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UN warns terrorists using drones, cryptocurrency to strengthen attacks in Nigeria
The United Nations has warned that terrorist groups operating in northern Nigeria and across the West African and Sahel region are becoming increasingly sophisticated, deploying drones, advanced communications technology and cryptocurrencies to strengthen their operations. The warning was delivered by the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for West Africa and the Sahel and Head of the United Nations Office…
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Badejo-Okunsanya pledges inclusive NBA leadership as rivals reject poll outcome
Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Mrs. Oyinkansola Badejo-Okunsanya, has pledged inclusive leadership after emerging president-elect of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), even as two of her rivals rejected the outcome of the election. The Electoral Committee of the NBA (ECNBA) declared Badejo-Okunsanya winner after she polled 12,317 votes to defeat Lateef Omoyemi Akangbe (SAN), who secured 7,934 votes, and Aare…
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Tinubu urges united African stance against xenophobic attacks in South Africa
President Bola Tinubu has called on African leaders to adopt a united position against the recent xenophobic attacks on Africans in South Africa, saying a collective condemnation would send a strong message that such acts of intolerance are unacceptable on the continent. Tinubu made the call on Sunday at the 69th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of…
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Information minister congratulates Ibietan on re-election as APRA secretary general
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has congratulated Dr Omoniyi Ibietan on his re-election as Secretary General of the African Public Relations Association (APRA), describing the development as a recognition of his professionalism and contributions to the public relations profession across Africa. Ibietan was re-elected during the APRA General Assembly held in Swakopmund, Namibia, alongside Arik Karani…
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Lawyers elect Badejo-Okusanya as 33rd NBA president in national poll
Lawyers have elected Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya as the 33rd President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) following the association’s national election conducted by the Electoral Committee of the NBA (ECNBA). The results, announced on Sunday at the NBA national secretariat in Abuja by ECNBA Chairman Aham Ejelam, showed that Badejo-Okusanya secured 12,317 votes, representing 47.18 per cent of the total votes…
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Shettima arrives in Sierra Leone for 69th ECOWAS summit
Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Freetown, Sierra Leone, to represent President Bola Tinubu at the 69th Ordinary Session of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Shettima landed at the Freetown International Airport, Lungi, on Sunday and was received by Sierra Leone’s Vice President, Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh,…
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VP Shettima departs Abuja for 69th ECOWAS summit in Freetown
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Sunday departed Abuja for Freetown, Sierra Leone, to represent President Bola Tinubu at the 69th Ordinary Session of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The summit, holding at the Julius Maada Bio International Conference Centre in Freetown, brings together West African leaders, ministers, senior…
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NITDA strengthens Nigeria’s digital identity with PKI transfer
…hands over digital security infrastructure to NIMC The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has handed over its Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) framework to the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) in a major step toward strengthening Nigeria’s digital identity system. In a statement, NITDA said the transfer of assets, technology and ongoing operations is aimed at providing the secure digital…
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Governor Mbah hails Nnaji at 70, applauds contribution to Nigeria’s development
Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has congratulated former Minister of Power, Prof. Bart Nnaji, on his 70th birthday, describing his decision to return to Nigeria after achieving global success as the defining chapter of his life. Mbah spoke on Friday at a colloquium held at the International Conference Centre, Enugu, to mark Nnaji’s 70th birthday. The event, themed “Powering…
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Tinubu signs executive order to coordinate virtual assets regulation
President Bola Tinubu has signed a Presidential Executive Order on Virtual Assets Coordination aimed at harmonising the regulation of digital assets, strengthening oversight of the sector and protecting Nigerians from fraud while supporting innovation. The Presidency said the Executive Order, which takes immediate effect, establishes a coordinated regulatory framework for virtual assets without creating a new regulator or removing the…
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