427,962 Nigerians in diaspora get NIN
The percentage of diasporan Nigerians with National Identification Numbers rose to 25.17 per cent in May 2023. The National Identity Management Commission has registered 427,962 diasporan Nigerians since it launched its diaspora enrolment exercise in 2019. There were at least 1.7 million Nigerians living in the diaspora according to the World Bank. Without NINs, diasporan Nigerians could not renew their passports, and enrolment was not free. The top five states with NIN enrolments are Lagos with 10.92 million, Kano with 8.84 million, Kaduna with 6.19 million, Ogun with 4.19 million, Oyo with 3.89 million.
Source:Punch
June 08, 2023 15:37 UTC
WhatsApp announces ‘channels’ feature that allows users follow people, organisations
Mark Zuckerberg’s social media company, Meta Platforms Inc. has added a new feature to WhatsApp which allow users to follow people and organisations that matter to them. The company revealed this in a blog post to alert its clients and Zuckerberg also corroborated this on Facebook on Thursday. “Today we’re announcing WhatsApp Channels – – a private way to follow people and organizations that matter to you, right within WhatsApp. We are starting in Singapore and Colombia, but will roll out to everyone later this year,” he wrote.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
June 08, 2023 15:13 UTC
Girls rescued from baby factory to be rehabilitated
The wife of Abia State Governor, Mrs Priscilla Otti, has assured that appropriate action is being taken to rehabilitate the inmates rescued from a baby factory located at Umunkpeyi, Nvosi, in the Isialangwa South Local Government Area of Abia State. Mrs Otti gave the assurance when she paid an unscheduled visit to the young girls at Madonna College of Health Technology, Olokoro, Umuahia, where they are being taken care of. Speaking earlier, while receiving the wife of the governor to the college, the Provost, Madonna College of Health Technology, Olokoro, Rev. Christian Anokwuru, narrated that the girls were brought to the facility following their rescue by the state government a few days ago. He disclosed that the girls, numbering about 20, are pregnant and have undergone necessary medical tests to determine their health status.
Source:Punch
June 08, 2023 09:14 UTC
Dansol launches virtual school to boost personalised learning | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
Dansol High School has unveiled a virtual school in conjunction with Edves, an education online portal, to enhance students’ educational opportunity and broaden their learning experience. The initiative, tagged ‘Personalised Learning’ (PL) by Edves, allows teachers to create engaging content and provide students with access to pre-recorded lessons, participate in live classes and ensure a comprehensive and interactive learning experience. The director assured that the school would ensure the platform continues to deliver on quality through constant monitoring and upgrades to the system. He said the firm decided to work with the school because it has consistently delivered quality teaching for several years. He explained that the platform would provide personalised learning that allows students to consume recorded content online and also request virtual sessions with the teachers to ask questions and seek clarifications.
Source:The Guardian
June 08, 2023 07:57 UTC
Serial PoS robbers arrested in Delta
Some suspected criminals robbing Point of Sales (PoS) operators in parts of Delta State were, on Tuesday, arrested by police operatives. The suspects, Moses Musa, 27, Kelin and Isah, were arrested at about 12:30 P.M along Mosogar/Oghara Expressway by policemen from Mosogar Division, Ethiope West Local Government Area of the state. “The suspects on sighting the patrol team fled into a nearby bush. “One of the suspects, Moses Musa, was arrested with a locally-made pistol and a live cartridge while the other two suspects escaped into the bush. “The suspect is in custody, and investigation is ongoing,” Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Bright Edafe, noted.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
June 08, 2023 06:54 UTC
Divorce-seeking man absents in Court over lack of transport fare
A man, Ali Abubakar, who was dragged to a Shari’a court sitting in Kaduna by his wife, Ajinomo Ohunenene-Ummi, on Wednesday, was absent owing to lack of transport fare to the court. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Mr Abubakar had sent words through the court messenger, Tajuddeen Saidu, that he would not be available for the hearing because he does not have transport fare from Abuja to Kaduna. She also prayed the court to grant her custody of their one-year-old daughter, and for the court to order the defendant to pay N20,000 monthly feeding allowance. The judge, Abdulrahman Isiyaku, ordered that the court messenger and the petitioner to call Mr Abubakar on phone so that he can respond to the claims. The judge also ordered Mr Abubakar to continue taking care of the child’s health, clothing and education until she reaches school age.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
June 08, 2023 06:21 UTC
Nigeria records second highest cyberattacks in Africa, says Kaspersky
Business News of Wednesday, 7 June 2023Source: punchng.comNigeria faces the second-highest number of cyberattacks in Africa according to a report by Kaspersky. According to Kaspersky Security Network, these countries were increasingly becoming focal points for cyber threats. “A significant portion of the attacks witnessed across Africa are shaped by the rapidly changing geopolitical landscape. Hasbini added, “Threats to critical infrastructure, financial institutions, government entities, and service providers have predominated the cyber threat landscape over the past year. It is vital to understand that cyber security measures are an ongoing endeavour – and that there is no universal solution to secure a corporate network or data.”
Source:Punch
June 08, 2023 00:19 UTC
Why I withdrew from Lagos WTT Contender – Aruna
Nigeria’s table tennis icon, Quadri Aruna, has explained why he will not participate in the upcoming World Table Tennis Contender in Lagos. “I am really sorry that I won’t be able to make the WTT Contender in Lagos next week due to my club engagements. “I really hope that all of you (fans) will support my compatriots and other players participating in the Contender. Aruna lost out in the Round of 32 at the recently-concluded World Table Tennis Championship in Durban, South Africa. He joined Fakel-Gazprom Orenburg table tennis club of Russia early in the year.
Source:Punch
June 07, 2023 21:22 UTC
Tingo Group refutes research report, releases evidence
Tingo Group, Inc, a profitable and fast-growing fintech and agri-fintech company, has categorically refuted all the allegations and misinformation outlined in a report published by Hindenburg Research earlier today. This was contained in a press statement published on the firm’s website titled, “Tingo Group Refutes Malicious and Misleading Allegations in Hindenburg Research Report”, the company faulted the allegations contained in the research report, saying they are “baseless”. “Tingo Group confirms that it remains in compliance with the laws of the territories in which it operates and maintains the highest standards of corporate governance. While condemning the half-baked distorted information contained in the research, Tingo said, “As disclosed by Hindenburg Research, the report represents their own opinion and is designed to benefit a short position taken by them and their associates from which they stand to realise sizeable gains. The statement noted, “The investor community has demonstrated its faith in Tingo Group on the basis of detailed analyses and reports prepared by leading professional advisors, financial experts and credit rating agencies.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
June 07, 2023 18:43 UTC
Abia first lady visits rescued baby factory inmates
The wife of the Abia State Governor, Mrs. Priscilla Otti Tuesday paid an unscheduled visit to the 21 pregnant young girls, who were rescued from the baby factory located at Umunkpei, Nvosi, in Isialangwa South LGA with an assurance that immediate appropriate action is being taken to rehabilitate them. Mrs. Otti, who expressed sadness and disappointment over the incident described it as heartbreaking noting, however, that the government is providing care temporarily for the girls. Speaking earlier, the Provost, Madonna College of Health Technology, Olokoro, where the girls are being rehabilitated, Rev. Father Christian Anokwuru narrated how the government brought the inmates to the maternity section of the College of Health in order to care for them. He assured the first lady that they will be adequately catered for.
Source:Punch
June 07, 2023 14:48 UTC
Nigeria Air Unveiling Was a Chartered Aircraft from Ethiopia, Reveals Interim Managing Director
Captain Dayo Olumide, the Interim Managing Director of Nigeria Air, has revealed that the national airline unveiled in 2018 by former President Muhammadu Buhari was actually a chartered aircraft from Ethiopia. Confirming that the Nigeria Air had been launched in 2018, his responsibility was to secure an operating certificate for the airline. The Chairman of the Committee, Senator Olujimi, expressed her displeasure at the opaque arrangement surrounding Nigeria Air, calling it shrouded in suspicion and secrecy. She questioned the Interim Managing Director, who explained that the aircraft did not need a licence as it was chartered and not used for commercial flights. Meanwhile, the House of Representatives Committee on Aviation said that the launch of Nigeria Air by the Buhari administration was fraudulent.
Source:The Guardian
June 07, 2023 14:16 UTC
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Source:Punch
June 07, 2023 11:09 UTC
Yari calls for collective efforts to address ecological challenges in South-south
A former Governor of Zamfara State, Abdulaziz Yari, has called for collective efforts to address the ecological challenges confronting the South-south geo-political zone. Mr Yari expressed confidence in President Bola Tinubu-led government’s ability to address the challenges. Speaking about the contest for the National Assembly leadership, Mr Yari urged political leaders to follow the rule of law. Mr Yari, however, warned that nobody should contest the will of God on the National Assembly leadership. Mr Bello described Mr Yari as competent for the position, as a two-term governor and former chairperson of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, amongst other positions he previously held.
Source:The Guardian
June 07, 2023 09:41 UTC
Senate Presidency: Don’t contest God’s will, Yari warns aspirants
Yari, a former Zamfara State Governor, stated this in Abuja on Tuesday while playing host to a South-South community-led delegation. Those that are on the throne should remember that they were given the throne by God and that God never shifts from where he is. “President Bola Tinubu while taking his oath of office said he would rule Nigeria with the rule of law and the constitution. If Yari becomes Senate President, we will do our best for the betterment of the South-South. Also speaking, former Inspector General of Police and Chairman, Board of Trustees of the South- South Community in Abuja, Mike Okiro, pledged the readiness of the group to support Yari’s bid for the Senate Presidency.
Source:Punch
June 07, 2023 06:44 UTC
World Environment Day: Anambra govt commences campaign against plastic waste pollution
Anambra State Government has commenced a campaign against plastic waste pollution across the 21 Local Government Areas of the state. The State Commissioner for Environment, Engr Felix Odimegwu, disclosed this on Tuesday, in Awka, during a press conference to flag off the 2023 World Environment Day celebration with the theme for this year is ‘Solutions To Plastic Pollution’. The Commissioner said the campaign was in line with the State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo’s vision of making Anambra a Clean, Green and Sustainable State in Nigeria. He noted that an estimated 10,000 tons of plastic waste are expected to be recovered from all the communities in the state in a bid to rid the area of plastic waste. According to Odimegwu, “In a bid to actualize the vision of Governor Soludo in maintaining a clean, green and sustainable environment, the Anambra State Ministry of Environment in collaboration with the Anambra State Waste Recycling Association is set to hold the maiden edition of the ‘All Community Plastic Waste Recovery Challenge’.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
June 07, 2023 02:31 UTC