In a bid to support information technology revolution that would, in turn, extend the reach of economic and social interactions as well as enhance productivity growth in Nigeria, the Federal Government and ALAT have launched Skillnovation Programme. The initiative will provide over three million Nigerians with essential digital skills required to succeed in the global economy. Speaking during the launch of the programme at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Friday, 29 September, 2023, the Vice President, Sen. Kashim Shettima, described the Skillnovation as a “transformative initiative” that “ushers in a new era of digital empowerment for”…
Author: Soffiyyah Olamide
As the nation marks her 63rd Independence Anniversary, 3,000 personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have been deployed in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja to provide security and protection for citizens and all critical infrastructures. The deployment was made on Friday by the FCT Commandant of the NSCDC, Olusola Odumosu, who assured residents of a hitch free 63rd Independence Anniversary Celebration devoid of any untoward situation throughout the period of the celebration and beyond. Odumosu, in a signed statement by spokesperson of the Command, Comfort Okomanyi, stated that all strategic departments and units in the Command…
By Laolu Akande, New York As the United Nations General Assembly High-Level week proceeded last week, the idea of Africa as the next business frontier of the world resounded with glaring ardour. Even the very fact that New York where all of the world’s attention is turned to about this time every year is led by an African American is symbolic. And that the United Nations which is the host has a Deputy Secretary-General who is an African woman is also especially significant. Besides the speeches of many African leaders at the ongoing General Debate that opened last week Tuesday,…
The commitment of the administration of Governor Dapo Abiodun in Ogun State to ensure the preservation of the Rule of Law, battle corruption and, protect the tenets of democracy in the country has again been reiterated. According to a top functionary of the government, apart from prioritising the welfare of the people, the administration is working hard to deepen the people’s beliefs in the nations democratic process. Kayode Akinmade, a Chief Consultant on Media to the Governor, who spoke while answering questions on a television programme on Friday, 29 September, 2023, said as a law abiding leader, the Governor has…
Twenty-one pro-democracy organizations have petitioned the Nigerian Senate, accusing a former Governor of Ogun State, Otunba Gbenga Daniel of plotting to destabilise the state. The groups said Daniel, who is the Senator representing Ogun East Senatorial District is creating tension in the Gateway State by his incessant attacks on the state government and Governor Dapo Abiodun. Speaking on behalf of the groups after submitting the petition in Abuja on Friday, 29 September, 2023, Comrade Johnson Okuwatobi said the Senate must call Otunba Daniel to order. He noted that Ogun State has been peaceful, devoid of any political gangsterism until recently.…
The Chairman Lagos Street Soccer championship committee, Mr. Bolaji Yusuf, has announced a new kick-off date for the eagerly anticipated Season 8 of Lagos Street Soccer championship. According to Yusuf, October 15, 2023 is the new kick-off date which is to allow for putting finishing touches to the preparations. The opening ceremony and official kick-off of the 5-a-side football championship will be held at Obele Odan Playing Ground, Surulere, Lagos after Surulere Local Government won the hosting right for the tournament’s opening games. According to Yusuf “The kick off has been rescheduled due to various renovation stages being completed at…
The Office of the President of the Senate wishes to alert the public on the existence of Parody X Handles purported to belong to Distinguished Senator Godswill Akpabio, the President of the Senate. The offending Parody X Handles are bearing “Senate President Godswill Akpabio @ oficialGAkpabio” with various messages on the proceedings of the Senate President Godswill Akpabio at plenary sessions. For clarity, the verified X Handles of the President of the Senate, Distinguished Senator Godswill Akpabio are “President of the Senate @SPNigeria…Official account of the office of the President of the Senate, Federal Republic of Nigeria” and @Senator_Akpabio, which is…
Scores of Kogi indigenes, on Friday night, 29 September, 2023, called on President Bola Tinubu and Governor Yahaya Bello to immediately put machineries in motion to curtail the excesses of thugs allegedly loyal to the Governorship Candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the state, Muritala Yakubu, accusing them of being behind the gruesome killing of a supporter of the All Progressives Congress in Kotonkarfe and many cases of violence recorded lately in the state. The over 5000 indigenes, under the auspices of Kogi for Kogites Movement, whose members are drawn from all the 21 Local Government Areas of…
Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has urged owners of restaurants, hotels, and event centres operating in the state to contribute to the state’s development by prioritizing the monthly collection and remittance of a 5% consumption tax on all consumables and personal services. The State on June 22, 2009, enacted the Hotel Occupancy and Restaurant Consumption Law of Lagos State otherwise called Hotel Consumption Law, which imposes consumption tax at 5% on the value of goods and services consumed in hotels, restaurants and event centers within the state. The tax base is the total cost of facilities, consumables or personal…
The Nigeria Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has been commended for ensuring strict regulatory compliance and enforcement of PR laws and practices in Nigeria. Spokesperson to the President of the Senate, Hon. Esemeh Eyiboh, made the commendation when he visited the President of NIPR, Dr. Ike Neliaku in Abuja. The spokesperson, who during the visit submitted his application form for the membership of NIPR, said that as a law-abiding citizen, he must comply with Nigerian law and regulations in joining the Institute so as to guide him in his role and professional engagements. Hon. Eyiboh said: “I am here with…