Year: 2024

NITDA DG seeks enhanced collaboration in FinTech to deepen financial literacy

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa CCIE, has called for increased collaboration among key players in the Fintech ecosystem to enhance financial literacy and promote financial inclusion for all citizens. The call is In line with the present administration’s focus on Reforming the Economy for Sustained Inclusive Economic Growth, Accelerating Diversification through Industrialisation and Digitisation, and Improving Governance for Effective Service Delivery.   NITDA DG made this appeal at the 6th edition of the annual FirstBank FinTech Summit where he joined other key…

Measuring the Green Wealth of Nations: Natural Capital and Economic Productivity in Africa – Akinwumi Adesina

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I applaud H.E. President Sassou Nguesso, the President of the Republic of Congo and President William Ruto of Kenya, the co-chairs, for their leadership on this agenda, and for joining with me in our collective drive to ensure that Africa’s vast natural resources are considered in the valuation of Africa’s wealth – what I call Green Gross Domestic Product (Green GDP). Africa has some of the largest sources of natural capital in the world, including over 40% of the world’s clean energy potential; 65% of the world’s uncultivated arable land;…

UBEC: Driving Digital Innovation Hub to Fruition, By Abubakar Yusuf

Abubakar Yusuf

The Universal Basic Education Commission UBEC and it’s determination to provide a level playing ground for a robust technology and technological advancement in Basic Education hub to provide innovation , drives Initiative in line with the global community practices.   The recent convening of Basic Education stakeholders across the country was the determination to ensure all round transmission of the sector technologically towards meeting the demands of the global community.   With it’s efforts and early decisions to migrate the commission from analogue to digital era, it is obvious that…

Adeyanju talks from both sides of his mouth – CRP slams Activist

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Concerned Rivers People CRP has accused activist lawyer, Deji Adeyanju of speaking from both sides of his mouth over his recent utterances on FCT minister, Nyesom Wike. The group in a statement issued and signed by its Director of Communications Robinson Uke on Saturday, asserted that the social media influencer talked from both sides of his mouth. It recalled how in 2023 , Adeyanju took his social media and poured encomiums on president Bola Tinubu for appointing thoroughbred administrator as FCT minister. Still going on memory lane, Wike as Rivers…

Former NTA newscaster Joy Osiagwu dies at 50

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Joy Osiagwu, former Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) newscaster, is dead.   She died at the age of 50 on Friday at Arewa Hospital, Jabi, Abuja after a brief illness.   For over two decades, the late Canada-based newscaster and media consultant was in full time practice in broadcast in Nigeria and North America.   She worked at the NTA for 23 years. Joy retired voluntarily in September 2019.     While active in service, the late broadcaster covered activities of the Nigeria High Commission in Ottawa Canada and Nigeria Mission…

Enriching Futures: The Ayanfe Kristi example By abiodun KOMOLAFE

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“We have a moral obligation to help those in need.”- Peter Singer.   On Sunday, November 10, 2024, the Ayanfe Kristi Society of All Souls’ Anglican Church, Osogbo, Diocese of Osun, marked its 32nd anniversary with a heartwarming philanthropic gesture.   Defying Nigeria’s education-for-the-privileged norm, Ayanfe Kristi empowered sixteen intelligent-but-indigent students – eleven from All Souls’ and five from other parishes – with cash awards. This generous act instilled hope in a society where financial constraints often dictate academic prospects.   This charitable gesture, which has now become an annual…

Owa Obokun: Heritage, reality, aspiration (3) By abiodun KOMOLAFE

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Yorubaland’s royal institutions face significant challenges, threatening their traditional significance. Across the region, from Akure to Ikire and from Ikorodu to Idiroko, once-revered thrones have devolved into a chaotic game of musical chairs. Nowhere is this more evident than in Oyo, where the protracted search for a new Alaafin has become a seemingly interminable saga. The prolonged process has all the hallmarks of an endless marathon, with contenders awaiting divine intervention or a miraculous resolution to crown the next Alaafin.   Elsewhere, while the ‘Emir’ of Iwoland’s relentless pursuit of…

NOA, Stakeholders to promote Tolerance as Key aspects of National Value Charter

Lukman Laleye Babalola

As part of efforts aimed at promoting tolerance and peace in Nigeria, the National Orientation Agency (NOA) is spearheading the promotion of key aspects of the National Values Charter in collaboration with other stakeholders. NOA, working with Pearl Trade West Africa, will host major events including National Festival of Tolerance and Peaceful Coexistence Summit, and the International Tolerance and Peace Expo. The initiatives are crucial steps towards creating a more inclusive and harmonious society in Nigeria and the West Africa region, and are crucial for the implementation of the Nigeria…

NJC recommends two judges for compulsory retirement ,suspends two others

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The National Judicial Council (NJC), chaired by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Hon. Justice Kudirat Motonmori Olatokunbo Kekere-Ekun, has recommended compulsory retirement for two judges for falsifying their ages, and also suspended two judges over misconduct.   This was revealed in a statement published by the NJC’s Deputy Director (Information), Kemi Babalola-Ogedengbe, Esq., after the NJC took disciplinary actions against judicial officers for various misconducts following its 107th meeting held on 13–14 November 2024.   Among the sanctions, two Heads of Court were recommended for compulsory retirement over falsification of…

Tinubu, Shettima, others attend, as late COAS Lagbaja buried in Abuja amid tears, tribute

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The late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja has been laid to rest in Abuja, amid tears and tributes, ending an illustrious military career that spanned decades.   The internment took place at the National Cemetery in the nation’s capital marking an end to two days of funeral rites that began in Lagos earlier in the week.   Lagbaja’s casket, draped in Nigeria’s green and white colours, arrived at the cemetery around 3 pm in a white funeral wagon after a funeral service at the National Christian Centre…