Month: March 2024

NITDA unveils e-Government Master Plan 2.0 to enhance Transparency in Governance

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The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has unveiled the second phase of the Nigerian e-Government Master Plan, towards ensuring a seamless and inclusive access to digital services with the aim of enhancing transparency in government processes. The Director General, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa made this known at the handing over of deliverables to CEOs of NITDA, National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) and the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) on Thursday which was held at the e-Government Training Centre, Kubwa, Abuja. The event…

Tinubu and the creation of a new society By abiodun KOMOLAFE

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Nigeria is at a critical juncture; and in such a context, it is _“cometh the moment, cometh the man”._ For President Bola Tinubu, this adversity should be turned into a historic advantage which should propel him to be the creator of a new society and his place in history will be assured, not for all time but forever. Men who took advantage of their opportunity include Park Chung Hee of South Korea, Lee Kuan Yew of Singapore, Mahathir Mohamad of Malaysia and Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil. Take…

When ‘sorry’ means nothing, by Funke Egbemode

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We called them the ‘happening couple’. Flex (real name was Felix) was a 500 level medicine student, while Tunrayo was a 200 level Law student. Though the two of them were very busy ‘effico’, they spent every free moment together. They went to the bukateria together, walked hand-in-hand to the library and the cinema. They were a reference point especially when we girls wanted to ‘yab’ our NFA male classmates who were in the habit of giving excuses to their girlfriends as to why they couldn’t take them to see…

APC Edo Primary Outcome : Senator Osunbor asks his supporters to remain steadfast … says Okpebholo approached him for support

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Aftermath the All Progressives Congress APC dislocated primary, topmost aspirant, Senator Prof Oserheimen Osunbor on Friday has advised his teeming supporters to remain steadfast for further instructions.   In a message of solidarity to his supporters which he personally signed, Osunbor noted that it was glaring that:”the National Working Committee of our party that conducted the primaries is satisfied with the outcome and has issued a Certificate of Return to Senator Monday Okpebholo as the party candidate. This is already public knowledge.   He said Senator Monday Okpebholo has paid…

JUST IN: CBN revokes licences of over 4,000 BDCs

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In it’s effort to curb the activities of unscrupulous Bureaux De Change operators, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has announced the revocation of the operating licences of 4,173 BDCs in the country.   This was disclosed in statement signed by Acting Director, Corporate Communications of CBN, Mrs Sidi Ali Hakama, on Friday.   The apex bank said the action is an exercise of the powers conferred on it under the Bank and Other Financial Institutions Act (BoFIA) 2020, Act No. 5, and the Revised Operational Guidelines for Bureaux.  …

BREAKING: Yoruba comic actor, Sisi Quadri passes on

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Popular Nollywood actor, Quadri Oyebamiji, otherwise known as Sisi Quadri has died barely a year after his mother’s death.   Sisi Quadri’s demise was confirmed by his colleague, Adekunle Abolade, popularly known as Dodo Ede, on his Facebook page, on Friday, March 1, 2024.   Abolade wrote; “Rest in Peace Sisi Quadri. I watched Anikulapo Series early this morning and saw him died in the film, so he will die in real life today 😭 May Allah grant him Aljanat Fridauz 🙏.” Quadri is known for his abusive words in…

Speaker Abbas celebrates Alhaja Lateefat Gbajabiamila@94

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The Speaker, House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, Ph.D has rejoiced with Alhaja Lateefat Gbajabiamila, the mother of the Chief of Staff to the President, on her 94th birthday. In a birthday message in Abuja on Friday, Speaker Abbas hailed Alhaja Lateefat Gbajabiamila for not only being a good mother but also a great philanthropist, whose service to humanity is uncommon. The Speaker said in her 94 years on earth, Alhaja Gbajabiamila has demonstrated her determination as a politician and a consensus builder, who worked tirelessly for her community…

GOC 6 Division lauds NYSC, pledges more support

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The General Officer Commanding 6 Division of the Nigerian Army, PortHacourt, Major General JH Abdulssalam has commended the immense contributions of NYSC to national unity and socio economic development of the country.   He said the tremendous roles of the Scheme to job creation among the youths, and rural development through Corps Members’ projects cannot be over-emphasized. General Abdulssalam disclosed this today in PortHacourt when he hosted the NYSC Director General, Brigadier General YD Ahmed in his office.   The GOC said General Ahmed has brought a lot of innovations…

Addressing the Implications of Cyberbullying on Spokespersons and Organizations By Afolabi Olajuwon

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This article examines the multifaceted impacts of cyberbullying on spokespersons and their respective organizations within the digital age. In light of the unprecedented rise in online engagements, the ramifications of cyber harassment reach beyond the individual victims to influence the reputation, productivity, and legal standing of organizations globally. This study employs qualitative analysis of recent cases and scholarly discourse to unpack these implications and offers a framework for mitigation strategies aimed at fostering a safer online environment for individuals and corporate entities alike. Cyberbullying, a form of harassment using electronic…

Reps committee summon Binance Holdings over alleged terrorism financing, money laundering

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The House of Representatives Committee on Financial Crimes has summoned the Chief Executive of Binance Holding limited, Mr Richard Teng over alleged committal of terrorism financing and money laundering.   The chairman of the Committee, Hon Ginger Onwusibe, issued a 7 day ultimatum to the management of Binance Holdings LTD., to appear before the committee on or before 4th of March 2024.   Onwusibe warned that the Committee will be forced to invoke the constitutional powers vested in the committee to take appropriate measures in the event Binance Holdings fails…