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By Kayode Adebiyi In 2020, Prof. Lenrie Aina, former National Librarian/Chief Executive Officer of the National Library of Nigeria (NLN), decried Nigeria’s ranking as one of the lowest reading culture countries of the world, according…
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Following the killing of soldiers in Okuama community in Delta State, social media users have shared various reports claiming houses were set ablaze by men of the Nigerian Army to avenge the death of their colleagues. The out-of-context…
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A renowned Islamic Cleric, Sheihk Ibrahim Khaleel has urged Kano State governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf to appoint controversial Tik Toker, Murja Ibrahim Kunya as Senior Special Assistant on Social Media. Sheikh Khalil made the call on Sunday…
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The Provost of the International Institute of Journalism, Abuja, Dr Emma Shehu, has said that digital technology remains critical to a successful news agency journalism in the emerging new world order. He said this on Wednesday in…
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Sen. George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) has warned against the use of his office to issue fake appointments to members of the public. Akume gave the warning in a statement on Sunday by Mr Segun Imohiosen,…
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The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has said that it is engaging with major social media platforms to curb the excesses of their users. NBC Director, Broadcast Monitoring, Francisca Aiyetan, stated this on Friday while speaking…
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Kebbi Governor Nasiru Idris has relieved his Special Adviser on Youths, Alhaji Babangida Sarki of his appointment sequel to an indecent posting he made on his WhatsApp status. This is contained in a statement signed by the Governor’s…
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PRESS RELEASE Press statement issued on Sunday, June 25, 2023 by the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) Only last two weeks, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu accented to the Data Protection Law. The intention of the…
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed reports on the planned postponement of the  2023 General Election. The commission in message on its Twitter handle titled: “fake news alert” on Monday night said INEC has…
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The Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy has honoured a famous Nigerian technology training firm Engausa Tech Hub with an award of excellence as the “best trainer” among partners of the National Information Technology…
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