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Top 3 Expectations of Nigerians from Mr. President in 2014

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New Year Special poll results released by NOIPolls Limited has revealed that the top three areas Nigerians would like the President to focus on in 2014 are “Job creation”, “Electricity” and “Security”.

NOIPolls in a release made available to Nigeria CommunicationsWeek, said that it conducted this special edition poll to explore the expectations of Nigerians in 2014. The result presented is the second in series of annual New Year polls conducted by NOIPolls; the first was conducted in January 2013.

Respondents to the poll were asked six specific questions; the First question sought to explore the perceptions of Nigerians regarding their Christmas and New Year holiday, respondents were asked: In general, how would you describe your

Christmas and New Year holidays? Responses show that the majority of the respondents (79%: 46%+33%) indicated their Christmas and New Year holiday was “enjoyable”, (13%) said “it was ok” while (8%: 7%+1%) claimed it was not enjoyable.

Analysis by geo-political zones revealed that the North-East zone (85%: 46%+39%) has the highest proportion of respondents who indicated that it was “enjoyable” followed by North-West zone with 83% (62%+21%). Further analysis by age revealed that younger respondents within the age group of 18-21 years had the highest proportion that described their holiday as very enjoyable (69%).

When the findings from the current poll are compared with the poll conducted in 2013, the results indicates a 15-point increase in the proportion of Nigerians that say their holiday was very enjoyable from 2013 (31%) and a 2-point increase in the proportion of Nigerians that claim it was enjoyable from 2013 (31%) to 2014 (33%).

Conversely, a 19-point decline was recorded for the proportion of Nigerians that revealed the holiday was ok.

The second question sought to measure the proportion of Nigerians that travelled during the holiday, respondents were asked: Did you travel for the Christmas and New Year holiday? The result showed that the majority (58%) of Nigerians did not travel during the festive season while 42% of Nigerians affirmed they travelled.

Further analysis by geo-political zone indicates that the South-East zone recorded the highest (70%) proportion of Nigerians that travelled while South-West zone had the lowest (30%) proportion of Nigerians that did not travel during the festive season.

A trend analysis of both polls conducted revealed  a 4-point increase in the proportion of Nigerians that travelled from 2013 (38%); and a corresponding 4-point decline in the percentage of respondents who did not travel for the Christmas and New Year holiday.

Subsequently in order to explore the transportation cost implication, respondents who indicated they travelled for the holiday (48% of the total) were asked: Did you experience any increase in the cost of transportation during the holidays?

 The result revealed that (55%) of Nigerians who travelled for the holiday experienced an increase in the cost of transportation during the holidays while (45%) of Nigerians claim they did not experience a price increase. 

Further analysis by geo-political zone reveal that the South-East zone (73%) accounted for the highest proportion of Nigerians that experienced a hike in the cost of transportation; this is followed by the North-West zone with (60%) in addition, the highest proportion of respondents who did not experience any increase in the cost of transportation were from North-East zone with 57%.


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NIMC Sets 48-hour Deadline for Diaspora Partners to Activate New Licences

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The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has given its Diaspora Front-End Partners (FEPs) 48 hours to obtain and activate their National Identification Number (NIN) enrolment licences on its newly upgraded diaspora enrolment platform.

The commission said the deadline followed the successful completion of a major upgrade aimed at improving the security, efficiency and reliability of NIN registration for Nigerians living abroad.

According to NIMC, the upgraded platform will offer a more seamless and robust service to diaspora applicants, ensuring faster processing and better data protection. To prepare for the transition, all FEPs have been onboarded onto the new system and taken through intensive training to equip them with the knowledge needed for effective management of the platform.

Once compliant partners activate their licences, Nigerians abroad will be able to access NIN enrolment services through them without disruption.

“The Commission apologises for any inconvenience the upgrade process might have caused and has set up a dedicated service team to resolve all issues related to diaspora enrolment,” NIMC said in a statement signed by Dr. Kayode Adegoke, its head of corporate communications.

Diaspora applicants experiencing difficulties have been advised to contact the commission for prompt assistance.

While the new system rolls out overseas, NIN enrolment continues across all centres in Nigeria, with applicants able to locate their nearest centres on the NIMC website. Nigerians at home or abroad can also modify their NIN data via the online self-service portal.

NIMC further encouraged NIN holders to download the NIMC NINAuth App on iOS or Google Play to instantly verify their NIN, control who can access their information, and enjoy secure authentication services.

 


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Kuwait Busts Nigerian Cybercrime Ring Targeting Telecom Tower, Banks

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Kuwait’s Criminal Security Sector has dismantled an international cybercrime ring composed of Nigerians responsible for coordinated attacks on telecommunications towers and banks, the Ministry of Interior announced on Sunday.

Kuwait Busts Nigerian Cybercrime Ring Targeting Telecom Tower, Banks

According to Arabic-language daily Al Qabas, the case was initiated after the Communication and Information Technology Regulatory Authority reported cyber intrusions targeting local telecom networks.

Specialised security teams quickly launched an investigation, discovering that the suspects used advanced electronic devices to breach networks and distribute mass phishing messages impersonating banks, aiming to steal account information and siphon funds.

Signal-tracking technology led investigators to a vehicle in the Salmiya area.

When authorities attempted to stop the vehicle, the driver tried to flee, colliding with several cars before being apprehended following a fierce struggle.

A search of the vehicle uncovered sophisticated electronic equipment and various technical tools.

Upon investigation, the suspect confessed to collaborating with an accomplice to hack telecom networks and send fraudulent messages posing as banks and telecommunications companies.

Police subsequently located and arrested the second suspect, and a search of their residence uncovered additional devices used to analyse the stolen data.

Both suspects, along with the seized equipment, have been handed over to the relevant authorities for prosecution.

The Ministry of Interior reaffirmed its commitment to protecting the nation’s cybersecurity and intensifying efforts to combat electronic fraud targeting both citizens and residents.


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Nigerian Scientists Await Return of Egusi Seeds Sent to Space

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Space in Africa, the Lagos-based firm Oniosun founded, is expecting its Egusi melon seeds to splash down in the Pacific Ocean Saturday—fresh from a trip to the International Space Station.

Nigerian Scientists Await Return of Egusi Seeds Sent to Space

Once Earthside, experiments will begin on what is being hailed as the first food native to West Africa to be sent to space.

As Oniosun told AFP on Friday, it could herald an era where space exploration reflects the planet’s diversity.

“When we talk about humans colonizing other planets, this is not just an American mission or a European mission—this is a global mission,” he told AFP.

And future African space explorers might enjoy a taste of home.

Experiments on extraterrestrial food, which is to say tested in space, have been going on for years.

Growing food in space is seen as a crucial part of long-distance space flight and long-term missions, where frequent resupply won’t be feasible.

Scientists at the University of Florida in the United States, and the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, in the southwestern Nigerian city of Ibadan, will examine the seeds “to see the effects of exposure to space” and zero gravity, including on the seeds’ DNA.

Once planted, researchers will monitor their post-space performance and germination.

The seeds went up to the ISS on a SpaceX flight last week, as part of NASA’s partnership with private firms.

Oniosun said the inclusion of Egusi seeds marked an important step forward, both for those on Earth as well as future astronauts.

High in protein, they are typically used to prepare soups and stews across West and Central Africa.

Africa’s most populous country has a small space industry, but the launch of the seeds seemed to generate more excitement on social media and in newspapers than previous launches of Nigerian satellites, he said.

“The moment that we’re sending food that they love, a food that holds significant cultural contexts to Nigeria… everybody starts getting interested in the subject,” Oniosun told AFP.

“The launch of Egusi melon seeds into space is more than a symbolic gesture,” he added.

“The future of humanity among the stars must reflect the diversity and richness of life on Earth.”

Whether pounded yam—the key dish served alongside Egusi soup—will make its way to the final frontier remains to be seen.

 

 


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