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Jun

14

2023

Tinubu signs Nigeria Data Protection Bill, 2023 into law

NewsBola Ahmed Tinubu, Nigeria, Politics

The Nigeria Data Protection Act, of 2023 provides a legal framework for the protection of personal information and the practice of data protection in Nigeria. Dr. Vincent Olatunji, the National Commissioner, of Nigeria Data Protection Bureau (NDPB), said this at the NDPD Strategic Roadmap and Action Plan (SRAP) validation workshop in Abuja, NAN reports. The bill was sent to the Senate and House of Representatives for consideration and passage on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, via a letter from former President Muhammadu Buhari. “Now an Act, the new law establishes the Nigeria Data Protection Commission and replaces the NDPB established by…

Jun

14

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Dr Ukpai Iro Congratulates Rt. Hon Ben Kalu as he emerges Deputy Speaker of 10th HoR

Abia State, Business, Ohafia, Politics2023, Abia State, Benjamin Kalu, House of reps, Opinion, Politics, Ukpai Iro Ukpai

The governorship candidate of the New Nigeria People's Party in the Abia 2023 gubernatorial contest, Dr Ukpai Iro Ukpai, has congratulated Rt. Hon. Benjamin O. Kalu, member representing the good people of Bende Federal Constituency in the Federal House of Representatives, describing it as victory well deserved. In a brief statement he personally sighed and made available to OHAFIATV News, the renowned Economist and proponent of Digital Economy in Abia State said that this new elevation is going to demand greater responsibilities, encouraging him to live up to the expectations of the people. He also charged the Deputy Speaker not…

Jun

11

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Tinubu to make Nationwide broadcast on June 12 Democracy Day

News, Politics2023, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, June 12, Nigeria, Politics

In commemoration of the 2023 Democracy Day, President Bola Tinubu will make a nationwide broadcast on Monday, June 12, 2023, at 7 am. A statement issued on Sunday by Abiodun Oladunjoye, Director of Information, State House, enjoinedtelevision, radio stations, and other electronic media outlets to hook up to the network services of the Nigerian Television Authority and Radio Nigeria for the broadcast. This should be the first official nationwide broadcast to Nigerians by President Tinubu since he assumed office on May 29, 2023.

Jun

11

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Jerry Gana says, June 12 annulment was a tragic mistake

Opinion, Politics2023, Jerry Gana, June 12, Next Level, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics

Prof. Jerry Gana, former Minister of Information and National Orientation, says the annulment of the June 12, 1993, presidential election was a tragic mistake that was not supposed to have happened. Gana said this when he spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Minna on Nigeria’s democracy; the journey so far. He said that the former military president, retired Gen. Ibrahim Babangida, meant well by organizing the election but some powerful forces made him annul it to suit their selfish interests. “It was a tragic mistake, it should not have happened but since it happened may God help…

Jun

09

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

President Tinubu Signs Another Bill Into Law

Economy, PoliticsBola Ahmed Tinubu, Economy, Next Level, Nigeria, Politics

President Bola Tinubu has signed the Electricity Act 2023 into law according to sources within the presidential villa. The new law replaces the Electricity and Power Sector Reform Act of 2005 and removes the monopoly in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity at the National level, to empower States, companies and individuals to generate, transmit and distribute electricity. The bill was initially passed by the National Assembly in July 2022. “This is the culmination of two years’ work, to update the electricity law and bring it in line with what the constitution actually provides,” a source quoted by Business Day said.…