Month: March 2024

Mr President, salary hike won’t resolve the present hunger, by Hassan Gimba

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These days, the words dominating the air are “hunger” and “protest”. And that, we are told, is because of two others – “dollar” and “salary”. Unfortunately, those capitalising on the latter two words to push for the first two words hardly mention the words “production” and “security” which are fuelled by justice and fairness. And there can be no justice without the rule of law. I suspect some behind-the-scenes push regarding cries of hunger and a subtle mobilisation for protests that would engulf the entire country. While not discounting the…

2022 RECRUITMENT OF POLICE CONSTABLES: COMPUTER BASED -TEST COMMENCES ON 5TH MARCH, 2024. …… as Jamb releases schedule of exam for shortlisted applicants across states.

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The FCT Police Command wishes to inform all the shortlisted applicants of the Federal Capital Territory in the ongoing police recruitment exercise of the schedule of the computer based-test (CBT) wish will hold across nine(9) Jamb recognized examination centres in FCT starting on 5th of March till 6th of March, 2024.   The below mentioned centres are the approved centres by Jamb for all shortlisted applicants in the Federal Capital Territory.   1. 23 TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED. NAF VALLEY ESTATE , 3PL OBENE KANU STREET, OFF SB ABUBAKAR AVENUE BEHIND ABACHA…

ONDO 2024: WHERE IS AKURE? By Femi ODERE

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A friend who owns and runs a relaxation business called me one beautiful evening to come over and meet some people from my state of origin. As someone who knows the importance of networking and making new friends, especially for someone like me who had just relocated from the United States where I had spent a significant portion of my adult life, my friend expressed, and rightly so, that meeting them would be good for me. He was also a returnee from the UK where he trained as a veterinary…

When pharmacies sell death for a penny By Festus Adedayo

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Irish poet and one of the foremost figures of 20th-century literature, William Butler Yeats, aptly put it in his famous The Second Coming. When things fall apart, wrote Yeats, not only can’t the centre hold, even the falcon cannot hear the falconer. I find a corollary in this cause and effects thesis offered by Yeats in the narration of Reverend Richard Henry Stone. Stone was one of the earliest American missionaries to come to Africa during the nineteenth century. He was a representative of the Southern Baptist Convention and spent…

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION: NITDA DG launches SRAP 2.0

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In the stride towards continuous engagement and inclusivity, the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, emphasized the pivotal role of collaboration with stakeholders in the technology ecosystem to achieve a resilience and prosperous digital transformation for Nigeria by unveiling the NITDA’s Strategic Roadmap and Action Plan 2.0. The Director General made these affirmations at the Omniverse Summit, held at the Landmark Event Centre, Lagos.   Inuwa highlighted the necessity of shared goals, resources, and knowledge to make a lasting impact on Nigeria’s digital future.…

NITDA DG charges IT Stakeholders to collaborate with Govt to nurture start-ups

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The National Information Technology Development Agency’s commitment to nurture an innovative and entrepreneurial ecosystem as enshrined in its Strategic Road-map and Action Plan 2.0 received a major boost in Lagos at NITDA Co-Create West Africa Tech Expo, an event put together by GAGE Award in partnership with the Agency to showcase innovative businesses locally and across the globe with physical presence in Nigeria. The NITDA’s Director General, Kashifu Inuwa, CCIE while delivering his keynote address at the event which has its theme as “Evolve” averred that both the government and…

DAF honours Dabiri-Erewa with Bridge Builders Award 2024

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Hon. Dr. Abike Dabiri ,Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), has been recognized as the first Nigerian recipient of the esteemed Bridge Builder award by the Diaspora African Forum (DAF) Awards 2024 in Ghana. This accolade celebrated her tireless global advocacy for the Diaspora community, marking her significant contributions to fostering peace, inclusivity, and unity both within Nigeria and internationally.   Dr. Erieka Bennett, Founder & Head of Mission at DAF, lauded Dabiri’s exceptional dedication during the award presentation, expressing admiration for her longstanding commitment to Nigeria’s Diaspora.…

NITDA, SMEDAN sign MoU for Nigeria’s Economy diversification

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In a bid to implement the agenda of the present administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of Reforming the Economy for Sustained Inclusive Growth by accelerating diversification of the nation’s economy, a Memorandum of Understanding highlighting the pivotal role of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) has been signed by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN).   Recognising SMEs as the backbone of the nation’s economic landscape, the MoU was signed with a primary focus on the growth of…

Digital Access: NITDA DG calls for massive Investment in ICT

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In a concerted effort to propel inclusive access to digital infrastructure and services, thereby laying the groundwork for the country’s technological advancement, Kashifu Inuwa, the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), CCIE, has called for substantial investment in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) aimed at fortifying the nation’s economy through the integration of digital technologies.   Inuwa made this call during a meeting with Ms. Edosio Uyoyo and Traore Toho Syevie, a delegation from the African Development Bank (AfDB) at the Agency’s corporate headquarters in Abuja.…

Gov Otu greets Predecessor ,Ayade At 56

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Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu has felicitated with his predecessor, Senator (Prof) Ben Ayade on his 56th birthday celebrations.   The Governor in a birthday message noted that the former Governor remained an innovative and transformational leader that was committed to the industrialization of Cross River State and still has a lot to offer in terms of service and leadership.   Gov Otu said “My Most Distinguished and Effervescent Leader, on this auspicious occasion of your 56th birthday celebrations, I join your family and indeed all Cross Riverians in…