The Coalition of Northern Groups, CNG, has stressed that the release of the students of Kankara Government Science Secondary School, is the beginning of struggle in the North. This is contained in a statement by the Spokesperson of the group, Abdulazeez Suleiman on Saturday. According to the statement, “the daring theft of more than 300 students from one point, at the same hour, represents the height of the most serious social and security challenges facing the North today.” Read the statement below: We should like, from the outset, to thank and commend His Excellency, Governor Aminu Bello Masari of Katsina…
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The Chairman of Zamfara Council of Chiefs, Alhaji Attahiru Ahmad, has urged governments at all levels to change their tactics and approach in the fight against armed banditry. The emir made the call on Saturday, while speaking over last Friday’s attack on the Emir of Kaura-Namoda, Maj. Sanusi Muhammad (rtd), along Zaria-Funtua road as a result of which three police escorts and five palace aides on the convoy were killed. Attahiru, who is also the Emir of Anka, said, “it seems these acts of banditry have defied all solutions available to us and the bandits have continued to kill people…
The Nigerian military on Saturday made some disclosures on how it carried out the rescue operation of the 344 boys kidnapped from their school in Kankara, Katsina State, on December 11. It disclosed that while kinetic and non-kinetic approaches were used to ensure all the boys were rescued unhurt, there was resistance from the abductors who laid ambush against the troops. Maj.-Gen. John Enenche, the Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, and retired Maj.-Gen. Ahmed Jibrin, former Director, Military Intelligence, gave the accounts at special edition of the Nigeria Television Authority programme, “Good Morning Nigeria” on Saturday. Jibrin is currently the Special…
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Friday completed the first review of Egypt’s economic reform programme supported by a 12-month Stand-By Arrangement (SBA). This allows Egypt to draw US$1.67 billion, the Fund said in a press statement issued on Saturday. The 12-month SBA for US$5.2 billion was approved by the Executive Board on 26 June, 2020, to support the Egyptian authorities’ economic reform programme during the COVID-19 crisis. “The Egyptian authorities have managed the COVID-19 pandemic and the related disruption to economic activity very well. The proactive measures taken to address health and social needs and…
Africa must leverage investment to unleash the potential and ingenuity of its youth, its most important asset, African development Bank (www.AfDB.org) President Akinwumi Adesina said at a Conference of Montreal fireside chat event. The three-day virtual event was organized by the international economic forum of the Americas, under the theme, a sustainable recovery for people and planet. During the fireside chat, Adesina engaged in discussion with Inger Andersen, Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations; Executive Director of the UNEP Jean Lebel, President of the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) moderated the discussion, which covered three areas: the current state of affairs with…
Developing news on the current situation between popular Nollywood actress, Funmi Lawal and Prophet Oladele Isreal Ogundipe of the Genesis Global Celestial Church of Christ, has led the popular actress debunking reports that Prophet Ogundipe has sentenced her to jail. Funmi Lawal, who spoke exclusively with Hotnewsnaija.ng on phone, declared that she is alive, free, healthy and not in jail. “I am not in jail. Although, I cannot speak to you on the case because it is court. I am fine and hearty,” she said. Recall that on 9th October, 2020, Hotnewsnaija.ng reported that a Magistrates Court in Lagos, opened…
When it comes to cybersecurity, a lack of resources can be a bigger threat than the criminals who have their sights set on stealing organizations’ data, money, time, and reputation Resources have always been a problem when it comes to cybersecurity. You are not always rewarded for doing security the way you are when you develop a new business application quickly. This usually leads to security teams being understaffed and overworked. At the same time, skilled cybersecurity professionals are in high demand, and there is significant turnover in cybersecurity positions. Download Infographics: https://bit.ly/3gTZnoB In fact, when it comes to cybersecurity, a…
The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund have approved a $9.8 million grant to Guinea Bissau for its national Control Support Project (PALPC), aimed at reducing the spread of the COVID-19 virus and boosting the resilience of health system and communities, especially the most vulnerable. Guinea Bissau has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic which has led to food shortages, economic pressure and reduced livelihood opportunities in the West African nation. The PALPC operations will target particularly vulnerable households, including those headed by women, and the poorest communities. The program will be implemented by the country’s High Commission…
An economist and development expert, Aissa Touré, the Country Manager designated for Rwanda, a Senegalese national, brings to the Bank over 25 years of experience, working in three continents and 12 countries for 5 international organizations. Aissa’s work experience covers rural development, particularly agriculture, rural economics and climate adaptation and mitigation, among others. She brings a solid set of skills in strategic management, institutional representation and partnership management at country, regional and global levels. Prior to her appointment, Aissa worked as Country Representative, WaterAid (2003-2007) and as Deputy Director for West Africa, Oxfam America (2007-2009). She was with Sahara and…
Global trade expected to contract by 9.2% this year, having fallen by 2.9% in 2019; Africa’s share of global trade was 2.7% in 2019, below the 4% figure of the 1970s; informal cross-border trade which is a key component of intra-African trade is wide-spread in its composition; the African Trade Report estimates that in Eastern African ICBT is very high and could be worth as much as 80% of value of formal trade in some countries; South Africa was the biggest contributor to Intra-African trade, accounting for 23% of total trade, in 2019. The biggest jump came from DRC which became…