Day: December 9, 2023

NITDA to partner IFC on sustainability of Nigeria’s Digital Economy

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The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has agreed to collaborate with the International Financial Corporation (IFC) by co-creating robust regulatory frameworks in implementing government policies aimed at digitally transforming the country and sustaining a vibrant digital economy.   The NITDA Director General, Kashifu Inuwa gave this hint when he played host to a delegation from the IFC, led by the corporation’s Senior Economist, Nadege D. Yameogo, PhD, at the corporate headquarters of the agency in Abuja.   Inuwa noted that the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President…

NNPCL rejects Senate’s move to increase 1.78mbpd oil production benchmark to 1.8mb/d

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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has rejected the move by the Senate Committee on Appropriation to increase the crude oil production benchmark in the 2024 Appropriation Bill from 1.7 million barrels per day to 1.8 mb/d.   The Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPCL, Mele Kyari, kicked against the plan during an interactive session with the Senate Committee on Appropriations in Abuja on Friday.   The Chairman of the Committee, Senator Solomon Adeola (APC – Ogun West), made the proposal when the NNPCL management led by Kyari appeared…

Ex-Senate President Lawan salutes Akpabio@61

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Immediate-past President of the Senate, Senator Ahmad Lawan has sent his felicitations to the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio on the occasion of his 61st birthday celebration.   Lawan, in a birthday message to Akpabio, extolled the Senate President for his remarkable achievements throughout his political career.   He commended Akpabio’s efforts in championing legislative initiatives, and lauds his unwavering determination in advocating for good governance.   The birthday message reads, “Your Excellency, as you celebrate your 61st birthday anniversary, today, I join in congratulating you on the remarkable achievements…

Adieu Frank Kokori, A Relentless Advocate For Justice And Democracy. By Olukayode Ajulo

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I write to pay my final respects to a remarkable individual, Chief Comrade Frank Ovie Kokori. His recent passing fills my hearts with sorrow, for I have lost another true champion of the people.   Frank Kokori was not only a prominent figure in the Nigerian labor movement but also a relentless advocate for justice and democracy. His unwavering commitment to the cause remained steadfast until his last breath.   Frank Kokori’s illustrious journey began long ago, where he, with the likes of Comrade Honorable Joseph Akinlaja played an instrumental…

Akpabio: Builder of Men @61,By Ola Awoniyi

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American business executive and one time Chairman and CEO of General Electric, John Francis Welch Jr. popularly called Jack Welch, once said: “Before you are a leader, success is all about growing yourself. When you become a leader, success is all about growing others.” Going by those words, Godswill Obot Akpabio, the President of the Nigerian Senate, is a leader. Having attained personal success early in life, he has long devoted himself to growing others. The Akwa Ibom-born lawyer and politician has every reason to thank God as he marks…