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NIGCOMSAT, Hotspot to collaborate on rural connectivity in Nigeria

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From L-R, Managing Director, Chief Executive Officer, NIGCOMSAT Ltd, Mrs. Jane Nkechi Egerton-Idehen and the Chief Executive Officer, HOTSPOT, Engr. Morenikeji Aniye during the signing of a partnership agreement between NIGCOMSAT Ltd and HOTSPOT for the deployment of internet connectivity in rural communities across the country.

NIGCOMSAT Limited, Nigeria’s leading provider of satellite communication infrastructure, has entered into a groundbreaking partnership with Hotspot, a leading technology company that, specializes in rural connectivity solutions. This strategic collaboration aims to revolutionize access to reliable and affordable Internet services in underserved communities across the country.

In a statement by Aisha Bantam, Assistant General Manager of Corporate Affairs at NIGCOMSAT under the terms of the agreement, the agency and Hotspot will leverage their respective strengths to deploy cutting-edge satellite technology and innovative connectivity solutions to connect remote and rural areas that have traditionally lacked access to internet connectivity.

By combining NIGCOMSAT’s extensive satellite infrastructure and Hotspot’s expertise in rural connectivity, this partnership will empower communities to bridge the digital divide and unlock new opportunities for socioeconomic development.

“At NIGCOMSAT, we are committed to leveraging our technological capabilities to drive digital transformation and improve the lives of Nigerians, especially those in underserved regions,” said Mrs. Jane Nkechi Egerton-Idehen, the Managing Director, Chief Executive Officer of NIGCOMSAT Limited. “This collaboration with Hotspot highlights our unwavering dedication to connect the unconnected and ensure that no community is left behind in the digital age”, she added.

Hotspot’s Chief Executive Officer, Eng. Morenikeji Aniye, expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership, stating, “We are thrilled to work alongside NIGCOMSAT in this endeavor. At Hotspot connecting the millions of unconnected persons remains a cardinal objective of our mission. By combining our expertise and resources, we will be able to deploy innovative solutions that bring reliable and affordable internet access to rural communities, empowering them to participate fully in the digital economy and access essential services.”

The agreement which, was signed on Thursday, June 27, 2024, is part of NIGCOMSAT’s relentless commitment to enhancing its coverage through Nigeria and beyond.

While NIGCOMSAT Ltd is a communication satellite service provider with coverage over African countries and parts of Europe and Asia, Hotspot Network Limited is a one-stop for all networking and telecommunications needs. The rural connectivity project is also in partnership with the Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF). The project is expected to deliver rural connectivity on the NigComSat-1R Ka-Band platform. So far, Hotspot has proposed targeting a sizeable number of rural communities across Nigeria with the service.

The joint initiative between NIGCOMSAT and Hotspot will commence immediately, with plans to roll out the first phase of the project in select rural areas within the next six months. This collaboration underscores NIGCOMSAT’s commitment to bridging the digital divide and positioning Nigeria as a leader in the deployment of cutting-edge satellite communication technologies for the benefit of its citizens.
 

CARE advocates 1% budget provision for PWDs Budget

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By Jessica Dogo

Abuja, June 28, 2024 (NAN) The Centre for Ability, Rehabilitation and Empowerment (CARE) has advocated a one percent budget provision for Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) from the federal and state governments.

CARE made the call on Friday during a two-day National Co-creation Stakeholders Conference for PWDs of the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Abuja.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the program was supported by the VOICE Project and implemented by OXFAM.

The theme of the program is: “The Disability Act Post-Moratorium: Advancing Inclusion and Accessibility for those Vulnerable and Outside the Margin”

Dr. Chike Okogu, the Founder and Chief Responsibility Officer of CARE, said this had been an international movement right from the level of the United Nations Commission (UNC) on the rights of PWDs, of which Nigeria was a signatory.

According to Okogu, It is not a law here in Nigeria.

“But we are saying that if 15 percent of your people are persons with disabilities, it means that not including 15 percent of your population, you are short-changing yourself by 15 percent workforce and that reduces your GDP by 15 percent.

“So, instead of saying we want 15 percent of the National budget, we are saying we want just one percent of the National budget for PWDs in the country”.

The Programme Manager of Cognito, Kaseina Dashe, said the community came together and launched a document called The Compass to Disability Inclusion (CDI) aimed at providing information about the simplified Disability Act, passed in 2018

Dashe said the event was a build-up to initial conversations about when the bill and disability act was passed into law.

She said that the act gave a five-year moratorium grace period for all public buildings to become accessible for certain conditions to be put in place to enhance access and inclusion of PWDs in Nigeria.

She explained that the five-year period of grace had elapsed, adding that every public building was supposed to have modified its physical structure for accessibility.

“It is a build-up to those initial conversations to say when the Disability Bill was passed into law, it gave a five-year moratorium period for all public buildings to become accessible.

“And for certain conditions to put in place and enhance the access and inclusion of persons with disability and that period elapsed in January this year

“So, we are asking now that it has elapsed, what next? how do we begin to hold governments accountable? How do we begin to hold institutions accountable? She asked.

Akom Nya, the VOICE Project Coordinator for Nigeria said that the organization was looking at how more persons with disabilities would be included in the decision-making process of Nigeria.

“We are looking out for how more persons with disability can be included in the decision-making process of Nigeria, in the economic situation of Nigeria, where they are empowered to sustain themselves.

“These are people that need to be integrated into the society and included in what we are doing like politics, economic empowerment, political positions and party leadership.

“It is very important that everyone is brought to the table because once we do not include everyone we are depleting the workforce of the nation and of course we do not want anybody to be left behind.

“We just want the voice of every marginalized community to be heard. We just want a society where everybody can live without inequalities, without hindrances and barriers. That is just our interest,” he said. (NAN)

Support rural schools with basic amenities, NGO urges FG, others Amenities

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By Jessica Dogo

Abuja, June 28, 2024 (NAN) A Non- non-governmental organization (NGO) has called on the Federal Government, corporate organizations and well-meaning individuals to assist schools in rural communities with basic amenities, especially toilet facilities.

Christybelle Sylva-John, the Founder of Ray of Hope Empowerment Foundation (RHEF), made the call on Friday while inaugurating a block of four toilets constructed in the Zjidu community, Abuja.

Sylva-John said that schools in rural communities lacked basic amenities such as toilets, adding that open defecation encourages the spread of diseases.

“As we celebrate this milestone, we also call on the government, non-governmenorganizationsions, corporate bodies, and individuals to invest in the well-being of our future generations.

“Creating conducive learning environments is a shared responsibility, and collective support is crucial.

“By working together, we can ensure that every child has the opportunity to learn and thrive in a safe and healthy environment.

“Access to clean and safe sanitation is a fundamental human right and a crucial element for the dignity, health, and well-being of our students,” she said

She said that the lack of adequate toilet facilities in many schools negatively impacted student health, attendance, and overall academic performance.

She said that the foundation was committed to addressing this critical need for rural schools.

The founder said the project was established with the vision of ensuring every student had access to safe and hygienic toilet facilities.

“Today, as we inaugurate this new toilet block, we move closer to making that vision a reality.

“We hope it will contribute to a healthier, safer, and more enjoyable school experience,” she said.

She said that the NGO also engaged in the donation of sanitary pads to the secondary school in the community.

According to her, the reason is to ensure menstrual hygiene management because most times, girls are absent from school due to a lack of sanitary products.

‘When they are in school and their menstruation starts, they have no choice but to go home because they do not have sanitary pads to use at the moment.

“The whole essence is for them to have sanitary pad banks in schools just in case menstruation starts they do not have any reason to go back home,” she said.

Dr Alhasan Sule, the Acting Executive Chairman of, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Universal Basic Education Board (UBEB), said a child’s education was everybody’s responsibility.

Sule, represented by the Director of School Services, UBEB, Habbiba Aliyu-Barau, commended the RHEF for complementing the efforts to eradicate open defecation in the FCT.

“Education is the responsibility of everybody. The government cannot do it alone. If we all wait for the government, this will not happen.

“We scout for NGOs that will help us. We have several but I must commend Ray of Hope Empowerment Foundation because this is not its first project.

“We have inaugurated many of its projects. RHEF is one of the best partners we have in the FCT UBEB. They have assisted us and have done a lot for us,” she said.

Earlier, the Chief of Zhidu Community, Goni Philip, commended the foundation for embarking on a laudable project in the community.

“I do not know how much to appreciate them for this gesture.

“I urge them to extend it to other community schools that lack such basic facilities within and even outside the FCT,” he said. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)

ICPC Leads in Strategic Management Approach- ROLaC Nigeria

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The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission has been rated high in strategic management approach amongst all law enforcement agencies in Nigeria; stressing that ICPC was consistent in developing and implementing strategic plans in the delivery of its statutory functions.

According to Demola Bakare, the spokesperson for ICPC in a statement on Friday, the Programme Manager of a development partner – the Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption Nigeria (ROLaC), Dr. Emmanuel Uche, stated this during a training session, recently organized in Abuja for the ICPC Senior Management; emphasizing that the result-oriented activities designed in line with 2024-2028 strategic plans was commendable.

In his opening remarks during the training, the Chairman of ICPC, Dr Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, appreciated and thanked ROLaC’s intervention and partnership, which had helped ICPC in the achievement of key objectives over the years.

The Acting Director of Planning Research and Statistics of ICPC, Mr. Oche Godwin, who presented an Overview of the ICPC Strategic Plan 2024-2028, said that the Commission had developed additional strategies around the policy thrust of the current Chairman Dr Aliyu.

According to Mr Godwin, “ICPC has improved and made adjustments to the previously executed strategic plan to improve performance in the current strategic plan under review.”

In the same vein, Mr. Joseph Odey of the Monitoring & Evaluation of ROLaC posited that for a strategic action plan to be feasible, external measurement skills should also be put into consideration rather than just internal.

Mr Odey added, “The duration of the Strategic Action Plan could potentially be reduced to 3 years, while still achieving some level of reform and development within that timeframe”.

Also in attendance at the training was the Technical Advisor to the Hon Chairman of the Commission, Mr. Abdulsalaam Badamasi who stressed the need for the participants to prioritize coming up with systems to ensure a seamless process going forward.

Other areas where exhaustive discussions by participants held during the session were – Managing for Results: Making the Strategy Work and Achieving Impact through Performance Reporting.

 

BRGIE’s Biafra Referendum binding statement under Int’l law- OEAS

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The Organization of Emerging African States has said that the results of the Biafra referendum by the Biafra Republic Government In-Exile shall be a binding definitive statement from Biafrans under international laws.

Director of OEAS, Ebenezer Akwanga disclosed this in a recent 6-point resolution communiqué dated June 24, 2024, sighted by DAILY POST on Thursday.

OEAS further consolidated the self-determination pursuit of the people of Biafra amid decades of marginalization by the Nigerian government.

According to OEAS, it endorsed BRGIE’s Self-referendum, a quest which kickoff off E-voting in February 2024 and is expected to be concluded on November 29th, 2024.

It also justified its recognition of the Biafra Referendum on the basis that BRGIE recently submitted a request for self-determination to the African Union.

“The African Charter of Human and Peoples Rights Guarantees the Right to Self Determination.

“Biafra has submitted a request to the African Commission on Human and Peoples Rights to assist with the referendum and peaceable transfer of power to the Republic of Biafra, if so, indicated by the results.

“The OEAS is satisfied with the integrity of the referendum which is being conducted digitally and at local polling stations and is subject to multiple safeguards.

“The results of the referendum will be certifiable and will meet international
standards; Millions of Biafrans have already voted in the referendum which is due to be concluded November 29, 2024. The OEAS congratulates the Biafra Republic Government in Exile for its sagacity and initiative in undertaking the referendum on the future of Biafra.

“OEAS hereby authorizes: “The results of the Biafra Self Referendum shall be considered binding under international law as a definitive statement of the intentions and aspirations of the Biafran people”, the resolution stated.

The development comes barely a month after BRGIE, with Simon Ekpa as its Prime Minister dragged the Nigeria Government to AU over the continued detention of the Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra and the Biafra Referendum.

Recall that recently the United States Department of Justice officially recognized BRGIE as an entity for Biafra Liberation.

BRGIE reiterated that the declaration of Biafra Liberation on December 2, 2024, will bring lasting peace, and stability to West Africa.

NIMC denies allegation of Data breach

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The National Identity Management Commission has denied allegations making the round of its data breach.

Kayode Adegoke, the Head of Corporate Communications at NIMC made this clarification on Saturday in a statement.

Recall reports made round alleging that some websites offered to sell, data of Nigerians.

 

 

However, the commission assured the public that Nigeria’s data has not been compromised or authorized by any entity to sell Citizens’ data.

It stated citizens’ data are saved and secured.

The Commission warned that Nigerians avoid giving their data to unauthorized phishing sites.

“The Commission, at this moment, assures the public that the data of Nigerians have not been compromised and the Commission has not authorized any website or entity to sell or misuse the National Identification Number (NIN) amongst all the identities stated in the report.

“The following websites: idfinder.com.ng; Verify. Ng/sign in, championtech.com.ng.

“trustyonline.com and anyverify.com are data harvesters not authorized by NIMC to access or manage sensitive data. NIMC urges the public to disregard any claims or services these websites offer and should not give their data as they are potentially fraudulent and data provided by the public on such websites are gathered and stored to build the data services they illegally provide.

“Consequently, the public should know that the Commission has taken robust measures to safeguard the nation’s database from cyber threats- a secure, world-class, full-proof database is in place. 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 unauthorized and phishing sites. This poses the danger of data harvesting and comprises individual data.

“The Commission reaffirms its commitment to upholding ethical standards in data protection in line with federal government directives and data privacy regulations.

“Moreover, licensed partners or vendors are not authorized to scan or store NIN slips but to verify NINs through approved channels.

“The Commission is currently working closely with security operatives to apprehend these elements masquerading as online vendors, and they will be made to face the full wrath of the law.

“NIMC urges the public to remain vigilant against false information and rely on verified sources for accurate updates. The Commission remains committed to providing secure and reliable identity management and upholding the highest level of security for systems and databases, which are critical national assets”, the statement reads.

 

 

 

 

 

 

US Justice Department recognizes BRGIE as an entity for Biafra Independence

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The United States Department of Justice has officially registered the Biafra Republic Government In-Exile as an entity for Biafra Independence.

This is according to recent Information obtained from the website of the US Justice Department.

https://efile.fara.gov/ords/fara/f?p=1381:1:1449233903023:::

Reacting to the development, the Prime Minister of BRGIE through his official X handle on Friday, said this is a step in the right direction.

The US Justice Department approved all paperwork requesting legitimacy.

With the development, he assured Biafrans that the independence of Biafra would remain sacrosanct after declaration on December 2, 2024.

“Following the approval of the United States Department of Justice.

“The Biafra Republic Government In Exile BRGIE is now an officially registered entity with the United States Department of Justice”, he said.

Recall that barely a week ago, the BRGIE insisted that the Declaration of Biafra Independence would restore peace to the West African region.

US ex-congressman Moran advocates for Biafra Independent under BRGIE

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US ex-congressman Moran advocates for Biafra Independent under BRGIE

A Former Congressman Jim Moran has advocated for Biafra Liberation under the Biafra Republic Government In-Exile.

Simon Ekpa, the Prime Minister of BRGIE disclosed this through his X handle on Friday.

Accordingly, Moran justified his advocacy on Biafra Independent on the 1967-1970 Civic War which he said left about Two million Biafra dead and the continued marginalization of the southeast region by the Nigerian government.

Consequently, under a $10K per month contract with BRGIE that went into effect on June 15, 2024, Moran and his firm are expected to lobby to gain US support for Biafra’s independence.

Moran raised alarm on the Government of Nigeria, human rights abuses, religious freedom issues, persecution of Christians, increasing Islamic fundamentalism within the Nigerian government and its alignment with U.S. adversaries.

Moran, a Democrat, represented the northern Virginia communities of Arlington, Alexandria, and Fairfax County in the US, for 24 years.

Court nullifies reinstatement of Sanusi as Emir of Kano

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A Federal High Court sitting in Kano has nullified the reinstatement of Muhammadu Sanusi II as the 16th Emir of Kano.

The court, which delivered a verdict on Thursday, also nullified all the actions taken after the controversial reinstatement.

The presiding hudge, Justice Abdullahi Muhammad Liman said, “I hereby order that every step taking by the Government is hereby nullified and becomes null and invalid and that this does not affect the validity of the repealed Emirates Law but actions taken by the Governor, which includes the assenting to the Law and the reappointment (of Sanusi).

“I have listened to the audio of the governor both in Hausa and English after assenting to the Law, and I am convinced that the respondents are aware of the order of maintaining status quo pending the hearing and determination of the motions on notice in the court.

 

 

“Having been satisfied that the respondents are aware of the court order, the court in exercise of its powers set aside an action because it is in violation of the court’s order, I think it is a very serious matter for anyone to flout the orders of the court and go scot free with it.”

He said the catastrophic situation could have been averted if the respondents followed due processes by complying with the court order, which would still have allowed them to carry out their assignments.

 

 

He noted that the respondents however decided to act according to their whims and caprices, a situation which he said landed them in a serious mess.

 

 

 

Dismantle all military checkpoints in Biafra territory- BRGIE to Nigerian Govt

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The Biafra Republic Government In-Exile has urged the Nigerian federal government to withdraw all checkpoints in southeast and Biafra territory.

BRGIE, Prime Minister Simon Ekpa disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday while speaking in an X space.

According to him, the Nigerian government should be blamed for the crisis in the southeast because it militarised the region.

He clarified that Biafrans want lasting peace in their region hence the Nigerian government should demilitarise the southeast.

“We are against the Nigerian state for militarising Biafra. Those claiming we are violent should blame the Nigerian state, they brought violence while we defend ourselves. We demand to withdraw the military and dismantle all checkpoints in Biafra territory”, he said.

Recall on May 30 that the Nigerian security forces declared a manhunt for unknown gunmen that killed attacked and killed five military Soldiers in Aba.

Alex Oti, Governor of Abia state in his reaction to the killings placed N25 bounty on the killers while calling for peace in the state.

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