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Lekki Adult Literacy And Vocational Centre Holds 2023 Matriculation, Graduation Ceremony
Lekki Adult Literacy and Vocational Centre held its 2023 matriculation and graduation ceremony yesterday Saturday, 4th Of November, 2023.
The event which was in conjunction with Lagos State Agency For Mass Education had representatives of the Lagos state government, the executive chairman of Iru Victoria island LCDA, Princess (Hon) Rasheedat Abiodun, trustees of the advocacy programme, guests from different walks of life in attendance.
The advocacy programme, according to the coordinator, Mr. Joe Mbulu, started in 2020 during Covid-19 era out of compassion for people who were not literates. He explained that they saw illiteracy as darkness and there was a need to give people an opportunity to experience light by being literate.
He mentioned that since the programme started, 2023 has been the most successful year and that some of the grandaunts of the advocacy programme have gone further to write WAEC, go to nursing schools, and have been doing better than they were before they joined.
‘’We saw illiteracy as blindness or darkness, We have been here three years but this has been our most successful year by the impact we made in the lives of people. Some that passed out here have gone to write WAEC and gone to nursing school; that is the impact we want to make.’’
‘’We had exams and we saw that for 2023, and about 66percent scored over 50% in literacy.Many couldn’t spell when they joined but today they can read and write.. Our vision is to restore faulty foundations. We want to address foundational issues because if we don’t, we won’t get anywhere.‘’
Speaking further, he mentioned that the theme for this year’s programme is ‘Learning For Earning’ and it is borne out of the desire to increasingly tailor learning activities towards enhancement of the earning capacity of learners. He also highlighted the plans for the programme and some of the needs to achieve the set out goals.
‘’We are trying to train them to be more productive. We are looking at how to teach, what to teach and basic tactics. We want them to understand how to do basic business.’’
‘’We want to strengthen the structure of our programme and we want to expand to other areas apart from Lekki so we need help with facilitators. We need to look into campuses in these areas and get people who are dedicated to run the same programmes. We need to establish strong partnerships with structured provisional centers. We need a strong funding base for sponsorship, those who need startup for business.’’
The Lagos state agency for mass education represented by Mr Adelani Akinpelu expressed joy at the initiative and stressed the need to learn and earn. In his speech, he urged the grandaunts not to relent in their endeavours.
‘’Learning and earning refers to the initiative that helps to learn skills, acquire knowledge. The more you learn, the more you earn. Life changes when you continue to learn, You have experience in growth, we are able to retain our job if we learn. We spend our time doing something fruitful and there are other opportunities available if we continue learning.’’
‘’To the graduating learners, do not relent. Propagate the gospel of literacy, share your success stories, and let them people know the importance of learning’’
While speaking, the executive chairman of Iru Victoria island LCDA, Princess (Hon) Rasheedat Abiodun applauded the organizers of the advocacy programme, stating that she hasn’t witnessed anything of such in a couple of years.
She explained that her clarion call when she got into office was for individuals and organizations to support the government in making lives better for the populace which organizers of Lekki Adult Literacy And Vocational Centre have done perfectly.
In her message to the graduating learners, she urged them to continue learning because it is a continuous process.
‘’I have not seen this happen in a couple of years and today I am here to witness the graduation and matriculation. Apart from my message to the facilitators, these are thing we have been looking forward to in our local government especially in Lagos state.’’
‘’ When I assumed office, this was my clarion call to individuals and corporate bodies within the locality that the government alone cannot do these things. If you want the best for the populace, you need to think outside the box and so far, within this local government, we have experienced a lot of individuals, corporate bodies, churches, coming together to do this for the indigents. None of them is below the age of 15 and if they can at this age starting to learn, we should applaud the organizers for reaching out to the community within their locality.’’
‘’For the grandaunts, it is not the end, this is a stepping stone to a greater height. Education is a process and even as a chairman, I am still learning. I believe in education because no one can take away what you learn from you.’’
Furthermore, One of the graduating learners expressed gratitude to the organizers and volunteers of LALVC for helping her to be courageous and giving her the opportunity to be able to read well and relate with people.
‘’I want to thank God for this opportunity. Before I came here, I used to be shy; I couldn’t read well and talk to people but now, I can smile and play with people. Adult literacy has given me courage, power, and more things.’’
In the same vein, another graduating learner passionately expressed appreciation regarding the quality of education they get at the centre. He mentioned how he felt loved to be taught by kind teachers who were patient, loving, understanding and compassionate towards them.
‘’I want to thank everyone here today, it’s a dream for some of us today and God has fulfilled it. I felt love and compassion when I first came here. To teach someone who is of age isn’t an easy thing, I feel really loved. I got here three months ago and I felt I belonged here. I thank our great mummy Chika because of her approach, I see a mother in her. Some of us couldn’t express ourselves but today, we can stand in front of multitude and address them.’’
Also, some of the best students in different categories were awarded and given cash prizes.
More than ₦3 billion was targeted, but about ₦677 million reached the culprits, with recovery and prosecutions underway, reflecting how banks are responding to more sophisticated fraud risks.
Nigeria’s expanding digital banking sector is facing increasingly sophisticated fraud attempts, as financial institutions adapt to faster transactions and broader online services.
A recent case involving First City Monument Bank (FCMB), linked to fraudulent activity detected in December 2025, has drawn attention to how banks are responding to such incidents, with a focus on limiting exposure, recovering funds and working with law enforcement.
According to findings referenced in proceedings before the Lagos State Special Offences Court, the incident involved unauthorised transactions tied to a digital product. Early reports erroneously suggested more than ₦3 billion was lost. Subsequent clarification shows that over ₦3 billion was targeted, ₦2.4 billion was blocked and recovered, while ₦677 million got into the possession of the culprits. This outcome reflects the bank’s cyber security and monitoring capabilities, as well as improved collaboration among regulated financial institutions and with law enforcement agencies. Several suspects and beneficiaries have been apprehended, while recovery and prosecution efforts are ongoing, led by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
Proceedings at the Lagos State Special Offences Court have resulted in convictions, including that of a repeat offender, with restitution orders issued. Related matters are also being handled at the Federal High Court in Lagos, where additional suspects are being tried in connection with the scheme. This process is aimed at ensuring that bad actors are identified and permanently blacklisted from the financial system.
Authorities say recovery efforts are continuing as additional funds are traced.
Analysts note that the pace of legal action reflects closer coordination between financial institutions and enforcement agencies in addressing cyber-related financial crime.
The case comes as banks contend with more complex fraud methods, including social engineering and automated exploitation of system processes.
As digital products and platforms expand, so too does the risk associated with cyber-crime and related fraud.
“The scale of digital banking means risks are evolving alongside the systems,” said a Lagos-based financial analyst. “Institutions are now judged by how they manage these events.”
Observers say the sector is moving toward a stronger focus on response and recovery, rather than prevention alone.
This includes improving monitoring capabilities, strengthening transaction controls and enhancing collaboration with regulators and law enforcement. The FCMB case, with limited exposure relative to the amount targeted and ongoing recovery, reflects that shift.
For customers, the primary concern is the safety of their funds. In this case, there has been no indication of losses affecting customer deposits. Maintaining that level of protection remains central to sustaining trust in the financial system.
Nigeria’s financial sector continues to grow, supported by digital innovation and expanding access to banking services.
However, analysts say fraud attempts are likely to persist as systems become more complex and interconnected.
They say institutions will increasingly be judged not only on their ability to prevent incidents, but on how effectively they respond and recover when they occur.
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Ex-APC Deputy Guber flag bearer, Joshua MacIver backs Tinubu, express fears over implosion in Bayelsa APC
….congratulates new State Party Chairman, Warman Ogoriba
APC Deputy Governorship Candidate in the 2023 general elections in Bayelsa State, Great Joshua MacIver has declared his total commitment to the re-election of President Bola Tinubu come 2027, declaring that the Tinubu re-election project is non-negotiable.
Great Joshua MacIver, in his statement titled ” BAYELSA APC CONGRESSES: GOING FORWARD, A CALL TO LOOK INWARDS” and made available to newsmen in Yenagoa, warned APC leaders in the state to look Inward and take note of certain factors which may hinder or cut short our victory.
According to Great Joshua MacIver, such noticeable pitfalls include the imbalance in the united front being put up by the State Governor,Senator Douye Diri among various political blocs in the state.
In the statement issued at the weekend. Great Joshua MacIver stated that “First, before His Excellency, Senator Douye Diri, joined the APC in the state, there were clearly two political blocs that made up the party, with the approximate population ratios of the blocs standing at 95% to 5%.”
“After the entrance of His Excellency, Senator Douye Diri, ONLY THE SMALLER BLOC IS BEING CARRIED ALONG IN THE AFFAIRS OF THE PARTY, leaving the greater percentage to their fate, and this situation has the potential to build anger and dissatisfaction in our dear party.”
” The consequence of this has been the high level defection we have witnessed in the party recently and we believe more may likely follow, if we do not put our house in order.”
” If we do not pull together as a party, we may witness a situation where we will lose key stakeholders, especially after the State and National Assembly Primaries as well the Gubernatorial Primaries.”
“Finally, while it is very clear that we are the party to beat in the 2027 elections and that our loyalty to Mr. President IS NON-NEGOTIABLE, we must make haste to say that we cannot afford to create situations or loopholes in our unity which will be exploited by other political interests in the state. We cannot afford to under-rate anyone.”
“Our core interest remains the re-election of Mr. President, a project to which we have committed our all. We also pledge our total loyalty to the party as we have no alternative to the APC. However, our concern is that we must, as a party, look inwards and ensure that we do not create loopholes that can impede our common goal.”
Great Joshua MacIver, however congratulated the newly elected State Executives of the APC in Bayelsà State led by Hon. Warman Ogoriba, saying their emergence is welcomed at this critical time in our national history.
At least 23 people were killed in a series of suspected suicide bombings, police in Nigeria’s northeastern city of Maiduguri said on Tuesday.
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More than 100 other people were injured in the blasts that took place on Monday evening in the capital of Nigeria’s restive Borno state.
No group has claimed responsibility for the suspected attacks.
The deadly blasts come after a military post was attacked overnight Sunday to Monday, which authorities blamed on suspected Islamist militants.
This sad incident is coming barely two weeks after Primate Elijah Ayodele, the Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church specifically warned against attacks in some states. He mentioned these states while calling on security operatives to pay close attention to them.
These were his words:
“Another attack is coming up in these following states where the military must watch carefully and intelligently; Kano, Kaduna, Zamfara, Kebbi, Niger, Borno, Kwara and Kogi state. They want to do a deadly attack, it’s preventable but it depends on how they will handle it. I have told you about the danger coming up.”
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Unfortunately, some of our military agencies don’t believe spiritual intelligence can save the country from so much danger hence, their neglect of this prophetic warning but now, it has been fulfilled with the miliary losing credibility by the day while Primate Ayodele continues to gain momentum.
Likewise, At least 26 passengers and crew sustained varying degrees of injuries on Monday following an accident involving the Kaduna–Abuja train, according to the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC).
Opeifa explained that the train departed Rigasa in Kaduna at 7:15 a.m. and was approaching Asham station around 9:16 a.m. when a loud bang was heard after the power car and trailing locomotive collided with one of the passenger coaches.
In July 2025, Primate Ayodele asked nigerians to pray not to see train mishap on the Kaduna-Abuja route.
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“Let’s pray not to see train mishap in Abuja-Kaduna, Kaduna-Abuja route.”
This has also been fulfilled.
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