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2023 Batch ‘A’ Stream One Corps Members to Pass-out Dec 15

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The NYSC Management has approved Friday 15th December, 2023 as the Passing-Out date for the 2023 Batch ‘A’ Stream One Corps Members nationwide.   Activities lined up before the Passing-Out date include; sensitization of the Corps Members on job creation and opportunities after service by seasoned NYSC and NDE Officers.   Meanwhile, the low-key event would be climaxed by the distribution of Certificates of National Service to only the deserving Corps Members at the Local Government level.   The NYSC Director General, Brigadier General YD Ahmed expressed his appreciation to…

Competition brings healthy growth in telecom sector – NCC Boss

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Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Nigeria Communications Commission, Dr. Aminu Maida, has said competition is key to the healthy growth of the telecoms sector. Maida stated this on Wednesday when he received a delegation of management of Airtel Networks Limited in Abuja, said the Commission will give closer attention to managing the competition in the industry.   “We are more inclined to promote competition by creating a level-playing ground for all our licensees,” he said.   The NCC boss explained that the Commission was looking at all sides of…

DG NITDA rolls out plans for building resilience in Nigeria’s IT sector

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The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa has outlined the agency’s plan for the development of Nigeria’s information technology sector with a focus on building resilience in the face of challenges.   Inuwa stated this during an event ‘CONNECT THE DOT’S CONFERENCE’, with the Theme ”Igniting Resilience and Empowering Youth”, which was held on Thursday at A- Class Event Centre, Abuja, where he emphasized the need for resilience from all stakeholders in the sector.   He stated that NITDA is working on various initiatives to…

DG NITDA harps on use of AI to enhance productivity in critical sectors of Nigeria’s economy

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The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi has emphasized the need to explore and use AI in bolstering productivity in critical sectors of the Nation’s economy. Inuwa made this known while delivering a Keynote Address on “Artificial Intelligence: Effective Communication for National Security” at the 2023 Security and Spokespersons Awards and Conference which held in Abuja. Alluding to the fact that Artificial Intelligence was already changing daily lives, almost entirely in ways that improve human health, safety, and productivity, Inuwa averred that AI is…

BRAVE-IT commiserates with Victims of Kaduna Drone Attacks

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The Building Resilience Against Violent Extremism, Insurgency and Terrorism (BRAVE-IT) expressed solidarity with the Federal Government of Nigeria, the Armed Forces of Nigeria and the resilient people of Kaduna State in the wake of the tragic drone attacks in Tudun Biri. The group in a statement signed by Lawrence Audu,Director of Public Affairs and Strategies commiserated with the families and friends of the innocent citizens who lost their lives in the tragedy. “BRAVE-IT recognizes the gravity of this unprecedented event and extends our deepest sympathies to all those affected. We…

Friday Sermon: The Dangers Of Being Silent In The Face Of Evil And Criminality! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful   All praise is due to Allah. We praise Him, seek His aid, and seek His forgiveness. We seek refuge in Allah from the evil which is within our selves, and from the evil in our actions. Whoever Allah guides, none can send astray; whoever Allah sends astray, none can guide.   I bear witness that there is no deity other than Allah alone, and with no partner. And I bear witness that Muhammad is His servant and His…

CP FCT refutes news on alleged Kidnapping in Maitama,Asokoro. …. says it’s mischievous, false and misleading

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The Commissioner of Police FCT Police Command, CP Haruna G. Garba has called on residents of the Federal Capital Territory to disregard the news making the rounds on social media alleging that there have been several kidnapping incidents in Maitama and Asokoro District, said the post is false and misleading. “This post is intended to create panjc and apprehension in the minds of the people”he said. The FCT Police Command assured members of the public of their safety and security as the Command has emplaced working strategies to safeguard life…

CRUDE OIL THEFT: Nigerian Navy arrests Motor Tanker Vinnalaris 1 Lagos

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The Nigerian Navy Forward Operating Base, (FOB) Igbokoda in Ondo on Wednesday 6 December 2023 at about 10:00pm detected and arrested in the early hours of Thursday 7 December 2023 at about 3.00am, a 77-meter-long Motor Tanker (MT) VINNALARIS 1 LAGOS.   The vessel had 17 crew members onboard at the time of arrest was caught engaging in illegal siphoning of crude oil from one of the well heads at EBESAN oil field about 7 nautical miles off the coast of Awoye riverine community in Ilaje Local Government Area of…

ZAMFARA NYSC secures release of another two abducted Prospective Corps Members

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The National Youth Service Corps has again secured the release of two females among the abducted Prospective Corps Members who were kidnapped in Zamfara on their way to the Orientation Camp in Sokoto.   It would be recalled that the Nigerian Army recently secured the release of a male and a female abductee, while efforts a were on-going to ensure the safe release of the remaining four Prospective Corps Members.   Meanwhile,the NYSC Director General, Brigadier General YD Ahmed has reassured Members of the public, especially the parents of the…

DG advises Corps Members to be Diligent, avoid shortcut to success,

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The NYSC Director General, Brigadier General Yushau Dogara Ahmed has urged Corps Members to be diligent at work and exercise patient in climbing the ladder of success.   The DG gave this advice in his address to the 2023 Batch ‘C’ Stream Two Corps Members when he visited the Nasarawa State Orientation Camp in Magaji Dan Yamusa, Keffi.   He charged them to avoid get-rich-quick syndrome and other acts of social vices that may have negative effects on their future.   General Ahmed also urged the Corps Members to serve…