The Honourable Minister of State for Defence, His Excellency Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle, has arrived in Sokoto for the second time in two months, Digital TimesNG reports. A statement signed by Henshaw Ogubike, Director Information and Public Relations, at the Ministry of Defence, noted that the visit at the instance of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is focused on strengthening efforts to eliminate banditry, kidnapping, and other criminal activities disrupting the region. Dr. Matawalle reaffirmed the government’s unwavering commitment to combating insecurity. “As directed by Mr. President, I am back to Sokoto state to assure the people of this great region…
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Notorious bandit leader Bello Turji has asserted that his group’s actions are divinely sanctioned, rejecting claims that the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, is backing his operations. Turji’s declaration comes in the midst of a public dispute between Matawalle and his successor, Governor Dauda Lawal, regarding accusations of supporting terrorism in Zamfara State. The two politicians have exchanged accusations, with Matawalle recently daring Lawal to swear on the Quran that he is not connected to the state’s banditry crisis. In response, Turji denied any involvement of both Matawalle in the ongoing banditry, rejecting claims that his group is…
–Research Works Promote Economic Diversification News Highlights: Five Nigerian researchers made a significant impact at the 17th International Conference on the Theory and Practice of E-Government (ICEGOV2024) in Pretoria, South Africa. The research presented covered various aspects of digital transformation, aimed at enhancing e-governance and stimulating economic growth through technological innovation. It was a day of pride for Nigeria as five of her researchers made a notable impact at the 17th International Conference on the Theory and Practice of E-Government (ICEGOV2024), held in Pretoria, South Africa, reports Digital TimesNG. Organized by the United Nations University and UNESCO, the conference drew…
News Highlights: NITDA DG Kashifu Inuwa urged collaboration among industry leaders, government officials, and experts to explore Blockchain technology’s potential Inuwa praised Lagos State’s plan to tokenise real estate, emphasizing the need for clear regulations and infrastructure to support a tokenised economy. The Director General of National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has urged industry leaders, government officials, and experts to collaborate in exploring Blockchain technology’s potential for asset management and economic growth in Nigeria. Digital TimesNG reports that Inuwa made this appeal during the Tokenised Economic Conference 2024, organized by Cyberchain, BAZE University, and NITDA. Inuwa highlighted…
By Barr. Mela Claude AKE This article discusses the controversy surrounding SIBAN (Stakeholders in Blockchain Technology Association of Nigeria), focusing on both political and legal dimensions. The author argues that a small group is seeking control of SIBAN through a “puppet” president, ignoring the importance of succession planning in organizations. In my opinion, the SIBAN kerfuffle is as political as it is legal. We cannot divorce the two — but the legal aspect is far weightier. On the political side is a power-grab. A small group of individuals who think they should be the lords and masters of Nigeria’s crypto…
News Highlights: The GAIN Entrepreneurship Masterclass for Women, launched by the Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) and Grand Africa Initiative (GAIN). Both DBN and GAIN emphasize the importance of women entrepreneurs to Nigeria’s sustainable economic development. The Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) and the Grand Africa Initiative (GAIN) have unveiled the third edition of the GAIN Entrepreneurship Masterclass for Women in Nigeria. This transformative initiative is set to empower 350 women entrepreneurs who would be selected from across Nigeria, providing them with essential skills to foster the growth and expansion of their enterprises over a comprehensive six-week training period. Application…
By Elvis EROMOSELE The cost of transportation in Nigeria has significantly increased, largely due to the removal of fuel subsidies, the devaluation of the naira, and fluctuating global oil prices. This surge has led to higher public transport fares, which, coupled with inflation, has put immense pressure on citizens, particularly in urban areas. To address this, ELVIS EROMOSELE urges the government to invest in affordable and reliable mass transportation systems, like Lagos’s Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), and expand these systems nationwide. In recent years, the cost of transportation in Nigeria, like everything else, has skyrocketed, putting immense pressure on citizens.…
A Kano High Court has issued a restraining order against the Governor of Zamfara, Dauda Lawal, and his associates, preventing them from engaging in a smear campaign against Alhaji Bello Muhammed Matawalle. The court also restrained the Nigeria Police Force, the Inspector-General of Police, the Zamfara State Government, the Attorney General of the Federation, Vision Media Services Ltd, Vision FM, Farin Wata TV, Liberty Radio and TV, Shuaibu Mungadi, and Tijjani Ramalan from taking any adverse actions against Alhaji Masuda Abdulkadir. Yusuf Idris Gusau, Publicity Secretary, Zamfara State All Progressives Congress (APC) noted that Governor Dauda Lawal had recently made…
News Highlights: The upcoming Africa Tech Alliance Forum (AfriTECH 4.0), scheduled for November 7, 2024, in Lagos, will bring together industry leaders, policymakers, innovators, and entrepreneurs. Highlights of the event will feature keynote presentations from top technology leaders, panel discussions on fintech, AI, cybersecurity, and digital skills development. The Africa Tech Alliance Forum (AfriTECH 4.0), a premier technology-focused event in the continent, is set to take place on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at the Oriental Hotel, Lekki Road, Lagos, Nigeria. The forum will gather industry leaders, policymakers, innovators, and entrepreneurs to discuss the theme, “Leapfrogging Digital Transformation for the Future…
By Sumaila HABIB The recent media campaign launched by Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, against Minister of State for Defence, H.E. Dr. Bello Mohammed Matawalle MON has raised questions about the underlying motives. According to security analyst, Col. Anthony Wonah (rtd), one reason for this campaign is the neutralization of bandits suspected to be close ally to Governor Lawal, particularly Halilu Sububu. Col. Anthony Wonah (rtd), said that one of the reasons why Zamfara State governor Dauda Lawal embarked on media campaign against the Federal government and his predecessor, the current Minister of State for Defence, Bello Mohammed Matawalle could…