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US President, Biden Thanks Tinubu Over  The  Release Of Gambaryan

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President of the United States, Joe Biden, has expressed his gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Nigerian government for dropping the criminal charges against Head of Financial Crimes Compliance at Binance, Tigran Gambaryan.
Gambaryan, a US citizen, was arrested on a business trip to Nigeria in February and charged with his company for laundering $35.4m and tax evasion, which they denied.
This followed the escape from custody of his colleague Nadeem Anjarwalla, a British-Kenyan national who was Binance’s Africa regional manager, and had been arrested in Nigeria alongside Gambaryan.

But the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) last week announced that it had withdrawn the money laundering charges against Tigran Gambaryan to allow him to get medical treatment outside the country.

However, to express gratitude on the development and a number of other matters of mutual interest, President Biden called President Tinubu at about 4pm today (Tuesday) and held a conversation, which lasted about 30 minutes.

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, who disclosed this to journalists at the State House, Abuja, said discussions centered around the recent discharge of Gambaryan and other diplomatic issues.
The Minister said Biden expressed support for Nigeria’ quest to get a permanent seat status on the United Nations Security Council, especially with the country’s leadership roles in Africa and peace-keeping efforts and sacrifices across the globe.

According to Tuggar: “The call was about the collaboration between the two countries with regards to law enforcement and law enforcement agencies as well as the release of one of the suspects of the crypto currency exchange company that you are all aware of.

“In response, President Tinubu also thanked him and the US for the partnership and collaboration in numerous areas, and also discussed the issue of collaboration with regards to security in Africa, in particular West Africa.
“President Biden equally assured that this is a partnership that will continue and he stated, as a matter of fact, not more than not just once, but at least twice, that the future of the world resides in Africa, which is why it was important for this partnership to continue.
“The two leaders also discussed the issue of the permanent seats in the United Nations Security Council, and President Biden once again assured that the United States is committed to seeing Africa having two permanent seats and also reiterated that he does not see any reason why one of those seats should not belong to Nigeria, given its position in Africa, its stature and importance.”

 

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SystemSpecs’ Sixth Children’s Day Essay Competition to Kickstart in February 2025

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The organisers of Children’s Day Essay Competition (CDEC), SystemSpecs a leading software technology company, has announced the 2025 edition.

According to them, the porter will be open on February 3, 2025.

For the sixth consecutive year, the CDEC will provide Nigerian children aged 9 to 16 a platform to showcase their creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills through the application of technology in addressing real-world issues.

As a cornerstone of SystemSpecs’ Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts, the CDEC has, for the past five years, promoted technological awareness and fostered innovation among young Nigerians. The competition aims to nurture local talent and equip the next generation of leaders with the skills necessary to thrive in Nigeria’s digital economy.

Mrs. Bukola Adeoye, Executive Director of Corporate Services at SystemSpecs Holdings Limited, expressed her enthusiasm for the upcoming edition: “For Nigeria to compete effectively on a global scale, the next generation must be equipped with the requisite technological skills from an early stage. Therefore, over the past five years, we have been dedicated to promoting technological awareness nationwide, highlighting the significance of initiatives like this in shaping Nigeria’s digital future through the CDEC. We are happy to announce that the upcoming edition of CDEC will provide all Nigerian children with another opportunity to explore technology and develop crucial skills for the future.”

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With over three decades of experience in ICT development, SystemSpecs has continually invested in nurturing young talent, helping to create sustainable change in the tech sector. This competition reflects the company’s long-term vision of promoting technological literacy and capacity development, positioning Nigeria to compete globally in the digital economy.

The competition, which has become increasingly competitive, is expected to attract participants from all 36 states and the FCT, as students are eager to showcase their innovative ideas. The next edition promises to engage new schools, students, and parents while continuing to inspire thousands of young minds across the country.

CDEC has gained widespread national acceptance, drawing participation from both public and private schools across Nigeria. The competition has seen a significant increase in entries, particularly from female students, aligning with global initiatives like Girls in ICT. As part of its impact, the competition has influenced millions of students, helping them build confidence, creativity, and a passion for technology.

As SystemSpecs gears up for the 2025 edition, Mrs Adeboye emphasised the company’s excitement about engaging with new students, schools, and parents: “This competition is becoming increasingly competitive, and we look forward to even greater participation next year. It’s a unique opportunity for students to explore technology and develop essential skills that will empower them for the future.

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Lagos LG Boss, Olakanle Dies In Office, Like His Predecessor

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Onigbongbo LCDA chairman, Oladotun Olakanle, has passed away at the age of 54, he was said to have died days after attending the burial of a close friend and APC chieftain, Dr. Adesola Taiwo.

Late Olakanle would be the second Onigbongbo LCDA chairman who will die in office while serving their second term.

This tragic event marks the second time a sitting council boss in Onigbongbo LCDA has died in office during their second term. Olakanle’s predecessor, Babatunde Oke, also passed away due to Covid-19 complications while serving his second term.

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5M Nigerians Benefited From UN Humanitarian Assistants – Un Agency

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The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, Nigeria, UNOCHA has said five million people in the Northeast have benefitted from the United Nations agencies in the last 10 years, he also called for a shift in solutions to addressing humanitarian crisis in the Northeast.

According to the Head, United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, Nigeria (OCHA), Mr Trond Jensen, stakeholders must go beyond humanitarian assistance and invest more in the development of the Northeast to resolve the humanitarian crisis in the region.

No fewer than five million people in the Northeast have benefitted from the United Nations agencies in the last 10 years, Jensen said during a press conference to mark this year’s UN’s 78th anniversary in Abuja.

He stressed that more work is needed to be done to resolve the crisis in the BAY States (Borno, Adamawa and Yobe).

Jensen pointed out that 300 million people were currently in need of humanitarian assistance compared to 81 million in 2014.

He said: “What we are seeing today is increasing conflict. We are seeing increasing threats from climate change.

“And the Secretary General has been saying over the last year that as humanity we are facing an existential threat. These are all enormous challenges of course. We can only solve these together.

“With multilateralism under threat, the value of the United Nations is greater than ever in terms of coming together to solve these problems. Just to illustrate. In the last ten years 81 million people were in need of humanitarian assistance.

“We estimate that today 300 million people are in need of humanitarian assistance from conflict, from changing climate conditions. And that’s a good grouping in a decade. People needing humanitarian assistance but also critically needing their protection.

“Like my colleagues, I will also be brief just to say that we are facing multiple challenges in Nigeria. We hugely appreciate the work of the government. Also civil society working together with the United Nations to resolve some of the issues that we are seeing today including the recent flooding.

“No doubt a result of climate change but also not just highlighting the issues but also celebrating some of the achievements that we have made.

“For the last ten years on average we have been able to provide five million people every single year with humanitarian assistance in Borno, Adamawa and Yobe.

“People who have been directly impacted by the conflict. That being said as many of my colleagues have articulated much better than I can do the solution is not humanitarian assistance. The solution is peace.The solution is development.

” So that we no longer focus then on keeping people alive and trying to alleviate their suffering but making sure that they have a life.

On her part, UNDP Resident Representative in Nigeria, Elsie Attafuah, said the organization was taking a different approach in addressing the issues in the Northwest.

She also said the UN is collaborating with universities in Nigeria to support innovation among the youths in the country.

Mohamed Fall, the Resident Coordinator of the UN in Nigeria, said the organization’s activities cut across the country, adding that more interest was being given to the Northwest as a result of banditry and farmers/herders crisis.

“I think our engagement is also based on what we have done in the northeast and I just want to remind you a few principles. The first one is that we are not going to engage in the northwest by dropping the northeast because we see increasing demand.

“In the northeast, we are engaging development solution, and we are engaging into medium and longer-term development.

“In the northwest, the operation will be led by the government. It will not be something that the UN will lead but UN will be behind the government,” he said.

Fall added that the UN is currently looking at localization of humanitarian assistance because of the dwindling funding.

“We have extensively used international partner, but now there is a conversation growing in the humanitarian world and in the development world, which is around localization, because that’s the way you make sure that when the operation finish, you leave something there, and you leave capacity there.

“Localization, because it’s more efficient and less costly in terms of business model, localization, so because it is the way that you make sure that you are coming in assistance, that it’s people to really have to own their own response, to have their own development process,” he said.

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