Month: March 2018

Adebayo Shittu: Federal govt to set up ICT Development Bank to fund industry

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In a bid to promote and encourage young entrepreneurs in Information Communication Technology ICT, Minister of Communications, Mr. Adebayo Shittu, has stated that plans are underway by the Federal Government to set up an ICT Development Bank that will provide funding for the industry. The minister disclosed this in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, weekend, during the launch of the Bayelsa Ecosystem and Ignition Week, organised by the Young Innovators of Nigeria in collaboration with the Bayelsa State Government. Represented by the former Director of National Information Technology Development Agency, NITDA, Mr.…

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Nigeria’s 2019 general election attracts U.S. attention

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As Nigeria prepares for the 2019 general election, the United States (U.S.) says it’s major priority now is to see a peaceful transition, as the country occupies a strategic position in Africa. The U.S. Department of State said this during a background briefing on the first trip of Secretary of State Rex Tillerson to Africa, monitored by the News Agency of Nigeria in New York. Tillerson would meet with Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari and other top government functionaries, and also leaders of Chad, Djibouti, Ethiopia and Kenya during his travels from…

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Netanyahu, Trump to discuss Iranian `aggression’

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet with US President Donald Trump today, providing an opportunity to shift attention away from mounting corruption investigations in Israel and towards Netanyahu’s main foreign policy priority, combatting Iran. The two leaders are expected to present a united front against Iranian “aggression,” especially in Syria, and call for the modification of the 2015 nuclear deal with Tehran, which Trump has threatened to rip up entirely. In their White House meeting, Netanyahu will also applaud Trump for his decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital…

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Ahneeka, Angel evicted from BBNaija house

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BBNaija “Double Wahala” housemates Angel and Ahneeka (Gelah) have been evicted from the show. The paired housemates who were evicted on Sunday are the third set of housemates to be evicted from the BBNaija house and the fourth pair to depart the house. Bitto and Princess (Pritto), Deeone and Vandora (Vandee) were evicted from the show alongside Khloe and K-Brule (Ksquared) who were disqualified. Angel Gelah fighting to stay for at least another week in the BBNaija house saw their chances of winning the grand prize of 25 million Naira…

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True federalism panacea to bombings, kidnappings, others—lawmaker

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The Deputy Majority Leader of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr Olumuyiwa Jimoh, says that entrenchment of true federalism will address the nation’s security and other challenges. Jimoh, representing Apapa Constituency II at the Assembly, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Lagos that the current system had not made effective and efficient security possible. According to him, security of the nation can only improve if the federating states are empowered through devolution of powers. “As we see new acts of bombing, kidnapping especially in the…

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Interview: We have tamed grand corruption, says Osinbajo

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Transcript of an interview granted by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo  to a group of journalists and social media practitioners in Lagos on Friday, 2 March  2018. He explains government policies, the fight against corruption, infrastructural development, 2018 budget, controversies on appointments and the rating by Transparency International  Q: On Nigeria’s rating by Transparency International’s Corruption Perception Index.  Vice President: I think that by even Transparency International’s own assessment, Transparency International uses nine different indexes to come to a conclusion. In four out of those indexes, Nigeria moved up, in another four Nigeria stabilized &…

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Popular rapper, Rick Ross on life support

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Popular Rapper, Rick Ross is reportedly under life support over the malfunction of his heart and lungs. Ross was hospitalised early Thursday morning after he was found unresponsive in his Florida home by police and emergency teams, TMZ reported It was reported that an ambulance took the 42-year-old Florida native to Miami area hospital where he was treated for respiratory issues. Ross is said to have a history of seizures, and a 911 caller said that Ross was just “nodding his head.” According to TMZ, Ross is being treated in…

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Wilder calls out Anthony Joshua after another TKO

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American heavyweight champion  Deontay Wilder tempted Britain’s Anthony Joshua with  a fight after knocking out Cuba’s Luis Ortiz in the 10th round on Saturday. Wilder has been trying unsuccessfully to get a unification fight with two-belt titleholder Joshua. With no date set he had to fight the dangerous counter-punching Ortiz (28-1). Together they are all part of a crop of new fighters who are trying to bring the heavyweight division back into the boxing spotlight. On Saturday Wilder floored Cuba’s Luis Ortiz in the 10th round  to retain his World…

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South Korea sends envoys to North Korea

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A team of special envoys from South Korea will depart from Seoul to North Korea on Monday to push for talks between Washington and Pyongyang on nuclear weapons. The delegation, announced by President  Moon Jae-in office on Sunday, is the latest chapter in a remarkable Olympics-driven detente between the two Koreas. An intense rapprochement saw the two foes march together at the South’s Pyeongchang Winter Olympics that ended February 25, with the North’s leader Kim Jong Un sending his sister as a special envoy to the event. Kim Yo Jong’s…

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EFCC vows to stop political parties from money sharing

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is has resolved to extend its searchlight to political parties to stop them from further corrupting politics with money. As the 2019 general elections get closer, EFCC is taking steps to stop money sharing at conventions of political parties. The Chairman of the anti-graft body, Mr. Ibrahim Magu, said EFCC is working with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to stop politicians from sharing money at party conventions or at polling centres. According to Punch, Magu unveiled his new anti-corruption shift, during “Question Time’’, a…

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