The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has called on the National Assembly (NASS) to amend the National Universities Commission (NUC) iAct to address the proliferation of state universities. The coordinator of the Kano Zone of the Union, Prof. Abdulkadir Muhammad made the call at a press conference held at Bayero University Kano, on Friday. Muhammad, who called for the passage of the bill ,also called on the visitors of the Universities to live up to their responsibilities. “We are calling on the national assembly to, as a matter of urgency, consider and pass the Bill. Due to bad governance…
Author: Abdallah el-Kurebe
President Muhammadu Buhari has told striking medical doctors that the lives of Nigerian citizens, who could die as a result of their strike “are precious enough to be worth opting for peaceful resolution of differences.” Buhari said this at the Presidential villa, Abuja when he received members of Nigeria Medical Association (NMA). “The lives of citizens that could be lost or damaged when doctors withdraw services, are precious enough to be worth opting for peaceful resolution of differences. “Protecting our citizens is not to be left to government alone, but taken as a collective responsibility, in which especially medical professionals…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said that foreigners exempted from enrolling for the National Identity Number (NIN) in Nigeria, will now have to activate their Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) every six months for up to a period of two years. The commission disclosed this in its new draft for ‘Business Rules and Operational Processes for Implementation of the National Policy for SIM activation, Replacement and Other Key Telecommunications Operational Processes. According to the draft, “SIM activations for foreigners exempted from enrolling for NIN shall be configured for a period of six months in the first instance and can be…
The Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa has addressed an appeal by Dr. Muinat Jaji, a Nigerian family stranded in London, United Kingdom with her family. Nigerian online newspapers on Thursday, published the plight of Dr. Muinat Jaji and her family members, Nurudeen Jaji (husband) Abdulhameed Jaji (son) Maryam Jaji (daughter) and Dr. Muinat Jaji (wife). Jaji had complained that they were stranded at Heathrow Airport for alleged manipulation of her COVID-19 test results, thereby sabotaging her plan to fly back to Nigeria. “My visa expired on 14th August 2021, that was four days into my…
The Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal on Friday, ordered the Rivers government, the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and the Attorney-General of the Federation to maintain status quo, pending the hearing and determination of applications before it in respect of the Valued Added Tax (VAT). The Federal High Court, Port Harcourt, had on August 9 declared that it was the Rivers government, and not FIRS that should collect VAT and Personal Income Tax in that state. The three-man panel of Appeal Court justices led by Justice Hassan Tsammani ordered all parties to maintain status quo and refrain from…
A Professor of Agroforestry has advised policymakers to redesign the country’s agricultural systems to take advantage of the important roles of trees in stabilizing and sustaining the environment. Professor David Oke gave the advice while delivering the 134th inaugural lecture of the Federal University of Technology, Akure titled, “Agroforestry: An Innovative Approach to Sustainability Challenges,” on Tuesday September 7, 2021. Oke tasked government and those responsible for the formulation and implementation of agricultural policies and practices to henceforth encourage big time and small holder farmers to make conscious and deliberate efforts to incorporate trees into their farming systems. Trees, he…
The Uyo Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, arrested 33 suspected Internet fraudsters during a sting operation at different locations in Calabar, Cross River state on Thursday. A statement by the spokesperson of the commission, Wilson Uwujaren made available to ASHENEWS on Friday, said “17 of the arrested suspects were picked up at a location on Post Office Street, Royal Estate, off Ekot Onin, while ten (10) were apprehended at No.1 Marian Owan by Lemena junction. The other six suspects were arrested at Parliamentary Extension, Calabar. “The suspects aged between 22 – 35 years are: Modey…
The Executive Secretary of National Land Development Authority (NALDA), Mr Paul Ikonne says the establishment of 109 Integrated Farm Estate by the Federal Government has nothing to do with Ruga or ranches. President Muhammadu Buhari had directed NALDA to establish integrated farm estates in all the 109 senatorial districts to boost food production across the country. Pan-yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, had in a statement by its spokesman, Mr Jare Ajayi, allegedly accused the federal government of attempting to bring back the rejected cattle colony and RUGA through the establishment of the farm estates. However, the NALDA boss reacted to Fenifere…
Winnington Citizens & Partners, a visa processing and citizenship acquisition agency said on Friday that Nigerians “can travel to as many as 160 countries across the World without Visa requirements.” Chief Executive Officer of the firm, Mrs Winnie Okoh in an interview with newsmen, said the firms had packages that could ensure such visa-free travels for Nigerians. She said that with only a “Strong Passport” Nigerians who wish to travel to Caribbean countries and parts of Europe would be provided with the opportunity. Okoh, who unveiled the various packages available, said the firm could provide the opportunity for Nigerians to…
…Ranks 3rd largest globally Silvex International, a leading commodity trading firm in Nigeria, says the country is ranked third largest exporter of sesame around the globe with trading capacity of over N130 billion in 2019. The Chief Operating Officer of the Company, Abubakar Ibrahim made this known while presenting a paper at the monthly industry lecture series organized by the Bayero University Centre for Dryland Agriculture (CDA) in Kano, Nigeria. In the paper titled, “Effective Commodity Aggregation: Bridging the Gap in Nigeria Agricultural Value Chain”, Ibrahim confirmed that despite challenges ranging from fragmented internal markets, poor linkages, unconnected trader/processor relation…