OVER 25 MILLION PHONES STOLEN IN ONE YEAR- FG. (PHOTO).

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 Over 25 million phones stolen in one year – FG The Crime Experience and Security Perception Survey report of the National Bureau of Statistics, a Federal Government agency, shows that Nigeria recorded 25.35 million phone theft cases between May 2023 and April 2024. According to the report, this was the most common type of crime within the period under review. The report read, “The number of crimes experienced by individuals in Nigeria was analysed over a period of time. The results show that theft of phones (25,354,417) was the most common crime experienced by individuals, followed by consumer fraud (12,107,210) and assault (8,453,258). However, hijacking of cars (333,349) was the least crime experienced by individuals within the reference period.” It also noted that most phone theft cases occurred either at home or in a public place, and about 90 per cent of such cases were reported to the police. Despite the high rate of the incident being reported, only about 11.7 per cent of t...

FG TO ESTABLISH VOCATIONAL CENTRES NATIONWIDE — SGF AKUME. (PHOTOS).


ESTABLISH VOCATIONAL CENTRES NATIONWIDE — SGF AKUME


In demonstration of the Federal Government's commitment to nurturing talent and fostering innovation, the Federal Ministry of Finance, Budget and National Planning has been issued directives for the release of funds and modalities for the establishment of vocational centres nationwide.


Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. Dr. George Akume gave the insight yesterday at the opening ceremony of the 8th Innovation and Technology Expo in Abuja with the theme: STI: Solution to National Economic Challenges, wherein he had the honour to represent his principal the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Ahmed Bola Tinubu.


At the gathering of tech experts hosted by the Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology which aims to showcase R&D products, engage investors and discuss socio-economic issues, the SGF assured stakeholders that under the Renewed Hope Agenda, the FG is committed to promotion of tech and innovation for economic growth.


In his words: "we recognize innovation as the cornerstone of economic growth and poverty alleviation, so we will prioritize local R&D efforts, aligning with Presidential Executive Order No. 5 (2018), to boost indigenous capacity and capability in the tech sector".


The representative of the President also congratulated the 774 Young Nigerian Scientists Presidential Award recipients. Commending them for their dedication to science and technology; and expressing how proud the government is of the inventors and innovators showcasing their creations


He concluded that through concerted efforts, Nigeria's STI sector will be driven forward.


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