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Utomi Identifies Self-Regulations As Critical In Internet Governance
Professor Pat Utomi, founder, Centre for Values in Leadership (CVL), has described self-regulations as imperative in online/internet governance.
Utomi who was the chairman at the official launching and maiden media briefing of the Pan African Association of Online Technology Publishers (PATECH), in Lagos on Thursday, said that, legitimacy of online publishing is critical for effectiveness and efficiency among the practitioners.
He stressed that today’s bloggers must overcome the temptation to plagiarise others’ intellectual work, adding that he is desirous to see Nigerians maintain the tempo in the online presence, without the abuse of others’ rights and privileges.
Also speaking, Chukwuemeka Fred Agbata (CFA), vice president PATCH, said that the need for the platform was spurred by cravings to overcome digital colonialism by reinvigorating professionalism among practitioners in the online publishing space in the country.
Agbata also said, “The need for PATCH became more evident when the Federal Government confiscated some newspaper publication and the President of Newspaper Proprietors Association issued a statement in defense of her members, that publication I must say was also instructive in going ahead with this vision.
“Looking ahead, PATCH sincerely hopes to serve as a link across various organizations in Africa as a whole and we believe that our membership will spread fast across the length and breadth of the Continent. Today, we have members in Europe, Middle East and of course Nigeria. We are currently reaching out to more tech bloggers and community supporters which help make this association truly Pan-African”.
He expressed confidence that the PATCH will serve as a reference point for local and international organizations seeking to make key business decisions in the technology eco-system such as when intending to invest in a startup or trying to understand what is happening in any of our local markets.
“PATCH will remain a welcoming, encouraging environment for technology related businesses and even ideas. We hope to achieve these and many more for the progress for ICT in Africa,” he added.
Also, Engineer Umar Buba Binder, director general, National Office for technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP) represented by Idy Imiyoho, a deputy director, said that they were proud of the moves by PATCH.
He advised the Association members to show integrity and competence in the online domain, adding that NOTAP identifies with measures that will being technological development in the country.
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Legit.ng, Shade of Life Foundation Partner to Advance Autism Awareness in Nigeria
Legit.ng recently joined forces with the Shade of Life Foundation to become a voice of autism, and drive advocacy for improved media support during Autism Awareness Month.
Conversations around media support exploration was led by Joseph Omotayo, head of Department for Human Interest Stories at Legit.ng, and Dr. Eziafakaku Nwokolo, founder and CEO of the Shade of Life Foundation,
This partnership is a response to the concerns raised by organizations like the Shade of Life Foundation about the level of support received from the media in discussing autism as a disability.
While other disabilities may receive attention, autism, with its critical developmental implications often lacks adequate representation in mainstream media.
Recognizing the importance of addressing these concerns, Legit.ng took proactive steps by integrating itself into the essence of autism awareness.
It facilitated a one-hour workshop with Dr. Nwokolo, the founder of the foundation, to deepen our understanding of autism, its various spectrums, and the language boundaries associated with it.
Other steps we took in advocating autism awareness in the media, can be seen in our attached press release.
Legit.ng believes that by amplifying the voices of autism and advocating for better media representation, we can contribute to creating a more inclusive and accepting society for all.
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As Nigeria Struggle, Tanzania Turns off Power Plants Due to Excess Supply
While 85 per cent of Nigeria is in darkness, Tanzania, an African country has shut down five hydroelectric stations in a bid to reduce excess electricity in the national grid.
Kassim Majaliwa, prime minister, Tanzania, has said the main plant, Mwalimu Nyerere Hydroelectric Station, alone generated enough electricity to power major cities, including Dar es Salaam, the country’s commercial hub.
It is the first time Tanzania, which suffers chronic power shortages, has closed hydroelectric stations due to excess production.
“We have turned off all these stations because the demand is low and the electricity production is too much, we have no allocation now,” an official from state-run power company, Tanesco, said.
The 2,115MW Julius Nyerere Hydropower Dam is said to be almost filled with water following heavy rains that started early this year.
Meanwhile, while the country has an installed capacity of 1,938MW and the grid installed capacity of 1,899MW, Nigeria which has an installed capacity of 13,000MW is struggling to electrify 85 per cent of its electricity consumers.
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President Tinubu Appoints Jim Ovia as Student Loan Fund Chairman
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Jim Ovia, renowned banker and businessman, as the Chairman, Board of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund.
Ovia’s appointment is contained in a State House statement titled, ‘President Tinubu appoints Jim Ovia as Chairman of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund,’ and issued on Friday by Ajuri Ngelale, special adviser to the President, Media & Publicity.
The statement noted that “Ovia is the founder of one of Nigeria’s leading banks and a respected business leader, with a surfeit of efforts and benefaction towards nurturing and empowering young Nigerians.
“He is an alumnus of Harvard Business School and holds a Master’s in Business Administration from the University of Louisiana.”
The National Student Loan Programme is a pivotal intervention that seeks to guarantee sustainable higher education and functional skill development for all Nigerian students and youths.
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund, the implementing institution of this innovation, demands excellence and Nigerians of the finest professional ilk to guide and manage.
“The President believes Mr. Ovia will bring his immense wealth of experience and professional stature to this role to advance the all-important vision of ensuring that no Nigerian student suffers a capricious end to their pursuit of higher education over a lack of funds,” the statement partly read.
Ovia’s appointment will also ensure “that Nigerian youths, irrespective of who they are, have access to higher education and skills that will make them productive members of society and core contributors to the knowledge-based global economy of this century.”
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