Tag: Nigeria

  • BREAKING: NNPC Mega Filling Station Yola On Fire

    The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) mega filling station located along Bank Road, Galadima Aminu Way in Jimeta, Yola the Adamawa State capital, is on fire.

    According to Nemanda S. Joji, an eyewitness who spoke to THE WHISTLER from the scene of the inferno, the fire began around 21:15 pm on Wednesday evening.

    He however explained that the cause of the fire is yet to be known, adding that: “The Federal fire service just arrived, as the state fire service are doing their best” to quench the fire.

    Details shortly….

    BREAKING: NNPC Mega Filling Station Yola On Fire is first published on The Whistler Newspaper



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  • Relationship Manager (Retail & SME) at LOTUS Bank

    A Non-Interest Nigerian Bank deeply rooted in Ethical Banking, Islamic Finance and Investment
    We are looking for Relationship Managers to join our growing team.

    Qualification:

    Full Time University Degree (Minimum Of 2nd Class Lower)
    3 – 4 Years Banking Experience

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  • Kenya deports five Nigerian nationals over alleged drug trafficking and online scams

    Kenya deports five Nigerian nationals over alleged drug trafficking and online scams

    Five Nigerian nationals have been deported from Kenya and declared persona non grata due to their alleged involvement in various criminal activities, including drug trafficking in the country.

     

    The five; Olayiwola Saheed Tunde, Nwosu Prince Chukwuebuka, Ajibade Adewale, Nwanonaku Alexander Odirachukwumma and Olayiwola Babatunde Akintomwawere, were deported by the Directorate of Immigration Services on March 18, 2024.

     

    “The Investigations Department reported that some of the foreigners, had even sneaked back into the country after being declared persona non grata and deported in 2023,” a source at Nyayo House told Citizen Digital.

     

    “They had become nuisance to the public and to us, as law enforcement.”

     

    According to the Immigration Department Tunde, is a known drug trafficker who was in the country illegally while Chukwuebuka was apprehended with 1 million dollars in counterfeit bills, along with 11 fake Nigerian passports and 3 fake Kenyan passports.

     

    Adewale and Odirachukwumma, identified as known drug dealers, were also in the country illegally while Akintomwa, aside from being involved in drug trafficking, was known for engaging in online scams.

     

    The Immigration department further states that Nigerian nationals previously deported from Kenya, find themselves in neighbouring Tanzania where they continue coordinating criminal activities in Kenya in collaboration with their counterparts in the country.

     

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  • Naira up by 6%, closes N1, 300/$ at official market

    The Naira appreciated against the dollar by 5.97 percent at the official market on Wednesday.

    Data from the FMDQ trading platform revealed that Naira appreciated by N82.52 to reach N1,300 per dollar compared to N1,383 recorded on Tuesday.

    Total turnover also rose to $416.10 million from $245.58 million the previous day.

    In the Investor’s and Exporters (I&E) window, the Naira fluctuated between N1,460 and N1,200 against the dollar.

    This followed the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) announcement of a 200 basis points increase in the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) during its 294th Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting on Tuesday.

    The apex bank raised the interest rate from 22.75 percent to 24.75 percent at the meeting.

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  • Anambra Govt To Provide Shelter For Victims Of Human Trafficking

    Anambra State Governor, Prof Charles Soludo has said his administration is currently making serious efforts to establish a conducive shelter for the protection of victims of human trafficking.

    The governor stated that the project will be actualized soon because of his concern for human dignity.

    Commissioner for Justice and Attorney General of the state, Professor Sylvia Ifemeje, who represented the governor stated this on Wednesday in Abuja at the 26th National Stakeholders Consultative Forum on Human Trafficking in Nigeria organized by the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons.

    She disclosed that the state Anti-Trafficking Taskforce is currently prosecuting six cases at the Federal High Court, Awka.

    Imeje also revealed that she has mandated the Director of Public Prosecutions, and the Director of Citizens’ Rights Directorate both under the Ministry of Justice to give priority attention to the cases.

    The Justice Commissioner, who chairs the Anambra State Anti-Trafficking Task Force, explained that the team has continued to engage in various activities geared towards smooth operations and achieving the goals for which it was set up.

    As part of the activities, Professor Ifemeje said that from 23rd July, 2023 to date, there has been an elaborate legal framework to help fight against trafficking-in-persons in the state, including the new Anti-Trafficking law of Anambra State, 2024.

    She informed the gathering that the introduction of free education from primary school to junior secondary school by the Soludo administration will help curb exposure of children within the state to trafficking.

    Anambra Govt To Provide Shelter For Victims Of Human Trafficking is first published on The Whistler Newspaper

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  • IT Officer at Search For Common Ground's International

    Conflict and differences are inevitable. Violence is not.
    We partner with people around the world to ignite shared solutions to destructive conflicts.
    We work at all levels of society to build sustainable peace through three main avenues:
    Dialogue+, Media+, and Community+.Department Summary: 

    Information Technology (IT) oversees the installation and maintenance of computer network systems within Search. IT ensures
    1) a governance for the implementation of operational parameters for using IT systems, architecture, and networks.
    The governance of the master data is based on workflow processes that integrate business rules and subject matter domain expertise.
    This is part of the conventional IT security as well as the data assurance for which the IT department is also responsible;
    2) an infrastructure for the hardware components, the network, the circuitry, and all other equipment necessary to make an IT system function based on the size and needs of Search;
    3) a functionality that creates and maintains operational applications; developing, securing, and storing electronic data that belongs to the organization; and assisting in the use of software and data management to all functional areas of the organization. To carry out these functions, IT at Search focuses on the IT helpdesk support for all staff worldwide for daily response to support tickets for a full resolution for users and provides professional support and guidance for projects aiming to improve Search infrastructure and systems.

    Responsibilities

    Provide IT support to Nigeria staff
    Provide awareness training for Cybersecurity and Data Privacy and monitor compliance with associated policies
    Provide technical expertise and user orientation and/or training for Search’s employee database, organizing and maintaining employee records and documents, ensuring data privacy, providing help desk support and participating in various information technology projects.
    Provide general office troubleshooting for Dell, Apple, and Android devices as well as provide support for Windows, Mac OS X, Microsoft Office, Google Apps, and other solutions in our current portfolio

    Contributions

    The information in the employee records management system drives the flow of user accounts from onboarding to end of employment and the accuracy of information has a critical impact on operations and other integrated systems including but not limited to accounting, expenses, timesheets, OneLogin, Google Apps and Staff Directory. The accuracy of these records also have a cost impact as they drive software licensing activation related to cloud systems.
    Employee Records Management:
    Troubleshoot data sync issues between systems related to data accuracy and integrity issues
    Set up user accounts
    Prepare procedures requiring extensive manual documentation.
    Set up administrative (security/permissions) rights for existing and new employees
    Provide training to users and generally in collaboration with HR
    Create evolving layman-friendly training materials and ongoing documentation to support system effectiveness and compliance.
    Contribute to and collaborate to workflow solutions related to HRIS
    Sync Fields Integrity
    Know the system well to perform various technical tasks depending on needs such as assigning user security and permission settings and helping resolve software issues and organizational structure changes that include department or team name changes and other updates that impact another system or security or access rights.

    Document Management

    Assist with the development, publishing and awareness training related to global document management architecture
    Monitor global consistent use of document management architecture and assist users in the proper use of document management and collaboration tools, especially regarding document sharing and associated permissions

    Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Awareness Training:

    Assist in the development, publishing, awareness and training of IT related policies and procedures
    Analyze cybersecurity reports on a regular basis and flag issues to the Senior Specialist, IT for follow up and potential remediation procedures
    Monitor compliance with data privacy policies and procedures and flag issues to the Global IT Director for follow up and potential remediation procedures

    Helpdesk Support:

    The Information Technology Associate will ensure the IT services in the headquarters offices operate smoothly.
    Serves as the initial point of contact for troubleshooting IT related problems in the Nigeria Office, including hardware/software, and printer problems.
    Provide audiovisual and technical assistance in conference rooms
    Provide tier 1 support through the helpdesk ticketing system, and work with other members of the IT team to resolve related issues.

    Other activities:

    Administer and support the Navex system
    Serve as backup for job posting and other transactional tasks related to applicant tracking system
    Provide general IT project support and implementation to the organization when implementing new technologies and solutions
    Document processes and procedures
    Assist in research, procurement, provisioning, and shipment of IT equipment including laptops/desktops, accessories, and other equipment
    Manage vendor payments
    Assist department with registering, tracking, and renewing equipment maintenance contracts
    Work with hardware and software vendors in initiating warranty claims and general support

    Competency Behavior Indicators (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

    Engages and communicates effectively across functions and across teams.
    Participates in external meetings.
    Builds relationships and engages effectively with collaborators.
    Uses resiliency and exhibits flexibility and adaptability to changing tasks and team priorities.
    With oversight by the supervisor, writes technical sections for team documents, briefing materials, and presentations.
    Works across functions from a multicultural perspective that reflects consideration of other cultures, other viewpoints, and other ways of doing things.
    Sensitively recognizes ethical situations.
    Focuses on the key objectives of a task or project.
    Creates accurate, organized, and timely work.
    Is resourceful with time management and technology to prioritize tasks with limited supervision.

    Education and Experience

    Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
    3 years´ professional experience carrying out IT duties
    Experience working in an INGO sector

    Click Here To Apply

  • FG declares March 29 and April 1 public holidays to celebrate Easter

    FG declares March 29 and April 1 public holidays to celebrate Easter

    The Federal Government has declared Friday, 29th March, and Monday, 1st of April 2024 as public holidays to mark the 2024 Good Friday and Easter Monday respectively.

     

     

    The Honourable Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government urged Christians and all Nigerians in general to emulate the sacrifice and love displayed by Jesus Christ in dying for the redemption of man.

     

     

    According to the Minister, Easter, beyond religious significance, promotes values of love, forgiveness and compassion which are essential for social cohesion and harmony. He calls on Christians to imbibe these virtues as they are capable of impacting positively on the socio-economic development in Nigeria by fostering unity, reducing conflicts and encouraging cooperation among Nigerians.

     

     

    He further urged Nigerians to show acts of charity and generosity to help alleviate the material conditions of the less privileged amongst them. This, he said, is in tandem with the Renewed Hope Agenda of Mr. President.

     

     

    While wishing Christians at home and abroad a happy and blissful Easter celebration, the Minister also called on Nigerians to join hands with President Tinubu led Administration in its determination to bring sustainable development and usher in prosperity to all.

     

     

     

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  • Aiyedatiwa nominates 12 additional commissioners in Ondo

    The Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has forwarded another list of 12 commissioner nominees to the State House of Assembly for confirmation.

    The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Ebenezer Adeniyan, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Akure.

    Aiyedatiwa had on March 1 sworn in six commissioners.

    The statement read: “The letter containing the list of the nominees was addressed to the Speaker of the House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Olamide Oladiji, signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Hon. Tayo Oluwatuyi.

    “The nominees are Pastor Segun Ayerin, Mr. Olaolu Akindolire, Mr. Hamidu Takuro, Dr. Banji Ajaka, Mr. Boye Ologbese, Mr. Sunday Akinwalere, Mrs. Lola Fagbemi, Mr. Saka Yusuf-Ogunleye, and Mr. Rasheed Badmus.

    Others are Mr. Olayato Aribo, Mr. Adewale Akinlosotu, and Mr. Gbenga Olaniyi.

    “The governor urged the Assembly to give immediate consideration to the confirmation of the nominees.”

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  • Quantity Surveyors Seek Synergy with EFCC to Tackle Fraud in Construction Indust

    Quantity Surveyors Seek Synergy with EFCC to Tackle Fraud in Construction Indust

    Quantity Surveyors Seek Synergy with EFCC to Tackle Fraud in Construction Industry

    President of the Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors, NIQS, QS Kene Nzekwe has called for collaboration with the Economic and Financial Commission, EFCC, to tackle fraud in the construction and infrastructural sectors.

    He made this call in Abuja on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 when he led other members of the Institute on a courtesy visit to the Commission at its corporate headquarters.

    According to him, Nigeria’s significant budgetary resources towards infrastructures are being marred by pervasive spectra of corruption, depriving citizens of basic services that they rightly deserve.

    “The litany of allegations surrounding contract inflation and embezzlement of funds meant for infrastructure projects paints a damning portrait of systemic corruption”, he said.

    He particularly pointed at the findings of the Construction Sector Transparency Initiative, COST, which estimated that about $5trillion could be lost annually to corruption in the construction sector by 2030. “COST’s estimation that up to US$5trillion could be lost annually to corruption in construction worldwide by 2030 underscores the gravity of the situation, revealing a landscape rife with instances of contract inflation, embezzlement and the abandonment of vital projects”, he said.

    On the strength of the findings, Nzekwe called for closer collaboration with the EFCC, stressing that his Institute is available to lend a hand in breaking the monster of corruption. “So we commend your unwavering commitment to combat corruption at its root, it is in the spirit of partnership and collective action that we offer our hand in solidarity and present our commitment to your noble mission. We have contributed to the recoveries of billions of naira and we are available to do more”, he said.

    He also expressed support and commitment to the preventive framework put forward by Olukoyede, promising that every nook and corner of the nation would be reached to drive the initiative. “We believe that prevention is better than cure. So, we will give you all the support down to the grassroots. We equally seek to reopen further discussions on the Memorandum of Understanding, MOU which we started in 2021 between EFCC and NIQS to further forge our collaboration”, he said.

    Responding, Olukoyede appreciated the visit, stating that “NIQS is a huge stakeholder in the anti-corruption fight. He disclosed that about 70 percent of corrupt practices could be traced to contracts and procurements as Nigeria has lost about N2.9 trillion within 2 to 3 years to the fraud. He also noted that about 50 percent of money released for capital projects are always diverted and converted into dollars for personal use.

    He tasked NIQS to look inwards and flush out bad eggs in its fold, maintaining that self-cleaning is the best modality of growth and development. “My principle has always been for you to start with yourself, talk to your people first, when you sanitize your house, you will be able to correct other people. That’s why I started with my staff first when I came in, I told them to declare their assets. Because whoever comes to equity must come with clean hands.

    He commended NIQS, stating that, “You are doing well and I know you can do better, let’s work together”. He further assured that the EFCC will revisit the MOU by constituting a committee to look into it on how it can be better implemented to suit the current dispensation.

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