Month: October 2024

DG affirms NITDA’s commitment to support research initiatives …… As 5 Nigerian Researchers present E-Governance Innovations at ICEGOV2024

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) Director-General, Mr. Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, has confirmed the agency’s commitment to support research initiatives, ensure that Nigeria remain at the forefront of advancements in digital governance. Representing the Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani at the 17th International Conference on the Theory and Practice of E-Government (ICEGOV2024), held in Pretoria, South Africa, NITDA DG emphasized that the researchers’ participation at the event aligned with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which aimed to leverage technology for economic diversification…

Adegboyega Oyetola: Reflections on leadership and legacy By abiodun KOMOLAFE

Emporium Reporters

_“And reckon (people) by the number of years, so that they may understand.” (Quran 18:19)._ My first encounter with Adegboyega Oyetola, then Chief of Staff to Governor Rauf Aregbesola, occurred in 2014 during the buildup to the Osun governorship election, where Aregbesola sought reelection on the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket. Today, Oyetola serves as the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy. My second and most enduring encounter with Oyetola commenced in October 2016, when I was appointed Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Media by Aregbesola. I later continued to…

David Mark mourns Senator Zwingina …… Describes him Cicero, Scholar

Emporium Reporters

Former President of the Senate, Senator David Mark has described the death of former Deputy Leader of the Senate, Senator Jonathan Silas Zwingina as a monumental loss to the nation especially the political class.   Senator Zwingina passed away at the age of 70 on Wednesday after a brief illness in Abuja.   Reacting to the death of Senator Zwingina, Senator Mark said the deceased was a foremost parliamentarian and scholar who brought his wealth of experience and expertise to bear.   Senator Mark recalled the pioneering role of Zwingina…

Menxtt Technology NG introduces Comprehensive Tech Support Service for Nigerian Businesses

Emporium Reporters

By Fatima Abubakar,Lagos     Menxtt Technology NG, a fast-growing indigenous technology start-up, is expanding its portfolio of tech services to include a comprehensive Tech Support Service for organizations. Specializing in web and software development, Menxtt Technology NG is now offering businesses an eco-conscious and efficient solution for managing and repairing their tech devices, helping reduce electronic waste (e-waste) and lower carbon footprints.   With growing concerns about e-waste and its harmful environmental impact, Menxtt Technology NG’s new Tech Support Service provides organizations an opportunity to extend the lifespan of…

NEPC,NIDCOM partner on Diaspora Export Market Place

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Agricultural sector is a powerhouse of opportunities, contributing 25 percent to Nigeria’s GDP and employing over 70 percent of the workforce.   Recognising the potential for global growth, NEPC and NiDCOM are partnering to engage the diaspora in expanding Nigeria’s export reach. This was emphasised by Mrs. Nonye Ayeni, Executive Director/CEO, Nigerian Export Promotion Council, (NEPC), during a strategic meeting at NiDCOM Headquarters in Abuja.   Mrs. Ayeni highlighted that the Council’s primary mandate, which focuses on coordinating and harmonising export development and promotion activities, aligns with initiatives such…

DG NITDA charges Tech Experts, Stakeholders to explore Blockchain Technology in Asset management and Economic development

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa CCIE, has called for a concerted effort among industry players, government officials and experts to explore the transformative potential of Blockchain technology in asset management and economic development of the country.   The DG made this appeal at the Tokenised Economic Conference and Exhibitions themed; Tokenised Economy 2024; Real-World Assets Tokenisation, organised by Cyberchain in collaboration with the BAZE University and NITDA.   Recognising technology as an enabler for the nation’s GDP growth, the conference was a…

Tinubu confers GCON on Speaker Tajudeen Abbas

Lukman Laleye Babalola

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has conferred the nation’s second highest national honour, the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger, on the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas.   In his 64th Independence Anniversary Speech on 1 October, President Tinubu conferred the Commander of the Federal Republic( CFR) on the speaker and the deputy senate president.   This development led to a debate in the House of Representatives on Wednesday, calling on the President to confer a higher honour on the Speaker.   President Tinubu was persuaded…

Journalism must mainstream women as subjects and storytellers – Osoba ….. as WSCIJ launches female experts guide to improve women representation in Media Industry

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Veteran journalist and former governor of Ogun State,Aremo Olusegun Osoba has called for journalism to mainstream women as both subjects and storytellers. Aremo Osoba stated this at the 10th anniversary of the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) Report Women! Programme and public presentation of the Report Women! Experts source guide website on Thursday, 3 October 2024, in Lagos. At the event, speakers expressed hope that the female expert’s source guide would address the underrepresentation of women in newsrooms by providing journalists with access to a diverse range of…

Why MURIC did not support Street Protests – Prof Akintola

Lukman Laleye Babalola

An Islamic human rights organization, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), has explained why it does not support street protests.   In a statement issued on Friday, 4th October, 2024 by its Executive Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola, the group argued that most street protests end up in violence which hurts innocent people, disrupt normal activities and set back the hands of the clock.   MURIC also said protests are square pegs while the fallouts are round holes while the motives are often short in public interest but long in hidden agenda.…

Speaker Abbas mourns victims of Niger boat mishap …… calls for safer water transportation

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has described as devastating, a boat mishap in Niger State, which killed scores of passengers.   About 60 bodies have been reportedly recovered after the boat capsized on Tuesday night at Gbajibo River in Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State. The boat was said to be carrying over 300 passengers.   The Speaker, while expressing sadness over the accident, commiserated with the families of the deceased, the people, and the government of Niger State. He especially sympathised with…