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Design thinking prerequisite for national development – Institute

The Chartered Institute of Information and Strategy Management (CIISM) has called on Nigerians to adopt 'design thinking' to bring about positive performance and development of the nation. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that 'design thinking' is an approach used for practical and creative problem-solving. Dr Mustapha Adeolu, National Coordinator, CIISM, said this at the Institute's membership induction, confernment of distinguished fellows and award ceremony, in Abuja. He said that it was important to adopt design thinking as it would provide an opportunity to observe where problems exists from users standpoint and draw up solutions using feedback approach. "Information and Strategy Managers play a vital role in the dissemination of information, design thinking, brin...

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NUJ partners NAN on restructuring, productivity

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Chapel says, the union has pledged to work with the management to restructure the agency and boost productivity. The union declared that the partnership is aimed at enhancing career progression, value addition and job satisfaction. The Chairman of the chapel, Mr Collins Yakubu-Hammer, made this known when he addressed members of the union on Friday in Abuja. Yakubu-Hammer said the agency has now come of age to rightfully take its place as the biggest news agency in Africa and a grade 'A' parastatal agency of the Federal Government. He said the union had met with the Managing Director, Mr Buki Ponle, and his management team to conclude plans to ensure that the agency is restructured to add value to its operati...

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Abuja Chamber of Commerce holds AGM, decries rising inflation

By Ikenna Uwadileke The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), has expressed concern over spike in inflationary trend in the last months in the country. The President of ACCI, Dr Al-Mujtaba Abubakar expressed the displeasure during the Chamber’s 32nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Abuja. While identifying the high inflation as having serious impact on businesses of members of the Chamber and the economy in general, Abubakar called for measures to address the situation. According to the National Bureau of Statistics’ (NBS) inflation report for November, the inflation rate in the country stands at 21. 47 per cent. “In November 2022, on a year–on- year basis, the headline inflation rate was 21.47 per cent. “This is 6.07 per cent, points higher compared to the ...

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Former Presidential candidate seeks stringent penalties against vote buying

By Ikenna Uwadileke A former presidential candidate of Hope Democratic Party (HDP) Chief Albert Owuru, has canvassed for stringent punishment against act of vote buying. Owuru made the call at the launch of his books titled: A New Africa’ andThe 18 Laws of Ballot Revolution’, on Friday in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) recently said that politicians are buying Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) from registered voters. According to INEC the move is to harvest their Voter Identification Numbers (VIN) ahead of the 2023 general elections. The electoral body, however, cautioned politicians, unsuspecting and criminal Nigerians of the act, reiterating that no person will vote on election days without PVC. Whil...

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Contribute to the dev’t of Nigeria, pay your taxes – Association tells Nigerians

The FCT Tax Practitioners Association (FCTTPA), has called on Nigerians to contribute to the development of the country by paying their taxes. Mr Oduwa Joseph, Chairman of the association, made the call at the association's Tax Enlightenment Programme and End of the year celebration, in Abuja. He said that it was important for citizens to be responsible in their duties, as it would assist the government with funds to execute its activities and developmental projects. According to him, the provision of health, education, infrastructure among others, are important to achieving a functional society, as such the cost of running these services should not be left to the government alone. "This awareness is in preparation of the forthcoming annual returns, which is now compulsory as ...

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CSOs train students on awareness creation for investment, transparency in extractive sector

By Angela Atabo The Accountability in Extractive Sector Cluster led by Social Action and Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Center (CISLAC),has trained students on awareness creation to deepen transparency and accountability in the extractive sector. The CSOs at an outreach to build the capacity of students at Nile University Abuja, said the gesture was within the framework of the Strengthening Civic Advocacy and Local Engagement project implemented by Palladium with support from USAID. The theme of the outreach was “Transformative Impact of Accountability in the Extractive Sector on Education.” Mr Chinedu Bassey, the Programme Manager, CISLAC, said the event was aimed at sending the message of advocating for an effective use of resources accrued from the extractive sector. ...

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Genome editing: AU official lauds FG for creating enabling environment

By Sylvester Thompson Dr Olalekan Akinbo, Head Supervisor at Centre of Excellence in Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI), South Africa said Nigeria has created enabling environment for genome editing technology to thrive. Akinbo, an official of the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD), stated this in an interview with newsmen at the workshop to develop a Genome Editing National Communication Strategy for Nigeria on Thursday in Lagos. He said that the workshop consisted of two parts, the first was to develop a genome editing national communication strategy for Nigeria which lasted from December 12 till 14. The second part was a Policy-Science-Practice CoP Dialogue to Enhance the Domestication and Use of Genome Editing Science, from December 15 till 16. He said...

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Africa positioned to benefit from genome editing technology-Minister

By Sylvester Thompson Mr Ikechukwu Ikoh, Minister of State for Science, Technology and Innovation (STI), says Africa is positioned to benefit from the technology of genome editing. The minister said this while declaring open the Policy-Science Practice Dialogue to enhance the domestication and use of genome editing science in Africa and mini launch of the Continental Community of Practice (CoP) on Thursday in Lagos. He said genome editing was a revolutionary technology that led to the emergence of several editing strategies with application in agriculture, health, environment and industry. According to him, it is the responsibility of responsive governments to strengthen capacities to keep up with the dynamism of the technology. Ikoh maintained that Africa has recorded gian...

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Northern Groups back NASS, call for suspension of cash withdrawal limit

The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has supported the National Assembly’s resolve to compel the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to suspend the implementation of its cash withdrawal limit policy. The groups’ Spokesperson, Mr Abdul-Azeez Suleiman, said this at a news conference on Wednesday in Abuja. Suleiman said that the group unequivocally backed the National Assembly’s resolve to compel the CBN Governor, Mr Godwin Emefie, to suspend the policyIt will be recalled that the House of Representatives had last Thursday, asked the CBN to suspend the policy. The Senate also on Wednesday issued fresh order to CBN over the cash withdrawal limit policy, asking the apex bank to make upward adjustment of the proposed limitThe Senate called for the review upward of the limit from N100, 000 ...

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UATH awards 59 staffers, 7 NGO’s for hardwork, dedication

The University of Abuja Teaching Hospital (UATH) in Gwagwalada, FCT, has honoured over fifty nine staffers and seven cooperate organisations for hardwork, dedication, excellence and positive impact to the development of the hospital. Prof. Bissala Ekele, Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the hospital, at the presentation of the 5th Staff Annual Award Ceremony 2022 said the tradition for reward for hardwork is aimed at encouraging and inspiring workers to give their best in the line of duty. According to him, the reward system was introduced in 2018 to encourage mass participation of the staffers, through a committee set up by the Management of the hospital. "The introduction in 2018 of the staff award was to celebrate staffers and partners and contributors to the development of the...

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Cleric tasks Nigerians on unity, peace

By Bridget Ikyado Venerable Ovie Ezimeruwe, Vicar of St. Philip’s Anglican Church, Gwarinpa, Abuja, has called on Nigerians to learn to live together in peace and harmony. The cleric gave the charge during the Church’s Carol of Nine Lessons with the theme “Light for the Night”. The cleric called on Nigerians to remain steadfast and continue to pray for peace and unity of the country. He said that Nigerians must be united and hope for a better future. According to him, religion has a critical role to play to strengthen peaceful co-existence in the country. He, however, advised religious leaders to continue to preach peace and not violence to their members. “Unity and peace are possible for the nation, if we can follow the man, the Prince of peace, who is Jesus Christ. ...

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FG reaffirms commitment to scientific innovation to drive national growth

By Fortune Abang The Minister of State, Science and Technology, Sen. Adeleke Mamora, says the ministry remains committed to the use of scientific innovations to drive national growth. Mamora said this in his address at the inaugural ceremony of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) Alliance for Innovation Research (TETFAIR) with the theme: "Translating ideas into innovation, solution and enterprise", on Wednesday in Abuja.o The Minister, represented by Mrs Monilola Udoh, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Science and Technology, said TETFAIR was apt, in line with President Muhammadu Buhari's Executive Order Five. The Executive Order seeks to entrench Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) in everyday life to achieve national growth. "The Executive Order number F...

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Sultan, Bello, Adamu eulogises rich cultural heritage of Keffi emirate

By Olukayode Babalola/Salisu Sani-Idris The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa'ad Abubakar III, on Wednesday commended the Keffi Emirate Council for the preservation and projection of its rich cultural heritage through publication. Abubakar, who is the President-General, Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), made the commendation at a Book Launch on the History of Keffi and the 7th Anniversary of the Emir of Keffi, Dr Shehu Chindo-Yamusa III held in Keffi local government area of Nasarawa State. The traditional leader, who described Keffi as an emirate council with a very rich culture, applauded the emirate for preserving it rich culture through the writing and publication of a book titled "History of Keffi Emirate from 1708 to the present." According to Sultan, the bo...

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Osinbajo to chair National Social Protection Council — FEC

By Chijioke Okoronkwo The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the revised National Social Protection Policy 2021 to 2022. Clem Agba, Minister of State for Budget and National Planning, announced this while briefing State House correspondents after the FEC meeting, presided over by Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo on Wednesday in the Presidential Villa, Abuja. According to the minister, the National Social Protection Council will be chaired by the Vice-President. "One additional memo that was also presented by the Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning is the revised National Social Protection Policy. "Council approved the revised National Social Protection Policy 2021 to 2025. "This revised National Social Protection Policy is an offshoot of a previous po...

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NGO renovates classroom blocks, donates learning materials to LEA Durumi

The Messenger of Hope International Foundation, has inaugurated four blocks of classrooms it renovated at the L.E.A Primary School, Durumi 1, a suburb in the Federal Capital Territory. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the foundation also donated 20 set of desks and chairs, notebooks, schoolbags, uniforms and stationery to the pupils of the school. Ms Chinwe Ogbujah, Founder of the foundation, said the project was part of its back to school project tagged: ‘Transform Education–One Child at a time’. According to her, a major component to achieving quality education was provision of conducive and enabling learning environment to motivate students to learn adequately. "There are a lot of public schools that have the structures but these structures are delapitated and ...

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Federal Character Commission restates committment to fairness, equity, justice among Nigerians

Federal Character Commission restates committment to fairness, equity, justice among Nigerians The Federal Character Commission (FCC) has restated its commitment to promoting fairness, equity and justice among all Nigerians. The commission made the commitment during its 2022 Public Affairs and Communications Department (PAC) Week which began on Wednesday in Abuja. Dr Chuks Okoli, Director, PAC Department, said the essence of the PAC Week was to update the general public on the achievements of the commission within a specified period of time. He added that the commission will continue to promote inclusiveness of all Nigerians and eliminate all feelings of marginalisation among Nigerians. "Nigerians should expect a lot of information about this commission and what we do, as a...

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NEMA distributes KSrelief Food donation to 16,000 IDPs in Borno

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has commenced distribution of food items donated by King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Borno State. The IDPs are located in eight Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camps and host communities in Borno State. In a statement signed by Mr Manzo Ezekiel, Head, Press Unit, NEMA, on Wednesday, the food distribution was inaugurated at El-Miskin IDPs camp in Maiduguri. He said that the Governor of Borno State, Prof. Babagana Zulum and Director-General of NEMA, Mr Mustapha Ahmed, were present at the event. In his remark, Governor Zulum thanked King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia for the donation through King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre and NEMA f...

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UniAbuja VC assures adequate security in the campus

L-R; Vice- Chancellor University of Abuja, Prof. Abdul-Rasheed Na'Allah, Representative of Love and Light Uni Abuja Alumni Association USA, Mrs.Tracy Ejim; with Director Development Agency of University of Abuja, Prof. Ubom Bassey; during the Alumni Association's Lecturer Support Project in Abuja. The Vice Chancellor of the University of Abuja, Prof. Abdul-Rasheed Na’Allah has reterieted the universities commitment in the protection of life and properties of students and staff of the institution. Na'Allah who made the commitment in the university, during the support project of the Love and Light University of Abuja Alumni Association, USA Branch said security is one of the priority of the institution. According to him, on Nov. 2, 2021 gun men invaded the staff quarters of the Uni...

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Judy Alexis Foundation lifts 50 youths with mentorship

By Ikenna Uwadileke The Judy Alexis Foundation, a non-governmental organisation based in Abuja has commenced its mentorship series to develop youth population on capacity and productivity. Speaking at the maiden edition of the mentors programme on Wednesday, the founder, Ms Judy Melifonwu said it was targeted at accelerating the potential of young Nigerians and give professionals opportunity to give back to their local communities. According to her, this elevate mentorship forum held at Triple 9 Apartments, Pool and Spa in Lifecamp brought to light the importance of mentorship and how it can aid people in all stages of life. “Many times people feel that money is what they need so that they can move to the next level in life. This is not always the case. “The Judy Alexis Fou...

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