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*A missed opportunity for digital leadership in Edo State; By Linus Itoya* The recent video of the Commissioner for Digital Technology in Edo State cutting grass with a knife has sparked heated debate on the state’s commitment to digital transformation. While the commissioner’s willingness to intervene directly is commendable, it highlights a missed opportunity to showcase the state’s digital capabilities …

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Olatunji Bello as CEO (CEO) and executive deputy chairman (EVC) of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) pending confirmation by the senate. The appointment was announced in a statement by Ajuri Ngelale, special adviser to the president, media and publicity. He noted that Bello was a renowned lawyer, administrator and journalist. His appointment …

The Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has warned politicians not to use his name in political battles. Okonjo-Iweala, who reacted to a Facebook post purportedly written by her, denied putting up the post. He alleged that there was a plan to use his name to carry out political fights with rival politicians. Therefore, he warned those …

As Nigerians battle rising inflation and economic hardship, loans Nigerians took from banks increased to N3.82 trillion in January. This amount is 11.9 percent higher than the N2.64 trillion recorded in December 2023. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) disclosed this in its monthly Economic report posted on its official website on Monday. On a year-on-year basis, the figure shows …

President Bola Tinubu attributed the persistent insecurity in Nigeria, particularly in the North West region, to inherited security compromises and historical injustices meted out to victims of conflict. Speaking at a two-day security and peace summit in Katsina on Monday, President Tinubu noted that banditry and insurgency the country is facing is a result of historical injustices that have divided …

Nigerian Police have arrested four suspects in connection with the murder of retired Brigadier General, Harold Udokwere, who was killed in a robbery attack at his residence in Kubusa area, Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. According to police documents, the suspects – Ibrahim Rabiu, Nafiu Jamil, Aliyu Abdullahi, and Mohammed Nuhu – were arrested at different locations in the Apo region …

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and university vice-chancellors, polytechnic chancellors and College of Education chancellors will meet on July 18, 2024, to determine cut-off marks for admissions to higher education institutions. The meeting, chaired by the Minister of Education, Prof Tahir Mamman, aims to set minimum admission standards. According to a notification obtained in Abuja, the JAMB Registrar …

Operation Safe Haven troops have successfully raided forests in Plateau State, captured bandits and arms couriers, and recovered several weapons. The operation, which lasted for one week, also resulted in the arrest of the shooters in Kaduna State. According to Samson Zhakom, Operation Safe Haven Spokesperson in a statement on Monday, “3rd Division/Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH) troops have arrested known …

Equity markets again started the week on a negative note as investors recorded losses of N51.70nbn at the end of the trading session on Monday, 24 June 2024. This follows the fall in share prices, including INTBREW, DEAPCAP, and DAARCOMM on the stock exchange floor today. After five hours of trading on the capital market, equity capitalization fell to N56.371 …

Luka Modric’s goal could not give Croatia automatic qualification to the last 16 as a late equalizer helped Italy finish as group B runners-up. Croatia led Italy 1-0 from the 55th minute after Modric scored within seconds after his penalty was saved by Gianluigi Donnarumma. After losing their first match to Spain and being held to a draw by Albania …