The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC), the National Chapter of Transparency International (TI) in Nigeria, and Premium Times Centre for Investigative Journalism (PTCIJ) on Monday, commended the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) and its network of members globally. They also called President Muhammadu Buhari and the entire Nigerian government to urgently take steps to investigate every person exposed in the Pandora papers. This is contained in a press statement read at a media conference by the Executive Director of CISLAC in Abuja on Monday. “The Pandora Papers is one of the biggest ever corruption leaks led by ICIJ…
Author: Abdallah el-Kurebe
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has set the reserve price for sale of Fifth Generation (5G) auction at $197.4 million for mobile network operators (MNOs). According the 5G auction draft Information Memorandum (IM) released by the commission yesterday, the telecom regulator plans to hold the auction in December. NCC said it may offer two lots of 100 Megahertz (MHz) each in the 3.5 Gigahertz (GHz) band ranging from 3500 to 3600 MHz and 3700 to 3800 MHz for auction for the 5G network deployment in the country as it is empowered by Section 121 of the Nigerian Communications Act 2003.…
Kano state governor, Abdullahi Ganduje says he would soon sign the Kano State Judiciary Funds Management (Financial Autonomy) Bill 2021 into law. He made this known during the occasion of Magistrates Association of Nigeria (MAN) Annual Week, 2021, held at Coronation Hall, Government House, Kano, Monday. “I am happy that the event is coming up at the time where the Kano state government is all set and ready to receive and sign into Law, the three very important Bills forwarded by the Kano State Judiciary to the Kano State House of Assembly for passage. “These are Kano State Judiciary Funds…
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) has made a case for the rights, safety and education of the girl child in Nigeria, as governments and organizations around the world come together to mark the 2021 International Day of the Girl Child, which is observed annually on October 11. The National President, Ladi Bala and Secretary, Helen Udofa made the call in a statement made available to ASHENEWS on Monday. “In Nigeria as in other countries, girls face distinct disadvantages for being both young and female. United Nations statistics show that about 129 million girls around the world are out…
By Justina Auta The Abuja and North chapter of the Queen’s College Old Girls Association (QCOGA) has called for more support for women vying for leadership position politically and in private organisations. The association’s President, Mrs Ifeuko Omoigui-Okauru made the call during a 10km walk, in Abuja on Sunday as part of activities to celebrate its 94th Founder’s Day. Omoigui-Okauru emphasised the need for such support to also be extended to women vying for political positions ahead of the 2023 general election. She stressed on the need to support the girl-child education, saying “Women, if given the opportunity will excel…
Efforts of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, has yielded results with the suspension of the strike planned by the petroleum tanker drivers from midnight of Sunday, 10 October 2021. A statement by the spokesperson of the Corporation, Garba Deen Muhammad made available to ASHENEWS, said the “development came after intensive engagement involving the leadership of the PTD, NNPC officials and other government agencies.” NNPC appreciated “the maturity and patriotism of the leadership of the PTD; and to also reiterate its resolve to actively participate in finding a quick and effective solution to the concerns raised by the PTD.” Also,…
Nine persons lost their lives to an auto crash which occurred between Saturday and Sunday on the Ibadan-Iseyin Highway. The spokesperson of the Oyo state command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Mr Paul Okoduwa, confirmed the figure on Sunday. He said that 25 persons were involved in the crash which resulted from over speeding by two commercial vehicles. Okoduwa said those that died were six males and three females, while nine males and six females sustained varying degrees of injuries. Only one occupant did not sustain injuries, he said. He said the buses were a Mazda with registration…
16th October of each year is marked as the “World Food Day”. It is one of the most important days in the world as over 150 countries celebrate it annually with enthusiasm. Several events and joint action with a singular Theme across these countries are what make the “World Food Day” a remarkable celebration of the United Nations. The joint action brings together governments, businesses, NGOs, and the media for awareness creation to the general public on the challenges and prospects of agriculture, food system, hunger, and malnutrition. World Food Day (WFD) provides an opportunity for each country to assemble…
Nigerian government has granted environmental approval for evaluation and open cultivation of TELA maize, a new variety developed by researchers at the Institute for Agricultural Research (IAR) of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria that resists fall armyworm, stem borers, and tolerate moderate drought. The decision is contained in a certificate issued to IAR by the National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA), which is mandated to regulate genetically modified products in the country. The Certificate dated October 8, 2021, with permit code no. NBMA/CM/003 was issued to IAR for General\Commercial Release of TELA Maize Genetically Modified for Drought Tolerance, Resistance to Stem…
Again, as has become tradition, we are giving our readers the right to air their responses to our thoughts. Happy reading. Nigeria’s Search for Solutions, by Hassan Gimba (27/09/2021) Dr Ukasha Ismail Nigerians should examine the IBB’s whisper in-depth; it’s weighty in meaning and full of wisdom. And, beyond examination, we must act upon them. He eloquently and stylishly had done his part for a better Nigeria ahead, by pointing out certain qualities that were often neglected in the past and which the present administration is heavily criticized of. Since Nigeria’s myriad of challenges are obviously tied to leadership (poor…