Roland Iwuchukwu Key experts and stakeholders in the telecommunications industry, have proposed actionable approach towards enhancing security around critical telecommunications networks. They also identified important measures to secure telecommunications infrastructures in the country and ensure that investments in the telecoms space are protected, arguing that as much as the effective implementation of the Executive Order on the Designation and Protection of Critical National Information Infrastructure (CNII) is important, the Order cannot solely guarantee infrastructure safety except certain internal and standardisation issues are first resolved by operators. Speaking at the 7th Policy Implementation Assisted Forum (PIAFo) Summit on CNII implementation held…
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Yemisi Izuora Fidelity Food Bank outreach has benefited over 1, 500 residents in Kabuga community, Dala Local Government Area of Kano state. The Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, executed in partnership with Misnoory Foundation, saw staff of the bank distribute essential food items to support people during the holy month of Ramadan. Commenting on the distribution event, Divisional Head, Brands and Communications, Fidelity Bank Plc, Dr Meksley Nwagboh, emphasized the bank’s dedication to supporting its host communities through impactful projects. “Social responsibility is at the heart of who we are as a bank. Our Fidelity Food Bank initiative is…
Valentine Okafor The Director General (DG) of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Brigadier General Olakunle Oluseye Nafiu has challenged the Scheme’s Guidance and Counselors to make positive impact in the lives of Corps Members entrusted in their care. He also admonished them to serve as pillars of support by providing the Corps Members with the necessary tools to cope with their emotional, psychological and social challenges. General Nafiu stated this while declaring open, the maiden workshop for NYSC Guidance and Counseling Schedule Officers held in Abuja. Speaking though the Director, Planning, Research and Statistics, Alhaji Ahmed Wada Ikaka,…
Joseph Bakare The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 re-arraigned former National Security Adviser, Colonel Sambo Dasuki (retd) before Justice Charles Agbaza of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Abuja, for fraud. He was re-arraigned alongside a former General Manager of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, Aminu Baba Kusa, Acacia Holdings, Limited and Reliance Referral Hospital Limited. They are being prosecuted on a 32-count charge, bordering on breach of trust and dishonesty to the tune of N33,200,000,000 (Thirty-three billion, Two Hundred Million Naira). Count one reads: “That you COL. MOHAMMED SAMBO DASUKI (RTD.) whilst being the National Security Adviser, on or about 27th November, 2014 in…
Tunde Bakare The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced that Government has waived import duty and Value Added Tax (VAT) on critical raw materials essential for pharmaceutical production for a period of two years. The NCS, spokesperson, Abdullahi Maiwada, made this known in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja, explaining that the waiver aligned with the presidential directives to enhance local healthcare product manufacturing, reduce costs of medical equipment and consumables, and stimulate local investments. He said that the waiver was part of the comprehensive guidelines approved by Wale Edun, the minister of finance and coordinating minister of the…
Yemisi Izuora The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has observed that some State Governments are yet to make legislation to domesticate the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS). The Agency has therefore called on all States and Local Governments to implement the CPS for a pension-secure Nigeria. The Pension Reform Act (PRA) 2014, in Section 2(1), stipulates that the CPS applies to all public sector employees across the Federation, including the Federal Capital Territory, states, and local governments, as well as the private sector. However, in line with the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended), state governments have…
Uche Cecil Izuora The Major Energies Marketers Association of Nigeria (MEMAN) has acknowledged short-term market disruptions in the petroleum sector but expressed optimism that a fully deregulated market will ultimately attract more investment, enhance efficiency, and foster competition benefiting both businesses and consumers The Association therefore reaffirmed belief that the implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) remains firmly on track, despite ongoing debates and adjustments in the sector. Speaking at a media event on Wednesday in Lagos. Clement Isong, chief executive officer of MEMAN, stated that while challenges persist, the shift from a state-controlled petroleum market to a…
Agency Report The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the arm of the World Bank that focuses on developing countries, has published a comprehensive atlas and report charting the steps Nigeria must take to drive its CCS industry and decarbonisation more generally. The analysis acknowledges that Nigeria is wrestling with twin challenges. It is on track to be the third most populous country in the world by 2050 – with the population projected to rise from 210 million today to 411 million – and yet, like every nation, it must meet its rising demographic and energy needs sustainably while reducing emissions.…
Joseph Bakare The Federal Government is backing the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), to provide technical support towards promoting local production of solar panels. To achieve this, the Government would need stop the importation of solar panels to promote local manufacturing and advance Nigeria’s shift towards clean energy. Speaking at the unveiling of the NEV T6 electric buses in Abuja, Minister of Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, stated that the decision aligns with a presidential directive prioritising local content in science, engineering, and technology. Nnaji highlighted Nigeria’s capacity to produce its own solar panels, with the…
Tunde Bakare PowerUp Nigeria, has said that Nigeria’s power sector hangs precariously At the edge of huge crises given huge outstanding of Government subsidies. According to report, Federal Government subsidies to the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI) is within the region of N1.92 trillion as at last year with Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) struggling to improve revenue collection. Executive Director, PowerUp Nigeria, Adetayo Adegbemle, while reacting to the debt also expressed concern about Federal Government’s failure to activate the Power Consumer Assistance Fund (PCAF) by the first quarter of 2025, calling it a major setback in resolving Nigeria’s electricity liquidity crisis.…