Day: March 10, 2025

Protecting Nigeria’s Telecom Infrastructure: NCC’s Commitment to Addressing Fiber Cuts By Lukman Laleye Babalola

Lukman Laleye Babalola

A reliable telecommunications infrastructure is the backbone of any modern economy, facilitating business operations, financial transactions, education, healthcare, and national security. In Nigeria, the expansion of broadband connectivity has been instrumental in driving economic growth and digital transformation. However, a recurring challenge threatens the stability of this progress—frequent fiber optic cuts caused by road construction and rehabilitation projects. These disruptions have far-reaching consequences, affecting millions of telecom users and increasing operational costs for service providers.   The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), under the leadership of Dr. Aminu Maida, has remained…

NIMC warns against unauthorized NIN modifications, launches Secure Self-Service Portal

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has cautioned Nigerians against using unauthorized websites to modify their National Identification Number (NIN) data. The Commission emphasized that all modifications should be done only through its newly launched Self-Service Modification Portal: selfservicemodification.nimc.gov.ng. In a statement issued on March 10, 2025, NIMC’s Head of Corporate Communications, Dr. Kayode Adegoke, reassured the public that the official portal is designed to protect users from identity theft and data breaches. He warned that unauthorized platforms could expose personal information to security risks. The Self-Service Modification Portal allows…

International Women’s Day: A PR Professional’s Guide Dr. Afolabi Olajuwon

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International Women’s Day (IWD), celebrated annually on March 8, serves as an important moment to recognize women’s achievements, advocate for gender equality, and address the systemic barriers women face worldwide. I intend to provide public relations (PR) professionals with a comprehensive guide to effectively engage in the celebrations and conversations surrounding IWD, enhancing brand presence and demonstrating social responsibility while supporting gender equity.   As a PR professional, March 8 offers not just a celebration of women but also a unique opportunity to amplify messages of empowerment and societal change.…

Monday Lines : Akpabio as Oliver Twist By Lasisi Olagunju

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“Possibly he cohabited with Miss Bloggs, but don’t mention it in front of his wife, let the sleeping dogs lie.” Gordon Jarvie’s ‘Dictionary of Idioms’ contains that example of a warning that has been with us since Geoffrey Chaucer’s 1385 epic poem, Troilus and Criseyde. When the storm is angry and howling, the wise stays safe. I thought every man has that wisdom until I heard Senate President Godswill Akpabio at the weekend in Abuja vowing to devour a bowl of very hot 20-year-old pounded yam. To him, the sleeping…

Monday Lines : Powerful mob at Ikeja power house By Lasisi Olagunju

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The English language is a compulsive borrower; a great debtor. It borrows any word that catches its fancy anyhow and from anywhere. From Ancient Rome, the Englishman got loaned mobile vulgus, the Latin phrase for ‘movable, excitable crowd’. The Englishman took that loan and quickly slim-fit the borrowed item to ‘mobile’, then in 1688, he clipped the abbreviation to ‘mob’.   If you are looking for a more practical definition of ‘mob’, go to the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Members there will, in confounding unity, act the…

Marcus Onobun: A Serial Hater of Esan Trust and Legacy By Oseghale Otaigbe

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An Esan adage states that it is better to be barren than to give birth to a witch. Another saying warns that a foolish son brings heartache not only to his parents but to the entire community. The presence of such a person yields nothing but sorrow and despair.   The Bible, in Exodus 22:18, commands, “Thou shalt not suffer a witch to live.” This underscores the gravity of the damage such individuals can inflict upon their people if left unchecked. But who is a witch? A deeper understanding from…

New NYSC DG pledges Transparent Leadership, Enhanced Corps Welfare

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The newly appointed Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Olakunle Oluseye Nafiu, has assured staff and Corps Members of his commitment to transparent leadership, improved welfare, and enhanced productivity within the Scheme. Speaking during his assumption of office at a colorful ceremony held at the NYSC National Directorate Headquarters in Maitama, Abuja, General Nafiu emphasized that his tenure would focus on strengthening job creation initiatives to enable Corps Members to transition seamlessly into the private sector during and after their service year.   He lauded the…

NITDA DG advocates gender inclusion in Digital Literacy to boost Economic Growth

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, CCIE, has emphasized the importance of gender inclusion in digital literacy programs across Nigeria, stated that empowering women through technology is crucial for national development.   Inuwa made this assertion while delivering a goodwill address at the inauguration of the Quality Education and Girl Child Initiatives (Luminah 2030), organized by the Federal Ministry of Education at the Federal Secretariat Complex. The initiative is part of the Nigeria Education Sector Renewal Initiative (NESRI) for Renewed Hope, focusing on six…

IGNITEHER BOOTCAMP: EMPOWERING WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS FOR DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION AND ECONOMIC GROWTH By Lukman Laleye Babalola

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In today’s rapidly evolving digital economy, equipping women with the right skills and resources is crucial for economic growth and sustainable development. Recognizing this, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), in collaboration with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), organized the IgniteHer Bootcamp—a groundbreaking initiative designed to empower female entrepreneurs with business, financial, and digital transformation skills.   From March 3 to March 7, 2025, 90 women entrepreneurs from diverse industries participated in an intensive training program aimed at bridging the gender gap in entrepreneurship. Held in Abuja, the…

NITDA, JICA Ignite Women’s Entrepreneurship Through ‘IgniteHer Bootcamp’

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), in partnership with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), successfully concluded the IgniteHer Bootcamp on Friday, March 7, 2025. The five-day intensive program, held in Abuja, empowered 90 female entrepreneurs with critical business development skills, financial management strategies, and digital transformation tools to enhance their ventures.   The initiative was designed to bridge the gender gap in business and technology, equipping women with digital literacy, financial planning, and market access opportunities. Through expert-led sessions, participants gained practical knowledge on business structuring, financial sustainability,…