In a show of compassion and responsive leadership, the Executive Chairman of Takum Local Government Area, Hon. Bako Benjamin, paid a visit to the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camps in Kufai Ahmadu and Chanchanji.

He was accompanied by the Commander (G.C.O) of the 6 Brigade, Jalingo, and the Executive Secretary of the Taraba State Emergency Management Agency (TSEMA), Dr. Echuseh Audu.

During the visit, the team provided essential relief materials to families recently displaced by the Farmers–Herders clashes in Takum.

This humanitarian gesture underscores the Chairman’s commitment to ensuring that affected communities receive timely support during these challenging times.

This intervention aligns with Governor Dr. Agbu Kefas’ Five-Point Agenda and further demonstrates Taraba SEMA’s unwavering commitment to assisting those impacted by the crisis. The relief distribution exercise was led by the Executive Secretary of TSEMA, Dr. Echuseh Audu.

Describing the intervention as timely, Hon. Bako Benjamin expressed profound gratitude to the Governor and Taraba SEMA for their proactive and compassionate response.

This gesture reflects the government’s dedication to supporting vulnerable communities and promoting peace and stability across the state.

Taraba SEMA reaffirmed its commitment to continue working tirelessly to provide assistance and relief to all affected communities.

The Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) has bestowed its most prestigious professional honour on Hon. Adedeji Dhikrullahi Stanley Olajide, acknowledging his growing influence in national technology governance and digital policy development.

The recognition was formally conferred during the 2025 Nigeria Information Technology Merit Award (NITMA) ceremony, which took place on Tuesday at the MUSON Centre in Lagos. The event brought together innovators, policymakers, ICT executives and international technology partners in a celebration of individuals driving Nigeria’s digital transformation.

Hon. Olajide, who chairs the House Committee on Digital, ICT and Cybersecurity, was inducted into the NCS College of Fellows, a status reserved for professionals whose work has significantly shaped the country’s ICT advancement.

According to his Special Adviser on Media and Public Affairs, Tolu Mustapha, the elevation came after a rigorous assessment by the NCS National Executive Council. The council, led by NCS President Dr. Muhammad Sirajo Aliyu, cited Olajide’s contributions to digital development, legislative innovation and cybersecurity policy strengthening as central to the decision.

Mustapha noted that the fellowship serves as both recognition and public validation of Olajide’s leadership, professionalism and sustained commitment to advancing Nigeria’s digital ecosystem.

Championing Digital Policy at the National Level

Representing the Ibadan North-West/Ibadan South-West federal constituency of Oyo State, Hon. Olajide has built a reputation for driving initiatives that reinforce the nation’s cybersecurity framework, expand digital literacy and support innovation-driven economic growth.

In his role as head of the House Committee on ICT and Cybersecurity, he has led several key policy and legislative interventions shaping Nigeria’s modern digital landscape.

The Nigeria Information Technology Merit Award remains one of the country’s most respected ICT honours, spotlighting individuals and institutions whose work continually propels Nigeria’s technology sector forward.

Today, 20 November 2025, the Federal High Court, Lagos vacated the sweeping ex parte order previously obtained by FBN Quest Merchant Bank and First Trustees Limited against Nestoil Limited and Neconde Energy Limited.

The Court’s decision was anchored on the principle that ex parte orders are intended solely to preserve the subject matter of litigation for a limited period, not to be held in perpetuity. The attempt by the FBN entities to have the Court stay further proceedings while keeping the ex parte order in place was found to be inconsistent with this principle.

Separately, it is important to note that the ex parte order had originally been obtained by the FBN entities through suppression of material facts and without the knowledge or participation of Nestoil and Neconde.

With the vacation of the order, Nestoil and Neconde have now been restored to full control of their affairs.

Nestoil and Neconde remain firmly committed to transparency, lawful business practices, and the highest standards of corporate governance. Both companies will continue to focus on delivering value to their stakeholders and contributing positively to Nigeria’s energy sector.