Breaking News: Peace Corps's bill passed by the Senate

The Senate on Tuesday finally passed a bill to make the Nigerian Peace Corps a para-military agency.

The Senate adopted the conference report on the bill to establish the Nigerian Peace Corps, after it was so advised by its committee on judiciary, human rights and legal matters.

Both the Senate and the House of Representatives had separately passed the bill last year.

However, after the harmonisation of the two separate bills, the Senate had rejected the harmonised version, which has now been approved.

The bill will be sent to President Muhammadu Buhari for assent after the House also approves‎ the harmonised version.

It is not clear if the presidency will approve of the bill as several departments in the executive including the police and the military are opposed to the legalisation of the Peace Corps which is currently a private NGO.

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Glo introduces data free day

Globacom has introduced a new data offer, which guarantees its data subscribers a free access to the Internet for a whole day.
The telecommunications company said that the new offer, ‘Free Data Day’, had been programmed to give subscribers on the network that met the threshold of voice or data usage, 200 megabytes, usable throughout the day for all data-related activities.
“The offer is open to all Glo subscribers,” a statement from the telecoms company said.The Globacom’s Zonal Business Coordinator, Lagos, Adebola Omoboya, said that the offer would allow subscribers on the Glo network to browse the Internet free of charge for a whole day. According to him, subscribers who want to enjoy the Free Data Day are expected to spend a certain amount or more on calls in the preceding seven days to a free data day or spend at least N150 on voice calls.
“They are also expected to use a minimum of 100MB of data in the preceding seven days to the free data day from any or a combination of methods such as ‘Pay as you use’, purchase of data plan’ and usage from existing data plan,” Omoboya said. He said that the offer “is easy to access as the qualified customers will be notified when they have met the threshold for the Free Data Day.” He said that they would not be required to dial any code to opt in or subscribe to any platform before enjoying the benefits. "When a customer qualifies for the offering, the customer will be able to enjoy free data usage throughout that day,” he said.Similarly, the company announced the launch of ‘Glo Welcome Back’, an offer that will give customers who have not utilised the Glo network in 30 days, with free credit when they recharge their lines. “The credit can be used to browse, send text messages and make calls,” the telco said. Details of the offer showed that subscribers could access the free airtime based on the amount of recharge made and subject to a maximum amount.

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NPower releases new timetable for test

For those who are yet to take the 2017 Npower Test, do not worry.  The test has been rescheduled to take place between 15th July and 16th August. Meanwhile, the Ag. President has extended the registration by two weeks. This implies that the registration will end on 27th July, 2017. 

Etisalat Nigeria gets new name

Etisalat Nigeria, Thursday sustained its march towards turning around its fortunes with the adoption of 9Mobile as its new brand identity.
The new brand name was decided at a meeting held in Lagos by Emerging Markets Telecommunication Services (EMTS), which had been trading as Etisalat Nigeria before the withdrawal of Abu-Dhabi-based Emirates Telecommunications Group Company (Etisalat Group) as a shareholder in the Nigerian telecom. 

Shortly after the meeting, where the new name was adopted, the management sent notification to its staff, informing them of the name change.
EMTS on Tuesday had proposed the name change to its customers and assured them that the change would not affect its operations in any way.
Although EMTS was yet to officially make the name change known to the public, sources close to the network operator said EMTS does not intend to announce the change with much fanfare.

Etisalat Nigeria had said it would soon change to a new brand identity that would reflect its new aspirations and philosophy.
The sudden decision to change its brand identity was sequel to the three weeks ultimatum given it by Etisalat Group to phase out the brand in the country.
It, however, said discussions were ongoing with its former Nigerian subsidiary to provide technical support.

The Abu-Dhabi-based firm relinquished its shares in Etisalat Nigeria last month, following the inability of the Nigerian firm to repay the $1.2 billion loan it took from 13 local banks in 2013 for network expansion and upgrade. 

Further proofs that Moen is alive

Don Moen yesterday tweeted picture of himself celebrating four generations. 

           Don Moen, his father, son and grandkids

Don Moen is not dead

Nigerian gospel singer, Frank Edwards has dismissed report circulating report of the death of veteran American gospel artist, Don Moen.

It was reported this yesterday  by Houston News that the American singer-songwriter, pastor evangelist is dead. The outlet reported, “BREAKING, America gospel music maestro dies after brief illness.”

Reacting immediately, Frank Edward shared a chat with Michael which said, “Hey Michael how’s dad?” Michael responded, “Dad is great and in good health. That article is false and just getting people to click through their website. I will have Dad post something on social media shortly so that people know. Thanks for reaching out.”
Houston news also had quoted President Donald Trump and Bishop T.D. Jakes as paying tribute to the gospel artiste and worship leader.