Author: TNC Reporter

Dr. Jennifer Douglas, a specialist in international law and finance, spoke on a panel that covered the first day’s theme: “Show Me The Money”, during the three-day summit, said women also need successful strategies to access resources and structures focused on assisting women-owned businesses. “Some female business owners have had success through locating female-run investment companies and angel networks. These firms can benefit from the specialised assistance and resources that these organisations, which have a particular focus on assisting women-owned businesses, can offer,” Douglas said. Douglas, the Gede Foundation’s founder, was a finalist for the Wintrade Global Award in the…

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 The Federal High Court, presided over by the Chief Judge of the court has dismissed the Suit filed by Hon. Emmanuel Agonsi in Suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/33/2021.  The Applicant had approached the Federal High court seeking reliefs against the Code of Conduct Bureau sued as 1st Respondent and Prof. Mahmood Yakubu sued as 2nd Respondent, pursuant to the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act, 2011.  The suit above sought the declaration that the Code of Conduct Bureau has a statutory and public duty to furnish the Applicant with information and details concerning the assets declarations of the Chairman of the…

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The Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Civic Engagement, Princess Aderemi Adebowale has said that the Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu administration is very passionate about the welfare of Lagosians and has disbursed N600 Million to support 2,500 Lagosians through “Sanwo-Olu Listens” initiative in the last three and half years. Adebowale revealed this during her appearance on “Your View”, a magazine programme aired on Television Continental (TVC), explaining that the Office of Civic Engagement, which is directly under the purview of Mr. Governor, acts as the link between the citizens and the government and bring governance closer to the people,…

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The Supreme Court on Thursday in Abuja dismissed a certificate forgery suit brought against a Senatorial candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for Bayelsa Central Senatorial District, Konbowei Friday Benson. The Apex Court held that certificate forgery, being a criminal allegation, ought to be and must be proven beyond all reasonable doubts before legal action can be taken on it.  Another Senatorial candidate from the same party, Senator Moses Cleopas had asked the Apex Court to halt his opponent on the ground that Konbowei Friday Benson paraded a forged Secondary School Certificate purportedly obtained from the West African Examination…

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its Presidential Candidate, Atiku Abubakar have denied withdrawing the petition filed against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Election Tribunal. In a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologubagba, the PDP said the report is false and a “reprehensible fabrication by the mendacious APC which is disconcerted by the overwhelming evidence against it and our tenacity to reclaim the mandate freely given to the PDP and Atiku Abubakar by Nigerians on February 25, 2023. “The PDP states in clear terms…

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The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Abdulrasheed Bawa, on Thursday, reiterated the resolve of the Commission to build the capacity of its personnel to effectively combat the emerging trends in cyber security. Bawa stated this during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, between the EFCC and the Nigerian Internet Registration Association, NIRA led by its President, Muhammed Rudman, at the EFCC Head Office, Jabi, Abuja. According to him, the MoU would further boost the understanding of his personnel on the modern trends in cyberspace and assist the Commission’s investigations. “We are very proud…

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Super Eagles head Coach José Santos Peseiro has invited 23 players, including Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa, to camp ahead of their AFCON qualifiers game against Guinea-Bissau. Nigeria and Guinea-Bissau clash at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja at 5 pm on Friday, 24th March, and then make it a second date at the Estadio 24 de Setembro in Bissau on Monday, 27th March, also starting at 5 pm. Surprisingly, there are a few players who received the call for the first time, such as players from the U-20 team, the NPFL, and the NNL. There were a few omissions…

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English Premier League table toppers Arsenal were eliminated from the Europa League last night following a full-time draw of 1-1. Arsenal were knocked out after a 3-5 score of penalties shoot-out at the Emirate Stadium. Arsenal, despite the early lead in the first half, were held 1-1 at the Emirate Stadium to Sporting CP, who dragged the game to an aggregate of 2-2. Gabriel Martineli missed Arsenals’ penalty, which helped Sporting to qualify ahead of the London club. Mikel Arteta could not hide his disappointment after watching his side exit the Europa League on penalties against Sporting. “A huge blow.…

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A half bloc of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) gathered on Thursday, the 2nd day of March 2023 in the midst of the political tension griping the nation to ungraciously and without sensitivity to the mood and role of the Church as the Ambassador of Peace among nations, to endorse Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the APC candidate, as the candidate of PFN when the National level of CAN kept announcing the fact that they are endorsing no candidate for any election. I stand to be corrected, based on information available to me after contact with many Christian leaders and some…

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Less than a week to the presidential election, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has yet to convince five of its elected governors to support and canvass for votes for its flag bearer, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar. The  Nyesom Wike-led group of aggrieved PDP governors had renounced their membership of the party’s presidential campaign council in September 2022, demanding the resignation of the party’s national chairman, Iyorchia Ayu to pave way for a southern successor to achieve a ‘regional balance’. The G5 governors, as they have been christened, opposed Atiku’s candidature because just like the party’s national chairman, he is also a…

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Human experience shows that sometimes nature rises and showers man with its fury like a rain of fire. Whenever this happens death and destruction abound and it does not stop there. Usually, even years after nature’s fury subsides, the scars remain for a long time  with them the hard and cold evidence that when nature desires, it can be devastating in  the affairs of man. When these tragedies that are not man-made occur and go on to devastate man on a terrifying scale, hopelessness is usually  the general and overwhelming feeling. People just stay and  respond with hopelessness at  such…

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President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday in Damaturu urged Nigerians to develop strong confidence in the country, its security institutions and never allow any terrorist groups to destablise Nigeria again. Victory Over insecurity in nigeria Speaking at the palace of the Emir of Damaturu, Hashimi II El-Kanemi, the President said government will continue to protect the right of every Nigerian child to education, particularly the children displaced from their homes by Boko Haram. insecurity in nigeria ‘‘With the four months I have left as President, I’ll continue to be steadfast and I hope that I will retire in peace. ‘‘We must…

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A faith-based human rights organisation, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), has compared 1st January of every year to the first day of the Islamic calendar (1st Muharram). It has therefore demanded the declaration of 1st Muharram as Hijrah holiday if indeed Nigeria has not been Christianised. The group insists that 1st January holiday is a Christian colonial creation designed to dignify and rubber-cushion the pomp and pageantry of Christmas. It therefore argues that only the recognition of the first day of the Islamic new year can balance the equilibrium and ensure parity, justice and fairplay. MURIC’s demand was made on Sunday, 1st January, 2022 by…

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By Lydia-Claire Halliday The African aviation market has been underserved for a long time. Before 2020, only 9% of Africa’s air traffic was between African countries, the rest being intercontinental. And today, globally, the region accounts for less than 2% of total air traffic despite being home to around 17% of the world’s population. Africa urgently needs a more extensive and robust aviation network, given the region’s relative lack of alternative long-distance transportation infrastructure. Indeed, unlike the United States and Europe, where there is an extensive road and rail network, in Africa, these vital modes of intracontinental transport remain underdeveloped.…

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A man who has tried six times and failed to make himself President, is telling us, on his seventh attempt that we, Ndigbo, should forfeit our right to the presidency until he rules, then he can make us President. Apparently, the man thinks very lowly of Ndigbo. He sees Ndigbo as a bunch of gullible people whom he can promise a porridge and have them throw away their rights. Atiku had a chance of demonstrating his respect and love for Ndigbo and for equity during the primaries. If Atiku had come out to insist on PDP’s Constitutional provision which recognises…

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Doyin, the doyen of the New Nigeria project has stepped down from his portfolio as the Director-general of Peter Obi’s Campaign Council. If you have been around here for long enough, many pictures would play in your mental television when the name Dr. Doyin Okupe is mentioned. Is it the Doyin who was and , seems, still Obasanjo’s boy? Is it the Doyin who took bullets and fired many missiles in defence of President Jonathan? Well, no matter how forgetful you might be, I bet, you won’t forget the big sized Doyin, whose voice and ink match the size of…

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Sports betting has become more popular in recent years, due in large part to the convenience and ease of online sports betting. With more and more sports betting options being available online, it is no surprise that many people are looking to place a bet or two online, rather than opting for more traditional methods. One of the biggest advantages of online sports betting is that it is extremely convenient. Bet at any time of day or night, from anywhere in the world, as long as you have an internet connection and a computer or mobile device. This means that you can…

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The Press Secretary to Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, Mr. Christian Aburime has described one of the Labour Party’s presidential campaign spokesmen, Mr. Kenneth Okonkwo, as a total disgrace to the campaign team and the entire Igbo race, over what he described as an unwarranted insult against the Governor and his mother, popularly known as Mrs. Mgbafor. Mr. Okonkwo, a Nollywood actor, had, on Saturday, during his interview on Politics Today on the Channels Television, interpreted Soludo’s mother’s name to mean gossip; described her as a village gossip, and also described Soludo himself as a proud son of a…

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The last 41 months have been described as the brightest chapter in Kwara State’s political history. Making the declaration in Lagos  on Saturday, Chairman of the Nigerian Media Professionals Group, Mr. Daniel Okeme, said between 2019 and 2022, Kwara State went through the brightest chapter of its political history. He traced the state’s socio-economic and geo-political development to the dogged determination and progressive policies of the Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRasaq administration. ‘’We want to lay the facts before the good people of Kwara State. In 2019 when the incumbent governor took charge, Kwara State was in a mess. 41 months on,…

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Breast cancer is a life-altering, and often life-limiting disease that has ramifications for all of society. It is the leading cause of death for women across the Middle East and Africa region; every two minutes another woman develops the disease. There are currently 280,000 new cases across the region every year, but by 2040 that is expected to increase by 140 per cent (https://bit.ly/3sEhdmw) to 660,000, representing a new case roughly every 40 seconds. The projected increase in breast cancer rates in the Middle East and Africa in the coming decades is not inevitable. However it will take concerted and…

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You know that phrase, “Give a man a fish, you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish, you feed him for life”? Yeah, I hate that phrase; it creates a false dichotomy. Why not do both? After all, it’s easier to learn when you’re not hungry. We often construct a similar dichotomy in global health, pitting relief against development, and assuming only one should happen. For many valid reasons, that one is development. It’s a reductionistic view of global health, and it can leave patients behind. Yes, systems must develop, for sure, but in the meantime, what…

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By Kingsley Wenenda Wali Dear President Buhari, Let me use this opportunity to thank you for acknowledging the Flyovers constructed under the current PDP administration in Rivers State. This is from one of the greatest beneficiaries of the Flyover regime. It’s also a quiet reminder of your earlier refund to the PDP government, of about N80bn, spent on federal highways by the immediate past government. Thank you sir. As you place garlands around the neck of your co-president, I’ll like to appeal to you to beg him, to at least allow your fellow APC members to campaign for votes in…

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Glemad, a leading software company in the cloud space, is set to commence Series A fundraising for their cloud platform, Glemad Cloud. Glemad Cloud is the most user-friendly cloud platform that enable seamless adoption of cloud technologies by mainstream users in Africa. With Glemad Cloud, we want to make it easy for everyone to take advantage of all the benefits that come with using cloud technology – from anywhere and anytime. With funding secured and a clear vision for the future, Glemad looks forward to growing their team and continuing work on features that will allow our customers to unleash…

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By Professor Abdullahi Shehu The collapse of the Soviet Union and the decades of the 90s seemed to have reversed the gains made in Africa-Soviet Relations and by extension, in Africa-Russia relations. Understandably, it was a period of politico-ideological downturn and harsh economic realities for Russia, the successor-nation to the Soviet Union. The speech of H. W Bush on December 25, 1991 was clear and unambiguous. He summarized the victory of the value-based American/Western model thus:  “This is a victory for democracy and freedom. It is a victory for the moral force of our values. Every American can take pride…

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In the online gambling world, there are countless casinos to choose from. With so many options, it can be tough to know which one is the right fit for you. This is where reading casino reviews come in handy. Casino reviews are a great way to get an inside look at what a particular casino like betway mz has to offer. They can also help you save time and money by pointing you in the right direction. The Importance of Checking Out Multiple Casino Reviews When it comes to choosing an online casino, it’s important that you do your research and read multiple reviews.…

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Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party and former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar has commended the United Nations for its interest and sustained commitment to the growth of democratic processes in Nigeria. Atiku made the remarks when he received a delegation of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel, led by Ambassador Mahamat Saleh, the Under Secretary-General of the United Nations Special Representative of the Secretary General, in Abuja on Tuesday. In addition to the United Nations envoys, the former Vice President also hosted diplomats from the South African Development Community led by Ambassador Pule…

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According to Kaspersky’s Financial Cyberthreats report, attacks in the financial sector are becoming increasingly corporate-oriented and shifting away from consumers. Kaspersky Security Network data shows that the number of financial phishing attempts in the African regions increased significantly from Q1 to Q2 of 2022. Banks, payment systems, and e-commerce websites were attacked. Financial phishing is a deceptive way of stealing information and is gaining momentum in the region. Phishing is a type of online fraud where the scammer sends fake alerts from banks, e-pay systems and other organisations to trick consumers into sharing their financial details. The alerts sent by…

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When we get home after a long day of work and errands and obligations, we’re all in need of something to unwind with, something to take our minds off of the stresses of the day, and something that could even provide a profit if we’re lucky. Money makes the world go round – the same could be said for games of luck. Online casinos have become the most popular choice for gamblers in South Africa since it offers a wide variety of games and bonuses. Plus, they are simply more convenient. However, we need to be down-to-earth and factual if…

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Attention: Ahmed Bola Tinubu Atiku Abubarkar Peter Gregory Obi Rabiu Kwankwanso, & Others, IT IS TIME TO CREATE AN AFRICAN SUPER STATE Great wishes and sincere prayers to you all, in Jesus name. I am a Nigerian, and an African, who is utterly burdened, psychologically wounded and traumatized, and my personality scandalized, as my beloved country Nigeria like virtually every other African nation state have continued to wobble and sway in-between death and survival, since after independence till date At this momentous stage of human civilization, when the World’s mighty Super States are already charting and allocating to themselves…

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The legendary reggae musician Bob Marley crafted the song, “Don’t let them fool you”, in which he bemoaned the master narrative that sought to portray some nations, cultures, and traditions as inferior to others. And the lyrics resonated very much with me during my recent visit to Russia; Saint Petersburg in particular, whose name has changed four times; Saint Petersburg during the years of Emperor Peter the Great, then the last Emperor Nicholas 11 who was forced to change it to Petrograd (same as Saint Peters but it sounded more Russian) and then Leningrad (the city of Lenin) during the…

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