PRESS RELEASE ON THE USE OF HIJAAB IN MISSION SCHOOLS IN KWARA STATE.

History/Background

The C & S College, Sabo-Oke, Ilorin owned by C & S Church World wide was established on the 2nd February, 1969 to take care of the educational development of the youths and our Children.

Aims & Objectives

To improve the educational standard of the Children with the aim to inculcate moral and discipline in them to ensure their proper unbringing among others.

Maintenance

Ever since the establishment of the College, the Church had been maintaining the School both the buildings and the structures.

Equally, Individuals and the Church erected the present structures on the College, a pointer that no government presence had been felt on the College. For many years, government had not erected any structure.

Grant Aid from Government

The grant aid by government started in 1974, and we need to state that ever since then, government had no hand in the maintenance except the payment of salary.

Agreement on the aid

It was agreed that the Church will be responsible for the appointment of Principal, Vice Principal etc and also decide on Dress code ie School uniforms including beret.

Our tolerance

The School it will be recalled had produced notable and credible Nigerians who are Muslims who were never converted or forced to embrace our faith.

Our Demands

1. We vehemently say No hijaab in our mission schools.

2. The Church is demanding that Government should give us back our Schools to forestall unnecessary trespass capable of leading to breakdown of law and order in the State.

3. We like to reiterate that we have our Church on the College compound hence the use of hijaab will cause disunity.

4. It suffice to state that moral values that the Church is noted for and which prompted the establishment of the College is seriously being eroded necessitated the desire to take over our College.

Conclusion

We like to emphasis that we are peace loving group and will continue to toll that line and that will not stop us from asking and demanding for our right.

We appreciate the efforts of Governor Abdulrahman AbdulRazaq administration in finding lasting and amicable solution to the issue. 

We urge the government to revise its decision in the interest of peace.

Thank you all for your attention.

God bless you.

Signed

His Grace Most Reverend Prophet Samuel A. Abidoye

Chairman/Spiritual Father Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church, Worldwide.

Read by the Secretary, Ilorin District Headquarters, Special Apostle Samson Ibidoja.

7th March, 2021.

PATANMI AND OTHER KEY INDUSTRY LEADERS TO SPEAK AT vNIGF2020

The ongoing Coronavirus pandemic has exposed the critical importance of digital technologies. The need to discuss “Achieving Inclusive Digital Economic Development in the Post-COVID 19 Era” as a community of Nigeria Internet Stakeholders has become necessary.

 

As the digital transformation transmute, our focus, from both the business and the policy communities, is shifting from Shaping a Resilient Internet For Societal Sustainability, to understanding the effect and impact of COVID19 on our lives/activities, especially on the Internet as it affects women and the youths.

In a statement issued by the  Chair of the Nigeria Internet Governance Forum Multi-stakeholder Advisory Group (NIGF MAG), he confirmed that the 9th annual  Edition of the Nigeria Internet Governance Forum, organized by the NIGF-MAG, will be a virtual experience and hold 23rd and 24th September 2020.

The NIGF-MAG  comprises of stakeholders from the Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy (FMCDE), National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA), Internet Society Nigeria Chapter (ISOC NG), DigitalSENSE Africa Media (DSA), in partnership with other local Internet Stakeholders.

Among the line up of eminent speakers for the vNIGF 2020 is the  Honourable Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim [Pantami] FNCS, FBCS, FIIM, who will deliver the Keynote Address. Also, there will be a high-level panel discussion on the 2020 to 2030 Digital Economy Strategy. 

Other confirmed speakers for the vNIGF2020 include Ms Funke Opeke, Founder and CEO MainONe, Anriette Esterhuysen (IGF MAG Chair),  Mrs. Mary Uduma (Coordinator WAIGF), Prof Adenike Osofisan (University of Ibadan), Dr. Nnenna Ifeanyi-Ajufo (Swansea University), Dr. Wunmi Hassan (High Tech Centre for Nigerian Women and Youths), Uffa Modey (Coordinator YouthIGF-NG), among others. 

Following the recorded success of previous years, the vNIGF 2020 will be an interesting event, given the array of this year's line up as seen  on the event website on https://2020.igf.ng

 

Members of the public from the Private Sector, Government, Civil Society, Intergovernmental Organisations, Academia as well as the internet end-users are encouraged to register and attend the event live on the NIGF event website on https://2020.igf.ng and all her social media platforms ( @NigeriaIGF ). Registration and attendance is free. Upon registration, participants will receive the event notifications and updates, free access to the digital edition of the event's report and more.

 

The events for the 23rd September 2020 are dedicated to the Youth and Women. Whilst the main event holds on the 24th September 2020, when Dr. Isa Ali Pantami, FNCS, FBCS, FIIM will deliver the Keynote Address of the vNIGF 2020.

NiRA slashes price: .ng Domain Name Palliative commenced.

While the global village battle's with a pandemic, the Nigerian Internet Registration Association (NiRA) takes center-stage by opening a window of opportunity for young innovative minds and adults within and outside the country to grab their Second Level (Non-Premium) Domain Name via the shelf of any of it's Registrar's or Reseller at a fixed price.

NiRA is the registry for .ng Internet Domain Names and maintains the database of names registered in the  .ng country code Top Level Domain. 

NiRA is a  Not-for-Profit, Non-Governmental Self-Regulating body and managers of the .ng national resource, the country code Top Level Domain(ccTLD) name space in the public interest of Nigeria and global internet communities.

The hierarchical structure of the .ng Registry and the restrictions to characters and figures afford certain advantages. This gives room for the registrant to introduce new second level domains to serve specific trades or interest groups. i.e thisday.ng, akinbo.ng, etc. More so, with a TLD as .ng, Nigeria’s country code assumes a global significance for many words by coupling of the TLD with any of the vowels of the English language. i.e. Fishi.ng, Samsu.ng, etc.T

The uniqueness of the .ng ccTLD has seen firms like Google, Microsoft Domain Developers Fund taking up googli.ng; bi.ng; et cetera since the Second Level was opened up in 2012. G

With you .ng, be rest assured that your name would be available. The ease to coin a brand serves your Start-up, SME, or company the availability of a name which should market your product to the right audience, based available online search algorithm embedded for branding and geo-targeting Local Content to the Nigerian market.

Secured locally and globally, you would be supporting the full-stop to capital flight online. For an affordable price, valid for a year, simply grab your choice of domain name for N4,800.00 only. 

Apart from Vitamins E, what does Carrot have in common to with an Apple? Both carrots and apples seem like great choices: High in fiber and a satisfying crunch (😄). The .ng Domain Name is the Carrot: weight it once and you become addicted to a unique situation that should propel your products and services. With the right attitude to your marketing, you get to your altitude of expectation. 

This COVID-19 Palliative commenced today, Monday, August 24, 2020 and expires Saturday, November 21, 2020. Like "Get-Nigerian-Business-Online (GNBO), Nigeria@50 Independence Giveaway, the NiRA 2020 Palliative comes with terms and agreement: be proudly Nigerian, Creatively Dynamic and more. 

To learn more, follow NiRA on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (@niraworks) and enjoy it's many freebies. This is one committed, internationally respected registry with a difference...they keep working, 24/7.

Domain Names are our identity in the Cyberspace. Claims yours today.

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Adebunmi Adeola Akinbo (Otunba Local Content), is a Brand, Content and New Media Expert. He is a pioneer member of NiRA and a Trustee of African ICT Foundation (AfICTF).

Where is the Vice-President ?

VP Osinbajo continues his work this week, as he wraps up his assignment on the Economic Sustainability Committee.

By the way, this infograph captures what the VP was up to, from 1st of April up till last week Friday. 

Yesterday, he attended online church service.

God bless Nigeria!

Culled: Villa Updates.

The COVID-19 Advantage.

For every human challenge, a great mind sees the merit of the situation. Such is the crises that are faced by developing nations such as Nigeria.

It's no story that our health sector is below standard, although the enabling environment is non-existent in the country. Our experts seek asylum or life-abroad in other countries to make a living while our political system does not encourage stopping the brain -drain. Trust is missing...marking the death of patriotism.

In the face of the pandemic, it's obvious the emergency response for States and the Nation needs review. It exposes our lack of concern for statistics and defense against human and chemical warfare. While some African countries have openly accepted it, we are yet to realize that Nigeria is at War...the The global village is under the siege of a Scientifically Enhanced Virus (SEV).  While our investment in research is questionable, our drive to manage the situation is often marred by the trust between the citizen and it's leadership, both gunning for each other's throat rather than working together as one.

Infrastructure, the mechanism for institutional growth does not attract government support. The migration from rural to urban areas dwindles the available infrastructure that could have mitigated the situation. Multiple Taxation treats by local authorities, etc create a gap between the class, destroying the essence of partnership. MDA's work dependently, marring the opportunity to share and achieve a common goal.

While we accepted the strategic renaming of the former Ministry of Communications, one can feel the void by its silence over so many issues that should have taken flight since the epidemic turned pandemic. While NITDA and NCC are looking at the scene, they should be participating in the fight for the common good.  State Government hindered the viable networks that could have been erected by Service Providers, focusing on Rural Areas to promote development while parliament does not realize the need for policies to improve storage and exchange of information at affordable but secured channels. With the Communications Ministry in the lead, collaboration amongst all actors would benefit the country.

Recently, I noticed that the text messages of the NCDC were a repetition. It could have been used to guide the citizen and also generate data for monitoring and evaluating the situation, track and develop approaches to alleviate the affected citizens. Such data could have given the ease to trace and support, collaborating with different agencies to develop a *Threat Level* and *Action Plan*. With a feedback channel, it would have influenced what needs to be done, questions, and focus, all in the bid to nip the virus in the bud. It's not too late.

Recall, that it is taking the NIMC ages to simply allow automated registration. What they have online is how to use your Identification Number without a Card; No registration. We have biometric apps that could easily synch your fingerprint with such an app. Do not forget that most Nigerian Banks and Service Providers have our biometric. Over a cup of Palmwine, we could have synchronized the available data. With such data, one can monitor and devise control measures for the spread of any virus or situation. We could kick-off this strategy now since CACOVID is ready to sponsor.

With the house-to-house inspection, collaborating with various agencies and volunteer NGOs, we can access, reaffirm data and strengthen the relationship between citizen and leadership on care and support. We can map the infection flow and encourage public action on how best to flatten the curve. Using past records, we can activate all Red Cross Members and Peer Educators; passion overpay. This would present a formidable backup for any government intervention.

If we can jettison the politics, this would be our way to confirming our total strength; our near accurate population figure. This might also avail us the opportunity to generate and distribute the National Identification Card and measure other utilities that need government attention. The ease of navigation and fumigation is equal to a responsive representation. Our networks of roads and drainages can be better addressed during this period.

Recently, we got another windfall from savings by one of our past leaders. Such funds, according to global bodies, are to be spent on investing in the communal growth of a nation. This is a crisis that should bring us together, rather than divide us.

Historically, such pandemics come every twenty (20) years. I believe that this is how nurture meets nature to create a balance; we need to take advantage of it rather than lose hope. We all have a role to play. Local Content is a key ingredient in this scene; we must accept and promote what we can generate for sustainable survival.

It's a time for national rebirth. 

Adebunmi Adeola Akinbo is the Secretary to the Governing Board of the Association for Information and Communication Technology Local Content (ICTLOCA), the official industry body for Local Content Practitioners in ICT across all sectors(Oil and Had, inclusive). He writes from Ogun State.

FG Will Use BVN To Identify Poor, Vulnerable Nigerians – Humanitarian Affairs Minister

The Federal Government is set to expand the social register for palliative distribution by employing digital models including the use of Bank Verification Number (BVN).

The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, Sadiya Farouq disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja, while responding to questions at Presidential Task Force briefing on COVID-19.

She noted that this digital measure will be faster and make the distribution more effective.

“We are using other models including BVN to identify bank accounts. 

We are also using mobile phone networks to identify poor and vulnerable people in the society.

“This is going to be faster, transparent and give room for more accountability,” she said.

She added that the conditional cash transfer to poor households which is currently going on in some parts of the country is transparent and well organized.

According to the Minister, all measures have been put in place by the Federal Government to avoid duplication of households.

She also revealed that civil groups, traditional and religious leaders, among others are performing the role of identifying the poor in their communities thereby assisting the Federal Government in the distribution.

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Culled: VillaUpdates

COVID-19 Pandemic: ICPC sets up Funds Monitoring Team

ICPC in the execution of its preventive mandate in Section 6 (b)-(d) of the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act, 2000, has set up an independent COVID-19 Funds Monitoring Team charged with the prevention of possible financial abuses that may arise in the management of the Covid-19 special intervention funds.

The Team will monitor the disbursement and utilisation of the funds, donations and other receipts mobilised towards combating the  outbreak of Covid 19 in the country.

The Team will deploy appropriate strategy to prevent incidences of corruption that may have negative impact on the efforts of government to deal effectively with the pandemic.

-VillaUpdates

#DoTheRightThing #IntegrityPays

Independent Corrupt Practices And Other Related Offences Commission