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NIN: NIMC announces distribution of computers to boost enrollment nationwide

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The National Identity Management Commission, has announced the distribution of more computer systems to boost enrollment of National Identification Number.

 

Kayode Adegoke, Head of Corporate Communications, NIMC, in a statement on Wednesday, said the NIMC DG/CEO Engr. Abisoye Odusote-Coker approved the distribution of additional enrolment systems to all the states.

Accordingly, the nationwide distribution of computer systems is part of the steps to ease NIN enrollment challenges and increase operational capacity.

Odusote-Coker emphasized that her administration will not condone extortion of applicants and has since directed that any staff found wanting will be dealt with in line with the provisions of the constitution and extant Public Service Rules.

 

“The provision of additional enrolment devices underscores the commitment of the DG/CEO to streamline operations and enhance overall effectiveness.

 

“The systems have since been installed and in use across all the states and have not only resulted in reduced time spent by applicants but have also increased the number of applicants attended to daily.

 

“Engr Abisoye Coker-Odusote has also sent out monitoring and evaluation teams across various centres nationwide to ensure the smooth running of enrollment and modification exercises.

“The team will also strictly comply with her zero-tolerance stance against extortion and unethical practices”, the statement reads.

 

 

 

Why Naira falls against US Dollar in Forex Market

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It is no longer news that in the past 48 hours, Nigeria’s Naira crashed by 42 per cent against the US dollar at the foreign exchange.

According to FMDQ data Naira further depreciated against the to N1,482.57 per US Dollar on Tuesday from N1,348.63 on Monday.

Accordingly, a combined figured showed that Naira has fallen by 42 per cent from Monday to Tuesday.

Similarly, the exchange rate depreciated by 1.4 per cent at the parallel market, where majority of Nigerians source for forex, quoted at N1,470 per US dollar.

Interestingly, this is first Naira is quoting at higher at official market when compared with the parallel market since the floating of the country’s currency since June 14 last year.

The development comes despite the recent release of over $500 million US dollar by the Central Bank of Nigeria to clear forex backlog.

Meanwhile, Financial Experts have been lack of revenue from crude oil sales on the continued forex crisis.

Muda Yusuf, the Director of Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise urged the government to ramp up crude oil production and boost accountability in the product’s sale.

 

 

 

NCC announces Nigeria’s increase in active voice, internet subscriptions as teledensity drops  

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Nigeria has witnessed a steady increase in active voice and internet subscriptions, including a drop in teledensity in the latest telecommunications statistical indicators released by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), which have been adjusted to reflect the latest population growth figures and align with international best practices.

In a statement by the director of Public Affairs NCC, Reuben Muoka, the adjustment, which is reflected in the telecom industry statistical reports of September, October, and November 2023 published on the Commission’s website, was predicated upon the Nigerian Population Commission (NPC)’s projection of Nigeria’s population at 216,783,381 as of 2022, replacing the previously used 2017 projection of 190 million people.

With the consequential adjustment, which is in line with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU)’s calculation of teledensity, the nation’s teledensity dropped from 115.63% to 102.30 per cent in September, while Broadband penetration witnessed a similar drop from 45.47 per cent to 40.85 per cent in the same month.

However, the active voice subscription statistics witnessed a marginal growth from 220,361,186 to 221,769,883 as of September 2023. In addition, Internet subscriptions also enjoyed a marginal growth, from 159,034,717 in August 2023 to 160,171,757 in September 2023.

In October 2023, the industry also experienced a 0.19 per cent growth in Active Voice subscriptions while teledensity stood at 102.49 per cent, with Internet subscriptions increasing by 0.60 per cent compared to September 2023.

In November of the same year, the industry experienced a 0.46 per cent growth in Active Voice subscriptions. Teledensity stood at 102.97 per cent, with a 0.57 per cent increase in Internet subscriptions compared to October 2023.

Teledensity is an index prescribed by the International Telecommunications Union, ITU, for the measurement of telephone penetration in a population by a factor of one line per 100 individuals in the population.

The adjustment by the Commission is consistent with Section 89 Subsection 3(d) of the Nigerian Communications Act 2003 (NCA 2003), in which the Commission is mandated to monitor and report on the state of the Nigerian telecommunications industry, provide statistical analysis and identify industry trends concerning services, tariffs, operators, technology, subscribers, and issues of competition.

Executive Vice Chairman of the NCC, Dr Aminu Maida, affirmed the nation’s telecom statistical adjustment process as an appropriate step to maintain the integrity of data about the Nigerian telecom industry as collected, collated, and published by the Commission. He noted that this will also ensure the accurate measurement of the Commission’s progress towards attaining increased broadband penetration rates, improved quality of service, and increased population coverage, among other targets set out in the Strategic Plan for the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy.

He also said such data provides information for the International Telecommunications Union to which Nigeria belongs, other development agencies, operators, investors, multilateral agencies, and the public.

AFCON: Côte d’Ivoire beat defending Champions Senegal on Penalties to reach Quarter-finals

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The host nation, Côte d’Ivoire have defeated the defending champions, Senegal to reach the quarter-finals at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations.

Côte d’Ivoire will have to battle Cape Verde at the quarter-finals on Sunday.

 

 

 

AFCON: Lookman brace gives Nigeria solid victory against Cameroon, to play Angola in quarter-final

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Ademola Lookman brace gave Nigeria victory against Cameroon in their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations Round of 16 on Saturday clash.

Ademola Lookman scored twice in each half to hand Nigeria a famous win 2-0 over the Indomitable Lions.

Victor Osimhen broke free and laid off a pass to Lookman, who saw his weak finish trickle pass the line.

With time running out, Lookman touched home Calvin Bassey’s cross.

Jose Peseiro’s men will now face Angola in the quarter-finals of the tournament.

Earlier in the day, Angola thrashed Namibia 3-0 in their last-16 clash.

‘War against corruption key to good governance’- ICPC Chairman

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The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr Musa Adamu Aliyu SAN, has underlined the commitment of the Commission to go all out in its bid to stamp out corruption as one of the keys to actualizing good governance, growth and development of the country.

In a statement by the Commission’s Spokesperson, Azuka Ogugua, Dr Aliyu made this assertion during a strategic meeting with delegates from the African Union Development Agency-New Partnership for Africa’s Development (AUDA-NEPAD) at the Commission’s headquarters on Wednesday.

The ICPC boss stated that the Commission owed it to citizenry to detect and tackle corruption that has negatively impacted the image of Nigeria for so long.

According to him, the impact of corruption is manifested in underdevelopment and poverty which makes the prospect of investment unappealing. He insisted however, that the responsibility for projecting the country in a positive light, must be a collective effort.

Dr Aliyu stated that his predecessors had left a legacy of strategic partnerships with organisations which he intended to build upon, pointing out that there was a viable track record of ICPC and NEPAD working together on various projects including election monitoring. He added that future collaborations must be geared towards projecting a positive image of Nigeria to encourage internal and foreign investment while fostering development.

Speaking from a larger perspective, the ICPC Chairman pointed out that eradicating corruption in Nigeria would be infectious to neighbouring countries and the continent as a whole which in turn would significantly boost development through improved socio-economic values and infrastructure.

In a similar vein, the Secretary to the Commission, Mr. Clifford Oparaodu Esq, suggested that policies developed from joint initiatives between the Commission and stakeholders would be invaluable to development as a result of increased efficiency.

The Chief Executive Officer of AUDA-NEPAD, African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM), Honourable Princess Gloria Akobundu who led the visiting delegation, said NEPAD hoped to ensure Nigeria is respected continentally and globally. This she said, could be achieved by advocating for improved governance and economic growth.

Akobundu asserted that the APRM initiative was meant to encourage African countries to foster healthy relationships based on self-assessment and improvement.

In a statement on Wednesday by Azuka Ogugua, the Spokesperson of the Commission, Dr Aliyu made this assertion during a strategic meeting with delegates from the African Union Development Agency-New Partnership for Africa’s Development (AUDA-NEPAD) at the Commission’s headquarters on Wednesday.

The ICPC boss stated that the Commission owed it to citizenry to detect and tackle corruption that has negatively impacted the image of Nigeria for so long.

According to him, the impact of corruption is manifested in underdevelopment and poverty which makes the prospect of investment unappealing. He insisted however, that the responsibility for projecting the country in a positive light, must be a collective effort.

Dr Aliyu stated that his predecessors had left a legacy of strategic partnerships with organisations which he intended to build upon, pointing out that there was a viable track record of ICPC and NEPAD working together on various projects including election monitoring. He added that future collaborations must be geared towards projecting a positive image of Nigeria to encourage internal and foreign investment while fostering development.

Speaking from a larger perspective, the ICPC Chairman pointed out that eradicating corruption in Nigeria would be infectious to neighbouring countries and the continent as a whole which in turn would significantly boost development through improved socio-economic values and infrastructure.

In a similar vein, the Secretary to the Commission, Mr. Clifford Oparaodu Esq, suggested that policies developed from joint initiatives between the Commission and stakeholders would be invaluable to development as a result of increased efficiency.

The Chief Executive Officer of AUDA-NEPAD, African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM), Honourable Princess Gloria Akobundu who led the visiting delegation, said NEPAD hoped to ensure Nigeria is respected continentally and globally. This she said, could be achieved by advocating for improved governance and economic growth.

Akobundu asserted that the APRM initiative wasmeant to encourage African countries to foster healthy relationships based on self-assessment and improvement.

“You are the Agents of Change Nigeria Needs” – ICPC Chairman to Students

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The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr Musa Adamu Aliyu, has charged Nigerian students to step up and take their place as the agents of change that Nigeria desperately needs to stop corruption especially in our schools.

He gave this charge today at the inauguration of 30 Students Anti-Corruption Clubs in 30 schools within the Federal Capital Territory.

Dr. Aliyu, in his keynote address told the students that since they witness first-hand incidences of corruption in schools ranging from teachers demanding for bribes, sextortion, to absenteeism, it was important for them to use their energy and strength to change the narrative.

“As future leaders of Nigeria, it is important that you use your choice, voice and determination to transform Nigeria schools into beacons of integrity and excellence. You can act as whistleblowers and report corrupt practices to ICPC. By speaking out against wrong doings, you become agents of change, accountability and transparency within our schools”, he emphasized.

The ICPC Boss said that the clubs are meant to combat the challenges of corruption within our schools especially as they are not immune to the challenges of corruption that have infiltrated our classrooms, marred examinations and tarnished the reputation of our educational system especially with fake certificate scandals rocking our institutions.

In his words, “By establishing the clubs in schools, ICPC signifies a collective commitment to combat corruption from its root starting from our future leaders. The clubs are part of our efforts to entrench positive behavioural change in schools, through the clubs we empower our students to be agents of change, challenge status quo and demand accountability from those in authority.

“In 2024, ICPC will have series of activities involving all the clubs nationwide, be active in your clubs, educate members of your school community as you will soon get the opportunity to participate in ICPC’s national events”, he revealed.

Earlier in her welcome address, the Ag. Director of Public Enlightenment and Education Department, ICPC, Mrs. Azuka Ogugua, noted that Students Anti-Corruption Clubs are set up by the Commission, in line with the provisions of Section 6 (e-f) of the ICPC Act 2000 which gives ICPC the power to mobiliseNigerians to fight corruption, which includes students, youths.

Mrs. Ogugua, who is also the Spokesperson of the Commission, said ICPC has great plans for youths which motivated it to champion the development of the National Values Curriculum in schools and infused into the school syllables with some of the compulsory subjects taken by students up to WAEC level.

Delivering a paper on the “The Place of ICPC Students Anti-Corruption Clubs in Schools”, Deputy Director, PE & E, Mr. John Odey gave them the following advise; “Be of good conduct at all times; avoid lying, disobedience, absenteeism, lateness to school; be role models through your actions and inactions; maintain discipline and order in your schools without usurping the powers of your prefects.
“Appear neat at all times, read your books and pass in flying colours without cheating; be bold to flag any corrupt act going on in your schools; provide regular reports duly endorsed by your staff adviser and principal of your schools”, he concluded.

In his goodwill message, representative of the Director, FCT Secondary Education Board, Mr. Itam said the partnership between ICPC and the Education Board which spans many years has been fruitful.

He revealed that the Board was poised to continue to give the Commission every support it needed as the anti-corruption clubs established by ICPC have been reported to be effective, with members distinguishing themselves in their various schools.

In her own remarks, Director FCT Department of Science and Technology, Mrs. Josephine Bako said corrupt people do so by choice and therefore advised the students to intentionally choose to be different in all their dealings by being upright always.

A major highlight of the day was administration of oaths on the members of the newly inaugurated clubs.

BREAKING: Ogun speaker, Oluomo impeached

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The speaker of Ogun State House of Assembly, Olakunle Oluomo has been impeached by Eighteen out of the Twenty-six members of the assembly over yet-to-be- known reasons.

According to Channels Television on Tuesday, Oludaisi Elemide has been elected as the new speaker.

Details to follow….

 

 

Why telcos bar subscribers’ lines despite NIN-SIM linkage- NCC

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The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has said that the duplication of National Identification Numbers is responsible for the new wave of complaints from subscribers who have had their SIMs barred despite linking them to their NINs.

According to NCC,  this is due to the activity of third-party agents who duplicate NINs for unsuspecting telecom subscribers.

The commission revealed this at a recent media briefing in Lagos.

Commenting on the issue, the commission’s Director of Compliance, Mr Efosa Idehen, said, “On the issue of already registered SIMs and NIN, the issue is that some of those SIMs were registered with duplicated NINs.

“When an audit of the system is carried out, actual owners of the NINs reclaim them. We have a lot of things that people do within the industry, especially SIM-NIN linkage for money purposes. Yes, people register their SIMs and try to link their NINs, but the agents doing those registrations do a lot of damage”, he said.

 

 

 

ICPC partners RoLAC to fight corruption in Nigeria

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The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has pledged to scale up service delivery in the nation with partnership with the Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption (RoLAC) for a better Nigeria.

In a statement by Mrs. Azuka Ogugua, the Commission’s Spokesperson, Azuka Ogugua, the pledge was made when the ICPC Chairman, Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, played host to the National Programme Manager, RoLAC, Mr. Danladi Plang and his team at the Commission’s headquarters today.

Speaking at the event, the ICPC Boss, Dr. Aliyu stated that strategic collaboration was key for systematic success in the mandate of ridding Nigeria of corruption. He went on to propose that the collaboration between ICPC and RoLAC be consolidated and sustained for more progress to be recorded.

Dr. Aliyu, while expressing the willingness of the Commission to continue the partnership, called on RoLAC to support the Commission in her strategic plan for the next five years, behavioural change communication campaign for better impact amongst others.

He stressed that he was passionate about tackling corruption in the health and education sectors, sexual harassment in tertiary institutions, while not neglecting petty corruption as that increases poverty.

Earlier in his remarks, Danladi Plang who led the delegation from RoLAC commended ICPC’s contributions in the success of RoLAC Phase 1, which began in 2017 and ended in 2023.

He mentioned some of the areas they worked extensively with the Commission to include integration of basic principles into the National Anti-Corruption Strategy; capacity building; system study and review of Nigeria Law Reforms Commission etc.

He said, “There cannot be a successful RoLAC without ICPC and vice versa”. He commended ICPC for always being willing and ready to cooperate with RoLAC.

Speaking on their future work plan with the Commission under the RoLAC Phase 2 project, Mr. Plang said they will provide support to improve legal frameworks and policies, work on public procurement to handle corruption in procurement processes; support anti-corruption agencies to work together and provide support for Anti-Corruption and Transparency Units (ACTUs) for more results in the public sector.

In his contribution, the RoLAC Anti-Corruption Manager, Dr. Emmanuel Uche commended the Commission for having a functional Monitoring and Evaluation unit with a dashboard that gives real-time representation of what is happening in the Commission.

He went to say that in 2024, RoLAC was poised to work with the Commission in the following areas – a review retreat of ICPC’s strategic plan to take on board new ideas and initiatives of the Chairman and his team; evaluation of ICPC’s strategic plan and step-down programme for the Commission through inter-departmental retreats; review of the deployment of ACTUs effectiveness index, amongst others.

“We owe part of our success to ICPC because of the great partnership we have enjoyed over the years. Our partnership with organisations like ICPC is making a great difference”, he said.

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