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  • FG unveils portal to engage senior citizens

    FG unveils portal to engage senior citizens

    The Federal Government has unveiled a web portal to engage older citizens across the country.

    The Director-General, National Senior Citizens Centre (NSCC) Dr Emem Omokaro, who made this known in Abuja said the portal is known as the Continuing Engagement Bureau (CEB).

    Omokaro said the platform was created to collect data on retired civil servants, and professionals among others in other to link them with agencies of government or organizations that may need their wealth of experience.

    “It is specially to sensitise and motivate both the senior citizens, private sector and the public to embrace the opportunities this initiative offers for job creation partnerships and labour market access,’’ Omokaro said.

    She said the programme essentially targets senior citizens, who are retired professionals.

    ”This will also include experts and practitioners in diverse fields, who still carry the torch and passion for their skills, competencies and net worth to serve their communities.

    “It also has provisions for older farmers and artisans both rural and urban, who would be encouraged to register on the portal cooperatives and be connected with opportunities for productive activities and markets,’’ she said.

    According to the director-general, the NSCC is particularly excited because the CEB programme is designed to enable senior citizens with diverse intrinsic capacities to continue to participate in what they have reason to value.

    She said the programme would not only strengthen senior citizens access to labour market but would also provide platform for interactions, life-long learning opportunities, especially in ICT, while supplementing income and reducing poverty, redundancy and loneliness among senior citizens.

    A consultant with NSCC, Dr Emeka Okengwu, who described the event as one of the flagship programmes of the centre, said it was primed towards creating a platform that would be used in capturing, aggregating, engaging and utilising the skills, talents and resources of retirees.

    Okengwu said the platform would also be used to connect them to opportunities to utilise their experience and skills for their continued valuable and meaningful contributions to society through volunteering or paid employment.

  • CBN gives details on recruitment portal

    The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has disowned a fake recruitment portal, created in its name and inviting eligible Nigerians to submit job applications.

    Its Acting Director, Corporate Communications Department, Dr. Isa AbdulMumin, made this known in a statement on Thursday in Abuja.

    According to AbdulMumin, the attention of the CBN has been drawn to a fake recruitment portal inviting “eligible” members of the public to submit applications in an exercise that will commence soon.

    “The fraudulent website lists requirements for eligibility to include, among other qualifications, the possession of a Bank Verification Number (BVN).

    “The portal goes on to state that those with physical disabilities are not eligible to apply.

    “For the avoidance of doubt, the CBN is currently not carrying out any general recruitment exercise,” he said.

    He added that the apex bank would never request for the BVN of intending applicants nor discriminate against persons with physical disabilities.

    “Members of the public are hereby warned to be wary of fraudulent recruitment agents bent on taking advantage of the employment challenge to defraud eligible applicants, particularly young graduates,” he said.

  • PSC extends closure of police recruitment portal

    PSC extends closure of police recruitment portal

    Police Service Commission (PSC) has extended the closure of its recruitment portal for the 2022 batch of constables into the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) by one month.

    PSC’s Head of Press and Public Relations, Mr Ikechukwu Ani, said this in a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja.

    He said that the recruitment portal, originally scheduled to close on Sept. 26, would remain open to applicants till Oct. 26, to give enough time and accommodate all interested applicants.

    Ani urged eligible applicants, who were unable to apply, to take advantage of the extension.

    He pledged the commission’s commitment to ensuring that all the applicants, who were interested in pursuing a career in the police, were not denied the opportunity.

    Ani said that the commission would also not deviate from its established policy of conducting a transparent and merit-driven police recruitment exercise.

  • Ekiti election: INEC uploads election results in viewing portal

    Ekiti election: INEC uploads election results in viewing portal

    The uploading of election results on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) results viewing portal for the governorship election in Ekiti has commenced.

    The uploading of election results started shortly after the close of voting and sorting of votes in some polling units across the state.

    As of 6.55 p.m. on Saturday, results from no fewer than 2,084 units out of the 2,445 polling units across the 16 local government areas in the state had been uploaded on the portal: https://www.inecelectionresults.ng/

    The breakdown of the uploaded results, according to local governments, showed that so far, uploading of results from all the 199 polling units in Efon Local Government and 188 polling units in Ekiti South West Local Government had been completed.

    It also indicated that results from 84 out of the 112 polling units in Ekiti East Local Government; 177 polling units out of the 145 polling units in Ijero Council Area and 104 polling units out of the 125 polling units in Ikere Local Government had been uploaded.

    Already uploaded in the portal as at the time of filing this report were: 279 out of the expected 344 polling units in Ado-Ekiti; 90 out of 91 polling units in Ilejeme and 101 out of the 144 polling units in Ise/Orun Local Government.

    Others were: 166 out of 174 polling units in Irepodun/Ifelodun Local Government; 109 out of 189 polling units in Ikole; 167 out of the199 in Oye and 108 from the 166 polling units in Moba Local Council.

    Also, 154 results out of the 184 polling units in Ekiti West; 119 out of the 144 polling units in Ido/Osi; 99 out of the 115 polling units in Gbonyin and 93 out of the 94 expected results from Emure Local Government had been uploaded.

  • NIMC restores NIN Verification Service

    NIMC restores NIN Verification Service

    The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) on Saturday said its portal that recently went down has been restored.

    In a statement signed by the Commission’s Head Corporate Communications, Mr. Kayode Adegoke, NIMC explained that the portal went down a few days ago due to maintenance by one of its network service providers and has been fully restored.

    “Consequently, customers and service providers can now take full advantage of the two verification platforms- Takenization and NVS, which are both effective for verification and authentication of the National Identification Number,” the statement asserted.

    The Commission extended its profound gratitude to the general public and partners for their support during the period that the NVS went down and use of the Takenization platform.

    “The Commission will continue to come up with innovative identity management solutions to enhance its capacity to deliver on its mandate,” the statement added.

  • INEC upgrades election Result Viewing Portal

    INEC upgrades election Result Viewing Portal

    The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has upgraded its Result Viewing Portal (IReV) to ensure optimum performance and accountability.

    INEC disclosed this in a statement by its National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Festus Okoye, in Abuja on Friday.

    According to the commission, the Uniform Resource Locator (URL) has been migrated from www.inecelectionresults.com to www.inecelectionresults.ng.

    The commission said all previously registered user credentials from the old URL remained valid on the new URL.

    It added that notification emails containing the new URL would be sent to all registered users.

    INEC also stated that the notification to the effect had been uploaded to the commission’s social media platforms.

  • How to use one WhatsApp number on multiple devices

    How to use one WhatsApp number on multiple devices

    You can now use your WhatsApp number on multiple devices without the need for your primary device to stay online after you have linked the WhatsApp number to the other devices.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports WhatsApp is testing this feature for beta users of the app, and users can now link up to four additional devices and one phone can be used at once.

    About WhatsApp multi-device beta

    The multi-device beta is an opt-in program that gives you early access to try the new version of WhatsApp for Web, Desktop, and Portal.

    If you join the multi-device beta, you’ll be able to use linked companion devices without the need to keep your phone connected.

    Your personal messages, media, and calls are end-to-end encrypted.

    Note:

    • You can use WhatsApp on up to four companion devices at one time, but can only have one phone connected to your WhatsApp account at one time.
    • You’ll still need to register your WhatsApp account and link new devices with your phone.
    • If you don’t use your phone for over 14 days, your linked devices will become disconnected.

    Eligibility

    The multi-device beta is currently available to people using the latest version of WhatsApp or the WhatsApp Business app on Android and iPhone.

    Unsupported features

    These features aren’t currently supported:

    • Clearing or deleting chats on companion devices if your primary device is an iPhone.
    • Messaging or calling someone who is using a very old version of WhatsApp on their phone.
    • Using tablets.
    • Viewing live location on companion devices.
    • Creating and viewing a broadcast list on companion devices.

    How to join or leave the multi-device beta

    When you join the multi-device beta, you can use WhatsApp on up to four linked companion devices at once without the need to keep your phone connected.

    Join the multi-device beta

    For the best experience, update to the latest version of WhatsApp on your device. After joining the multi-device beta, you’ll need to relink your companion devices.

    Android
    1. Open WhatsApp > tap More options.
    2. Tap Linked Devices.
    3. Tap Multi-device beta.
    4. Tap JOIN BETA.
    iPhone
    1. Go to WhatsApp Settings.
    2. Tap Linked Devices.
    3. Tap Multi-Device Beta.
    4. Tap Join Beta.

    Leave the multi-device beta

    Android
    1. Open WhatsApp > tap More options.
    2. Tap Linked Devices.
    3. Tap Multi-device beta.
    4. Tap LEAVE BETA.
    iPhone
    1. Go to WhatsApp Settings.
    2. Tap Linked Devices.
    3. Tap Multi-Device Beta.
    4. Tap Leave the beta.

    About message history on companion devices

    On the multi-device beta, right after you link a companion device, your phone sends a copy of your most recent message history end-to-end encrypted to your newly linked device where it’s stored locally.

    Once sent from your phone, your encrypted message history is only stored on WhatsApp’s servers until it’s delivered to your companion device unless deleted from WhatsApp’s servers earlier.

    Note: WhatsApp Desktop syncs more message history than WhatsApp Web.

    How to log in or out

    Log in

    To log in to WhatsApp on WhatsApp Web, WhatsApp Desktop, or Portal, you need to use your phone to scan the QR code.

    1. Open WhatsApp on your phone.
      • Android: Tap More options.
      • iPhone: Go to WhatsApp Settings.
    2. Tap Linked Devices.
      • Android: Tap LINK A DEVICE. Follow the on-screen instructions if your device has biometric authentication. If you don’t have biometric authentication enabled, you’ll be prompted to enter the pin you use to unlock your phone.
      • iPhone: Tap Link a Device > OK. On iOS 14 and above, use Touch ID or Face ID to unlock. If you don’t have biometric authentication enabled, you’ll be prompted to enter the pin you use to unlock your phone.
    3. Select the checkbox next to Keep me signed in on the QR screen on your computer or Portal to stay logged in on this device.
    4. Use your phone to scan the QR code on your computer or Portal.
    5. If prompted, tap or select Done.

    Note: The authentication is handled by your device’s operating system using the biometrics stored there. WhatsApp can’t access the biometric information stored by your device’s operating system.

    Log out

    You can log out of WhatsApp Web or WhatsApp Desktop from your phone, computer, or Portal device.

    Log out from your computer or Portal
    1. Open WhatsApp Web or WhatsApp Desktop.
    2. Click Menu ( or ) above your chats list > Log out.
    Log out from your phone
    1. Open WhatsApp on your phone.
      • Android: Tap More options > Linked Devices.
      • iPhone: Go to WhatsApp Settings > tap Linked Devices.
    2. Tap a device.
    3. Tap LOG OUT.
  • #OndoDecides2020: 70% results uploaded on INEC portal – Official

    #OndoDecides2020: 70% results uploaded on INEC portal – Official

    The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Saturday said 70 per cent of results in the just concluded Ondo governorship election have been uploaded on its portal.

    The electoral commissioner said “hopefully” all the results will trickle in by Sunday afternoon and the winner subsequently declared.

    INEC Senior National Commissioner, Prof Anthonia Simbine, made this known during a television programme in Akure, the state capital, on Saturday evening.

    Simbine said about 70 per cent of the results from all polling units in the state have been uploaded on INEC results viewing portal.

    She, however, pointed out that the Commission was mindful of the fact that the state was riverine in nature and so, therefore, results from some areas in the state would come in late.

    When asked when a winner would be announced, the INEC official said, “I don’t think we can say for definite now. We all know that Ondo State is quite large with varying types of terrains including going over the seas.

    “All the results have to come in before we can really say.

    “Right now, polling units’ results have been uploaded. We have about 70 per cent of those units’ results uploaded on the INEC results viewing portal.

    “But nothing can happen. These have to pass through the RA collation as well as local government collation centres.

    “We are aware particularly in the case of Ilaje that they have not concluded their RA collation and they will be doing that at Igbokoda hopefully tonight.

    “It is doubtful that they will be able to come at all. But hopefully, probably, by mid-day tomorrow (Sunday), everything should be in, plus or minus.”

    TheNewsGuru.com, TNG reports that though 17 political candidates fielded candidates for the election, the race is tightly around candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and incumbent governor, Rotimi Akeredolu; Eyitayo Jegede of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Deputy Governor Agboola Ajayi of the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP).
  • FG launches digital Nigeria portal, mobile app

    FG launches digital Nigeria portal, mobile app

    The Federal Government has launched a Digital Nigeria Portal and Mobile Application in furtherance of the Digital Nigeria Programme, which was kick started by President Muhammadu Buhari, on March 19, 2020.

    Dr Isa Pantami, the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy (FMCDE), performed the virtual launch of the mobile application on Monday in Abuja.

    Pantami said it was part of government’s key initiatives aimed at empowering innovators and entrepreneurs with the requisite skills to thrive in an emerging digital economy.

    He explained that the Digital Nigeria programme was a key component of the Digital Literacy and Skills Pillar of the National Digital Economy Policy and Strategy (NDEPS) for a Digital Nigeria which was being championed by himself.

    Pantami said the ministry was partnering with global institutions including the African Development Bank (AFDB) and Microsoft to enable Nigerians acquire cutting edge digital skills within the comfort of their homes.

    The Minister, however, reiterated government’s resolve to promote skills over paper qualifications.

    “We are championing a paradigm shift that lays emphasis on skills, in preference to merely having degrees without skills.

    “Degrees are only meant to validate skills, this is a growing trend across the globe.

    “The digital literacy and skills pillar recognises the fact that citizens are the greatest assets in any economy, including the digital economy.

    “It will support the development of a large pool of digitally literate and digitally skilled citizens.The “Digital Nigeria” mobile app is available on playstore and apple store, enabling Nigerians to enrol in ICT courses within the comfort of their homes,” he said.

    Pantami said that much of the content was provided through AfDB’s partnership with Microsoft, adding that students can download certificates after completing the courses.

    According to him, across the globe, there is a growing focus on the need for developing skills, rather than merely acquiring degrees.

    “To this end, Nigerians are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity by enroling today at https://digitalnigeria.gov.ng; or https://academy.nitda.gov.ng/ accordingly.

    “The portals will give details on how to register and how to download the relevant Mobile Apps.

    “The Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy is committed to developing the capacity of Nigerians to use technology to solve problems.

    “We will keep updating the course offerings to reflect global trends. The Digital Nigeria Programme will provide a platform to empower Nigerians to develop relevant skills and build innovative solutions to address challenges within,” Pantami said.

    Some of those present at the launch included Prof. Umar Danbatta, Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), and Prof. Mohammed Abubakar, Managing Director of the Galaxy Backbone (GBB).

  • JAMB reopens registration portal, announces new date for conduct of 2019 UTME

    The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has rescheduled the conduct of 2019 Unified Tertiary Matriculation examination (UTME) to 11th April.

    The board also fixed 1st April for the conduct of its mock examination earlier scheduled for Saturday, 23rd March.

    JAMB’s Head of Media, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, in Abuja.

    The statement directed candidates to begin the printing of their UTME notification slips from 2nd April.

    It stated that candidates can print the slips in any part of the country.

    According to the statement, all candidates who registered for UTME are to ensure that they print their examination notification slips before the day of the examination, noting that no excuses would be entertained by the board.

    The statement said: “The Board has scheduled to conduct the 2019 Unified Tertiary Matriculation examination (UTME) from Thursday, 11th April, 2019.

    ‘’Candidates are to begin the printing of the 2019 UTME notification slips from Tuesday, 2nd April, 2019. Candidates can print their slips anywhere.

    “All candidates who registered for the 2019 UTME are to ensure that they print their examination notification slips before the day of the examination as no excuses would be entertained.

    ‘’The public should note that the Board would not reschedule examination for any candidate.”

    The board, in the statement, explained the rescheduling of the mock examination to April was due to certain circumstances beyond its control.

    It urged candidates who had indicated interest in taking part in the mock examination during registration and have printed their mock examination notification slips not to reprint another one.

    “All the details on the slips remain the same except the examination date which is now 1st April, 2019,” the statement said.

    The board has also reopened its registration portal to 41,063 candidates who have created their profiles and procured either the UTME or DE ePINS till Friday 15th, March.

    The statement added that the portal will be closed by 12midnight of same day.

    “Nigerians would recall that the Board had closed the sale of its Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination and Direct Entry application document on Thursday, 21st February, 2019.

    ‘’At the close of the sale and subsequently close of registration portal, it was discovered that 41,063 candidates created profile and procured either UTME or DE ePINS but were unable to complete their registration formalities after initiating the process.

    “In view of this consideration the Board has opened the registration portal effective from Wednesday 13th March, 2019 for all candidates with either UTME or DE ePINS to complete their registration formalities.

    “The portal would be closed on Friday, 15th March, 2019 by 12midnight.

    “This opportunity is for only candidates who had created profile and procured UTME or DE ePINS before the close of registration portal as the sale of ePINS had since been closed.

    “Please endeavor to register before Friday midnight if you are holding any of the ePINS (UTME/DE),” the statement added.