Month: March 2024

BOOK LAUNCH: NiDCOM Boss charges Diaspora to showcase Nigerian values

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Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), has reiterated that a successfully developed Nigeria needs the strong and dynamic collaboration of its government, as well as, Nigerians, home and in the Diaspora. Dabiri-Erewa stated this in Abuja at a book launch by a Nigerian-UK based author and Property magnet, Mr Yemi Edun, titled: “The Number One Mission”, Nigeria High Commission in UK. According to her, “Nigeria is judged through the actions of Nigerians living in host countries abroad, which is why the Federal Government, through the Commission,…

Yemi Edun launches book,The Number One Mission’ in Abuja …… NiDCOM Boss, Diplomats ,others laud Author

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A Nigerian in Diaspora,Yemi Edun Thursday unveiled his book titled “The Number One Mission’ in Abuja. Yemi Edun a real estate Investor and Founder,Daniel Ford Foundation accordingly said The Number One Mission’ dives deep into the Nigerian High Commission’s history, the people, and the relationships that have shaped it over many years. Yemi Edun said the book “The Number One Mission” is an eye-opening read for anyone curious about diplomacy, culture, and identity. It provided a fresh look at the Nigerian High Commission in London and how it connected Nigerians…

Abiodun Muftau Yunusa: SA on Agriculture, Synergizing To Resolve Nigeria’s Food Crises. BY ABUBAKAR YUSUF.

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Before now, an adage says two heads are better than one, but in the current dispensation going by tue digital age and demands of the 21st century, many heads are now better than one hence thr on going collaboration in the Ministry of Agriculture between Senator Mohammed Abba Kyari, Senator Sabi Abdullahi and the Special Adviser on Agriculture, Hon Abiodun Muftau Yunusa.   Soon after the constitution of the federal executive council by President Ahmed Bola Tinubu and the appointment of Special Advisers that brought on board Muftau Yunusa.  …

NITDA DG charges Youths to embrace Digital Literacy, as Jigawa state flags off High-End ICT training

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The Director General, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) Kashifu Inuwa CCIE has called on youths in Jigawa State to embrace Information Communication Technology skills because of its strategic importance and necessity to drive the nation’s digital economy. The NITDA’s boss made the call in Dutse, Jigawa State capital during the flag off of a capacity building training program sponsored by the state government for 1000 youths in the state. The training which is organised through collaboration between the Jigawa State government, the National Information Technology Agency NITDA, Base University…

Friday Sermon: Hisbah And The Islamic Ways Of Stopping Evils In Society By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the Name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful   All praise is due to Allah, the Lord of all creation, may Allah extol the mention of our noble Prophet Muhammad in the highest company of Angels, bless him and give him peace and security―and his family, his Companions and all those who follow him correctly and sincerely until the establishment of the Hour.   Dear brothers and sisters! The Shari’ah-oriented political scientists define Hisbah as the duty of enjoining good when it is neglected and forbidding evil…

Int’l Women’s Day: Akpabio celebrates Nigerian Women in Senate,vows to promote Rights of Women

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The Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio has congratulated Nigerian women on the occasion of international Women’s Day 2024   Akpabio also seized the occasion to celebrate women in Parliament especially in Nigeria’s Senate.   Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Principal Officers of the Senate and his colleagues, joined female Senators; Natasha Akpoti Uduaghan, Idiat Adebule, Ipalibo Harry Banigo and Ireti Kingibe in celebrating International Women’s Day in the Senate.   The Mace of Nigeria Senate was lowered to enable the senators to exit the chamber during plenary to cut the cake…

Revenue Leakages: Tax Crimes Commission Bill passes second reading in House of Reps

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Federal House of Representatives at the plenary on Wednesday, passed through second reading, a Bill seeking to establish a National Tax Crimes and oversight Commission, to address revenue leakages in the payment of taxes in the country. Titled “A Bill for an Act to Establish the National Tax Crimes and Oversight Commission to Address Revenue Leakages Emanating from Non-payment and Under Payment of Taxes, Irregularities in the Assessment, Reporting and Remittances of Taxes to Prevent and Combat Tax Related Crimes, to Ensure the Protection of Tax Payers Rights and for…

Again, Sen Haruna Manu embarks on massive distribution of foodstuffs for his constituents

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Barely two and half months ago, the Senator representing Taraba Central, Senator Haruna Manu had distributed foodstuffs across his Senatorial District, again he’s embarking on another massive distribution as the essential commodities have warehoused in Taraba waiting for distribution. Between November and January, Senator Manu has not rested on his oars on issues concerning his constituents. He ensured that essential foodstuffs including providing electricity transformers and solar energy. See photos below  

CBN affirms CAC’s position on registration of Fintechs

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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) today sustained the position of the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) that all agents within the Fintech mobile payment cluster are under obligation to register their businesses.   The CAC had previously stated that all Fintechs must register with the CAC before commencing business in line with the express provisions of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, CAMA 2020.   The meeting held at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) was presided over by the apex Bank Governor, Olayemi Cardoso.   The Registrar-General of the…

Kogi Govt pledges to reward Outstanding corps members during service

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Kogi State Government has urged Corps Members deployed to the State to leave indelible footprints of development in different sectors as agents of social change.   It said the present administration would reward any Corps Member that show outstanding performance in his place of primary assignment. The State Governor, Alhaji Usman Ododo stated this today in his address at the Closing Ceremony of the 2024 Batch ‘A’ Stream One Orientation Course held at NYSC Kogi State Orientation Camp, Asaya, Kabba.   “Be rest assured that excellent performances would be duly…