Nigeria strengthens partnership with UAE to boost economy
Nigeria in a bid to boost its economy has strengthened its partnership with the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, revealed the details of the partnership on Monday. “I am pleased to announce that today, my team and I had a highly productive meeting with His Excellency, Salem Saeed Al-Shamsi, UAE Ambassador to Nigeria, along with distinguished UAE delegates,” Uzoka-Anite wrote on X. The Minister said CEPA aims to boost trade and investment between both Nigeria and UAEas well as promote business community benefits. Together, we are building a prosperous future for Nigeria and the UAE.”
Source:The Guardian
June 24, 2024 18:29 UTC
Driving a paradigm shift in the digital economy
Creating prolific leaders within government institutions who can drive an operational paradigm shift towards a competitive and engaging economy in the digital age requires comprehensive strategies. Policy and Regulatory Framework: Digital Economy Policies: Develop and enforce policies that encourage digital innovation, entrepreneurship, and investment in digital infrastructure. Technological Infrastructure: Invest in Infrastructure:* Ensure the development of advanced digital infrastructure, including high-speed internet, cloud computing, and cybersecurity measures. Global Benchmarking: Benchmark against global standards and practices to ensure competitiveness in the digital economy. Through thoughtful strategy and committed implementation, governments can unlock the full potential of digital transformation, driving sustained economic growth and enhancing the quality of life for all citizens.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
June 24, 2024 17:59 UTC
Water pollution and economic growth
‘’Clean water is key factor for economic growth; deteriorating water quality is stalling economic growth, worsening health conditions, reducing food production, and exacerbating poverty in many countries’’, wrote the World Bank Group President David Malpass. The United Nations Children’s Emergency Fund{UNICEF} observed on WWD 2024 that about 133 million Nigerians lacked access to potable water, water that is treated for bacteria, toxic chemicals, viruses and fecal matter. Yet Nigeria has significant total water resources reportedly estimated at 215 billion m’3 (cubic kilometers) of surface waterand 87 billion m’3 ground water resources. It is clear that the nation is suffering from ‘’economic water scarcity’’- the inability to properly manage, use and protect water resources for socio-economic development and environmental sustainability. The Western world is using African water resources in mining, and in oil and gas exploitation without thinking about water pollution.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
June 24, 2024 17:59 UTC
The fuss over return to old national anthem
To that extent, the recent return to the old national anthem, which President Bola Tinubu considered desirable for the country currently under his charge, is not a bad development. As an encapsulation of both the vision and the mission of a nation, ‘a national anthem is one of the instruments of modern government’, according to Professor Dan Izevbaye et al. This may explain Tinubu’s long expressed interest in the content of Nigeria’s national anthem. To that extent, we agree with the president’s position, but we do not agree with the process by which he achieved the return to the old anthem. Akinwale lamented that for the second time in Nigeria’s history, a few persons changed the national anthem without carrying the people along.
Source:The Guardian
June 24, 2024 15:59 UTC
Punch scores comeback winner
Comeback hoop Nathan Punch has ridden his first winner in 22 months at Pakenham on Monday, steering Brian McGrath's $56 shot Ellmaknifico to an upset victory. However, after a few setbacks, Punch resumed riding in jumpouts in early March and was back race-riding a fortnight later. The victory was comfortable on the line and naturally a very special one for Punch, who was delighted to notch a winner for McGrath. Punch was disappointed with how Ellmaknifico's luckless last start panned out but was left confident the six-year-old could go close stepping up a furlong on Monday. I came here confident, on what he did last week, that stepping up to 1400 metres he'd be strong."
Source:Punch
June 24, 2024 13:06 UTC
Eight reasons your smartphone consumes excess data
Nigeria’s mobile phone users are sounding the alarm as their data disappears at a worrisome rate, sparking frustration and suspicion. One particularly troubling case involves the Signal app, where users have reported significant data usage without any clear cause. The Consumer Affairs Bureau of the Nigerian Communications Commission has identified seven factors causing data depletion for mobile subscribers in Nigeria. They advised users to regularly monitor their data usage, disable background data for specific apps, and turn off automatic updates. Additionally, the Commission suggested that mobile users disable location services for certain apps, as these can consume significant amounts of data.
Source:Punch
June 24, 2024 11:01 UTC
Powering insurance industry growth with Artificial intelligence (AI)
The insurance industry, according to experts, is on the verge of a seismic, tech-driven shift. In many ways, Artificial intelligence (AI) can help the insurance industry grow. The notion that the deployment of AI in the insurance industry would displace human workers is an important concern. AI does have the potential to automate some tasks that humans currently perform in the insurance industry, which could lead to job displacement. Some insurance industry roles that may be affected by AI include claims adjusters and underwriters risk analysts.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
June 24, 2024 06:11 UTC
Ovtcharov, Akula win WTT Contender Lagos
Former world number one and last year’s silver medallist, Dimitrij Ovtcharov has won the men’s singles title at the second edition of the WTT Contender Lagos, while India’s Sreeja Akula also claimed the women’s title at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Hall of the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere, Lagos, on Sunday. Ovtcharov beat his compatriot Ricardo Walther 4-1 (11-7, 11-7, 7-11, 12-10, 11-16) while Akula also recorded a five-set win 4-1 (10-12, 11-9, 11-9, 11-8, 11-6) in the final. Related News WTT Contender Lagos: Edem win excites BelloOvtcharov was Lagos fans’ favourite in 2023 and he had sent several table tennis equipment to young players across the country as a result of the massive support he got in his maiden visit. The former world No. India’s heavy representation also saw them win the men’s doubles where they beat Nigeria and women’s doubles.
Source:Punch
June 24, 2024 03:18 UTC
FCT: Police order immediate inquiry into killing of army general
Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Commissioner of Police, Bennett Igweh has ordered immediate inquiry into the murder of an army general in an urban housing estate in the nation’s capital, Abuja by gunmen suspected to be armed robbers, in the early hours of Saturday. In a statement issued to newsmen in Abuja, on Saturday by the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, Igweh was quoted as saying: “In response to the tragic and unprecedented attack at Sunshine homes estate by armed robbers, resulting in the untimely demise of one Brigadier General Uwem Harold Udokwere, on June 22, 2024, at approximately 03:00 a.m, the Commissioner of Police, FCT, CP Benneth C. Igweh, psc, mni, has promptly ordered a thorough and discreet investigation into the circumstances surrounding this regrettable event. ALSO READ: FG to engage 1,200 youths annually in planting 2 million trees nationwide“Expressing profound condolences to the bereaved family, CP Benneth Igweh psc, mni, assures the family and the public of swift justice, with every effort in conduit to ensure the perpetrators of the atrocious act are apprehended and brought to justice. “Furthermore, the commissioner of police reaffirms the unflinching commitment of the command to amplify the security landscape of the nation’s capital, by continually adapting strategies to effectively combat evolving criminal activities. “Updates on this matter will be provided in due course.”NIGERIAN TRIBUNE
Source:Nigerian Tribune
June 23, 2024 18:51 UTC
Police recruitment: Group urges Tinubu to probe alleged corrupt practices
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been urged to as a matter of urgency, order a thorough investigation into the entire Police Constable recruitment exercise and punish whoever is found wanting. The call is coming as the controversy over the recruitment of Constables into the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) between the office of the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and the Police Service Commission (PSC) over alleged corruption in the exercise rages on. The call was made by a group known as North-East Youth and Elders Peoples Forum (NEYEPF) which addressed a press conference in Bauchi on Sunday. According to him, “Kayode Egbetokun did the right thing by rejecting the result of the recruitment exercise which was marred by alleged corruption and irregularities.”The group, therefore, expressed its backing for the IGP, Olukayode Egbetokun, over the alarm he raised concerning the whole exercise and was commended for raising the alarm to ensure that only qualified people were recruited into the Force. READ ALSO FROM NIGERIAN TRIBUNE
Source:Nigerian Tribune
June 23, 2024 16:19 UTC
PUNCH removes editors, announces replacements in management-level shake-up
The Editor of the daily title, The PUNCH, Adedayo Oketola, and the Editor of PUNCH Weekend Titles, Olusola Fabiyi, were asked to resign on Friday. However, it redeployed the Deputy Editor, Weekend Titles, Yusuff Moshood, to PUNCH Digital, the company in charge of its digital platforms, as Deputy Editor. The company also announced Samson Folarin, the Features Editor of the paper’s Weekend Titles (Saturday PUNCH & Sunday PUNCH) as acting Editor, Weekend Titles. Tessy Igomu, the current Editor, Healthwise, is to take over from Yusuff Moshood as the Deputy Editor, Weekend Titles, in acting capacity. Mrs Igomu, a graduate of Mass Communication of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, joined PUNCH as a Chief Correspondent in 2020.
Source:Punch
June 23, 2024 12:45 UTC
87 million passwords hacked every minute – ReportaratorS
The findings underscore the importance of robust password management, as the majority of reviewed passwords were easily compromised using smart guessing algorithms. “The majority of the examined passwords (57 per cent) contain a word from the dictionary, which significantly reduces the passwords’ strength. Standard passwords: “password”, “qwerty12345”, “admin”, “12345”, “team,” the report highlighted. “Given that, the most dependable solution is to generate a completely random password using modern and reliable password managers. Such apps as Kaspersky Password Manager can securely store large volumes of data, providing comprehensive and robust protection for user information,” commented Novikova.
Source:Punch
June 23, 2024 02:48 UTC
NIMC dismisses allegations of data breach
National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has dismissed the allegations that it sells sensitive data of Nigerian citizens to some websites that offer to buy them. Ng/sign in, championtech.com.ng, trustyonline.com, and anyverify.com are data harvesters not authorised by NIMC to access or manage sensitive data. “The commission’s infrastructure meets the stringent ISO 27001:2013 Information Security Management System Standard, with annual recertification and strict compliance with the Nigerian Data Protection Law. “Furthermore, NIMC advises Nigerians to avoid giving their data to unauthorised and phishing sites. “NIMC urges the public to remain vigilant against false information and rely on verified sources for accurate updates.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
June 22, 2024 18:06 UTC
I am sick and tired of being sick and tired
But I am, right now, just sick and tired of being sick and tired. Meanwhile, Kano State governor Abba Yusuf (who I used to like)has reverted to his default destructive vengeance that I advised him against in previous columns. He has reportedly sent bulldozers to tear down the palace where the “federal” emir lives. Well, the law is clearly on the side of the Kano State government on the controversy regarding who is the emir of Kano. So, the Kano State government just needs a little more maturity to let the judicial process play itself out.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
June 22, 2024 17:56 UTC