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Plateau state Order Tinubu to appoint indigenous as minister

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  The group said Plateau plays a crucial role in the political landscape of the nation, particularly toward the success of the current administration. Nigerian president Bola Tinubu A group, Plateau Youth and Community Volunteers has called on President Bola Tinubu to appoint an Indigenous Plateau person into his cabinet, to fill in the state’s vacant ministerial slot. Nanven Mamdam , the Executive Director of the organisation, made the call in a statement on Wednesday in Jos. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that since the resignation of  Senator Simon Lalon g as Minister of Labour and Productivity to join the Senate, the state’s ministerial slot has not been filled. The Court of Appeal had in December 2023 declared Lalong the winner of the senate seat for Plateau South Senatorial District. Mamdam described the absence of Plateau’s representative in the Federal Executive Council (FEC) as unfair, adding that the constitution provides for each state to be represented in the FEC.
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An Older Man slept with a 4years old girl

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  NAN reports that the defendant who was represented by Timothy Oyeniran was brought to court using a walking aid. Old man accused of defiling 4-year-old girl released on bail due to sickness [Daily Nigerian] A Family Court sitting at Iyaganku in Ibadan has released to his family members an octogenarian, Yekini Akanmu, who was arraigned for allegedly defiling a four-year-old girl in his neighbourhood  The Chief Magistrate, Mrs Olabisi Ogunkanmi, ordered Akanmu’s release on administrative bail due to sickness and the fact that the correctional facility did not have amenities for sick inmates. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the facility officer, who simply gave his name as Folabi, told Ogunkanmi that the facility did not have amenities to care for Akanmu. The defendant is currently nursing an ailing new inmate. She ordered the defendant to return to the court on Monday for a “Magistrate interview” and adjourned the matter till Oct. 21 for mention. NAN reports that the defe
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FG of Nigeria set to invalidate degrees from the University of Benin and Togo

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  The Federal Government's decision has been tipped to strain diplomatic relations, especially if Benin and Togo retaliate against Nigerian students. Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, receiving the report of an inter-ministerial committee on Friday. [Twitter:@ProfTahirMamman] The Federal Government of Nigeria has been urged to reverse its recent decision to invalidate degrees from universities in the Republic of Benin and Togo. This appeal was made by the Education for Accelerated Development (EDAD) following an announcement by the Minister of Education, Prof  Tahir Mamman. Danstel reports that at least 21600 graduates are parading fake certificate obtained from degree mills institutions in Benin Republic, Togo and other neighbouring countries, as disclosed by the minister. In a press briefing held last week in Abuja, Mamman disclosed that 1,105 students are holding fake certificates from Togo alone. This disclosure invalidated their certificates, and only eight universiti
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How to be an expert in financial Audit

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  FeaturedPost How to conduct a thorough finance audit for a tech startup? To guarantee openness, correctness, and conformity with financial rules, tech businesses must undergo a thorough audit of their finances. Due to fast development and changing business models, tech startups often face complex financial management. A comprehensive audit can help detect possible concerns, optimize operations, and enhance investor confidence. A comprehensive method for auditing a tech startup's finances is laid forth in this guide. 1. Examine Internal Controls and Financial Processes Assess Accounting Procedures Evaluate the startup's financial controls and procedures to see how effective they are. Examine the procedures for making payroll, keeping tabs on spending, creating reports, and recording income. Verify that these processes are by the accounting standards and organisational regulations. Check Internal Processes Perform tests to determine how well internal controls are working. Examp
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Top 10 foreign countries in which Nigeria has the largest population compared to other African countries

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  Data from the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) puts the population of Nigerians in diaspora at about 17 million as of 2024. Foreign countries with the largest Nigerian population [Vanguard News] The Nigerian community in diaspora is perhaps, one of the largest in the globe making it the African country with the biggest diaspora presence. The presence of Nigerians abroad is felt in countries like North America, Europe and Asia which makes them the biggest African population abroad, with the exception of French-speaking nations. In terms of remittances, Nigerians in the diaspora contribute the highest as noted in the $23 billion recorded as total remittances in 2023 which is almost the same size as the GDP of Africa’s bottom ten countries, Togo, Burundi, Eswatini, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Lesotho, South Sudan, Djibouti, Central African Republic (CAR), and Gambia. 10 foreign countries with the largest Nigerian population According to data from the Migration Policy Institute,
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Farmer in Gombe state Saleh Maikudi earns #7 million annually from tomatoes and pepper

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  He stated that he spent over ₦1.5 million on 30 hectares of farmland which he cultivated in 2023. Gombe farmer earns over ₦7 million yearly from tomato and pepper farming [Agri Farming] Saleh Maikudi, a 35-year-old farmer from Bula community in Akko Local Government Area of Gombe State, says he earns over ₦7 million annually from growing tomatoes and pepper. Maikudi , in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in the Bula community, said he became a millionaire from growing vegetables. He said that investing in tomato and pepper farming yielded good returns. Maikudi said he spent over ₦1.5 million on 30 hectares of farmland which he cultivated in 2023. “In 2023, I made ₦7 million from cultivating tomato and pepper. “I only spent ₦1.5 million as the total cost of preparing and planting the vegetables. “I cultivated tomato, bell pepper (Tatashe), chili pepper, Cayenne pepper (shombo) and Scotch bonnet (hot pepper) on my farmland.” Maikudi, who is also the chairman
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Checkout the position Nigeria falls into in Global skills Ranking

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  Nigeria ranked 105th globally and ranked 12th position in Sub-Saharan Africa. Top African countries in global skill ranking [BusinessDay NG] The demand for skilled training by workers across the world has increased as the global job market demands for more technologically inclined experts. According to Coursera’s sixth annual  Global Skills Report  2024, there are around 3.4 million gaps worldwide as many jobs in specific areas go unfilled thus the need for training institutions to equip learners to meet this demand. Speaking,  Coursera  CEO,  Jeff Maggioncalda , explained that the report which highlights how countries rank in terms of skilled training was sourced from the organisation’s learning community made up of over 148 million learners and 7,000 institutional customers—and content from 325 of the world’s leading university and industry partners. The Global Skills Report, 2024 ranked African countries   showing how learners across each country performed in the business, technol
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