How I Will Turn Ministry Of Communication As Nigeria’s Next Cash Cow – Shittu

How I Will Turn Ministry Of Communication As Nigeria’s Next Cash Cow – Shittu

 

  Minister of Communication, Adebayo Shittu

 

Nigerians have patiently waited for the appointment of ministers by President Muahammadu Buhari to deliver on the change he promised during electioneering and one ministry that needed urgent change is the ministry of communication.

As Adebayo Shittu was sworn in yesterday, November 11, as the new minister the needed change might be in sight.

 

Assuming office for the first time, Shittu left no one in doubt of his intention for the ministry. He promised that he will turn Information and Communication Technology (ICT) into the next cash cow. 

 

This is a bold statement considering that the ministry is yet to impact much in the lives of most Nigerians.

A check on the website of the ministry by Naij.com showed that the site is not regularly updated as much of the information on the front page still carried information on the immediate past administration.

 

The task before the new minister will be to ensure that the ministry lived up to its name and chart a new path for the development of ICT for the country’s prosperity.

 

The minister has, however, promised to make drastic change in the ministry. According to information on the website of the ministry there are five agencies: Nigerian Communications Commission, National Information Technology Development Agency, Nigerian Postal Service, NIGCOMSAT and Galaxy Backbone. 

 

  Here are the things the new minster of communication wants to do:

1. “I Will Turn the Ministry Of Communication into a cash cow that will help to revive the economy as oil revenue alone cannot help the country.”

2. “I will run an open and inclusive government that will ensure prompt and quality service delivery in the ministry”

3. “Ministry of Communication will replace petroleum as top earner of foreign exchange.”

4. “We will mobilize communication technology to boost agriculture produces.”

5. “I am bringing income stability and quality service.”

6. “I promise that Nigerians will get value for every kobo they spend on telecommunication services.”

 

The Ministry was created to facilitate ICT as a key tool in the transformation agenda for Nigeria in the areas of job creation, economic growth and transparency of governance.

 

 

Stop Using Your Smartphone in Bed!!!

  Stop Using Your Smartphone in Bed!!!

 

 

Remember this scenario? You check Facebook and find a post from a friend complaining that he can’t sleep. You notice he posted it at 1 a.m. “Maybe stop staring at a screen, dummy,” you think. But then you realize it’s 2 a.m., you’re still reading Facebook from a smartphone in bed. And you’ve never been more awake! So, what is happening?

LED screens are the enemies of sleep. It's an inconvenient truth.

Some studies confirm this. The latest of them is a survey of 9,846 teenagers aged 16 to 19 in Norway. The teens recorded their sleep patterns as well as their technology usage throughout the day, with a focus on the hour before bedtime. The result? The more you dose yourself with devices, the higher your risk of sleeplessness!

 

A big problem with screens.

Previous studies have revealed that the blue light emitted by all LED screens interferes with production of the sleep hormone melatonin in the brain.

 

But that's only the start of the story.

The Norwegian researchers also suggest that electromagnetic radiation may be one of the factors stopping us from getting a good night's rest. The hunched-over posture that tends to come with screen usage can lead to headaches and muscular pain as well. And that's not even counting all the ways the Internet jolts our tired brains.

"There are probably multiple pathways explaining the associations between sleep and electronic devices," scientists say.  

"Media use may directly affect sleep by replacing it due to its time-consuming nature, or may interfere with sleep through increased psychophysiological arousal." In other words, all important-looking news and social media may be overstimulating your brain.

But in the meantime, there are a number of common-sense steps you can take. 

The ideal nodding-off activity? Read a slow-paced book. If you must read it on a screen, even the lowest brightness setting can be a little on the bright side. Also try getting a good screen for the mobile device that reduces glare.

However, the best idea - resist the urge to check Facebook.

And you may be well on your way to a slumber that should enhance your social life the following day.

Checkout Photos From Comedian Akpororo's Traditional Marriage In Ibadan, Nigeria

Checkout Photos From Comedian Akpororo's Traditional Marriage In Ibadan, Nigeria

Comedian Akpororo who recently had a court wedding with his boo, is now traditionally married. The traditional marriage was held today November 12, 2015, in Ibadan.

See photos below:

Ad-hoc Electoral Committee admits five candidates for FIFA presidential election

On 9 November 2015, the Ad-hoc Electoral Committee admitted and declared five candidates eligible to stand for election to the office of FIFA President. The election will take place at the Extraordinary FIFA Congress in Zurich on 26 February 2016.  

The candidates admitted and declared are:

• HRH Prince Ali Al Hussein
• Sheikh Salman Bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa
• Jérôme Champagne
• Gianni Infantino
• Tokyo Sexwale

Pursuant to FIFA’s Electoral Regulations and the FIFA Organisation Regulations, the investigatory chamber of the Ethics Committee conducted integrity checks on the candidates. This two-step process involved first creating detailed reports of risk-relevant information relating to each candidate. 

The integrity check included a review of corporate records, litigation cases, bankruptcy proceedings, potential regulatory actions taken against the candidate and a review of media reports concerning potential red flags (fraudulent behaviour, match manipulation, human rights violations, etc.). Each candidate was then asked to comment on the content of the detailed report produced.

The final integrity check reports and the comments submitted by the candidates were provided to the members of the Ad-hoc Electoral Committee and evaluated to determine whether each of the candidates fulfilled the requirements for the presidency as outlined in the FIFA Statutes and Regulations.

The Ad-hoc Electoral Committee did not admit the candidature of Musa Hassan Bility, in view of the content of the integrity check report relating to him. For reasons of protection of personality rights, the Ad-hoc Electoral Committee – while it has explained its considerations in detail to Musa Hassan Bility – will not comment publicly on the specifics of its decision. 

The decisions of the Ad-hoc Electoral Committee on the eligibility of candidates may be appealed at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Lausanne.

The committee will continue to supervise the electoral process to ensure that each candidate complies with all applicable FIFA regulations and provisions leading up to and during the Extraordinary FIFA Congress in February.

Additional details on the electoral process are available in the following FAQ document.

Ex-Sunderland Goalkeeper, Marton Fulop, Dies Aged 32

Ex-Sunderland Goalkeeper, Marton Fulop, Dies Aged 32

Marton Fulop 

According to BBC, Marton Fulop died after a battle with cancer.

Fulop played for nine English clubs after joining Tottenham from MTK Budapest in 2004 and also represented Hungary on 24 occasions.

He had a tumour removed from his arm in 2013 but never played professional football again.

Marton Fulop in action for his club 

He played 47 times for the Black Cats between 2006 and 2010 and last appeared for Town in 2011, making 38 appearances for the Suffolk club in all. Fulop also played for Tottenham and West Brom and had loan spells at Chesterfield, Coventry, Leicester, Stoke and Manchester City.

Scotland Under-21 coach Ricky Sbragia, who managed Fulop at Sunderland, said the goalkeeper was "different class".

He added: "Marton was a lovely man - you talk about being a good friend and doing everything for you and being there. "He was great for me as a manager, he did everything I asked and kept us in the Premier League at a time when Craig Gordon was injured.

"He was a big focal point in the team and I've got great memories of him."

 

 

Several other teams have paid tribute, including his former club Ipswich Town, who tweeted: "Our thoughts are with Marton's friends and family at this immensely difficult time. He was aged just 32."

Fulop spent three years at Spurs between 2004 and 2007, although he never played a first-team game. Former Spurs team-mate Ledley King fondly remembered his friend, tweeting he was "shocked and saddened by the news".

Fayose congratulates Fayemi on his ministerial appointment

Fayose congratulates Fayemi on his ministerial appointment

 

 

Governor Ayo Fayose of Ekiti state, has congratulated his predecessor, Kayode Fayemi over his appointment as the Minister of Solid Minerals, urging him to use his position for the commercial exploitation of the abundant solid mineral resources in his homestate, Ekiti. Fayose expressed his congratulations in a statement issued in Ado-Ekiti by his Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, Lere Olayinka.

He stated that President Buhari must have considered the need for commercial exploitation of the solid minerals spread across towns and villages in Ekiti State before arriving at the choice of Fayemi as Solid Minerals Minister.

“Ekiti has solid minerals like clay kaolin, cassiterite, tin ore, columbite, bauxite (Alluminium Ore), foundry sand and charconite granite. Even in Isan-Ekiti, Fayemi’s hometown, there is clay kaolin that can be used for abrasive, plastics, ceramics ware, pharmaceuticals, textiles, fertilizers, white tiles and insulator wares pencils. Now that the Federal Government is talking about diversification of the economy, Fayemi should use his position to assist Ekiti State in harnessing its solid mineral resources for the economic benefit of the State and Nigeria. I therefore congratulate Fayemi for this appointment and thank President Buhari for the appointment. It is my prayers that God, in His infinite mercies will grant him (Fayemi) the wisdom and strength to use the new position for the betterment of Ekiti State in particular and Nigeria in general,” he said.