Author: Swift Reporters

The Honourable Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Ali Pantami, is set to commission the newly NITDA’s completed building. The building houses; Digital Studio for Virtual Learning; Computer Emergency Response & Readiness Team and Digital Conference Center for Remote collaboration Also, NITDA’s new Logo, Vision & Mission will be unveiled in line with Digital Economy Policy and Strategy for a Digital Nigeria. The virtual commissioning will take place on Monday, 17th August, 2020 by 11am . It will be recalled that the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Ali Pantami had in the past weeks, commissioned…

As part of efforts by the Governor Godwin Obaseki-led administration to sustain reforms in the basic education sector, the Edo State Government has distributed 25 motorcycles to Quality Assurance Officers in the 18 Local Government Education Authorities (LGEAs) across the state. Executive Chairman, State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Dr. Joan Osa Oviawe, who spoke to journalists in Benin City, said the distribution of the motor bikes to the LGEAs will strengthen the implementation of the Edo Basic Education Sector Transformation (EDOBEST) programme as the officers are now better positioned to carry out their duties of monitoring and inspection. Osa…

The Edo State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Campaign Council has expressed appreciation to party leaders, members, supporters and the electorate in Edo North Senatorial District of the state for their warm reception of the PDP candidate and Governor of the state, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, during the party’s campaign rally in the district. Chairman, Edo PDP Campaign Council, Chief Dan Orbih, who spoke to journalists in Benin City, the Edo State capital, said the show of solidarity and support was wonderful and inspiring. According to him, “On behalf of the Executive Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki and his deputy,…

“You cannot let praise or criticism get to you. It is a weakness to get caught up in either one” – John Wooden “Don’t let compliments get to your head and don’t let criticism get to your heart” – Lysa Terkeurst “If you are helping someone and expecting something in return, you are doing business not kindness” – Anonymous I am not sure who Emmanuel Odigie is, whether a sponsored writer or not, it really does not matter. Only the truth matters at this time in our history, when the fight over the soul of Edo state from the hands…

…..CPs to identify, isolate, disarm, arrest and prosecute offenders The Inspector-General of Police, IGP M. A Adamu has ordered Commissioners of Police in the thirty-six States of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to immediately initiate appropriate actions to identify, isolate, disarm, arrest and prosecute any individual(s) or group(s) in possession of prohibited firearms as part of preparations toward the forthcoming gubernatorial elections in Edo and Ondo States, as well as efforts by the Police High Command to curb the proliferation of prohibited firearms in the country. In a press release signed by the Force Public Relations Officer,…

Nigeria’s National Oil Company (NOC), Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has almost always been in the eye of the storm since its creation in 1977. In times like this, when oil firms across the world are facing critical challenges, especially as oil dependent economies like Nigeria are struggling to survive, KINGSLEY JEREMIAH examines the reforms that could retune the corporation to competitiveness and recent efforts being made by the state oil firm along this line. For what seems like ages, the fundamental issues that have been raised against the NNPC bother on loses, transparency, accountability, opacity and efficiency. The Nigeria…

In order to incorporate technology into the education sector, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has in conjunction with stakeholders in both education and IT sector have come together to deliberate on how to improve curriculum of schools and to use indigenous technology for learning. NITDA revealed it is identifying a technical working group called Indigenous Edtech Working Group for Nigeria which will comprise of key sector players. This group will strategically look for ways to reach people in the rural area. The agency made this known on the Day 2 of the Two-Day virtual NITDA Stakeholders’ meetup and hangout…

The Democratic Watchdog of Nigeria has called for prosecution of Ehiogie West Idahosa for misleading the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation. According to a press release by Director General of Democratic Watchdog of Nigeria, Dr. Nwambu Gabriel, he said that Ehiogie West Idahosa is found of leading litigation as counsel for and against the same client, on the same subject matter and before the same court. Except is the full text of the press release: The Democratic Watchdog of Nigeria has observed with keen interest the manner with which a supposed senior lawyer Mr. Ehiogie West…

To understand the new politics stance and other pro nationals of recent times, we should look to Silicon Valley and the quantified movement of the latest generation. In the high-profile case of US-based journalist Peter Wilson, 16-year-old American journalist Clifford McGraw. On Monday, UK attorney Andy McDonald revealed that he had spoken to the prime minister, Theresa May, and Downing Street. Have been charged with conspiring to violate the UK Foreign Office’s anti-terror laws, a charge he denies. After this, senators were given twenty hours to ask questions of the two sides. Anthony Zucker: Why there could be a speedy…

To understand the new politics stance and other pro nationals of recent times, we should look to Silicon Valley and the quantified movement of the latest generation. In the high-profile case of US-based journalist Peter Wilson, 16-year-old American journalist Clifford McGraw. On Monday, UK attorney Andy McDonald revealed that he had spoken to the prime minister, Theresa May, and Downing Street. Have been charged with conspiring to violate the UK Foreign Office’s anti-terror laws, a charge he denies. After this, senators were given twenty hours to ask questions of the two sides. Anthony Zucker: Why there could be a speedy…