Day: September 14, 2024

Tinubu applauds military over successful operations in North-west, pledges sustained support

Lukman Laleye Babalola

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended the Nigerian Military over success recorded in the North-West Nigeria.Tinubu who received with relief the news of the strings of successful operations against security threats in the region by troops of the Nigerian military, said the success of the operations gave further assurance that Nigeria security operatives are up to the task of ensuring the peace and security of the nation.   Troops of Operation Hadarin Daji, on Thursday, neutralised a wanted bandit leader, Halilu Sububu, who had been unleashing terror on citizens in…

CAC Registrar-General bags ICSAN Fellowship Award

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Institute of Chartered Secretaries & Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN) has awarded the Registrar-General/CEO of Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Hussaini Ishaq Magaji, SAN Honorary Fellowship. ICSAN held its annual dinner and awards on Friday 13th September, 2024 at the MTN Plaza, 1, Awolowo Road, Falomo roundabout, Ikoyi, Lagos.   Conferring the award on him, the ICSAN President/Chairman of Council, Mrs. Funmi Ekundayo, FCIS, said the fellowship award was in recognition of his display of unparalleled leadership, entrepreneurial, and administrative skills.   She added that the Registrar-General’s enviable commitment to the…

Zacch Adedeji: One Year Of Great Strides at FIRS By Arabinrin Aderonke

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One year can feel like a flash, but in the hands of a leader like Dr. Zacch Adedeji, Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), it becomes the foundation for lasting change. The Tax Boss has taken Nigeria’s tax administration from business as usual to record-breaking heights. The past twelve months have not only reshaped the agency but also set the stage for a brighter economy for Nigerians. When Dr. Zacch took over the affairs of FIRS on September 15, 2023, the agency was ready for change, but…

DIGITAL LITERACY FOR ALL: DG pledges NYSC’s support,as NITDA set to train 30 million Nigerians

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Director General, National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General YD Ahmed has pledged the readiness of the Scheme towards achieving the objectives of the Digital Literacy For All Programme of the Federal Government.   He said the initiative is a crucial step in Nigeria’s journey to enhance productivity in all sectors. General Ahmed stated this today in his opening remarks at the Flag-Off Ceremony of Digital Literacy For All, held at Justice Idris Legbo Kutigi International Conference Centre, Minna, Niger State   The Director General stated further that the programme,…

EDO GUBER POLL: Akpabio rallies for Okpebholo

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio has said Edo people stood to enjoy more dividends of democracy from the Federal Government if they vote in an administration of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the State in the forth coming governorship election.   Senator Akpabio spoke on Saturday at an APC grand rally in Benin City, Edo State. The rally had in attendance the Vice-President, Kashim Shetima, the National Chairman of the APC, Alhaji Abdullahi Ganduje and about 12 Governors of the APC extraction among other dignitaries. A statement…

Dabiri-Erewa announces release of Nigerian man sentenced to death in Indonesia for drug trafficking

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Hon Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, (NIDCOM) said a Nigerian man, Emmanuel Ihejirika who had been sentenced to death for drug trafficking in Indonesia has been freed, after several years in prison . This was after his case was taken up pro bono by a Nigerian lawyer based in Washington DC , Mr Emmanuel Isha Ogebe.   At a meeting with Barrister Emmanuel Isha Ogebe in Washington DC, Hon Abike Dabiri-Erewa commended Mr Ogebe for his selflessness and kindness in taking up the case.   Several years back,…

Lateefah Moyosore Durosinmi Foundation holds 10th Edition of Awards, Grants

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The 10th Edition of the Annual Scholarship Awards to Students and Empowerment/ Grants to Women on Small Scale Businesses of the Lateefah Moyosore Durosinmi Foundation (LMDF) will hold on the Wednesday Sept.18th, 2024 at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile- Ife, Osun State.   In a statement by the Secretary of the Foundation, Dr Sururah Bello, said 48 new Scholarship Awards will go to Students including a further Scholarship support to a Tertiary Student.   Other beneficiaries included 35 Women in Small Scale Businesses who will be given cash grants and equipment.…

SDGs ; One Year on, Consolidating Drive for 2020-2030 Agenda to Fruition BY ABUBAKAR YUSUF

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The Sustainable Development Goals SDGs , with the global template and transmutation from the Millennium Development Goals MDGs will be eight years old, in line with the UNGA 71 declaration held in 2016.   The coincidence of the appointment of Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire to lead the global body in 2016, along with her recent reappointment in 2023 had demonstrated the domestication and willingness of the extension of the program across board, sub- national in line with its 17 goals to provide succour in all areas to all vulnerable Nigerians .…

Beyond the barrel: The tourism imperative (2) By abiodun KOMOLAFE

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According to the World Tourism Organization, tourism generates over $1 trillion in exports annually, creating millions of jobs and stimulating local economies. Be that as it may, it is important to note that Nigeria’s vast growth and development opportunities are being overlooked due to a lack of vision and self-centeredness on the part of its successive leaders, ultimately hindering the greater good and benefiting only a privileged few. This issue pervades all levels of government, from state to local, with authorities neglecting their duties to harness the potential of natural…

PSC appoints Peter Opara as Commissioner of Police FCT Command

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The Police Service Commission has approved the appointment of CP Peter Ukachi Opara as substantive Commissioner of Police for the Federal Capital Territory command, Abuja.   CP Opara will be replacing CP Benneth Igweh who has since been promoted to the next rank of Assistant Inspector General of Police.   He was posted to Zone 7 Abuja as the Zonal Assistant Inspector General of Police.   This was contained in a statement by Head, Press and Public Relations, Ikechukwu Ani issued to journalists in Abuja on Friday.   The new…