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The Federal Government has started an online application for the recruitment of 37 Learning Community Managers across Nigeria as part of its 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) program.

The Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy (FMCIDE) launched the exercise late Monday night, intending to appoint a Community Manager for each of the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), for a total of 37.

“We are hiring 37 Learning Community Managers, one for each of the 36 states and the FCT, to join us as we support the journey of our #3MTT Learning Community participants across Nigeria.” “Apply here: https://3mtt.bamboohr.com/careers/23,” FMCIDE said on X.

“These 37 Learning Community Managers will help to coordinate the activities of Community members.”#3MTT Learning Community is a group of learners having complete access to structured information and a network of learners to help them.”

According to the job description on the recruitment site, the 3MTT Community Managers will be responsible for: leading, building, and maintaining 3MTT’s community of technical talent and its initiatives within the states (internally and externally) and scalable programs that attract a broad, diverse group of aspiring Nigerian Technologists and prepare them for the tech workforce as well as other opportunities in the digital economy in the states.

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The Community Managers will lead the community and own the 3MTT brand in each state in order to energize existing community members and recruit new community members and fellows to the program.
They will contribute to and own state-specific and regional strategy, outreach, and messaging for the community as a whole.

The Community Managers will create models, performance measurements, and growth strategies to ensure the long-term success and growth of the 3MTT community in each state.

They will be tasked with assisting the team in developing and tracking metrics for assessing learner development and selection efficacy.

The Community Managers will also be in charge of finding volunteer facilitators, experts, venues, hubs, and other stakeholders to arrange meetups and other events across Nigeria.

The 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) initiative, a vital component of the Renewed Hope agenda, aims to strengthen Nigeria’s technical talent backbone in order to power our digital economy and position the country as a net talent exporter.

The initial phase of the initiative, which is being carried out in conjunction with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), incorporates a wide range of stakeholders, including fellows, training providers, partners, and placement organizations.

Stakeholders have asked benefactors to contribute cash to the elimination of Neglected Tropical Diseases in Nigeria in order to reach the 2030 aim.

The request was made at an NTDs roundtable conference in Abuja to commemorate Sightsavers’ 70th anniversary in Nigeria.

Dr. Chukwuma Anyaike, Director of Public Health at the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, stated that greater monies will aid in the elimination of NTDs, improving health status, and preventing mortality and morbidity in the country.

He added, “We need to have an investment case and inter-sectoral collaboration needed to address these diseases.” We should also prepare our budget for the future year by gathering data to drive allocation toward the elimination of NTDs.”

Dr. Fatai Oyediran, the ministry’s NTDs National Coordinator, also stated that measures were already in place to mobilize money from local resources to eradicate NTDs in the country.

As a result, Oyediran urged benefactors such as Aliko Dangote, Femi Otedola, Emeka Offor, T.Y. Danjuma, and others to assist the government in eliminating diseases in the country.

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Sunday Isiyaku, Country Representative for Sightsavers, stated that the organization has made tremendous success in eliminating NTDs, increasing eye health, and promoting disability rights in the country.

“We are committed to a future in which people are no longer at risk from NTDs, everyone has access to quality eye care, and people with disabilities can thrive in an inclusive society,” Isiyaku stated.

“So much has already been achieved in all areas, but today is also about looking forwards and galvanising momentum for what still needs to be done.”

Isiyaku, on the other hand, indicated that measures were in place at a cost estimate of $18.2 million to support elimination in numerous Nigerian states.

“Existing donors have pledged just under $7 million.” Sightsavers intends to commit more than $5 million to trachoma elimination in Nigeria by 2030, which we hope to achieve through public fundraising.

“We estimate a further $5.8 to ensure all activities in Nigeria are funded through if we can secure this funding we expect more between now and 2028,” he went on to say.

The Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, extended the deadline for payment of unpaid ground rentals in Abuja to December 14, 2023, after the previous deadline had expired.

According to The PUNCH, the FCT Administration released land titles of private citizens, businesses, and governmental entities in September along with a reminder that they must pay ground rent on January 1 of each year in accordance with the terms of their Certificates of Occupancy.

The FCTA Permanent Secretary, Olusade Adesola, signed the publication advising the debtors to make payments “within two weeks from the date of publication, failure of which such titles may be revoked.”

Furthermore keep in mind that the minister had issued a warning regarding the repercussions of not making debt payments, saying that “something will surely happen, contrary to the erroneous assumption that the ground rent directive was an empty threat.”

However, the minister has extended the deadline to December 14, according to FCT Director of Information Muhammad Sule, who revealed this on Sunday. Sule highlighted that the earlier deadline had opened the door for related fines.

He continued by saying that the FCTA anticipated earning over N30 billion from the settlement of ground debts in the region.

The FCTA would like to inform everyone that the grace period has ended, making it possible for the associated sanctions to be enforced, as well as to remind them of the final notification that was sent for the settlement of unpaid ground rents.

“The Minister of FCT has kindly approved that an extension be granted from the expiration of the final notice to December 14, 2023, in consideration of the persistent response from affected allottees and to avoid disenfranchisement those who are still in line for ground rent bill collection and are eager to pay.”

“The grant rent payment is expected to bring in over N30 billion for the administration.”

After squandering all of its internally generated revenue, the National Lottery Trust Fund was placed under status inquiry by the House of Representatives Committee on Finance on Monday.

The committee will thus designate an outside auditor to look into the accounts, and a report is anticipated in due course to allow the House to take additional legislative action.

The Office of the Accountant General and the Fiscal Responsibility Commission were also tasked with investigating the fund and reporting back to the Committee by the Committee’s chairman, James Faleke, a member of the All Progressives Congress who represents Lagos State’s Ikeja Federal Constituency.

The resolutions came about as a result of Bello Maigari, the Fund’s executive secretary and chief executive officer, participating in an interactive meeting with Ministries, Departments, and Agencies on the 2024–2026 Medium Term Expenditure Framework and Fiscal Strategy Paper on Monday.

Although Mr. Bello notes that the full amount was used to carry out numerous projects throughout the nation, he claims the fund brought in N2.5 billion in 2023.

He claimed that license and permission holders’ statutory remittances were the source of the funds.

Similar to 2023, Bello claims that the N6.8 billion the fund earned in 2022 was used to carry out initiatives.

Mr. Bello went on to say that the Fund had a rollover of liabilities in 2021, which resulted in spending and a N255 million deficit in 2022.

In an apparent attempt to get the legislators’ pity, the National Lottery claimed that the N6.2 billion it made in 2022 was used for vital sectors initiatives such public welfare, sports development, education, and disaster relief.

On the other hand, he startled the Committee when he informed the lawmakers that the fund was supposed to cover staff salaries and allowances in addition to the emoluments, benefits, and allowances of board members.

Faleke replied, “It seems as though the government has opened this agency for you and your family.” You are stating just that. That’s the implication. You made approximately N2.5 billion, of which you used to purchase the final kobo. Using a single source, you produced N2, 492, 996, 588.13 and subsequently used the same amount.

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We intend to conduct a status inquiry regarding the Nigerian Lottery Trust Fund. Status inquiry denotes that we will schedule an outside auditor to review your books, accounts, revenue, and out-of-pocket costs from the beginning to the end. If you are found guilty, we will submit our findings to the full assembly and you will be required to reimburse all costs and any additional sanctions incurred,” he stated.

Faleke stated that since the fund received all of its funding from the Federal Government, it was required by law to submit 100% of its IGR.

“You were expected to remit that over N3 billion in 2022, as is expected of a fully funded government agency, and as you generated over N3 billion in that year,” the speaker stated.

On Monday, President Bola Tinubu reaffirmed Nigeria’s unwavering pursuit of German investment in specific areas of the country’s domestic economy, emphasizing that his administration is concentrated on vital growth-enabling industries such as energy, transportation, and the generation, transmission, and distribution of electric power.

At the G20 “Compact with Africa” Economic Conference, this constituted the central topic of conversation between the leader of Nigeria and German Chancellor, Olaf Scholz.

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In a statement headed “President Tinubu meets German Chancellor Scholz; advances negotiation on German investment in power and rail transportation sectors,” Ajuri Ngelale, the President’s Special Advisor on Media and Publicity, disclosed this information on Monday.

The President expressed gratitude to Siemens AG for its successful efforts to improve both the quantity and quality of Egypt’s electric power supply.

There, he promised that the uneven and erratic rollout of the Presidential Power Initiative, backed by Siemens, would pick up speed under his direction and be carried out with greater project execution planning.

This was in line with his realization that, in order to ensure the project’s viability, Siemens technology had to be embraced in all respects.

The President declared, “I am firmly committed to exploring every facet of the Siemens Power project and the skill-development prospects that will arise from that endeavor for our gifted youths who can engage in maintaining the industry.”

Tinubu expressed his keen interest in the role Siemens can play in modernizing and expanding Nigeria’s rail network with the provision of ultra-modern trains and railways. He was referring to the new 2,000km ultra-high-speed rail network that Siemens is currently constructing across 60 cities in Egypt at a speed of 230km/hour.

He pointed out that these would more than double the current 100 km/h standard-gauge networks’ speed in Nigeria.

In response, the German Chancellor stated that he was prepared, but he also acknowledged that resolving the financial and administrative obstacles resulting from governance issues that were left over from previous governments in the industry was necessary.

“I am aware that a great deal of work has been completed,” Scholz remarked. Nigeria is now producing a lot of power, but not enough of it is reaching the people.

Naturally, this relates to the requirement for stations and other infrastructure to be provided for the grid. Siemens has worked out the strategy and is prepared to take it further; nevertheless, it is now up to your new administration to carry out the additional measures that you have now promised to undertake.

Siemens has shown its willingness to proceed with the railway plans once the power project, which has already commenced, progresses further.

Tinubu made the German leader aware of the necessity for his business community to concentrate on value-added processing in Nigerian automotive, agricultural, and solid mineral industries, as well as other subsectors of the economy that generate employment.

He declared, “Reforms to Nigeria’s business environment are underway, meeting all global requirements.”

Maybe those international investors still harbor a small paranoia about the unsolvable nature of the old Nigerian problems.

But my performance history speaks for itself. Up to now, I have changed an entity. I shall do it again because I am here to do so.

“There is nothing too unique about China’s growth,” the German Chancellor added, nodding in agreement.

In order to facilitate easy imports and exports, a significant amount of foreign investment was made, leveraging inexpensive, skilled labor as well as sufficient internal and shipping infrastructure.

These are attainable in Nigeria. You even possess a wealth of natural resources. It is attainable little by little, Mr. President.

The two men who oversee the biggest economies in Europe and Africa, respectively, decided to intensify cooperation in utilizing cutting-edge border control and biometric technologies to prevent unauthorized migration.

They also concurred that investing in labor-intensive industries will significantly contribute to addressing the underlying causes of the issue.

Before attending the Summit of Heads of State and Government for the Compact with Africa, Tinubu later had a discussion about his ideas with Frank-Walter Steinmeier, the Head of State and Federal President of Germany.