Stakeholders urge FG to fast-track blockchain adoption
They stated this during the National Information Technology Development Agency and Stakeholders in Blockchain Technology Association of Nigeria Stakeholders’ Policy Dialogue held in Lagos recently. They stressed the necessity of establishing a forward-thinking regulatory framework, aimed at accelerating the infusion of blockchain technology into diverse sectors of the economy. This move follows the signing of the National Blockchain Policy by former President Muhammadu Buhari. The President of SIBAN, Obinna Iwuno, told The PUNCH that Nigeria was fully equipped for the comprehensive implementation of blockchain technology. According to the National Information Technology Development Agency Director General of NITDA, Kashifu Abdullahi, the potential of blockchain technology is far-reaching.
Source:Punch
August 13, 2023 12:25 UTC
Aisha Sambo: Making It Shushi
Spotlight Aisha Sambo: Making It Shushi By Chisom Njoku Taking ideas from the point of conception to reality is no easy feat. To break through the noise and actually bring thoughts to fruition is a skill that few have mastered, one of whom is Aisha Sambo. Aisha Sambo, popularly known as Shushi by her peers and family members, is a writer, media consultant, creative and film director. I’m like a chameleon, I’m really diverse, and so, it depends on the occasion. What do you believe to be the future of Shushi [say in another five years]?
Source:The Guardian
August 13, 2023 09:49 UTC
Artificial Intelligence and future of humanity
Artificial intelligence is a branch of computer science that deals extensively with writing computer programs that can solve problems creatively. Solving problems has been highlighted as an essential skill in the workplace, being done in a timely fashion and creative manner showcasing some level of intelligence in an individual. There are numerous speculations regarding the future of humanity in terms of displacement of jobs, eradication of some existing job roles as a result of artificial intelligence influencing existing working processes. We would also well deduce that workers in AI hope to imitate or duplicate intelligence in computers and robots so as to be in the know particularly understanding the technical know-how of working proceedings introduced by artificial intelligence. Why this impact of artificial intelligence has greater control on job roles, companies can equally integrate learning faculties to upskill their personnel to suit the New Woking modalities set up by this innovation.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
August 13, 2023 07:52 UTC
Metro - Eight killed as 150-year-old mosque collapses in Zaria - Punch Newspaper
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Source:Punch
August 13, 2023 06:55 UTC
Rekindling the revival fire | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
King Josiah’s experience teaches us that no matter how long it takes, God’s prophecies about the future kingdom shall come to pass. God has spoken that he would build his church and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. He had also spoken that the good news of the kingdom will be preached all over the world before the end shall come (Mt.24:14). The end-time message can only be powered by the Spirit of revival. We have to pray to God to send labourers with a passion for revival and a heart for the harvest.
Source:The Guardian
August 13, 2023 03:12 UTC
Nigerians React as Jack Obinyan Labels Yoruba People Highly Tribalistic in Nigeria
The comment garnered mixed reactions in the comments section, with some labeling it an ethnic slur against the Yoruba ethnic group. '”As of the time of the report, the post had attracted more than 3,300 comments and 2,100 likes. Opinions on Obinyan’s statement were divided, with some agreeing and others vehemently disagreeing. Comrade Philip Barnabas concurred with Obinyan but added that every tribe has elements of tribalism, emphasizing that the Yoruba’s tendencies are particularly pronounced. The post demonstrated the complexity of tribal dynamics in Nigeria and sparked a wide range of reactions among netizens.
Source:Punch
August 13, 2023 02:14 UTC
Nigerian poultry industry facing collapse
A Shropshire farmer has been fined almost £6,000 and ordered to carry out 100 hours of community service after being found guilty of causing unnecessary harm to his poultryJane Thynne 12 June 2023 • 1 min read 12 June 2023 • 1 min read
Source:The Guardian
August 13, 2023 00:03 UTC
NDE train graduates, artisans under SPW scheme in Ekiti
The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) has flagged off training schemes for graduates and artisans in Ekiti state for skills acquisition and gaining of work experience in public and private entities. The Director General of NDE, Abubakar Nuhu Fikpo who spoke during the flag-off in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital, said the trainings were under the Graduate Attachment Programme (GAP) and the Environmental Beautification Training Scheme (EBTS) of the Special Public Works department. Represented by the NDE state coordinator, Sanusi Akeem, the DG explained that the GAP training was important to expose the 48 beneficiaries to professional experience by attaching them to offices in the society. He declared that the agency was determined to banish poverty in society by training and encouraging youths to acquire skills for economic development. “The skills set offered under the EBTS are categorized into three (3) sub-headings.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
August 12, 2023 23:02 UTC
Dollar index decreases by 1.6% in July — OPEC
The Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has said the U.S. dollar index decreased by 1.6 per cent month-on-month (m-o-m) in July, erasing gains from the previous period. The dollar index rose for the second consecutive month in June, increasing marginally by 0.3 per cent m-o-m.OPEC said this in its Monthly Oil Market Report for August on Friday. According to the OPEC report, Year-on-Year (Y-o-Y), the index was down by 5.2 per cent. The OPEC report said the dollar experienced mixed movement against major developed market currencies for a second consecutive month in July. It said it recovered against the euro by 2.2 per cent m-o-m, but receded against the yen and the pound by 0.2 per cent and 2.2 per cent, respectively, over the same period.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
August 12, 2023 19:06 UTC
Niger Coup: President Bazoum’s son ‘critically ill’
President Mohamed Bazoum’s son, Salem, is critically ill, ECOWAS leaders were told at their meeting on Thursday, according to an official present at the meeting. The West African leaders were told that Salem had lost about 10 kilograms since he was detained alongside his father following the 26 July coup in Niger. Mr Bazoum’s daughter, Zazia Bazoum, told UK Guardian that her family is living in a very difficult situation. PREMIUM TIMES had reported how the junta leaders prevented the ECOWAS delegation, led by Mr Abubakar, from leaving the Niger airport and meeting with the coup leaders or Mr Bazoum. At the Thursday meeting, Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire and others called for the deployment of force in Niger to restore constitutional rule.
Source:The Guardian
August 12, 2023 18:30 UTC
Niger coup supporters protest West African military force
Thousands of Niger coup supporters took to the streets on Friday to protest against plans by West African nations to deploy a military force to the country, as a key regional meeting on a possible intervention was scrapped. The last-minute cancellation came as thousands of coup supporters rallied near a French military base in Niger on Friday. Niger’s new leaders have accused former colonial power France, a close Bazoum ally, of being behind the hardline ECOWAS stance against the coup. The coup leaders had threatened to assault him in the event of military intervention, the source added. The coup leaders have since named a new government, which met for the first time on Friday.
Source:Punch
August 12, 2023 16:48 UTC
Nigerian army denies partnership with Asari-Dokubo’s security outfit.
The Nigerian army has denied any association with former Niger Delta militant leader Mujahid Asari-Dokubo and his security outfit. Asari-Dokubo had claimed on a podcast that his private military company was working with the government and the military in various states. However, the Director of Army Public Relations, Brig. Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, clarified that the Nigerian military has never collaborated with Asari-Dokubo’s group in any operation or area mentioned. AdvertisementHe emphasized that the Nigerian Army is not in any partnership or pact with Asari-Dokubo’s private security outfit.
Source:Punch
August 12, 2023 13:23 UTC
Gunmen kill two soldiers, kidnap expatriate, others in Rivers
Information emerged on Friday that gunmen allegedly killed two soldiers attached to the Ekaago-Ogboloma-Adada Road project in the Abia/Odual Local Government Area of Rivers State. It was gathered that the two soldiers were killed by the gunmen to pave the way for the abduction of the foreman, a foreigner, handling the project. The assailants it was further gathered went away with the rifles of the slain soldiers, whisked the foreman, three other workers at the project site, and a farmer they met while fleeing. The source stated, “Some hoodlums came to the Ogboloma road construction site on Tuesday with the intention of kidnapping the white manhandling the road project. “They also kidnapped the foreman, three other workers, and one farmer who was returning from the farm in Ogboloma community.
Source:Punch
August 12, 2023 11:44 UTC
Your days are numbered, defence chief warns IPOB, others
The military high command has said with the support it now enjoys from the citizens, the days of criminal elements in the country are numbered. The Defence Headquarters noted that with the development, it is either the criminal elements surrender or get killed. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj. Gen. Edward Buba disclosed this in a statement on Friday. “During the week leading to August 11, 2023, the military neutralized 38 terrorists, arrested 175 gunmen/ criminals, 20 kidnappers, 30 collaborators, and 17 pipeline vandals. “The operation yielded results as troops arrested 18 suspected gang members.
Source:Punch
August 12, 2023 10:23 UTC
Ehimuan: Why Nigeria will continue to blaze the trail in Africa’s Tech World | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
Fielding questions from TOPE TEMPLER OLAIYA, she spoke on the gains and pains of the African tech ecosystem and her next move. This influx of funding indicates a growing recognition of the immense potential and opportunities that the Nigerian tech ecosystem offers. As you transition to a broader role within the African tech ecosystem, what are your aspirations and goals for the future? I am committed to continuing my work in the tech ecosystem, particularly in supporting tech entrepreneurs and businesses. I firmly believe that the future of the African tech ecosystem relies on the success of these budding entrepreneurs.
Source:The Guardian
August 12, 2023 09:17 UTC