5G services ’ll be available by Q4 this Year —NCC
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said that it is hopeful that 5G services will be available by the fourth quarter of this year in the country. With the successful auction of the 5G spectrum last year, Aliyu said Nigeria became the first country in Africa to successfully conduct a full 5G spectrum auction without the services of a consultant and first software auction to be conducted since 2001. “The 5G auction committee was constituted, Information Memorandum (IM) was developed, consultation on memorandum carried out, key stakeholders responded, corrections were made on IM before auction. Hopefully, by Q4 this year, we should have 5G services in the country. It will be recalled that the 5G spectrum auction of 3.45 GHz spectrum was conducted in late 2021 and went through 11 rounds which exceeded the revenue projection from the reserve price of $199,374,000.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
May 04, 2022 13:01 UTC
‘Nigeria lags in digital infrastructure, right skills’ | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
Despite promises of digital revolution and claims of successes by the government, stakeholders at this year’s Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum said that little has been achieved in the country compared to other climes. They called on the government to partner industry players to avoid being left behind. This comes as Paradigm Initiative through its capacity-building initiative said it has continued to connect underprivileged young Africans to digital opportunities and prepare them to compete for jobs, internships and other productive endeavours. “We are celebrating 15 years; we started as ajegunle.org, so, we are measuring the impact we have had for the past 15 years and looking towards the next 15 years. After awareness and training, we create conducive training centres where these young people don’t have to pay a dime for coming into the facility to learn, use the devices and get them connected.
Source:The Guardian
May 04, 2022 09:11 UTC
Imo illegal refinery tragedy should be the last
Tragedy struck on the night of April 22 at Abaezi Forest in the Ohaji-Egbema Local Government Area of Imo State, when an illegal refinery went up in flames. Ohaji-Egbema is the latest human tragedy arising from the government’s inability to stop massive oil theft, vandalism and illegal refining, and to safeguard oil facilities. The entire Niger Delta region and other oil-producing states are awash in illegal refineries that source crude by sabotaging and stealing from pipelines. Insiders have long warned that the activities of the illegal refineries, like rupturing pipelines, are ticking bombs. The Ohaji-Egbema tragedy is just one of the recurring fatal explosions at illegal refineries, theft sites and vandalised pipelines.
Source:Punch
May 04, 2022 06:12 UTC
JUST IN: Fayemi joins APC presidential race, unfolds agenda
According to him, Wednesday’s declaration, tagged, ‘Unveiling My Nigeria Agenda’, would lay to rest speculations on whether Fayemi would run for the Presidency or not. The statement was titled, ‘2023: Fayemi Joins Presidential Race, Unfolds Agenda After Nationwide Consultations With Leaders’. With today’s confirmation, Fayemi, an associate of APC leader, Bola Tinubu, is officially in the ring with the ex-governor of Lagos State. Other PDP aspirants include ex-Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi; media personality, Dele Momodu; former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Pius Anyim; former Senate President, Bukola Saraki; ex-Vice-President Atiku Abubakar; Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal; Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed; amongst others. Both the PDP and the APC presidential primaries have been scheduled for the end of May while Nigerians watch with rapt keenness as the two prominent parties elect their flagbearers at their conventions in four weeks’ time.
Source:Punch
May 04, 2022 05:26 UTC
First batch of Lagos Umrah pilgrims depart Saudi Arabia | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
Having completed the Ramadan Umrah rites, as prescribed by the Holy Prophet Muhammad, the first batch of the 2022/1443 A. H. Lagos State Ramadan Umrah (Lesser Hajj) pilgrims have begun their return journey back home with effect from Monday May 2, 2022. The pilgrims, who left Nigeria for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in batches since April 18, 2022, were accommodated in luxurious hotels both in Medina and Makkah, from where they embarked on the rites of Umrah with the assistance of officials of the Lagos State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, Ulamah (clerics) and Hajj guides. The Umrah, which falls within the last 10 days in the month of Ramadan, is a spiritual exercise, which gives Muslims all over the world opportunity to worship Allah as prescribed by Him and taught by the Holy Prophet. Addressing the pilgrims before departing their hotels for the King Abdul Azeez International Airport, Jeddah, the Commissioner for Home Affairs, Prince Anofiu Olanrewaju Elegushi, appreciated them for their conduct throughout their stay and for being good ambassadors of the state. On his part, the Chairman, Lagos State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, Shakir Ayinde Gafar, said the pilgrims have written their names in gold by their exemplary conduct.
Source:The Guardian
May 04, 2022 03:44 UTC
Digital infrastructure as Nigeria’s most precious asset
In our world of 21st Century, the new truism is digital infrastructure is a country’s most precious asset. This is the prism through which we should look at and appreciate the developmental role of Nigeria’s Galaxy Backbone (GBB) agency. Galaxy Backbone is Nigeria’s digital infrastructure and shared services provider. Today, Galaxy Backbone has positioned its digital Infrastructure platform to enable private businesses and government establishments alike power their operations real-time and on demand. This role GBB plays in ensuring digital Infrastructure services are well provided to government institutions is one task the organization takes with utmost seriousness.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
May 04, 2022 03:17 UTC
Malami’s friends donated exotic vehicles, says aide
Friends and associates of the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), donated exotic vehicles of assorted brands to loyalists in Kebbi State, his aide, Umar Gwandu, has said. In a statement sent to The PUNCH on Tuesday, Gwandu said the ministers’ friends also supported his governorship ambition with N135m. It was friends and associates of Malami who donated and distributed vehicles to long term workers in the Khadimiyya Foundation. None of the APC stakeholders or delegates in Kebbi State was given any vehicle by Malami. “You can contact the National Secretariat of the APC, get the lists of all the APC stakeholders and delegates in Kebbi State.
Source:Punch
May 04, 2022 00:32 UTC
MKO Abiola’s son urges Buhari to investigate father’s death
Abdul Abiola, one of the sons of the late MKO Abiola has appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to investigate the circumstances that led to the death of his father. This, he said, would help the President to unravel the mystery behind the death of the late MKO, stressing that it was only such move that would bring about justice. “And also, what led to the death of MKO Abiola and Kudirat Abiola and other unsung heroes. President Buhari had also posthumously honoured Mr Abiola with GCFR, which is the highest title in the land and the exclusive preserve of the President of Nigeria. Mr Buhari also declared June 12 as Democracy Day against May 29 which was initially the day it was being celebrated.
Source:The Guardian
May 04, 2022 00:09 UTC
The psychological impact of infertility
For both couples, infertility is a situational crisis that is generically financially challenging, emotionally draining, physically painful, and psychologically threatening most of the time. Infertility takes a heavy toll on a couple’s mental health, affecting their way of life. Furthermore, some studies have shown that couples with infertility experience significant anxiety and emotional stress, especially when a round of infertility treatment proves to be unsuccessful. Psychological impact on a couple with infertilityIt’s pertinent for us to know that infertility is not a disease. It requires a mental health professional or a fertility doctor with knowledge of mental health issues.
Source:Punch
May 03, 2022 14:12 UTC
FG may release detained terrorists in exchange for 68 train hostages
The gang had demanded the release of some of its detained commanders and financiers in exchange for the abductees. The gunmen had released one of the hostages, the Managing Director of the Bank of Agriculture, Alwan Hassan, following the alleged payment of a huge sum. The terrorists had last Wednesday released the picture of a baby girl that was delivered by one of the two pregnant women in their custody. However, the picture of the mother was not released and no one knows her condition or state of health. “The gunmen are insisting on the release of their commanders and financiers; they also want cash.
Source:Punch
May 03, 2022 11:41 UTC
10 killed, 23 rescued in Lagos three-storey building collapse
TEN people, including a four-year-old and a female corps member, were killed, while 22 others were rescued alive, with two others seriously injured when a building collapsed at Ebutte Meta area of Lagos State on Sunday night. This latest incident is coming barely six months after a 21-storey building collapsed in Ikoyi, leaving 44 people dead. Speaking with the Nigerian Tribune, a resident of a nearby building said the majority of the people in the neighbourhood were indoors when the building collapsed. The source, who did not want her name in print, said: “We are not eyewitnesses because we were not there when the building collapsed. The two severely injured were transferred to the Lagos State Teaching Hospital for further treatment.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
May 03, 2022 06:59 UTC
Go after terrorists, eliminate them, Buhari orders security heads
President Buhari admitted having sleepless nights over the security situation in parts of the country. He said he had directed security agencies and the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) to provide more regular and detailed information to families. I have directed security agencies to ensure the quick and safe recovery of all victims of kidnapping. EARLIER, President Buhari, yesterday, exchanged Eid greetings with his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, in the course of which they discussed bilateral relations and matters of global interest. President Buhari used the opportunity to especially thank his Turkish counterpart for his commitment and support to Nigeria in the ongoing war against terrorism.
Source:The Guardian
May 03, 2022 04:28 UTC
National Assembly workers reject staggered arrears payment, issue strike notice
The workers at the National Assembly under the aegis of Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria have rejected the proposed skeletal payment of outstanding National Minimum Wage by the National Assembly Service Commission. PASAN threatened to embark on industrial action if the management of the National Assembly fails to pay the arrears to all categories of workers by the end of May. In the communiqué issued by PASAN after a meeting with the NASC and the National Assembly management, the association particularly rejected the planned payment of the arrears to workers from Grade Level 03 to 17. NASS management still needs approval from the Salaries, Income and Wages Commission. If yes, was the money released to NASS Management?
Source:Punch
May 03, 2022 04:01 UTC
NASS, others sued over judges’ poor remuneration, neglect
• SAN seeks N12m, N11m monthly pay for CJN, JSCA constitutional lawyer and author, Chief Sabastian Hon (SAN), has dragged the National Assembly (NASS) and three others before a Federal High Court, Abuja, over alleged neglect and poor remuneration of judicial officers in Nigeria. For the Grand khadi of Sharia court of appeal, he prayed the court to grant a minimum of N8m monthly and N7m for its counterpart in states. In his originating summon, the plaintiff requested for the interpretation of the relevant sections of the Constitution that empowers the defendants to activate increment of salaries and emoluments of Nigeria’s Judicial Officers.
Source:The Guardian
May 03, 2022 03:19 UTC
Be ruthless with terrorists, COAS orders troops
HURIWA tasks govt on improved human rightsTo protect Nigeria’s corporate existence, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya has directed the military to be ruthless with Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists. Addressing the 2022 Sallah luncheon for wounded troops at the Maimalari Cantonment, Maiduguri, Borno State, yesterday, the COAS instructed soldiers not to only seize weapons, but also to neutralise the insurgents. He, therefore, urged the troops to end the war that has claimed several lives and properties. The COAS added: “There should be more determination, commitment and aggressiveness in ridding the country of terrorists and criminals.”He charged the combatants to be merciless with hoodlums. He noted that synergy among the Armed Forces had also scaled up operations to end the war this year.
Source:The Guardian
May 03, 2022 03:12 UTC