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Lagos has attracted over a billion dollars in data session – Lagos Govt

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Lagos has attracted over a billion dollars in data session – Lagos Govt By Ifeoma Ikem

 

 

 

Gov. Babajide Sanwolu, the Lagos state governor says the state government has attracted over a billion dollars in data session in the last one year.

 

 

 

 

Sanwolu said this during the Art Of Technology ; with theme ,Talent Acceleration and A Smarter Lagos on Thursday in Lagos.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The governor was ably represented by his deputy Dr Babafemi Hamzat.

 

 

 

 

 

 

“In the past one year, Lagos has attracted over a billion dollars in data session investment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Our smart city implementation has deployed over six hundred smart intelligence video cameras as well as intelligent transport cameras.

 

 

 

” Over the past years through our initial ITs deployment which is the intelligence traffic system, we now have automatic plate number recognition cameras”.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

He said that Lagos has become the number one startup ecosystem in Africa in terms of performance and share numbers in start up creating value between 2019 and 2021.

 

 

 

 

 

 

“With over 12 percent increase resulting to 1.5billion dollars in venture capital funding, in 2022 alone we recorded over two thousands start ups, creating and contributing value across agriculture construction and health.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“We have enabled a better collaborating technology in the ecosystem with 25 thousands online and offline registration”.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

He point out that the continued progress is a testimony provided to both private, public sector and stakeholders to procreate and drive value in this ecosystem which the state is particularly happy for the growth.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Lagos has provided the central core of business and technological development in Nigeria for decades.

 

 

 

 

“Our administration’s contribution is evident in different implementation and initiatives of our organization.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Through the first Art of Technology we were able to identify the need to access talent development inclusion of both male and female.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“In this start up, there are initial funding of activities in deepening internet Penetration, we have included over 2900 kms of fiber optic deployment across the state which has connected about 100 Schools.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Also we have partnered with telecoms industries and using our optics dusk to power their 5G distinction”,he added.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“We also reinstating our identity management programmes through our Lagos agency that will seek to identify all inhabitant of Lagos for this project.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hakeem Fahn, the Commissioner, Ministry of science and technology, in his welcome address, said the event brought together the commercial and public stakeholders to explore policy and strategy that will help Lagos become efficient, and digitally competitive.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fahn urged stakeholders to work together to speed up ideas and adoption of effective techniques which is the only way they can gain success in the digital world.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“With our tireless efforts this program will assist the youth in achieving their objective, he added.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Victor Afolabi, the founder of Eko Innovative Centre noted that there is a gap between technology and policy making which need to be bridged.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Afolabi said that the conversation should be about talent and that has become the new goal of Eko Inovative Centre.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“There is no other way in getting them but rather catching them young and that is what we are trying to do.

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Before these youths get into university we have to expose them to experiences in the technical system so that they can be well skilled and equipped”.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Another speaker Olatunbosun Alake the Special Adviser on Innovation and Technology to the Lagos State governor, highlighted the talent challenges is part of issue that we have .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

According to him,a speaker said he does not see relocating as an issue but exploiting and we are also preparing a ground work for more talent to be exploited like if you have a talent and Nigerian’s in UK use Nigeria product which will serve as more revenue to our status.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Finally ,he stated that today was an opportunity to discuss the strategies we have and create more value for Nigeria

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Art of Technology (AOT) 4.0, Lagos is an annual tech conference curated by Eko Innovation Centre, one of the largest and leading tech hubs in Nigeria.

 

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 NAPL GMD, Staff Dragged To Court Over False Allegations, Defamation

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 NAPL GMD, Staff Dragged To Court Over False Allegations, Defamation

 

 

 

NAPL– The Group Managing Director (GMD) of Nigerian Army Properties Limited (NAPL), Brig Gen Isah Doma (rtd) and the Human Resources Manager (HRM) of NAPL, Mr Abdulmajid Mustapha, popularly known as ‘Mr. Issues’ has been dragged to court.

 NAPL GMD, Staff Dragged To Court Over False Allegations, Defamation

The case was instituted by former staff of the company, Mr. Abdullahi Mohammed. The petitioner accused the GMD and HRM of false allegations and defamation of character.

 

The GMD NAPL had written a petition to the Inspector General of Police with reference NAPL/G1/300/21/1 dated 23rd November 2021, with the subject:

 

“Report of Alleged Criminal Misappropriation and Continuous Illegal Dealings with Classified Information belonging to Nigerian Army Properties Limited by Abdullahi Mohammed.” The petition had 11 allegations against the suspect.

 

After a thorough investigation by the FCT State Criminal Investigation Department of the Nigerian Police, a report signed by the O/C monitoring unit of the CID FCT Police Command read:

 

“It is clear that a case of criminal misappropriation has not been proven against the suspect for lack of substantive evidence.”

 

 

The O/C also requested the case be referred to the legal section for advice.

 

In another document signed by the legal prosecution section of the CID, FCT Police Command, it was mentioned that the petition does not amount to criminality.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The legal team also stated that there is no evidence in support or shown to sustain the alleged offence of criminal misappropriation under sections 308 and 312 of the Penal Code Law.

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NLC Suspends Strike, Gives Reasons 

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NLC Suspends Strike, Gives Reasons 

NLC Suspends Strike, Gives Reasons 

 

 

 

NLC– Nigerian Labour Congress, on Monday, confirmed that it will no longer proceed with its nationwide strike planned for Wednesday.

 

 

 

 

 

The decision was part of resolutions announced by the Speaker, House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila and confirmed by the President of the Nigerian Labour Congress, Joe Ajaero, after a nearly six-hour meeting between the Federal Government and the organised labour at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

 

 

NLC Suspends Strike, Gives Reasons 

 

Monday’s engagement is the third in a series of meetings between the government and key labour stakeholders after the President, Bola Tinubu, announced the discontinuance of petroleum subsidy exactly one week ago.

At Monday’s meeting, the parties agreed that “The NLC will suspend notice of strike forthwith to enable further consultations.

 

 

 

“The TUC and the NLC to continue ongoing engagements with the Federal Government and secure closure on the resolutions.

 

The labour centres and the Federal Government to meet on June 19, 2023 to agree on an implementation framework.”

 

 

 

 

Gbajabiamila also announced that the FG, TUC and NLC are to establish a joint committee to review the proposal of any wage increase or award and establish a framework and timeline for implementation.

 

 

 

 

 

The Federal Government, TUC and NLC will also review the $800m World Bank Financed Cash transfer scheme and propose inclusion of low-income earners in the program.

 

 

 

 

 

Monday’s resolution also include the review of the CNG conversion program earlier agreed with labour centres in 2021 and work out detailed implementation and timing.

 

 

 

 

 

The Labour centres and the FG will also review issues hindering effective delivery in the education sector and propose solutions for implementation.

 

 

 

 

 

The labour centres and the FG will review and establish the framework for completion of the rehabilitation of the nation’s refineries.

 

This also includes a provision of a framework for the maintenance of roads and expansion of rail networks nationwide.

 

“All other demands submitted by the TUC to the Federal Government will be assessed by the joint

committee,” the Speaker said.

On his part, the NLC President said “These are the framework for us to follow in achieving some of the agreements reached here.

“You can see that not is yet in concrete terms. So, at the adjourned date, we will go into more specifics to make sure this knotty issue is resolved.”

Asked if the strike had indeed been suspended, Ajaero said “I thought that the speaker read it out.”

The President of TUC, Festus Osifo, said the organised labour are committed to resolving the issues raised and alleviating the suffering of those vulnerable Nigerians following the discontinuance of subsidy.

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Olivet Baptist High School Alumni Presents Health Walk 2023

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Olivet Baptist High School Alumni Presents Health Walk 2023 The Lagos chapter of the National Old students association of Olivet Baptist High School is set for the 2023 health walk on Saturday, June 10thm 2023 by 7 am. The take-off and return point will be at 1, Akin Ademokoya Street, behind, Maryland shopping mall, Maryland, Lagos. It's going to be fun and full of activities Dress code = White T-shirt on any pant Attractions = 10 km walk = Game = full medical checkup for lucky 3 winners = plenty to eat = on the spot Health screening = aerobics = goodie bag 🎒 for first 100 people = music and more come one, come all

Olivet Baptist High School Alumni Presents Health Walk 2023

 

 

The Lagos chapter of the National Old students association of Olivet Baptist High School is set for the 2023 health walk on Saturday, June 10thm 2023 by 7 am. The take-off and return point will be at 1, Akin Ademokoya Street, behind, Maryland shopping mall, Maryland, Lagos.

 

 

 

Olivet Baptist High School Alumni Presents Health Walk 2023 The Lagos chapter of the National Old students association of Olivet Baptist High School is set for the 2023 health walk on Saturday, June 10thm 2023 by 7 am. The take-off and return point will be at 1, Akin Ademokoya Street, behind, Maryland shopping mall, Maryland, Lagos. It's going to be fun and full of activities Dress code = White T-shirt on any pant Attractions = 10 km walk = Game = full medical checkup for lucky 3 winners = plenty to eat = on the spot Health screening = aerobics = goodie bag 🎒 for first 100 people = music and more come one, come all

 

 

Its going to be fun and full of activities.

Dress code = White T shirt on any sport pant

*Attractions*
= 10 km walk
= Game
= full medical check up for lucky 3 winners
= plenty to eat
= on the spot Health screening
= aerobics
= goodie bag 🎒 for first 100 people
= music and more

come one, come all

Signed

Rasheedat Adeyemi
Chairperson Healthwalk Committee

 

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