Year: 2024

NITDA calls for Public Input on Guidelines for IT Projects and Regulatory Instruments

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is seeking public feedback on several draft documents related to Information Technology (IT) projects and regulations. This aligns with NITDA’s commitment to an open and collaborative rulemaking.   The legal Documents Open for Public Review are:   Guidelines for Licensing IT Projects Clearance Compliance Assurance Firms 2024; Regulatory Guidelines for Electronic Invoicing in Nigeria; Guidelines for Software Development; and Guidelines for Software Testing.   NITDA is also proposing the amendment of the Guidelines for Clearance of IT Projects for Federal Public Institutions (FPIs).…

NCC Boss addresses Consumers’ concern on Data consumption, Billing at 93rd Telecoms Consumer Parliament … Charges stakeholders on transparency, accountability

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Executive Vice Chairman/CEO, Nigerian Communications Commission NCC, Dr Aminu Maida has reiterated the need by Telecoms stakeholders to address consumer concerns over data depletion and billing transparency.Maida said increase in data consumption is fueled by digital advancements,hence need to address the concern. Dr Maida stated this in his welcome address at the 93rd Telecoms Consumer Parliament, themed “Optimizing Data Experience: Empowering Consumers through Awareness and Transparency in a Consumer-Centric Telecom Industry.” The NCC Boss added that the theme is timely, as internet use has become essential to daily life,…

Economic Reform: Senate Committee meets Finance Minister, others …. FG commends Nigerians’ patience and resilience amid challenges

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Senate Committee on Finance yesterday in an interactive session met with the Nigeria’s Economic Team led by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun at National Assembly the ongoing economic reform of President Bola Tinubu. In his opening remarks, the Chairman of the Senate Committee, Senator Sani Musa, said the interactive session was a fact-finding mission aimed at assessing the effectiveness of the ongoing reforms. He said “Today, we gather to discuss pressing issues related to the sale of crude oil to domestic…

The Northern Protesters, A Mirror that Poke Us in the Eyes… By Abdullahi O Haruna Haruspice

Emporium Reporters

When the streets of Northern Nigeria filled with voices demanding an end to bad governance, there was hope that change might finally come. Yet what began as a peaceful call for accountability quickly unraveled into turmoil, leaving deep wounds in its wake. The North—once resilient and proud—now stands battered, its infrastructure in ruins and its people shaken. As cities like Kano, Sokoto, Gombe, and Kaduna fell into chaos, the protests were seized by hoodlums and criminal elements, morphing into waves of destruction. Security forces, despite their presence, seemed unable to…

White House Advisor on Diaspora Engagement boosts 7th NDIS,promises partnership with NIDCOM

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Ms. Deniece Laurent-Mantey, Executive Director, United States’ Presidential Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement (PAC-ADE), U.S.A., said the goal of PAC-ADE is to make it easier for diaspora members to go beyond individual remittances and participate in pooled investments, by creating opportunities for Nigerians in the U.S. to partner with local entrepreneurs, support small and medium-sized enterprises, and invest in larger development projects that foster stability and economic growth in Nigeria.   Ms. Laurent-Mantey stated this at the Plenary Presentation at the 7th Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit in Abuja.  …

Consumers kick ,As Discos Hike Meter Price By 28%

Emporium Reporters

Power distribution companies in Nigeria have announced an increase in the price for various electricity meter models, marking the second price hike in four months.   Power consumers kicked against the development, describing it as “wicked”, considering the economic hardship nationwide currently.   According to the Discos, the cost of a single-phase meter has risen from approximately N117,000 to as much as N149,800.   This amount indicates an increase of 28.03 per cent or N32,800, depending on the distribution company and meter vendor.   The new prices posted on the…

Kyari-Must-Go: More groups,N’Delta activists vow to join protests ….. want NNPCL Boss sacked within 72hrs

Lukman Laleye Babalola

More troubles for the embattled Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited, (NNPCL), Mallam Mele Kyari, as more groups have signed up to join the two million man protest against his continued occupation of the exalted office.   This is coming at a time when some notable Niger Delta activists have issued 72 hours ultimatum for the sack of Kyari as the GCEO of the nation’s apex oil regulatory body, failure which would compel them to occupy the streets in Abuja and Port Harcourt.  …

NOA DG mourns Late COAS General Taoreed Lagbaja, says he was a fearless Soldier and committed Patriot

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has expressed profound shock and sadness over the passing of the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja.   The Director-General of NOA, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu,in a condolence message made available to Newsmen in Abuja described the late Chief of Army Staff as a dedicated and fearless soldier who served the nation with unwavering commitment and distinction.   In his words, “The National Orientation Agency joins the entire nation in mourning the loss of this exceptional officer who gave his all in the service…

Death of COAS will not derail our focus to destroy the terrorists – DHQ ….. Declares 9 Terrorists wanted

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Defence Headquarters said even as Armed Forces of Nigeria mourn the tragic passing of late Chief of Army Staff COAS,Lt Gen Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja,it will not derail the military focus to destroy the terrorists, but rather inspired by the actions of late COAS on the battlefield as a war commander as well as his strong desire to defeat the terrorist in order to end the war.   The military authority assured that it will continue working decisively to eliminate the terrorists, stop the insecurity in the nation and ensure…

7th NDIS: Nigeria’s N5b Creative Industry, A Goldmine for Diaspora Investment – Patric Doyle

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Dr Patric Doyle, a renowned Nigeria Actor, has said that the Nigerian creative industry has recorded unprecedented growth, with the box office crossing five billion naira as of September 2024. Doyle stated this while moderating a panel discussion on ‘Appraisal of Investment Prospects in the Nigerian Creative Industry’ during the 7th Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit (NDIS), in Abuja. He said “Nigerian films now account for 50.4 per cent of the box office revenue, surpassing foreign films. This remarkable achievement is largely attributed to the exceptional work of Nigerian actors, producers,…