Year: 2023

Deputy Speaker Ben Kalu harps on non-kinetic approaches to end insecurity in S/East

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Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has advocated for improvement of social infrastructure and youth empowerment in the South East geopolitical to stimulate end to insecurity.   He said that such measures subsumed in the non kinetic approaches have not been well explored. Kalu gave the advice when he received the Resident Program Director, International Republican Institute (IRI), Santiago Stocker who paid him a courtesy call Monday evening in Abuja.   The Deputy Speaker said that it was in a bid to end insecurity…

Auto Dealer,Oludoyi congratulates Kogi Governor-Elect, Usman Ododo on election victory … Commends Peaceful Conduct of Election

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The Chief Executive Officer of Mr. J Auto LLC, Juwon Oludoyi has extended his congratulations to Kogi State Governor-elect, Usman Ododo over his victory in the November 11 governorship elections.   Oludoyi applauded the electorates in Kogi state for their active participation in the electoral process, highlighting the resilience of democratic institutions and the people’s influence on the nation’s political landscape.   He emphasized that the election outcome in Kogi State mirrored the desires of the people, asserted that democracy flourished when voters reward competence, transparency, and good governance. Oludoyi…

Amayanabo of Kalabari gave selfless Service to the Niger Delta People – Dr. Solomon Arase …..Assures of his presence and security during the Late Monarch’s burial

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The Chairman of Police Service Commission, retired Inspector General of Police and an illustrious son of the South-South Geopolitical zone of the country, Dr. Solomon Arase, has described the late Kalabari Kingdom Monarch, King Prof.TJT Princewill as a man who carried himself well and gave selfless Service to the people of the Niger Delta.   Dr Arase stated this when a delegation of eminent indigenes of Kalabari Kingdom in Rivers State paid him a visit in Abuja.   Among the delegation led by the son of the late king of…

DHIN Connectathon brings together Stakeholders to advance Digital Health Interoperability in Nigeria

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By Chisom Juanita Mefor       On November 7, 2023, the Digital Health Interoperability Network (DHIN) hosted its maiden Connectathon, a groundbreaking event that brought together stakeholders from the public and private sectors to address the critical issue of fragmented patient records in Nigerian healthcare institutions. The Theme of the event was “Unique Identifier for Management of Duplicate Cross-Institutional Health Records”. Fragmented patient records are a major challenge in Nigeria, where patients often receive care from multiple providers, making it difficult for providers to access a patient’s complete medical…

Ikem’s Employer to be charged with murder in Philippines- Dabiri-Erewa

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Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/ CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has informed the Senate Joint Committees on Diaspora and Inter Governmental Affairs and Foreign Affairs that the employer of Ikem, a Nigerian student beaten to death in Philliphines, has been charged with murder, along with five others.   She also said that a viral video by a man posted on social media recently alleged that 250 Nigerians are slated for killing in Ethiopia was totally false and untrue.   This was the highlight of the investigative hearing of the Joint…

Nigerian Institute of Public Relations: A Model of Economy By Afolabi Olajuwon

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Public relations plays a crucial role in promoting economic development and stability in any country. The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has emerged as a model institution, actively contributing to the growth and success of Nigeria’s economy.   This article explores the significant impact of NIPR on Nigeria’s economic landscape and highlights its role as a catalyst for positive change.   One of the primary functions of the NIPR is to maintain and enhance a favourable image of Nigeria internationally. By effectively managing the country’s reputation, the NIPR builds…

INTERNATIONAL FRAUDWEEK: CIFCFIN identifies with a Week Long Fraud Awareness Activities in Abuja

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By Abubakar Yusuf.     The Chartered Institute of Forensics and Certified Fraud Investigators of Nigeria CIFCFIN, FCT Chapter is holding a week long fraud awareness activities, beginning from Sunday November 12 to Saturday, November 18 , 2023 to mark this year’s International Fraud Awareness Week.   A statement signed by the Ag Registrar/ CEO and the Chairman, FCT Chapter President, Dr Isa Salifu, said the International Fraud Awareness Week is lined up with series of activities to mark the event.   The event hashtag #FRAUDWEEK witnessed an awareness program…

NDIS 2023: Nigerian Diaspora to access N50m Housing Loan …. As Minister unveils Diaspora Housing Scheme

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The Minister of Housing and Urban Development Architect Ahmed Dangiwa has launched the Diaspora Housing Scheme with a facility for Diaspora access up to N50 million naira loan for mortgage with an interest rate of 6.9 per cent, paid over a period of 10 years.   Architect Ahmed Dangiwa made this known as the sixth edition of Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit (NDIS), opened in Abuja.   The Minister, who initiated the scheme while serving as the MD/CEO of the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria, described his position as a positive…

ECONOMY: Dabiri-Erewa urged FG to partner with Nigerians in Diaspora ….. as NDIS enters Day 2 in Abuja

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The Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission NIDCOM,Hon Dr Abike Dabiri-Erewa, said in the quest of the Federal Government to go far in repositioning of the economy, there was a need to partner with the Nigerians Diaspora in achieving these goals. Hon Dabiri-Erewa made this call in her opening remarks at the sixth edition of the Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit NDIS holding in Abuja. She said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu who has just returned from attending the Saudi-Africa Summit, made efforts to underscore Nigeria’s commitment to attracting more Diaspora Direct Investment,…

Buhari handed over a bankrupt nation to Tinubu — Ribadu

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National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, has blamed the past administration of Muhammadu Buhari for the current financial crisis in Nigeria.   According to him, Buhari handed over a bankrupt nation to his predecessor, President Bola Tinubu.     Though, he said despite the financial set back which has affected budgetary allocations, the federal government would do everything in its power to ensure that the country has a robust and functional defense management and structure.   The former anti-graft agency boss stated this in Abuja when he spoke at the Chief…