselves as middle class, that is, neither wealthy nor poor, are in maddening distress. They can hardly believe how life has come to be what it is today. Perhaps the most frequently asked question is: how did we get here? My mother used to pray that things should never be difficult for her and for those who could help in a time of need. Now, both the needy and the helper…

Blockchain policy adoption ‘ll enhance secured, Transparent Govt Processes – DG NITDA

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The Director General, National Information Technology Development Agency, (NITDA) Kashifu Inuwa has stated that with the increased distrust in governance in Nigerian with the manipulation government processes by corrupt persons, it has become “highly imperative that Blockchain policy and technology be adopted and implemented by institutions in the country to enhance effective, secure and transparent government processes in other to earn the trust of Nigerians. Inuwa made this known at a seminar organised for Course 32 by the National Defence College, (NDC.) The Participants were drawn from officers in the…

NITDA is dedicated to sustainable solutions for smallholder farmers – DG

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In order to use Information and Communications Technology (ICT) for development (ICT4D) in the Agricultural Sector and make access to digital technologies more equitable, the Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi has restated the Agency’s commitment to ensure sustainable solutions for smallholder farmers in the country. Inuwa reiterated this during a working visit on him by the Country Director, International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), Mrs Dede Ekoue. The Director-General maintained that NITDA has continued to undertake several initiatives towards supporting smallholder farmers and…