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  • 21,924 registered for UTME in Jigawa, says JAMB

    21,924 registered for UTME in Jigawa, says JAMB

    The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has said 21,924 candidates registered for this year’s Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) in Jigawa State.

    JAMB’s Public Relations Officer in the state, Mr. Mukarram Bello, announced this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) yesterday in Dutse, the state capital.

    Bello said the candidates were registered between January 15 and February 26 at the 12 approved computer-based test (CBT) centres across the state.

    He gave the total number of the indigenes of the state who registered for the examination nationwide as 25,499, out of the 1,985,642 registered by the board.

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    The spokesman also said the JAMB office in Jigawa State, on Mechanic Village in Dutse, was the only centre approved by the board for the ongoing direct entry (DE) registration.

    According to him, the mock UTME will hold on March 7, while the main UTME is expected to hold between April 19 and April 29.

  • Firm calls for pitches from startups

    Firm calls for pitches from startups

    A leading innovation outfit, ICP.Hub Sahara, at the weekend announced plans to host a startup pitch initiative aimed at empowering startups across Nigeria and other West African countries.

    ICP.Hub Sahara is the official hub for Internet Computer protocol in West Africa.

    A statement by Co-founder of ICP.Hub Sahara, Adedayo Adebajo, said the motive behind the initiative was to support and nurture budding entrepreneurs in Nigeria and the sub-region.

    “ICP.Hub Sahara is introducing a dynamic initiative called “Innovate West Africa: Pitch Tuesday,” the statement reads.

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    It added: “This initiative invites startups operating in both Web2 and Web3 domains, including those leveraging the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP), to pitch their innovative ideas for a chance to win grants and invaluable support.”

  • ‘Let’s end child marriage’

    ‘Let’s end child marriage’

    A Humanitarian group, Save the Children International, has advocated for the creation of a national movement to end child marriage.

    The organisation, which caters to the needs of children, also made a case for a movement to send all girl – child back to school.

    The organisation said child marriage was one of the most grievous forms of violence perpetrated against girls as well as a form of Gender Based Violence.

    Director; Advocacy, Campaign Communication and Media of the organisation, Amanuel Mamo, said Nigeria has an estimated 23 million child brides.

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    He stated that two in every five women were married as children, saying that investing on children, girls, was investing in the future of women.

    Mamo harped on the need to increase budgetary allocation to improve women and girls social protection services as well as ensure timely and efficient releases to be utilise on ending early, child and forced marriages, at all levels.

  • Network seeks policy on science in schools

    Network seeks policy on science in schools

    The West and Central African Research Education Network WACREN, has called for a national policy, governance and institutional framework to support the deployment of open science in higher institutions in the country.

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    Its Chief Strategy Officer, Omo Oaiya, stated this in Abuja yesterday during the National Workshop focused on priority setting and capacity building for University leadership, Librarians and University ICT Directors.

  • Foundation lauds don on trailblazing feat in Saudi varsity

    Foundation lauds don on trailblazing feat in Saudi varsity

    The leadership of Amanatullah Legacy Foundation (ALEF) has congratulated Professor Abdul Ghani Isa Oyarekhua on his promotion to a distinguished position of Professor in Linguistics at the Islamic University of Madinah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

    Executive Director, ALEF, Barr. Umar Musa Ikhilor, in a statement made available to reporters in Abuja said this remarkable feat, which is well deserved, accentuates his accomplishments.

    He said Prof Oyarekhua’ was is “a beacon of pride for us at ALEF, our alma mater (the Islamic Centre Afikpo), Nigeria and the entire African continent.”

    He said with this development, Nigeria has produced Africa’s first Professor of Linguistics at the Islamic University of Madinah, Saudi Arabia with Professor Oyarekhua who is from Edo State.

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    Ikhilor said being the first African to attain such an honour is a testament to his knack for “scholarly excellence, dedication to intellectual erudition, and the profound impact of the education provided by our father, teacher and mentor, Sheikh Muhammad Amanatullah (rahimahu-Llah).”

    He said it was with immense joy that they celebrated Oyarekhua’s success and take pride in the fact that he is a product of the esteemed Sheikh Amanatullah, in whose honour the Amanatullah Legacy Foundation was established.

    “Your resilience, commitment to knowledge acquisition and dissemination, and passion for scholarly development exemplify the values instilled in us in Afikpo. With over 50 books in Arabic language and Islamic sciences translated between Arabic and English languages, and over 50 workshops and training courses attended globally, your invaluable contributions to the frontiers of knowledge and Islamic scholarship continue to serve as an inspiration to fellow alumni of our alma mater, academic colleagues, scholars, aspiring linguists, and the young and upcoming generation.

    “We pray this feat catalyzes your paths to greater heights, and we believe your brilliance will birth more groundbreaking research and the nurturing of future linguists and Islamic leaders.

    “We wish you continued success in your academic endeavours and look forward to witnessing the indelible mark you will undoubtedly leave on the path of Islam and your chosen field. Once again, congratulations! BaarakAllahu feeh,” he said.

    He said Oyarekhua is Professor of Arabic Linguistics at the Faculty of Arabic Language and Humanities.

  • APC holds stakeholders meeting in Makurdi

    APC holds stakeholders meeting in Makurdi

    After truncating attempt to hold their State Executive Council Meeting (SEC) and stakeholders’ meeting , the All Progressives Congress (APC) finally held the meeting at the residence of Secretary to Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume in Makurdi, Benue State.

    The meeting was attended by state holders across the 23 local government areas .

    The Judges quarters sprawling residence of the SGF was filled with every available space in the yard occupied with APC members.

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    The meeting was held under the leadership of Comrade Austin Agada-led EXCO.

    APC chieftains in attendance include  Minister for Water Resources and Sanitation, Professor Joseph Terlumun Utsev, Sen. Titus Zam of Zone B, Sen. Emmanuel Memga Udende of Zone A, Director Finance and Housing Federal Housing. Authority Dr. Mathias Byuan, Dickson Tarkighir of Makurdi/ Guma Federal Constituency,  Arc. Austine Asema Achado of Gwer/ Gwer-west , House of Assembly members and many other notable leaders of the party across the state.

    Earlier attempt to hold the meeting was stopped by Benue State Police on the directive of the Governor Hyacinth Alia, who banned political activities and public gathering , citing insecurity.

  • Police announce 39 CBT examination centres in Kaduna for recruitment

    Police announce 39 CBT examination centres in Kaduna for recruitment

    The Police Command in Kaduna State has announced 39 Computer-Based Test (CBT), centers for the 2022 Nigeria Police Force Recruitment.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the recruitment is for Police Constables, scheduled from March 5 to March 6.

    The command’s Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Mansir Hassan announced the CBT examination centres in a statement on Sunday in Kaduna.

    Hassan said the command wished to notify residents of the state who applied for the 2022 police recruitment that the Police Service Commission, in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force, would be finalising the ongoing 2022 recruitment exercise nationwide.

    “The CBT for Kaduna state residents will take place from Tuesday, March 5, to Wednesday, March, 6 at the specified venues.

    “Only those who have successfully passed will take the examination. participants in the screening exercise should visit https://apply.policerecruitment.gov.ng to print their schedule slip, showing the venue, date, and time of the aptitude/CBT test.”

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     He said the venue and examination centre are divided into four.

    He said the four centres included , Kaduna metropolis centre which has 24 sub centers , Zaria centre 10, Kafanchan centre has two, and Soba centre has three.

    Hassan said the Commissioner of Police(CP), in Kaduna state, Mr Ali Dabigi directed all Area Commanders, State Intelligence Department’s Operatives (SID), personnel from Explosive Ordinance Department (EOD), and Divisional Police Officers to locate and provide adequate security coverage for the centers within their jurisdiction.

    “They are to collaborate with JAMB officials, staff of the Ministry of Police Affairs, Police Service Commission, and all other relevant government agencies tasked with supervising the test for a smooth exercise.

    “Dabigi extends his best wishes for success to every candidate and urges them to conduct themselves honorably throughout the exam period, ” Hassan said.

  • I’ll not support state police, says Senate

    I’ll not support state police, says Senate

    Senator Emmanuel Udende, representing Benue North-East, has vowed to oppose the establishment of state police, claiming that governors would use them against their political opponents.

    President Bola Tinubu and State Governors had during their meeting in February 15 considered the possibility of setting up state police, according to the Information Minister Mohammed Idris.

    However, speaking with reporters in Abuja at the weekend, Senator Udende, said personnel of state police would be abused and used by governors to harass and intimidate their political opponents instead of using them to fight crime.

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    Responding to question his recent motion where he demanded the probe of the annual recruitments into the Nigeria Police Force, which he claimed were always lopsided, Udende commended his colleagues for supporting the motion and pledged to follow up the Red Chamber’s resolution concerning the authorities of the Nigeria Police Force.

    He insisted that the alleged lopsidedness in the police recruitment exercises would not make him to subscribe to the idea of state police.

    He further alleged that some governors might convert them to object of coercion to silent their opponents.

    Udende said: “Former President Muhammadu Buhari, in order to stem the tide of inadequate personnel in the NPF, approved a yearly recruitments of 10,000 policemen.

  • Police warn vehicle owners

    Police warn vehicle owners

    The police have issued a 21-day ultimatum for the removal of over 30 vehicles lying on the premises of  Intelligence Response Team (IRT) in Abuja.

    The owners are to provide proof before removing the vehicles or risk losing them.

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    They are Toyota Highlander (unregistered), Toyota Sienna (unregistered), Toyota Sienna, SMK 261 AY, Toyota Corolla, RBC 926 TJ, Toyota Highlander, WER 899TL, Toyota Corolla, ENU 493 BD, Toyota Camry, ZLL 157 SJ, Toyota Corolla, BWR 546 AA, Toyota Camry, DN 194 PHC, Chevrolet Pick-up, LSD 190 AP, Toyota Camry, NCH 157 BC, Toyota Corolla, EL 809 GCE, Toyota Camry, KMK 300 NT, Toyota Highlander, 936 K,  Lexus Car, SKN 716 AU, Toyota Camry, UMO 139 AA, Toyota Camry, KUG 54 BH, Toyota Camry, FST 63 RT,  Lexus Car,  GWA 85 GL, Toyota Corolla PHC 398 NT, and Volkswagen Passat, BGM 380 XA.

    Others are Toyota Camry, ABN 749 FK, Toyota Camry, AKD 315 EZ,  Toyota Camry, SAG 791 AA, Nissan Xterra, PHC 440 KX, Toyota Camry, GWB 403 HM, Honda Accord, ABG 20 BD,  Toyota Avalon, LND 106 DM, Toyota Sienna, FAA 156 CZ,  Nissan Pathfinder, SMK 328 BT,  Opel Astra (unregistered),  Toyota Highlander, ABC 142 DP,  Nissan Xterra, KTU 533 EA,  Volkswagen Passat, APP 791AJ,  Nissan Pathfinder, AUC 78 AA, Toyota RAV4 (unregistered),  Honda Accord (unregistered) and Toyota Corolla (unregistered).

  • Why projects are abandoned, by electrical engineers

    Why projects are abandoned, by electrical engineers

    The Nigerian Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (NIEEE) has blamed what it called  the poor  power supply in the country   for  why some projects are  abandoned in the country.

    The high cost of electricity in the manufacturing sector is equally affecting building and electrical materials in the market, the institute said.

    The 21st President of the Institute,  Felix Olu made the statement in Abuja during his Investiture.

    Olu, who lamented the cost component of power in production and manufacturing sector, said it has affected the construction sector and left many projects abandoned.

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    He added: “It is our belief that the cause of the whole challenge is in power supply because we are unable to have enough industries in Nigeria that produce building and electrical materials locally and for the global market. Therefore we import which makes the cost of items go up

    “The operational cost in manufacturing the few electrical and other building items locally here in the construction sector is also very high and intolerable which is why many companies are folding up.

    “This is why we are calling for urgent intervention especially in the area of power supply to our manufacturing companies because if you remove the burden of power supply, it will go a long way in reducing cost of production and will as well reflect in the items.” Olu explained.

    He added that the Institute alongside other stakeholders had a conference  last month where it made viable recommendations to the minister of power and will be presented to the government soon.