Prof. Umar Danbatta, Executive Vice-Chairman (EVC), Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), is to launch a book on his landmark speeches, as well as unveil two strategic projects of the commission. The Director of Public Affairs (DPA), NCC, Dr Adinde Ikechukwu, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, in Abuja, saying that the launch of the book entitled: “Catalysing Nigeria’s socio-economic transformation through broadband infrastructure” and the unveiling of the commission’s projects had been scheduled for September 7. According to him, the book is a compilation of carefully-selected, seminal speeches and presentations of the EVC touching on all strategic areas of the…
Author: Abdallah el-Kurebe
The Concerned Shiroro Youths on Tuesday alleged that communities affected by the Zungeru hydro-electric power project in Niger state, were not fully compensated. The Co-convener of the youth forum, Bello Ibrahim who made this known to newsmen in Minna, alleged that while some communities were not given compensation at all, some others received inadequate payments. “It is on record that, while some people’s properties including lands and houses were grossly undervalued which resulted in inadequate compensation, some people were not compensated at all. “Assessment and valuation conducted on crops, structures and economic trees were not in tandem with the international…
As a measure to curb the raging acts of banditry in Niger state, the state governor, Abubakar Sani-Bello has ordered the suspension of all weekly cattle markets, sale of petroleum products in jerry cans as well as operation of firewood/timber-carrying trucks across the state. This is contained in a statement by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Ahmed Matane and made available to ASHENEWS on Tuesday. The statement added that all motorcycles are allowed only to operate between 6:00am and 6:00pm effective from September 1, 2021. More so, drivers of all trucks conveying cattle would be required to show…
By Abdul-Azeez Suleiman The inactivity of youths and children, in most northern Nigerian communities has caused a dilemma for many governments and parents: During school breaks, children are exposed to several social as well security risks including youth involvement in criminal activities, psycho-active substance consumption, prostitution and school dropouts Concerned about this situation, the JMD Foundation, founded and solely funded by Capt Jamil MD Abubakar has committed to improving the populations’ living conditions using sport involving sensitising the young and reinforcing their health knowledge, sensitising on the dangers of idleness and fostering the empowerment of vulnerable groups. JMD Foundation is…
The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) on Tuesday adopted minimum cut-off marks for admission into tertiary institutions for the 2021/2022 academic session. The Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, who announced this in Abuja on Tuesday, said that universities are not allowed to go below 120 and Polytechnics and colleges of education, not below 100 marks for admission. The cut-off marks were approved at the policy meeting on administrations to tertiary institutions in Nigeria, which was virtually presided over by the Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, represented by the Permanent Secretary Federal Ministry of Education, Arc. Sonny Echono. Oloyede at the…
The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has directed all banks in the country to publish the names and Bank Verification Number (BVN) of defaulters of the new forex policy. A circular with reference number BSD/DIR/PUB/LAB/14/059, dated August 30 2021, signed by the Director, Banking Supervision Department, Haruna Mustafa, and addressed to all banks in the country, expressed concern about reports of sharp practices by some unscrupulous customers to circumvent the new CBN policy on the sale of forex for overseas personal and business travel. According to the circular, some of the practices include use of fake visas and cancellation of…
Katsina state governor, Aminu Masari has signed the state Security Challenge Containment Order, in which the government adopted 12 measures to contain banditry in the state. Abdu Labaran, the Director General, Media to the governor disclosed this in a statement issued to newsmen on Tuesday in Katsina. According to him, the governor announced that the Order comes into effect from August 31. “The governor has ordered for the immediate total closure of Jibia-Gurbin Baure road to motorists until further notice. Travelers plying the road are advised to go through Funtua. “Immediate closure of Kankara-Sheme road for all commercial vehicles, who…
The decades of appalling performance of the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI) have left many Nigerians wondering if NESI could ever be remedied seeing that the role of NESI in the state of Nigeria’s economy cannot be overemphasized. From the several households scattered across Nigeria, through the Small and Medium Enterprises to the large electricity consumer in the manufacturing sector, a turnaround of NESI will in no small measure positively impact the very fabric of Nigeria. This is because virtually all business need electricity to thrive. It is worthy of note that despite the plethora of interventions from several quarters…
The decades of appalling performance of the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI) have left many Nigerians wondering if NESI could ever be remedied seeing that the role of NESI in the state of Nigeria’s economy cannot be overemphasized. From the several households scattered across Nigeria, through the Small and Medium Enterprises to the large electricity consumer in the manufacturing sector, a turnaround of NESI will in no small measure positively impact the very fabric of Nigeria. This is because virtually all business need electricity to thrive. It is worthy of note that despite the plethora of interventions from several quarters…
MTN Nigeria Communications Plc has clarified an alleged indebtedness to the federal government of Nigeria in respect to outstanding taxes. Its company secretary, Mrs Uto Ukpana, made the clarification in a notice posted on the website of the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Limited on Tuesday. Ukpana recalled that on Jan. 8, 2020, the office of the Attorney General of the Federation had transferred the case of MTN Nigeria’s alleged indebtedness to the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and the Nigerian Customs Service for resolution. She explained that MTN Nigeria cooperated with the authorities and provided relevant evidences to demonstrate full compliance…