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WABMA Rector Okere To Speak At US Varsity’s Communication Conference

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WABMA Rector Okere To Speak At US Varsity's Communication Conference
Dr Ken Ike Okere

Rector of the West Africa Broadcast and Media Academy, WABMA, Dr. Ken Ike Okere is billed to speak at the 42nd Intercultural and Communication Conference of Texas Southern University School of Communication holding between April 8 and 12 in Houston, Texas, United States of America.

WABMA Rector Okere To Speak At US Varsity's Communication Conference

Okere’s invitation cements a partnership relationship between the academy and the university.

According to an announcement by TSU’s School of Communication regarding the 42nd Communication Week events,  Dr. Okere will lead an interactive workshop on Fact Checking & Detecting Misinformation.

WABMA Rector Okere To Speak At US Varsity's Communication Conference

Students and participants will have the opportunity to delve into the intricacies of misinformation in today’s digital landscape and gain practical skills for fact-checking and verifying information.

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The collaboration between WABMA and Texas Southern University began in 2023 when the Dean of the university’s  School of Communication, Prof. Chris Ulasi toured Nigeria as WABMA’s lead instructor in the United States Consulate-sponsored Political Journalism Project (PRP), where reporters, editors, photojournalists, and videographers were trained on political reporting ahead of the 2023 general elections.

We are thrilled to partner with the West Africa Broadcast and Media Academy [WABMA] to expand educational opportunities in journalism and communication,” said Prof. Ulasi, adding that the forthcoming Communication Week, “is a period when Texas Southern University and the School of Communication come together to showcase the incredible talent in the school as students interact with industry professionals who bring them latest innovations and trends in the field of communications.”   

The conference, themed, “Amplifying Diverse Voices in Media and Communication,” will explore topics with cultural, political, economic, and social implications as well as expose participants to communication dynamics.

An alumnus of Texas Southern University, Dr. Okere has a Ph.D. in Mass Communication and over 25 years of successful media and communication career in radio, TV, print, and digital media. He is the publisher and editor of the WABMA Debunker, a multi-platform news project focused on combating misinformation and upholding journalistic integrity in the digital age.

We are excited to collaborate with Texas Southern University’s School of Communication in advancing media literacy. Together we can make a meaningful impact by enriching the learning experiences of students and professionals with industry-relevant knowledge”, said Okere.

Fears Of Disruption To Global Supply Chains After Baltimore Bridge Crash

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Fears Of Disruption To Global Supply Chains After Baltimore Bridge Crash

Fears have been raised of significant disruption to global supply chains after a container ship crashed into a bridge in the US city of Baltimore.

The ship, named the Dali, hit a support column of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in the early hours of Tuesday morning, causing it to collapse.

The bridge spanned the entrance to the Port of Baltimore, the busiest port in the US for car exports and the ninth-busiest overall.

Six people are missing presumed dead.

The US Coast Guard has suspended its search and rescue operation and begun a recovery mission. The focus is now turning to the investigation into what went wrong, with a team of transportation safety experts hoping to board the stricken ship and recover its data recorder.

Officials have said that maritime traffic through the port – which last year amounted to more than 47 million tonnes of foreign cargo – will be suspended “until further notice”.

Speaking to the BBC, Marco Forgione, director general at The Institute of Export and International Trade, which represents UK businesses involved in international trade, said the suspension would have a “significant ripple effect on global supply chains”.

“Over 750,000 cars and vehicles transited through Baltimore in the last year,” he told Radio 4’s The World Tonight.

“Those are major US brands and UK and EU brands, from General Motors and Ford to [Jaguar Land Rover], Nissan, Fiat, and Audi.

“In addition, Baltimore is a significant exporter of liquified natural gas [LNG] and that has implications for the UK and the EU.

“Something around half a million tonnes of LNG leave Baltimore per month, so the implications of what’s happened are significant and will cascade before we’re able to get Baltimore back up and running again.”

As well as maritime traffic, the Port of Baltimore is directly responsible for some 15,000 jobs and supports an estimated 140,000 more.

Following the accident, Danish shipping giant Maersk, whose cargo the Dali was carrying, said it would be “omitting Baltimore on all our services for the foreseeable future”.

A number of rail and coal companies have also warned their customers of disruption to coal exports.

US Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg said at a briefing there was “no question that this will be a major and protracted impact to supply chains”.

“It’s too soon to offer estimates on what it will take to clear the channel and reopen the port,” he said.

President Biden told reporters that the US government would “move heaven and earth to reopen the port and rebuild the bridge as soon as humanly possible”, but added that the process was going to “take some time.”

The exact cause of the crash is still being established, but officials have said the ship suffered a “power issue” and issued a distress call before hitting the bridge.

Authorities closed the bridge to car traffic when they received the call, but a number of vehicles that were already on the bridge fell into the water when it collapsed.

A huge search and rescue effort ran through much of Tuesday, with two people pulled from the water, one of them in a serious condition.

The six people who remain missing were part of an overnight construction crew that was repairing potholes, authorities said.

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore, where the Dali was flagged, said the ship’s certificates covering its structural integrity and the functionality of its equipment were valid at the time of the incident.

It also said the ship had passed two separate foreign port state inspections in June and September 2023.

Synergy Marine Group, which manages the Dali, said there were 22 people on the ship, including an all-Indian crew and two US harbour pilots, but no reports of any injuries.

It added that it was “fully co-operating” with federal agencies.

Friendly: Super Eagles Performance Against Mali Commendable – Finidi

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Friendly: Super Eagles Performance Against Mali Commendable – Finidi

Finidi George has described the Super Eagles’ performance as commendable despite losing to Mali in Tuesday’s friendly game in Marrakech, Morocco.

Goals from El Bilal Toure and Kamory Doumbia secured a 2-0 win for Mali.

It was a first win for the Malians against the Eagles since 1975.

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Goals from El Bilal Toure and Kamory Doumbia secured a 2-0 win for Mali.

It was a first win for the Malians against the Eagles since 1975.

“Lost one and won one and we are not outplayed in the two matches gives me joy as a coach of the Super Eagles.

“I would have loved a different result in this game but that’s not the case if we look at the performance of the players, it’s commendable.”

NNL Announces Fixture Adjustment For State Federation Cup Final

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NNL Announces Fixture Adjustment For State Federation Cup final

The Nigeria National League (NNL) has slightly rearranged games for the last week in March, 2024.

The move was necessitated to accommodate the finals of the state Federation Cup.

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The Nigeria Football Federation had earlier directed that the 36 states, including Abuja should conclude the preliminary rounds of the state Federation Cup by March 30 and 31, respectively.

Action will resume in the NNL on Wednesday, April 3.

All the participating clubs and the Football Association have been duly informed of the latest developments.

We Are Waiting For You – Real Madrid President Tells Brazil Forward

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We Are Waiting For You – Real Madrid President Tells Brazil Forward

Real Madrid president, Florentino Pérez has told Endrick that he cannot wait to have him in the squad.

Endrick is a future Los Blancos player, after the LaLiga giants beat off competition from top European clubs for his signature.

The 17-year-old announced himself on the international stage, with two goals against England and Spain in friendly matches.

After scoring in the 3-3 draw with Spain, Perez visited Endrick, Vinicius Jr and Rodrygo in their dressing room.

“We’re waiting for you here,” Perez told Endrick.

The president of “Los Merengues” also asked for Rodrygo’s shirt before leaving.

Edo Guber: Accord Party Confirms Kennedy Iyere As Its Governorship Candidate

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Edo Guber: Accord Party Confirms Kennedy Iyere As Its Governorship Candidate

The Accord Party has confirmed Comrade Kennedy Iyere as its governorship candidate for the Edo State governorship election.

The party, in a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Joseph Omorogbe, also urged its members and the general public to disregard what it describes as misleading information by its Deputy governorship candidate, Bright Enabulele, that he is now the flagbearer.

The Accord Party’s leadership said it is alarmed by a recent statement from Enabulele, who, in an interview with the media falsely claimed to be the governorship candidate for the 2024 Edo Gubernatorial election.

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The party said, however, that it is imperative to clarify that Iyere rightfully holds that position, having emerged from the party’s primaries on February 17, 2024, adding that his candidacy has been duly registered on the portal of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC.

The party maintained that Bright Enabulele, on the other hand, is rightfully listed as Comrade Iyere’s running mate.

”The party vehemently denounces the misinformation, cautioning against its potential to unnecessarily stoke tensions in the political arena.

It urged both party members and the general public to dismiss this misleading narrative.

Accord further called upon politicians to exhibit professionalism and responsibility in their statements, emphasizing the importance of avoiding actions that could sow discord among party members or mislead the unsuspecting public.

Blackout Hits Abuja Over Faulty 33kV Feeder

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Blackout Hits Abuja Over Faulty 33kV Feeder

Electricity consumers are experiencing a power outage in some parts of Abuja due to a technical fault on its 33-kilovolt feeder in the Central Area of the Nation’s capital.

Abuja Electricity Distribution Company disclosed this in a notice on Tuesday through its official X account.

The firm said areas affected are Dakibiyu, Kado Estate, part of Life Camp, Efab estate Life Camp and environs.

AEDC noted that its technical team is working to restore the electricity supply to the affected areas.

“The Management of Abuja Electricity Distribution Plc, AEDC, wishes to notify its esteemed customers of a technical fault on a 33kV feeder at Central Area, Abuja.

“We regret any inconvenience caused and thank you for your patience during this time”, the state partly reads.

Meanwhile, the company said it has restored power supply to Kapwa Village, Kapwa Ruga, Legislative Institute, Piwoyi Village, and Back of Dunamis in Abuja had earlier experienced an outage.

Team Assistants At African Development Bank – AfDB [APPLY NOW]

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Team Assistants At African Development Bank – AfDB [APPLY NOW]

African Development Bank Group (AfDB) is a multilateral development finance institution established to contribute to the economic development and social progress of African countries.

The African Development Bank (AfDB) serves as a financial institution for African governments and private enterprises that invest in the bank’s regional member countries (RMCs). Originally based in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire, the bank’s headquarters shifted to Tunis, Tunisia, amidst the civil conflict in Cote d’Ivoire.

Applications are invited from interested and qualified candidates to apply for the role of team assistants at African Development Bank – AfDB.

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Team Assistants

Job Specifications:

    • Full Time
    • Required Qualifications: BA/BSC/HND
    • Location: Abuja | Nigeria.

Job Description:

  • Under the overall administrative authority of the Director General for the Nigeria Country Department (RDNG) and the day-to-day direct supervision of the Administrative and Finance Officer the main responsibilities of the Team Assistants will be:

TEAM ASSISTANT 1

    • Provide administrative support, including preparation of administrative and budget forms, minute-taking, and processing requests in SAP.
    • Process mission documents in SAP CONCUR including travel requests, per Diems, tickets, and claims for staff and consultants.
    • Be conversant with the Dacon application and assist with data entry in SAP relating to the procurement/hiring of consultants.
    • Internal and External Meetings: Handle meeting logistics and requirements such as room allocations, hotel reservations; refreshments; participants’ reception/registration, etc., and notify other relevant colleagues.
    • Store Management: Periodic stock requisition of office supplies and proper management of the office stores in line with provided guidelines.
    • Initiate and process payments related to the procurement of goods and services via the Bank’s payment system i.e., SAP MM (Purchase Requisitions, Service Entry Sheet, Goods Received Notes), and receive, scan, and submit in the Bill Tracking System (BTS) all financial documents for payment processing and maintain proper filing management system.
    • Assist in managing and monitoring service providers’ contracts.
    • Maintain office imprest and submit monthly reconciliation reports for petty cash in SAP.
    • Back up for the Executive Assistant to the Director-General in case of absence from office
    • All other administrative duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

TEAM ASSISTANT 2

    • Correspondences: (i) Draft, type, and dispatch memoranda, acknowledgment letters, and responses to correspondence, and follow-up with relevant staff members (ii) Prepare letters for dispatch that is, scanning, photocopying, binding bulk documents, addressing, and filing and distribution of mail and documents within the office with the proper filing system.
    • Record Keeping: Track incoming physical correspondence, digitize, and process these through the existing Bank systems.
    • Vehicle Fleet Management: Manage and Assign office vehicle fleet for official use; ensure effective log management practice and vehicle maintenance (servicing & fuel) routine.
    • Institutional Procurement: Prepare and process procurement documents, and requisition of office supplies in line with the Bank’s procurement guidelines.
    • Assist in managing and monitoring service providers’ contracts.
    • Coordinate travel (flight booking) and accommodation arrangements for Bank Senior Management, Staff, and Consultants missions through the Bank’s system.
    • Provide required logistic support at the workshop venue; materials; payments to participants and reconciliation of accounts etc.
    • Internal and External Meetings: Handle meeting logistics and requirements such as room allocations, hotel reservations; refreshments; participants reception/registration, etc. and notify other relevant colleagues.
    • Back up for the Executive Assistant to the Director-General in case of absence from office
    • All other administrative duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualifications and Requirements:

  • At least a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accountancy, or Finance combined with professional qualification of at least  ICAN Foundation level.
  • A minimum of four (4) years experience in Administrative and Financial Accounting, as well as the full range of office support work, with a high level of sustained performance. Work experience in a similar post in a multilateral international organization will be considered an advantage.
  • Competence in using Bank standard software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office Suite (Office 365), MS Teams). Knowledge of SAP modules is an added advantage.
  • High degree of motivation, initiative, flexibility, and reliability with a willingness to do what is required to deliver, including providing back-up administrative support.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
  • Good filing and organizational skills
  • Proven ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, multi-cultural environment, and function as an effective team member in various groups.
  • Outstanding interpersonal skills to interact effectively with a range of contacts internally and externally and deal effectively with diverse situations that require judgment and diplomacy.
  • Strong customer service skills, ability to multitask, attention to detail, excellent sense of confidentiality, enthusiasm, and resourcefulness.
  • Proven skills in planning, prioritizing and coordinating work and other activities internally and externally.

Method of Application

Qualified and interested candidates should Apply by Clicking the Button below.

Deadline: April 24, 2024

EFCC Recovers Stolen N7.8m For BIPC

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EFCC Recovers Stolen N7.8m For BIPC

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has recovered N7.8 million as part of stolen funds from the Benue Investment and Property Company Limited, BIPC.

This was disclosed by the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of BIPC, Dr. Raymond Asemakaha Jr. on Tuesday in his office in Makurdi.

Asemakaha said the draft cheque of the money has been handed over to BIPC, adding that more recoveries were underway.

He said the recovery of funds for the Benue Investment and Property Company was a positive step in strengthening the integrity of the agency and promoting a culture of accountability under the leadership of His Excellency Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia.

He lauded the EFCC for their proactive action, which is a sign of their effectiveness in combating fraudulent activities of corrupt officials.

Asemakaha commended the anti-graft agency for their professionalism and commitment to upholding justice and combating financial crime.

“This successful recovery underscores the importance of robust investigative procedures and the commitment to upholding integrity in financial transactions,” he stated.

Former GM Abia Tourism Board, Onyekachi Loveday To Be Named Top 100 Tourism Personalities

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Former GM Abia Tourism Board, Onyekachi Loveday To Be Named Top 100 Tourism Personalities
Mrs Onyekachi Atuloma-Loveday

A former General Manager of Abia State Tourism Board, Mrs. Onyekachi Atuloma-Loveday will be inducted into the Hall of Fame of 100 Top Tourism Personalities in Nigeria.

This was disclosed on Tuesday by a leading Travel Magazine in West Africa, ATQNews in a statement by its publisher, Ikechi Uko.

Mrs. Atuloma-Loveday a former SSA to erstwhile Governor Okezie Ikpeazu on Tourism & Entertainment is believed to have made giant strides over the years in the Tourism and Entertainment sectors of Abia State.

A source quotes her to have “advanced, re-engineered and uplifted the Tourism Sector of Abia State” to an enviable height, earning her the name “Mama Tourism”.

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As a private individual, in her quest for continued and sustained exploits in this sector, she has over the years, through her Tourism Company, “Oladayco Exquisite Concepts”, made tremendous marks in rejuvenating Tourist Attractions & Sites in Abia State and beyond.

She has brought national attention to so many long-abandoned and ‘undiscovered’ Tourism Hubs in different locations of the society, which governments could leverage on to attract foreign visitations, investments and boost of revenue.

Hon. Mrs. Onyekachi is a recipient of so many AWARDS in Nigeria due to her unwearying contributions towards Tourism and Entertainment.

The induction alongside other eminent Nigerians as 100 Top Tourism Personalities in Nigeria will take place 19th of April, 2024, at National Museum, Onikan, Lagos Island.

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