Day: August 22, 2024

DIGITALISATION: Dabiri-Erewa seeks strategic partnerships among Nigerian Diaspora

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM),has called on Diaspora Nigerians to partner in upscaling digital technology in Nigeria. Dabiri-Erewa stated this when Prof. Adedeji Badiru, a retired Systems Engineer of the US Institute of Engineering for the US Airforce, visited the NiDCOM Headquarters in Abuja. She commended the Professor’s portfolio as a testament of Nigerians in the Diaspora as trailblazers in every field of endeavour. “I want to say that, you, Prof., represent the very best of Nigeria,” she remarked. The NiDCOM Chairman stated…

Delta NUJ honours Veteran Journalist,Sola Adedayo

Abubakar Yusuf

For his continuous support for journalists and the development of journalism in the Niger Delta region, veteran journalist and media consultant, Asiwaju Sola Adebayo, has been honoured by the Delta State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists with an award of excellence.   Adebayo, a former bureau chief of the Vanguard, Senior correspondent of old Daily Times, Punch, and National Mirror Newspapers for over three decades, was presented with the prestigious NUJ Award during the State Congress held at the Government House Annex in Edjeba, Warri.   The award…

Speaker Abbas sad over death of Sarkin Gobir in kidnappers’ den

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has expressed sadness over the death of the District Head of Gatawa in Sokoto State, Alhaji Isa Muhammad Bawa, in kidnappers’ den.   The bandits had kidnapped the late District Head of Gatawa and his son on July 29. The late Bawa was reported to have died in captivity.   Speaker Abbas said, in the first place, the bandits’ kidnap of the traditional ruler was barbaric, described their treatment of the late Sarkin Gobir as inhuman.   He decried…

University of Port Harcourt confers Award of Excellence on NITDA DG

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The University of Port Harcourt through its Centre For Information and Telecommunication Engineering honoured the Director-General of National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi with an Award of Excellence for his undeniable Impacts, resounding achievement in driving digital innovations and transformation in Nigeria. The award was announced during the celebration of World Telecommunication and Information Society Day held May 17, 2024 while the award was presented to the DG on August 19, 2024 at the agency’s headquarters by Prof. Bourdillon Omijeh, Director of Centre for Information and Telecommunication…

NITDA, Huawei, others host IPv6 Driven Digital Summit

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), in partnership with Huawei, the IPv6 Forum, and the IPv6 Council Nigeria, hosted the IPv6 Driven Digital Summit under the theme “Bringing Net 5.5G Into Reality: Inspiring New Growth.” The event which took place at the Digital Economy Complex, Mbora marked a significant milestone in advancing Nigeria’s digital technology, and the importance of transitioning to IPv6 to accommodate future demands of the internet. In his keynote address,the Minister of Communications innovation and Digital Economy,Dr Bosun Tijani said the Summit aimed to drive Nigeria’s…

One Year of Imaan’s Strategic Repositioning of Police Affairs Ministry, By ABUBAKAR YUSUF

Abubakar Yusuf

The Minister of State, Police Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Suleiman -Ibrahim fsi was appointed in August, 2023 by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to drive the Renewed Hope Agenda in the area of internal security, security of lives of properties, as well as international collaboration with other security agencies.   Soon after her appointment and in line with Renewed Hope Police Agenda of the administration alot of reforms, policies and programs had been introduced to improve internal security, threats as well as ensured adequate security of lives and properties of ordinary Nigerians.…

BREAKING: Justice Olukayode Ariwoola bows out as CJN

Emporium Reporters

Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, the 22nd Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), has officially retired from active service upon reaching the compulsory retirement age of 70.   Born on August 22, 1954,Justice Ariwoola’s journey to the top of Nigeria’s judiciary started on November 22, 2011, when he was appointed to the Supreme Court bench.   He later became the substantive CJN on June 27, 2022, following the abrupt resignation of his predecessor, Justice Tanko Muhammad.   His appointment was formally confirmed by the Nigerian Senate on September 21, 2022.   However, as…

Emporium Reporters

It was the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) that first alerted Nigerians that a number of tertiary institutions have been aiding candidates to falsify records for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) mobilisation. “The board has discovered widespread and unwholesome practices whereby some institutions were colluding with candidates to falsify vital records, such as backdated year of entry and subsequent age adjustments, to enable participation of fake candidates” in the NYSC scheme, JAMB Director of Admissions, Mohammed Bolaji, wrote in a letter to vice-chancellors, provosts and registrars of tertiary…

The Unfinished Journey: Oyo-Ogbomoso Road Saga

Emporium Reporters

For some months now, the RCC construction company has stop work on the ongoing construction of the Oyo-Ogbomoso road, leaving the project in a state of limbo. This 44.5-kilometer stretch, which is about 65% completed, has been a source of both relief and concern for road users in the region. The idea to have this express road was conceived in 1979, and it was not until the early 2000s, during the administration of President Olusegun Obasanjo, that the project gained momentum. The old roads that were used before the construction…

NYSC Director, Press And Information, Eddy Megwa to retire amidst encomiums …… charges media on objective reportage

Lukman Laleye Babalola

It was a moment of joy, satisfaction and reminiscence of fond memories for the outgoing NYSC Director of Information and Public Relations, Mr Eddy Megwa when he lauded members of the Press for prompt reportage of the Scheme’s activities. During his valedictory session with members of the fourth estate of the realm, Eddy Megwa tasked them to uphold the professional ethics of journalism as they continue to report NYSC programmes.   He enjoined them to make clarifications from the Scheme whenever the need arises, instead of rushing to press to…