RMRDC’s 30% value addition bill awaits Presidential assent - ITREALMS

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Nigeria is edging closer to a new era of industrial transformation as the Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC)’s 30% Value Addition Bill passes its third reading in the House of Representatives and now heads to the desk of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for assent, reports ITREALMS.

The landmark legislation mandates that all raw materials sourced in Nigeria must undergo a minimum of 30 percent local value addition before export. This policy aims to strengthen domestic manufacturing, reduce capital flight, and enhance the nation’s economic resilience by ensuring that more of Nigeria’s wealth is retained within its borders.

RMRDC Targets 30% value addition policy on export of local raw materials - ITREALMS

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The Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) has unveiled a new policy framework aimed at achieving a minimum of 30% value addition on all exports of local raw materials. 

The initiative is designed to boost the competitiveness of Nigeria’s Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and enhance the nation’s industrial base.

Lagos APC denies removal of PDP campaign materials - ITREALMS

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The All Progressive Congress (APC) in Lagos State has denied the alleged removal of campaign materials belonging to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state, reports ITREALMS.

Lagos APC Publicity Secretary, Mr. Joe Igbokwe, in a press statement made available to ITREALMS, said their attention has been drawn to the claim by PDP Lagos that its Campaign Materials are being pulled down in Lagos by people suspected to be APC Members.

"Our initial reaction when the statement was brought to our notice was to ignore the story because it is not the character of APC members to engage in acts of brigandage and political recklessness. But on a second thought we decided to issue this statement to put the records straight and put lazy politicians in PDP on their toes.

"Lagos APC is made up of committed, disciplined and well behaved followers who do not need to go the way of the rudderless and uncoordinated brunch known as members of PDP in Lagos and that of Nigeria as a whole. We do not need the help of anybody to thrash whatever that is remaining of PDP in Lagos, if at all they still exist. 

"Even though we suspect that miserable PDP followers can deliberately pull down their posters and push it to APC, we passionately appeal to all our members not to take laws into their by tampering with PDP campaign materials in the name of helping our party. You have no right to do so and you cannot do so. We do not need such help from anybody. It is undemocratic, primitive, illegal and unacceptable. Please do not bring shame to our great Party. 

"It is too early for Lagos PDP to start throwing its hands up in total surrender when the game is just about to start. Morbid fear of another crushing defeat is starring them in the face and they think what we call ‘whispering in the dark’ will help the dying party to save its ugly and battered face. While we appeal to millions of Lagos APC members not to play into the hands of the weak and totally decimated political enemies, we are quick to remind Lagos PDP of the events of November 2014 when It worked in tandem with the Police, SURE-P, FERMA, Army, Civil Defense and some other groups to unleash terror on Ikorodu road up to Funsho Williams Avenue and others pulling down APC Campaign materials and Billboards in the full glare of member of the public. We cannot forget this in a hurry.

"Henceforth Lagos APC will ignore the  rumours of the market place and the poor antics of the opposition and concentrate on the real issues-based campaigns ahead of February and March 2019 Presidential and Governorship elections. We will not continue to waste our precious gift of time to talk about a non existing party that is at the crossroads."

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Ikeja Rotary donates sanitation materials to community

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The Rotary Club of Ikeja has made a donation of sanitation materials to the Ipodo Community Market, reports ITRealms.

This community development gesture, according to the President Rotarian Adeniyi Adelaja is in further demonstration of the Club’s support for, and commitment to the current Clean Lagos initiative of the State government.

Presenting the materials which included large plastic waste bins, shovels, and brooms, a Past District Governor of Rotary International [District 9110], who is also a Past President of the Club, Prince Julius Adelusi Adeluyi expressed deep satisfaction that the Club had continued to sustain the tradition of promoting healthy environment. He commended the Club members, while also urging the beneficiaries to deploy the gifts to good use as intended by the Rotary Club.

Earlier, a Past President of the Club, Rotarian Tosin Kadiri had stated that Rotary was among so many other things concerned about the environment, and was always carrying out activities to ensure and promote clean environment in order to reduce the incidences of diseases that are consequences of unhealthy or badly kept environment.

Members of the Ipodo Community Market were on hand to receive the items, and they were full of praises for the Club’s continued support. The leader of the market, Alhaja Abiodun Bintu also expressed the community’s appreciation for the Club’s unwavering commitment and support to the community.

Mr Olasupo Sode represented the Lagos State Commissioner for Environment while Honourable Mayungbe represented the Chairman of Ikeja Local Government.       

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Pix: L-R: Mr Olasupo Sode who represented Lagos State Commissioner for Environment, Mr. Mayungbe who also represented the Chairman of Ikeja Local Government, Alhaja Abiodun Bintu, Leader of Ipodo market, Past District Governor of Rotary International [District 9110], and Past President of the club, Prince Julius Adelusi Adeluyi and Rotarian past President Oliver Johnson during the presentation of the sanitation materials.

Facebook fraud: Police arrest man for extortion, obscene materials

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A 24 year old, Joel Sikaneta of Chowa Township in Kabwe suburb in Zambia has been arrested by the Police for Extortion and Possession of Obscene Materials, emanating from Facebook fraud, reports ITRealms.

The Zambian Police Public Relations Officer, Esther Mwaata Katongo, confirmed to ITRealms that the suspect is believed to have between June and December, 2017 swindled seven (07) females using nine fake Facebook accounts opened in different names.

The Police also said, the accused person would often pretend to be a white man, initiate an intimate relationship with unsuspecting females on face book after befriending them and promise to send them money in dollars and buy them cars.

He would begin by sending nude pictures for a white man on pretext that they were his and would later entice women to also send their nude pictures to him. He would thereafter use another account purporting to be a wife to the white man claiming to have discovered conversations and nude pictures in her husband’s Facebook account.

She would then begin demanding for money from victims and threatening to publish nude pictures if they did not comply. When the victims plead for leniency, the purported wife would link them to either her brother or spiritual father here in Zambia who would give them an account number in which to deposit the money.

Several women including married women fell victim and ended up depositing money for fear of being embarrassed.

Further, the Police said, the suspect is currently detained in Police custody and will appear in court soon.

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Pix: Zambian Police Public Relations Officer, Esther Mwaata Katongo

Army won't abandon Aba-made materials - Buratai

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The Chief of Army staff, Lt Gen Tukur Yusuf Burutai, has assured the government and people of Abia State that the  Nigeria military will continue to patronise made in Aba materials, including uniforms and boots, reports ITRealms.

Buratai gave this assurance during a courtesy visit to Governor of Abia State, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, at the Government House, Umuahia.

The Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Comrade Enyinnaya Appolos, in a press statement made available to ITRealms, quoted the Army Chief as saying the military has directed their suppliers to emphasize on made in Nigeria, stressing that the patronage was motivated by the Governor's letter he received months ago.  

He thanked the Governor for the excellent relationship existing between the Army and the good people of Abia State. 

The army boss said that he was in Abia to assess the progress of the "operation python dance" which was inaugurated by the military to mark her end of the year training activities. 

He also assured his host and the people of Abia State that "Operation Python Dance" is a peaceful engagement that builds synergy between the army and other security agencies.

The army chief emphasized that the Army is not out to intimidate or harass anybody, stressing that Nigerian army and other security services belong to the Nigerian people, and promised that the army will  not intimidate law abiding citizen, adding that  the security of law abiding Nigerians is the primary concern of the army.

Burutai who is visiting the state for the first time since his appointment stated that the Nigerian Army has succeeded in maintaining peace in the country as well as defending Nigerian territories against external aggression.

In his response, Ikpeazu thanked the military for their support to his administration's push to boost patronage of made in Aba products.  He observed that the Leadership of the Army under Lt General Buratai, has performed well in internal security operations, especially in the volatile north east region of the country. 

Ikpeazu also told his guest that he believes his visit to Abia will further boost the morale of soldiers and other residents of Abia state. 

Governor Ikpeazu further  cautioned Nigerians to respect one another regardless of the position they find themselves.

The high point of the courtesy visit was the donation of 2 new Hilux vehicles to the Military Chief by the Governor, which was eventually handed over to Brig. Gen. Lawrence Fejokwu of the 14 brigade barrack at Ohafia, Abia State by the Chief of Army Staff Lt Gen. Buratai.  Brigadier General Fejokwu assured that the vehicles will be utilized for the benefit of good people of Abia.

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Pix: Lt Gen Tukur Yusuf Burutai