TECHNOLOGY KEY TO CURBING CORRUPTION, ILLICIT FINANCIAL FLOWS, SAYS ICPC BOSS

• * Winners Emerge In ICPC/NITDA/Ford Foundation’s Illicit Financial Flows Hackathon

By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-Chief) @CelestineOkaf11

The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Prof. Bolaji Owasanoye (SAN), has identified the deployment of technology as crucial to the fight against corruption and Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs).

TELECO'S TARIFF INCREASE AND NCC'S PATRIOTISM

By Toby Prince

In the heart of Nigeria's digital economy, a story of patriotism and resilience unfolds. The telecommunications sector, a driving force behind the country's growth, has been facing unprecedented challenges. Despite its significant contributions to Nigeria's social and economic development, the sector has been struggling to keep up with the rising costs of operations.

TELECOM POLICIES ENHANCING DIGITAL ACCESS, MEDIA AND KNOWLEDGE PRODUCTION......Danbatta.

By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-Chief) @CelestineOkaf11

The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta, has said that diligent implementation of various telecommunications policies, strategies and regulatory frameworks has continued to enhance the nation’s capacity to deepen citizens' access to digital resources, transform media and knowledge production and positively impacting Nigeria’s economic and social progress.

TELECOM SECTOR CONTRIBUTES N2.508 TRILLION NAIRA TO NIGERIA'S GDP

By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-chief)

The telecommunications and Information Services sector in Nigeria has, in the first quarter 2023, delivered a handsome N2.508 trillion in terms of financial value contribution to the nation’s gross domestic product (GDP), representing 14.13 per cent.

TELL BUHARI !

By Bolanle Bolawole

Downpresser man/Where you gonna run to/Downpresser man/Where you gonna run to

Downpresser ma/Where you gonna run to/All along that day

TELL MUHAMMADU BUHARI (1)

By Bolanle Bolawole

“When you have a government in place, the major responsibility of that government, especially a democratic one, which was elected by the people, is to ensure the safety of life and property of innocent citizens.

TELL TINUBU, ONDO STATE IS ANGRY!

By Bola Bolawole

What is politics? According to Professor Harold Lasswell, politics is “who gets what, when, how”. In other words, politics is basically about the allocation of resources. Resources are scare but needs are many, far more than available resources can cope with at any point in time. In economic terms, demand outstrips supply; so, some needs will be met while others will be denied or postponed.

TEN LESSONS FROM THE BOOK, 'THE COMPOUND EFFECT'

By Darren Hardy

1. The little things matter. Small, seemingly insignificant actions can have a big impact over time.

2. Consistency is key. The key to success is to be consistent with your actions, even if they are small.

3. Take action now. Don't wait for the perfect moment to start taking action. Just start today.

4. Track your progress. Tracking your progress will help you stay motivated and on track.

5. Don't give up. The journey to success is not always easy, but it is important to never give up.

6. Be patient. The compound effect takes time to work its magic. Don't expect to see results overnight.

7. Be positive. A positive attitude will help you stay motivated and focused on your goals.

8. Surround yourself with positive people. The people you spend time with have a big impact on your success. Surround yourself with positive people who will support you on your journey.

9. Celebrate your wins. When you achieve a goal, take the time to celebrate your success. This will help you stay motivated and keep moving forward.

10. Never stop learning. The world is constantly changing, so it is important to never stop learning. The more you learn, the more successful you will be.

These are just a few of the lessons that can be learned from the book "The Compound Effect." If you are serious about achieving your goals, I highly recommend reading this book.NNL.

TENSION ENGULFS DAAR COMMUNICATION PLC, OWNERS OF AIT, AS RAYMOND DOKPESI JR. ALLEGES SHARE MANIPULATION AND CORPORATE REGISTRY FRAUD AT CAC

By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-chief)

What looks like a family feud has obviously turned into a full-blown corporate crisis, with allegations of tampered share records, insider complicity, and a public appeal to regulators.

TENSION IN ANYIM'S HOME TOWN, AS ONE KILLED IN PROTESTS ROCKING THE EBONYI COMMUNITY OVER ALLEGED KILLINGS BY EBUBEAGU

By Our Correspondent

Activities of the dreaded security outfit code named Ebube Agu, formed and armed by the Ebonyi state government, have allegedly continued to generate concern among the people of Ebonyi state.

TENSION OVER PVCs DESTRUCTION IN NASARAWA STATE

* As Opposition Party Demands Arrest Of INEC official allegedly fingered

By David Odama (In Lafia, Nasarawa State)

The Opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Nasarawa State has demanded the arrest of an INEC official, Danlami Dardina, attached to Awe local government area office, for allegedly destroying more than 100 Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs) belonging to PDP supporters.

TETFUND LOSES N60BN REVENUE FOR IT'S OPERATIONS

By Rosemary Ogbonnaya

Tertiary Education Trust Fund, TETFund, said it has recorded over N60 billion decline in revenue available for its operations.

TETFund executive secretary, Arch. Sonny Echono disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja when members of the House of Representatives Committee on Tertiary Education and Services, led by Hon Aminu Suleiman, paid an oversight visit to the agency.

THANKS PRESIDENT TINUBU, BUT GO BEYOND TOKENISM

By Chido Nwakanma (on Public Sphere)

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu displayed outstanding dribbling skills pre-Christmas and scored a goal for the government. It was a positive step. However, because it has the features of Maradona’s Hand-of-God goal, prejudice, short-termism, and reluctant acceptance cloud it. Nevertheless, President Tinubu deserves applause.

THAT ASSURANCE STATEMENT FROM PRESIDENT-ELECT, TINUBU

By Bolanle Bolawole

Last Thursday, 16th March, 2023, the news media was awash with a statement from the president-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, titled “Nigeria: At the cusp of renewed hope”; I agree but also disagree with some aspects of the statement.

THAT GAZA MAY BE FREE

By Chisom Martins Igboko

The world woke up on October 7, 2023, to the news of a terrorist invasion of Israel. The terrorists were Hamas militants who operated from Gaza. Before the night was over, more than 4,000 rockets had been fired into Israel: over 1,400 Israelis were killed and over 200 others kidnapped and taken hostage in Gaza. Hamas was also the governing authority of Gaza.

THE 'EMILOKAN' SYNDROME

By Muyiwa Adetiba

When Asiwaju Bola Tinubu made that famous ‘emilokan’ remark as part of a rambling, incoherent speech, it was to a small audience in Ogun State. But the import of that remark reverberated throughout the country within hours. It was in that speech that he referred to a sitting Governor as ‘eleyi’ meaning ‘this one’ literally in Yoruba.

THE ANATOMY OF A 'SLAY QUEEN'

By Ninyo Omidiji

Slay queen! Men, young men especially, have been advised to avoid them, regardless of where they met this breed of the female species. Men have equally been advised to resist being with them.

THE ART OF PUBLIC SPEAKING

By Dale Carnegie

The Art of Public Speaking is a book by Dale Carnegie that has been in print since 1936. It is one of the best-selling books on public speaking ever published, and it has been translated into over 40 languages.

THE BLACK PANTHER AKA CHADWICK BOSEMAN DIES OF COLON CANCER AT 43

en-Legends never die, they are written down in eternity...

By Chinua Okafor

Tributes pour as the 28^th of August 2020 marks the death of Chadwick Boseman best known for his role as King T'Challa in the marvel movie The Black Panther. The actor gave up the ghost at his home in Los Angeles in the loving arms of his wife and family.

THE BLUNDERER THINKS HIMSELF A REFORMER

By Steve Osuji

The butterfly thinks himself a bird: It was a haunting scene in Beijing, China the other week when President Bola Tinubu met his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping. Such meetings are usually stuff for history: Africa’s great and Asia's great meeting minds to impact the world on a monumental scale.