The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has said that the major reason behind setting up over 228 Rural Information Technology Centres, RITCs across the nation was to boost internet penetration, particularly in rural areas. NITDA also said that the effort would not only spur Internet usage but make Nigerians digital citizens.

Mary and Martha, the sisters of Lazarus were obviously not in the mould of the aides of Mrs. Patience Jonathan, the nation’s first lady who by fate or fortune also happens to be a permanent secretary in the Bayelsa State civil service.

TRADITIONAL Rulers of Eket Senatorial District in Akwa Ibom State, have urged the National Assembly to drop any intentions to include the land and wealth of the people of Eket, Esit Eket, Onna, Mkpatenin, Ikot Abasi and Nsit Ubium local government areas of the State in the proposed Oil Rivers State.

The Nigeria Football Federation has expressed deep shock at news of the death of former international defender Okechukwu Isima, MON, which unfortunate incident occurred in the Federal Capital, Abuja on Monday.

For some time now, a hotel in Makurdi area of Benue state(name withheld), has been witnessing an unprecedented crowd, majority of whom were youths between ages 18 and 22.

….Commends partnership with Shell, Interswitch
The Minister of Communication Technology, Mrs Omobola Johnson has commended Intel Corporation, Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) and Interswitch for their support towards redirecting the objectives of educational development from knowledge based to empowerment.

ABUJA—Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Senator Bala Mohammed, Tuesday, reiterated the commitment of his administration to ensure that Abuja natives were adequately compensated under the new land swap policy.

While stakeholders in the Nigerian Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector have expressed support for the passage of Cyber crime bill which seeks to provide for offense and penalties relating specifically to cyber crimes and general computer misuse, the Africa ICT Alliance (AfICTA), has backed the passage of the bill waiting presidential approval in the national assembly.

UGHELLI—DELTA State Chapter of Action Congress of Nigeria, ACN, will commence registration of members between February 25 and March 4, in view of the ongoing process towards the merger of progressive political parties in the country.

The Bayelsa State Government is building a digital and integrated security control and communications centre in Yenagoa, the state capital.