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  • APC committee defends registration

    The five-man registration committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Anambra State has described the criticism of the exercise by the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) as despicable propaganda.

    The committee said there is enthusiasm, interest and massive turnout by the APC members in the ongoing registration, adding that it has already exhausted its booklets.

    The exercise which started about two weeks ago in the state, will end on February 21, 2017, according to the committee led by former deputy governor of Abia state, Dr. Chris Akomas.

    Speaking with reporters in Awka in reaction to the allegation by the opposition that people were being forced to register with APC in the state and buying voter’s cards for the people, the secretary of the committee, Mr. Ford Ozumba described the allegation as a poor one.

    He declared that they were not in Anambra for primaries, but rather to register anybody who was willing to join APC, saying that he does not know why the opposition should be afraid.

    “What we are doing here in Anambra has nothing to do with primaries of the party, we are not here to block anybody from registering and as we speak, the exercise has been smooth and encouraging,” he said.

    The exercise, according to Ozumba, had to be in every state and questioned why the opposition party in Anambra should come up with such propaganda against APC.

    APGA in Anambra State had gone to the local radio station in a paid commentary, alleging that APC was buying voters cards from the people for 2017 governorship election in the state in November.

    “This type of allegation from the people of Anambra is despicable, very poor of the people and miles away from what we are here to do,” Ozumba said.

    On whether the committee still targets the one million figure at the end of the exercise, he said hopefully, as the turnout had been impressive, adding that a good number of people from other parties were being registered in APC.

  • Kaduna pilgrims board to begin Hajj registration tomorrow 

    The Kaduna State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has said it will tomorrow begin the registration of intending pilgrims for this year’s Hajj to Saudi Arabia in the 23 local government areas.

    The intending pilgrims are to deposit a minimum of N800,000 and a maximum of N1.2 million, pending the formal announcement of the Hajj fare by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria.

    A statement at the weekend by the board’s spokesman Yunusa Muhammad Abdullahi advised intending pilgrims to present themselves physically during the registration because registration by proxy would not be allowed.

    The statement quoted the board’s Overseer, Imam Hussaini Sulaiman Tsoho Ikara, as warning that intending female pilgrims would only be registered when they area accompanied by male guardians (Mahram) in line with Saudi Arabian government’s regulations.

    The statement added: “Imam Hussaini, who addressed the committees set up for the registration of the intending pilgrims on the premises of the board, warned them to adhere strictly to the registration guidelines.”

  • CBT, Sterling Bank partner on JAMB registration

    CBT, Sterling Bank partner on JAMB registration

    Computer –Based Test Centre Proprietors’ Association of Nigeria (CPAN), an association of Computer Based Test owners in Nigeria, announced its partnership with Sterling Bank Plc, for the seamless registration of students ahead of 2017 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).

    The appointment of the bank is based on its laudable contributions towards the development of the education sector in Nigeria and the impact on the major stakeholders across the value chain.

    The association’s Chairman, Sage Udebuami who disclosed the appointment of that bank at a press conference in Abuja, said the decision of the association to partner with Sterling Bank was also based on its capacity, commitment and provision of infrastructure needed for the consistent growth of the sector, especially in the last three years.

    His words: “It is a known fact that we have our challenges. To help checkmate these challenges, we have decided to look in the direction of Sterling Bank. We are confident that with its robust IT platform that suits the new model recently introduced by JAMB for adoption by our members, seamless process for the registration of students sitting for JAMB next year is guaranteed”.

  • Kano rejigs land registration, targets N1b

    The Kano State government has kicked off a new process of land registration.

    The initiative, known as the Systemic Land Title Registration (SLTR), is geared towards   seamless collection of certificate of occupancy (C of O).

    Anchored by the Growth and Empowerment in State (GEMS3) office and funded by the Department for International Development (DFID), it involves the demographic data mapping of valuable property.

    The project is expected to generate N1 billion from the issuance of   Cs of O in three councils.

    At a forum for journalists, GEMS3 Media Adviser, Hajia Hadiza Abdullahi, said the SLTR was initiated to simplify the C of O process.

    The new systemic certificate, she  explained, offers alot of economic and investment merits at low-cost charges.

    Abdullahi described the new process as valid, possessing the same authority with the traditional C of O. She said the SLTR has security of tenure, guarantees inheritance right and assured investment opportunity.

    She called on land and property owners to avail themselves of the  opportunities in the scheme to guarantee investment opportunity on their valuables.

    “Before the recent extension of its demographic data mapping to Tarauni Local Government, a pilot scheme of SLTR was launched in Dala and Fagge local government areas with 30,000 certificates  issued to land owners.

    ‘’The SLTR C of O, being issued at the cost of N5, 000, was targeted at creating alternative means to the cumbersome process of the sporadic approach required for the collection of traditional certificate of Occupancy,” she added.

  • REGISTRATION OPENS FOR AFRICA’S FIRST SALES REALITY SHOW

    REGISTRATION has started for aspiring contestants for Africa sales Academy, a ground-breaking platform created by SBA Interactive and the Olusola Lanre Coaching Academy (OLCA) first ever Nigerian Sales reality competition which is set to commence this year.

    According one of the founders of the reality show, Lanre Olusola, the sales reality competition has been created as a unique opportunity to challenge and motivate ambitious individuals with a passion for sales, towards a progressive and financially rewarding career

    “The Africa Sales Academy and her partners are giving hope and empowering entrepreneurs to create their own businesses and also create employment.  He added that by creating a unique platform for training job seekers in a competitive environment, the Sales Academy will churn out exceptional sales professionals who will ultimately be placed in employment at prominent organisations,” Olusola said.

    The competition will go through phases beginning with applications and filtering, then intensive coaching, live competitions and final selections. However, unlike random reality competitions, the Sales Academy will mentor, coach and empower every applicant who makes the top 1,000 list, and also have cash prizes for the final 250 participants, 3rd prize winner, 2nd prize winner and a grand prize of 3 million naira for the best sales participant, he revealed.

    The Sales Academy boasts of a robust faculty in the persons of Sales Guru, Segun Akande, Investment Banker, Joseph Edgar and Life & Executive Coach, Lanre Olusola who will also play major mentorship roles and provide support to the sales contestants during the live shows.

  • Governor, Akeredolu call for extension of voters’ registration

    Governor, Akeredolu call for extension of voters’ registration

    Ondo State Governor Olusegun Mimiko has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to extend the continuous voters’ registration to enable willing and eligible voters exercise their franchise.

    The continuous voters’ registration ended yesterday in Ondo.

    Mimiko, who spoke yesterday when he inspected the exercise in some wards in Ondo, noted that the number of enthusiastic eligible voters might not be captured within the five days stipulated for the exercise. The five days elapsed yesterday.

    Mimiko was accompanied by the lawmaker representing Ondo East/West in the House of Representatives, Joseph Akinlaja.

    He said if INEC wanted to fulfill its ultimate aim of allowing every eligible Nigerian to exercise his or her franchise, the electoral body must extend the time of the exercise.

    “You can see that today, being the last day of the exercise, the people are still waiting. Everywhere I have been to, it’s the same story of many young men and women waiting to register.”

    “There is no question about the fact that there are many of those who are willing to get registered that will not be accommodated within this time frame. So we will continue to plead with INEC to appreciate the fact that extension is very essential. The ultimate aim of INEC is to ensure that every wiling Nigerian be given the opportunity,” he said.

    Former president of the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), Mr. Rotimi Akerodulu has also appealed to INEC to extend the ongoing Continuous Voters’ Registration to ensure that some people are not disenfranchised.

    Akeredolu, who made the appeal in a statement yesterday by Aketi Media Group, said he had received many complaints about the exercise, adding that a number of technical itches had been reported since it began five days ago.

  • NAFDAC mulls review of imported food registration

    NAFDAC mulls review of imported food registration

    The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) may refuse  reregistration of imported food products that have spent more than five years without establishing a local production plant.

    Acting Director-General, NAFDAC, Mrs  Yetunde Oni, gave this hint to reporters after  declaring open food Nigeria Exhibition and Conference in Lagos yesterday.

    Currently, NAFDAC grants licenses  to reputable foreign  products manufactured outside Nigeria, after an application must  have been by a Nigerian representative of the foreign manufacturer. The representative of a foreign manufacturer must however have a duly executed Power of Attorney from the manufacturer, appointing and authorising him/it to act in that capacity for such products.

    Mrs  Oni noted that while Nigeria has opened doors to safe  food imports that  are register able  locally, the agency is  interested  in foreign food products manufacturers  that are ready  to establish  local plants, transfer  technology and  create  jobs for Nigerians.

    She advised representatives of foreign companies with products registered with the agency to consider establishing their plants in Nigeria.

    She reiterated that the organisation is interested in food products that are safe for consumption and urged importers of food products intended for introduction into Nigeria to ensure products are safe and meet health standard requirements.

  • BPP sets December deadline for e-procurement registration

    BPP sets December deadline for e-procurement registration

    The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) on Tuesday directed contractors doing business with the Federal Government to register on the e-procurement database by Decem-ber.

    BPE Public Relations Officers (PRO) Mr. Thomas Odemwingie, who said this in Abuja, noted that the e-procurement platform would help fast-track the procurement process and eliminate fraud.

    “We are trying to register, classify and categorise consultants, service providers and contractors who are doing business with or intend to do business with the government. The whole idea is to ensure that all companies with the same level of competence and also with the same resources are clustered in such a way that they can compete with each other,” he explained.

    Odemwingie said the BPP now has a database, and “we encourage you to register on this database and you will get a code so that when you sign in using that code, people will know about your competencies’’.

    He said with the new process, there would be no need for any physical contact with the procuring entity. The process would also eliminate the whole inter-face that predisposes procurement system to corruption.

  • Globacom begins registration for Dance with Peter

    Globacom begins registration for Dance with Peter

    The much publicised Globacom-sponsored dance reality show, Dance with Peter, anchored by Peter Okoye of the P-Square group, has begun registration of prospective participants.

    The indigenous telecommunications company has asked that ‘those interested in participating in the show can register by sending ‘DANCE’ to the short code 55517 in Nigeria and 3030 in Ghana through their Glo lines.”

    The cost of registration, according to the organizers, is N100 for Nigeria and 0.5GHc for Ghana. “Once they send the SMS to the short code, they will then be requested to send their details such as Name and Location at no extra charge. All successful registrations will get a confirmatory SMS with instructions on what to do next,” the company said in a statement.

    As advertised, the best dancer in the competition will go home with a brand new Toyota RAV 4 with N3million and the rare opportunity of featuring in P-Square’s next music video.

    On the other hand, the first and second runners-up, will receive a brand new Honda Civic car, N2million and a brand new Kia Rio car with N1million respectively and a chance to feature in a top Glo Ambassador’s music videos.

    The audition train led by Okoye is expected to start the show in Abuja on Friday, August 28, at the Shehu Musa Yar’adua Centre, Central Business District. And from Abuja, the next set of auditions goes to Ghana, at the National Theatre, South Liberia Road, Accra, on Tuesday, September 1.

    Oba Akenzua Cultural Centre, Airport Road, Benin City, the capital of Edo State is the next stop on Friday, September 4 while Lagos will host the audition team on Tuesday, September 8, at Bamako Studios, 1 Bamako Street, Ojodu, Lagos.

    Organisers say final audition for Dance with Peter will hold in Port Harcourt on Thursday, September 10, where prospective dancers in the show will be auditioned at the Atrium Event Centre, Stadium Road.

    The show will feature legends such as Peter, Kaffy and Flex as judges, while Ehis Okoegule of MTV Base will be the host.

  • Group creates BVN registration awareness

    Group creates BVN registration awareness

    The Consumer Right Awareness Advancement and Advocacy (CRAAAI) has  urged Nigerians to go and register for their Bank Verification Numbers. Registration deadline is June 30.

    The Chairman of the CRAAAI, Mr. Moses Igbrude, who spoke  at a stakeholders’ forum on identity management in the economy, organised to enlighten Nigeria, said identity management is a broad administrative area that deals with identifying individuals in a particular system. He listed the system to include a country, a network, or an enterprise and controlling their access to resources within that system by associating, user rights and restrictions with the established identity.

    He added that the role of technology in modernising the banking sector has witnessed a paradigm shift from the traditional methods of banking to digital channels which involve enormous levels of electronic data capture (EDC) of customer’s information.

    “Everybody needs security; if people are identified before they commit any crime, the person will be identified easily. “