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O.B. Lulu-Briggs Foundation Donates Relief Items to Elem-Sangama Flood Victims

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By Modupe Gbadeyanka

Relief items worth millions have again been distributed to the community of Elem-Sangama, Akuku-Toru Local Government Area of Rivers State by the O.B. Lulu-Briggs Foundation.

Recall that in November, the O.B. Lulu-Briggs Foundation distributed relief items worth N60 million to 2,000 families displaced by flood in Akinima, Ahoada West Local Government Area of Rivers State.

This time, the group shared food, toiletries, medication, treated mosquito nets and wrappers, with a medical team from the organisation attending to people with health challenges in the community.

Elem-Sangama, one of the islands in the Kalabari Kingdom, was totally devastated and cut-off by the recent Nigeria 2022 floods, which wreaked havoc among its inhabitants.

Chairman of the O.B. Lulu-Briggs Foundation, Dr Seinye O.B. Lulu-Briggs, said the intervention after the earlier one in Akinima, Ahoada West Local Government in November was fulfilling her promise to stand by Nigerians affected by the catastrophe.

“After the Akinima event, I stated that the O.B. Lulu-Briggs remains committed to caring for the under-served through interventions that have an immediate impact; we will provide humanitarian relief to Nigerians when disasters like the flood emergency occur.

“We are in Elem-Sangama to fulfil that promise, and we shall do more with the right strategic partnerships and collaborations,” she said.

Dr Lulu-Briggs added that the plight of families re-building from the disruptions caused by the floods on the remote island touched her.

“Our intervention coincides with the Christmas season. Christmas is a season of giving by God. We recall that He gave his only begotten son to bring us peace and joy. We are doing as instructed by God by sharing what we have with our brothers and sisters in Elem-Sangama.

“We are His hands and legs. It is our mandate to ensure that no natural occurrences stop anyone from experiencing the wonderful spiritual gift that brings us eternal life. And I call on other individuals and organisations who can afford it, to support underprivileged Nigerians and make them happy this Christmas,” she added.

Dr Seinye Lulu-Briggs further noted that efforts to build resilience, climate adaptation and mitigation strategies must commence immediately as a matter of urgency in our communities. She said everyone must also play their part to ensure a safe and sustainable environment.

In his remarks, the Amayanabo, HRH Tamunobere D. Onisah, thanked the foundation’s thoughtful intervention and Dr Seinye O. B. Lulu-Briggs for her kind gesture.

“The people are very happy and thankful for this assistance. It is very timely. We will write her a letter of gratitude confirming that we received the consignment she graciously sent. I have also told my people that we must nurture this relationship between the O.B. Lulu-Briggs Foundation and us into the future. Nothing must come between us,” he said.

Also, one of the beneficiaries, Ere Mathew, praised the O.B. Lulu-Briggs Foundation for its kind gesture, noting that it will be a good Christmas for the community.

“You can say Christmas has come early for us in Elem- Sangama this year, despite our flooding experience. We never knew we would have cause for cheer this yuletide, but we now have through the O.B. Lulu-Briggs Foundation. We appreciate this kind gesture and pray that the Foundation continues to grow in strength,” he said.

Another beneficiary, Mrs Gulu Ngo, spoke in the same vein, saying, “Thanks to the O.B. Lulu-Briggs Foundation, we will have a truly merry Christmas. We would have called you a joker if you had told us last week that an organisation would come bearing such needed materials, including food and medication. But this is happening, and the whole community is joyful. We couldn’t have wished for more. Thank you, O.B. Lulu-Briggs Foundation; we are grateful.”

Modupe Gbadeyanka is a fast-rising journalist with Business Post Nigeria. Her passion for journalism is amazing. She is willing to learn more with a view to becoming one of the best pen-pushers in Nigeria. Her role models are the duo of CNN's Richard Quest and Christiane Amanpour.

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National Grid, Mr Ibu Among Top Trending Searches by Nigerians in 2024

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By Dipo Olowookere

Many events happened in 2024 in Nigeria but a few shook the nation because of their impact on residents of the country.

According to a report released by Google, the incessant collapse of the national grip, which plunged the nation into darkness, was among trending searches on its platform.

In the report made available to Business Post on Tuesday, the tech giant said this year’s results show a continued interest in the political and economic landscape, with searches related to the US elections, the new national anthem.

“The 2024 Year in Search offers a unique lens into the questions, interests, and conversations that shaped the lives of Nigerians this year.

“From cultural milestones to pressing concerns, these insights reflect how Search continues to be a valuable tool for users to navigate and better understand their world,” the Communications and Public Affairs Manager for Google West Africa, Taiwo Kola-Ogunlade, stated.

Google’s 2024 Year in Search for Nigeria showcased the most popular searches, notable individuals, actors, musicians, topics, questions, and other subjects that captured Nigerians’ attention in the year.

Google’s Year in Search is an annual analysis that reveals the top trending lists and also spotlights what the world searches to see, learn, and do.

The music scene in 2024 was marked by a surge in popularity for artists like Shallipopi and Khaid, who also featured prominently in the overall personalities list. The top trending song was “”I Don’t Care” by Boy Spyce”, followed closely by “Ozeba” and “Commas” by Ayra”. Nigerians also showed a keen interest in understanding the lyrics of various songs, with “Ogechi lyrics”, “Ozeba lyrics”, and “Omemma by Chandler Moore lyrics” leading the searches in the lyrics category.

This year, Nigerians continued to demonstrate a strong interest in entertainment with movies like “A Tribe Called Judah”, “Treasure In The Sky”, and “Damsel” topping the movie charts. The top TV series that captured the interest of Nigerian netizens included “Supacell”, “My Demon”, and “Queen of Tears”. In the culinary world, Nigerians explored diverse recipes with “Pornstar Martini recipe” leading the searches.

Concerns about personal well-being and global events were also reflected in search trends. Questions like “How much is dollar to naira today?”, “How to get perfectly defined curls for African hair?”, and “Who won the US presidential election?” topped the list of queries. Nigerians were curious about the meaning of words like “demure,” “steeze,” and “pet peeves,” turning to Search for answers.

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Fiscal Responsibility Commission Backs Controversial Tax Reform Bills

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By Adedapo Adesanya

The Fiscal Responsibility Commission (FRC) has expressed strong support for the controversial Tax Reform Bills currently before the National Assembly.

The bills, developed by the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee on instruction by President Bola Tinubu, aim to improve fiscal governance, transform public revenue architecture boost economic growth.

The Chairman of the commission, Mr Victor Muruako, expressed the support of the organisation at an interaction with academics and journalists on the sidelines of the Fellowship Lecture and Investiture Ceremony of the Capital Market Academics of Nigeria (CMAN) on Monday in Abuja.

According to a statement by FRC’s Head of Strategic Communications Officer, Mr Bede Anyanwu on Tuesday, the agency revealed that a critical analysis of the bills showed that it does not contain any issue or item that could be said to be skewed to favour any region or section of the country.

“The bills rather create a more equitable distribution of resources amongst Nigeria’s federating states,” Mr Muruako added, noting that the analysis also confirmed that the proposed reforms are designed to benefit all Nigerians, particularly low-income earners and Micro Small and Medium Businesses (MSMBs).

Mr Muruako outlined some of the key benefits of the reforms, including tax relief for low-income earners: individuals earning less than N1.7 million annually will pay less income tax, exemption of tax on small businesses with turnovers below N50 million, and exemption of over 90 per cent of small businesses from profit tax payment.

It was stated that the new bills intend to simplify tax administration in the country and make it more transparent.

Increasing revenue for subnational governments as states and local governments will receive a larger share of VAT revenue, empowering them to provide better public services, and improving ease of doing business, noting that reforms will reduce the administrative burden on businesses and make it easier to comply with tax regulations.

The FRC explained that it is upbeat that the tax relief for low-income earners will enhance savings and capital formation at household levels.

The commission also expressed confidence that given the positive correlation between savings and investment, explaining that the increase in small household investments across the board would lead to improvements in the sustainable growth of the nation’s economy.

He also opined that the reduced tax burden on small businesses would give Micro-Small Medium Enterprises breathing space, and enable them to grow organically, hence contributing to a sustained increase in the nation’s GDP in the near future.

On the recent controversies over the bills, Mr Muruako praised President Tinubu for allowing room for further dialogue, appealing to all stakeholders across geopolitical zones to support the bills because their transformative potentials stand to benefit every Nigerian.

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CSCS Gets Dual Management System Certifications

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By Adedapo Adesanya

Central Securities Clearing System (CSCS) Plc has been awarded the ISO/IEC 27001:2022 and ISO 22301:2019 certifications by the globally renowned Management System Certification Body (MSECB).

According to a statement from the firm, the Managing Director of CSCS, Mr Haruna Jalo-Waziri, said the ISO 27001 is an internationally recognised benchmark for managing information security, ensuring robust protection against data breaches and IT disruptions.

The ISO 22301 standard is an international standard that establishes the requirements for business continuity management systems.

Mr Jalo-Waziri said this recognition underscores CSCS’s steadfast commitment to international best practices in information security management and business continuity.

He noted that the ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification highlights CSCS’s adherence to stringent information security measures, ensuring robust protection against data breaches and IT disruptions.

Mr Jalo-Waziri said that the ISO 22301:2019 certification also confirms CSCS’s business continuity and readiness to respond to unexpected incidents, minimising disruptions and safeguarding stakeholders’ interests.

“Achieving these certifications is a testament to our deliberate and strategic focus on embedding a culture of excellence, resilience, and trustworthiness in our operations.

“It underscores our commitment to maintaining the highest standards of information security and business continuity in delivering value to our stakeholders.

“These certifications position CSCS alongside leading global organisations that prioritise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information systems.

“They further validate the organisation’s dedication to securing its clients’ trust and ensuring operational resilience,” he said.

The CSCS MD added these certifications not only reinforce the trust of its clients, stakeholders, and regulators but also to validate the hard work and dedication of its team.

He said, that as Nigeria’s premier financial market infrastructure, the firm remains resolute in its mission to enable market confidence through best-in-class services and practices.

According to him, receiving these certifications from MSECB strengthens CSCS’s reputation as a reliable partner and a leader in the financial market ecosystem.

He said that the certifications assure stakeholders that CSCS’s processes are periodically monitored to meet and exceed compliance requirements.

This achievement, Mr Jalo-Waziri said, was a significant milestone in CSCS’s journey to consistently deliver secure, resilient, and innovative solutions to the Nigerian capital market and beyond.

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