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NiDCOM,Tetfund partner for Diaspora Research for Development

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The Nigerian in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) and the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (Tetfund) has reached an agreement towards Research for Diaspora Management in Nigeria. This was one of the highlights of the meeting between a delegation from NiDCOM, led by Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the Chairman/CEO and the Executive Secretary Tetfund, Prof. Suleiman Elias Bogoro, to brainstorm and bridge a gap on Research for Diaspora Management in Nigeria. Hon.Abike Dabiri-Erewa explained during the meeting that the Commission was collaborating with the University of Ibadan (UI) to build a Diaspora Research for…

IIP-SARS: Police Officer alleges assault while on open defecation in Durumi, Abuja

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A Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Cornelius Agbo told the IIP-SARS how he escaped from the assault of six men who allegedly hit his head repeatedly while he defecated in a nearby bush at Durumi, Abuja sometimes in 2013. DSP Agbo made this statement in respect of a petition filed by Tony Duchi and seven (7) other complainants from Southern Kaduna, Kaduna state, alleged that the police unlawfully tortured, detained and imprisoned them based on ethnic origin. Though the police had before now made allegations of conspiracy, assault and theft…

Buhari addresses 51st conference of Commonwealth Parliament in Abuja

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President Muhammad Buhari of Nigeria, on Thursday, addressed the opening ceremony of the 51st conference of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA), Africa region in Abuja Nigeria. Represented by Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, the President commended the Commonwealth nations in Africa, for the synergy between the legislature and executive, vis-à-vis interparliamentary relations that exist amongst Members state. According to Osinbajo, President Buhari was away in Paris for a Peace Foum, where Nigeria is expected to host a segment on issues concerning the post COVID economy . Speaking on the theme…

Onu advocates concerted efforts In securing Africa … As maiden Sahel Military Games begins in Abuja

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The Minister of Science Technology and Innovation, Dr Ogbonnaya Onu, has called on African countries to work together in securing the continent which is bedeviled by myriad of security challenges. The Minister gave the charge on Monday while declaring the first edition of the Chief of Defence Staff Organization of Military Sports in Africa (OSMA) Sahel Countries Military Games in Abuja. Dr Onu, who was the Guest of Honour, said Africans should work together to secure lasting peace as well as safety of lives and property in the Continent. He…

COAS inaugurates maiden Digital Literacy Internet and Core Computing Certification Course in Abuja …. says modern battle not limited to Land, Air and Maritime domain

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The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya has said that modern battles were no longer fought only on land, sea and air, as warfare have been taken to the cyberspace. He made this known while inaugurating the maiden Digital Literacy Internet and Core Computing Certification Course (IC3) and the establishment of the Nigerian Army Cyber Warfare School (NACWS) Basic Cyber Laboratory on Friday 8 October 2021 at Giri, Abuja. The COAS, who was represented by the Director General, Land Forces Simulation Centre, Major General Felix Omoigui said…

Text of 2022 BUDGET SPEECH Titled: Budget of Economic Growth and Sustainability Delivered By President Muhammadu Buhari At the Joint Session of the National Assembly, Abuja Thursday, October 7, 2021

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PROTOCOLS   1. It is my great pleasure to be here once again to present the 2022 Federal Budget Proposals to this distinguished Joint Session of the National Assembly. 2. Distinguished and Honourable leaders, and members of the National Assembly, let me start by commending you for the expeditious consideration and passage of the Supplementary Appropriation Bill 2021. This further underscores your commitment to our collective efforts to contain the COVID-19 Pandemic and address the various security challenges facing our country. 3. I will also take this opportunity to thank…

Open Letter To Presidential Governor Bello; We Pay You Huge Salary To Manage Kogi, Not To Roam Around Abuja

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Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello The Presidential Governor from Kogi State, Abuja. Dear Sir, Demand to Justify Your Huge Salary and Allowances in Discharge of Functions as Governor of Kogi State Your Excellency, I write to remind you of the onerous task of being the Governor of a state. Also, I wish to bring to your attention that the highest office in a state or country still remains the Office of the Citizens. We employ Governors, Senators, Lawmakers and even Presidents to help drive our society with our commonwealth. This is…

2021 Nigeria Customer Experience Management Conference holds Oct.,7 in Abuja

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The 9th edition of the Nigeria customer experience management conference is scheduled to hold in Abuja on 7th October 2021 during the international customer service week. According to the organizers,the conference will bring together customer experience experts, captains of industries, customer experience and service staff, marketing managers, business owners, entrepreneur and different people from all walks of life. The conference with theme: Designing Human-Centric Customer Experience in Nigeria, focused on experience design for different sectors of the economy. The will hold at Envoy Hotel situated on Diplomatic Drive adjacent United…

Autopsy report faults rape allegation in Abuja student’s death

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The controversy surrounding the death of Keren Akpagher, a student at Premiere Academy, Lugbe, Abuja, seems to have been laid to rest following the release of the interim autopsy report by the Nigeria Police Force, which confirmed that she died of complications related to high blood sugar. The Federal Capital Territory Police Command had on September 8, invited Akpagher’s family, officials of Premiere Academy and medical team of the Queens Hospital, Wuse, Abuja, where she was admitted before her death, to read the report of the autopsy to them. According…

SPEECH BY THE EXECUTIVE VICE CHAIRMAN/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF THE NIGERIAN COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (NCC), PROF. UMAR GARBA DANBATTA, FNSE, FAEng, FRAES, FNIEEE AT THE LAUNCH OF THE COMMISSION’S STRATEGIC VISION PLAN 2021-2025, NCC PODCAST AND THE BOOK – ‘COMPENDIUM OF EVC’S SPEECHES’ – ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 AT THE COMMUNICATIONS AND DIGITAL ECONOMY COMPLEX, MBORA, ABUJA

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The Secretary, Government of the Federation, Your Excellency, Governor of Kaduna State, Your Excellency, Governor of Kano State, The Honourable Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Distinguished Senators and Honourable Members of the National Assembly, Director Generals/Chief Executives of Government Agencies, Respected Traditional Rulers, Stakeholders in Nigeria’s ICT Industry, Board, Management and Staff of the Nigerian Communications Commission, Gentlemen of the Press, Distinguished ladies and Gentlemen. It is with a profound sense of honour and privilege that I welcome you all to this very important occasion. This significant occasion affords…