Month: March 2024

Dabiri-Erewa applauds efforts of Author of “Omowale”, Chris Brooks, who traced his ancestral back to Africa

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Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), said the book “Omowale: One Man’s Justice Journey”, authored by Dr. Chris Brooks, an African-American, who has discovered his Nigerian ancestry and decided to relocate his family to Nigeria, is highly commendable and heart warming.   Dabiri-Erewa said that while some people are talking of “japa”, others are talking of “Omowale”, child return home.   She urged the author to state what attracted in making Nigeria his home, apart from his DNA. The NIDCOM boss congratulated and welcomed the author, Dr…

Dabiri-Erewa hails Bola Oyetunji’s appointment as Auditor-General in Australia

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Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has described the appointment of Mr Bola Oyetunji as the Auditor-General of the New South Wales, Australia as well- deserved and commendable.   In a Congratulatory message, the NIDCOM boss said the news of Oyetunji as the newest Auditor-General in New South Wales, Australia, was heart-warming.   The appointment is a confirmation of the resilience and competence of Nigerians living abroad thus making the country proud of them.   Dabiri-Erewa used the opportunity to advise Oyetunji on the need to use…

Ramadan: Nigeria needs prayers more than ever before – Speaker Abbas

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The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen has congratulated Muslims in Nigeria and across the world for witnessing another Ramadan, urged them to pray for their country.   The Ramadan fasting, which is observed by Muslims globally, commenced on Monday in many countries, including Nigeria, after the sighting of the moon.   The Speaker noted that there was no better time to pray for Nigeria than in the Holy Month, stating that the country needs divine intervention more than ever before.   Speaker Abbas urged not…

Alleged Budget Padding: Sen Ningi dissociates self from Northern Senators’ forum

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Senator Abdul Ningi on Monday dissociated himself from his colleagues in the Northern Senators’ forum over comments on the 2024 budget.   Ningi, who represents Bauchi central senatorial district said he will carry his cross alone.   The lawmaker is facing baptism of fire from the presidency and alleged rumour of suspension by his colleagues from the upper legislative chamber.   It would be recalled that acting under the banner of Northern Senators’ Forum, Senator Ningi, claimed in an interview he granted BBC Hausa Service, that the National Assembly debated…

Ramadan: Sen Barau seeks support for needy, prayers for national development

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Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, has welcomed the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan, following the declaration of Monday, March 11, 2024, as the first day of the month by the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III.   The sighting of the new crescent from different parts of Nigeria marked the beginning of the Ramadan Fasting.   Senator Barau, in a statement, enjoined Muslims to take good advantage of the blessed month of Ramadan by intensifying prayers to Almighty Allah.   He urged…

Adesina and Nigeria’s fatal abduction By Lasisi Olagunju

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“What is the State?” Louis Blanc, politician and historian in 19th century France, asks himself. He answers: “The State, under democratic rule, is the power of all the people, served by their elect; it is the reign of liberty. “The State, under monarchical rule, is the power of one man, the tyranny of a single individual. “The State, under oligarchical rule, is the power of a small number of men, the tyranny of a few. “The State, under aristocratic rule, is the power of a class, the tyranny of many.…

Consider accommodating short Courses on Digital Skills – Inuwa charges NELFUND

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As the world shift from certificate to skill acquisition, the Director General, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa has advised the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) the administrator of the student loan initiative programme of the current administration to consider accommodating Nigerians who want to enroll in short courses that will equip them with digital skills.   Inuwa, who made this known in Abuja while receiving a delegation from NELFUND led by the Executive Secretary Mr Akintunde Sawyer said this will empower citizens with high-in-demand global skills that…

Int’l Women’s Day 2024: NITDA DG restates commitment to Women’s Empowerment

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The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has reaffirmed the agency’s unwavering commitment to collaborating and empowering women to bridge the digital gender gap in Nigeria. Inuwa expressed this during a meeting with a delegation from TECHWOMEN, led by Ms. Binta Mustapha, at the Agency’s Corporate Headquarters in Abuja.   While noting the role of promoting digital inclusion among women from diverse backgrounds in national development, Inuwa said empowering women aligns with one of NITDA’s core pillars “Fostering Digital Literacy and Cultivating Talent” as…

Nigeria thriving on Innovation and economic inclusive growtH ,says DG NITDA

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The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa has said that Nigeria is empowered digitally and thriving on innovation and inclusive economic growth through technology. Inuwa made this remark at a workshop themed “Intel AI programme for Africa Deep-Tech startups, Ecosystem stakeholders” which was organised by Afrilabs and Intel in Abuja.   He added that, “for us to succeed as a nation there is need for synergy, and we must strongly believe that the best solution emerges from collaborative efforts, harnessing diverse talents, expertise, and…

BREAKING: Sultan of Sokoto announces moon sighting, Ramadan begins Monday

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The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has confirmed Monday, March 11, 2024, first day of Ramadan in Nigeria.   The President General, Nigerian Supreme Council of Islamic Affairs stated this in a broadcast at his palace in Sokoto on Sunday evening, March 10, 2024.   He said, “Today Sunday, the 29th Day of Sha’aban 1445 after Hijra of our Noble Prophet Muhammad (SAW), which is equivalent to 10th March, 2024, marks the end of Sha’aban 1445 AH, as the reports of moon sighting were received from Muslim leaders…