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DCOMSIT Prize Award 2023: Opolo Global Partners University of Ilorin to Showcase Innovative Students’ Solutions

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Rasheed Adebiyi
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Opolo Global, in collaboration with the Computer Services and Information Technology Directorate of the University of Ilorin, has successfully organized the 2023 DCOMSIT Prize Award Final Presentation at the Faculty of Agriculture Lecture Theatre, University of Ilorin. The event, held on 25th July, 2023, attracted enthusiastic students, researchers, and faculty members from various disciplines. The Award was aimed to promote innovation, enterprise, and digital skills among participants and as well foster research commercialization in the university. The grand finale featured five innovative presentations from students among whom the top three solutions were awarded valuable prizes.

In her welcome speech, Prof. Oluwakemi Abikoye, Chairperson of the DCOMSIT Prize Award Committee, commended the Director of Computer Services and Information Technology, Prof. Dupe Ademola-Popoola, for initiating the event. She applauded Opolo Global’s support as the technical partner, which transformed the event into a resounding success beyond the original plan. Prof. Abikoye encouraged the participants to make the most of this rare opportunity to showcase their research ideas and entrepreneurial endeavors.

Representing the Chairman of Opolo Global, Dr. Segun Aina, OFR, Head of Special Projects, Mr. Deji Ajani, delivered a goodwill message and keynote address. In his address, Ajani emphasized the importance of focusing on innovative solutions that address both local and global challenges. He underscored the partnership between Opolo Global and the University which is aiming to provide platforms for innovators to build and scale solutions that benefit all stakeholders, including the University.

He noted that the proposed innovation hub is well underway, with numerous programmes that will benefit the entire University ecosystem. He emphasized Opolo Global’s commitment to nurturing young talents and entrepreneurial spirits of students and researchers as demonstrated by the partnership with the university. He then announced that the top five innovations presented at the event would gain admission to the prestigious Opolo Incubation Programme, a valuable opportunity worth millions of Naira. Furthermore, these innovations will be considered for admission to the esteemed 1st tier Opolo-UNILORIN Startup Ecosystem, opening up doors for further growth and development.

The distinguished panel of judges, consisting of experts in different fields, had the task of assessing the five presentations from students in the Colleges/Faculties of Health Sciences, Engineering as well as Communication and Information Sciences. The presentations covered a wide range of solutions, including Market Mate, an innovative WhatsApp bot designed to ease market visitation for busy individuals, and Tripa, a bus card payment app aimed at providing cashless transportation for students.

The ideas presented also included a Surveillance Drone, offering IoT-based security solutions, and an IoT-enabled Smart Water Management System for households.

Overall, Studconnect, an AI-based digital solution facilitating connections between students and property owners for apartment rentals emerged as the winning solution while Surveillance Drone and IoT-baased Smart Water Management System emerged first and second runners up respectively. The event was concluded with the presentation of gifts and awards to the top three winners by  Engr. Musiliu Adebayo Lawal and Prof. Dupe Ademola-Popoola.

The success of the 2023 DCOMSIT Prize Award presentation demonstrated the potential of the Nigerian students and researchers to create innovative solutions that address real-world challenges. With Opolo Global’s support and the University of Ilorin’s commitment to fostering entrepreneurship and digital skills, the future looks promising for innovative initiatives within the institution and beyond.

Nigeria Police and the Possible Trial of Cute Abiola

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Mutiu Iyanda
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Elements of the Offense: To determine whether Cute Abiola could be prosecuted, the elements of the alleged offense must be examined. According to available information, Cute Abiola is accused of deliberate acts of desecrating the police uniform or accoutrements through his skits. The prosecution would need to demonstrate the following elements for a successful case:
a. Deliberate Actions: The prosecution must establish that Cute Abiola intentionally engaged in actions that depicted the police uniform or accoutrements in a disrespectful, mocking, or derogatory manner. It would be crucial to show that he intended to bring disrepute to the uniform or the institution it represents.
b. Desecration of Police Uniform or Accoutrements: The prosecution needs to prove that the acts in question amounted to desecration, meaning that they were disrespectful, offensive, or damaging to the reputation or honor of the police uniform and the institution it represents.

Freedom of Expression and Public Trust
The case could involve a delicate balance between Cute Abiola’s freedom of expression and the need to protect the sanctity of law enforcement institutions, as expressed by the NPF. The Nigerian Constitution and international human rights standards protect freedom of expression as a fundamental right. However, this right is not absolute and may be subject to limitations to protect public order, national security, and the reputation of others.

In this case, the court would need to assess whether Cute Abiola’s actions fall within the realm of protected expression or whether they cross the line into harmful conduct that undermines public trust in the police force.

The court would likely consider the following factors:

a. Intent: The court would examine Cute Abiola’s intent behind his skits or films. If it is evident that he intended to demean or bring disrepute to the police uniform or the institution, his freedom of expression claim may be weakened.

b. Nature of Expression: The court would assess the nature of Cute Abiola’s expressions. If they are found to be satirical, artistic, or critical commentary on relevant issues without directly promoting harm or violence, his defense of freedom of expression could be stronger.

c. Potential Harm: The court would consider whether Cute Abiola’s actions have caused significant harm to the reputation or public trust in the Nigerian Police Force.

d. Proportionality: The court would weigh the importance of protecting the police institution’s sanctity against the impact on Cute Abiola’s freedom of expression. A proportionality analysis would help determine if any restrictions on his expression are justified.

In conclusion, the legal analysis of the possible trial of Cute Abiola involves a careful examination of jurisdiction, applicable laws, the elements of the alleged offense, and the delicate balance between freedom of expression and protecting the sanctity of law enforcement institutions. The outcome of the trial would depend on the specific facts presented, the strength of the evidence, and the court’s interpretation of the law.

List of Nigeria’s New Ministerial Nominees from Tinubu by State of Origin

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Ndubuisi Ekekwe
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The deadline to submit the list to the Senate is tomorrow. And the list is out. See the nominees for the open ministerial posts in the nation. Wike, El-Rufai…are in.

The nominees are:

– Abubakar Momoh

– Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar CON

– Barr. Hannatu Musawa

– Dr. Betta Edu

– Dr. Dorris Aniche Uzoka

– H.E. David Umahi

– H.E. Nyesom Wike

– H.E. Badaru Abubakar CON

– H.E. Nasiru Ahmed Elrufai

– Rt. Hon. Ekperipe Ekpo

– Hon. Nkiru Onyeojiocha

– Hon. Olubunmi Tunji Ojo

– Hon. Stella Okotette

– Hon. Uju Kennedy Ohaneye

– Mr. Bello Muhammad G.

– Mr. Dele Alake

– Mr. Lateef Fagbemi SAN

– Mr. Muhammad Idris

– Mr. Olawale Edun

– Mr. Waheed Adebayo Adelabu

– Mrs Iman Suleiman Ibrahim

– Professor Ali Pate

– Professor Joseph

– Senator Abubakar Kyari

– Senator John Eno

– Senator Sani Abubakar Danladi

This is updated with the geological zones of the nominees

2023 BAT MINISTERIAL NOMINEES – FULL LIST

South South

1 Akwa Ibom: Ekperikpe Ekpo
2 Bayelsa: Heineken Lolokpobri
3 Cross river: Betta Edu
4 Cross river: John Enoh
5 Delta: Stella Okotete
6 Edo: Abubakar Momoh
7 Rivers: Nyesom Wike

North East

8 Adamawa: Tahir Mamman
9 Bauchi: Yusuf M Tuggar
10 Bauchi: Ali Pate
11 Borno: Abubakar Kyari
12 Gombe: Alkali Ahmed Saidu
13 Taraba: Uba Maigari Ahmadu
14 Yobe: Ibrahim Geidam
15 Taraba: Sani A Danladi

North West
16 Jigawa: Mohamed Badaru
17 Kaduna: Nasir El-Rufai
18 Kano: Maryam Shetti
19 Kano: Abdullahi T Gwarzo
20 Katsina: Ahmad Dangiwa
21 Katsina: Hanatu Musawa
22 Kebbi: Yusuf Tanko Sununu
23 Kebbi: Atiku Bagudu
24 Sokoto: Bello M Goronyo
25 Zamfara: Bello Matawwalle

South East
26 Abia: Nkiru Onyejiocha
27 Anambra: Uju Ohaneye
28 Ebonyi: David Umahi
29 Enugu: Uche Nnaji
30 Imo: Doris Uzoka

South West
31 Ekiti: Dele Alake
32 Lagos: Tunji Alausa
33 Lagos: Lola Ade John
34 Ogun: Ishak Salako
35 Ogun: Bosun Tijjani
36 Ogun: Olawale Edun
37 Ondo: Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo
38 Osun: Adegboyega Oyetola
39 Oyo: Adebayo Adelabu

North Central
40 Benue: Joseph Utsev
41 FCT: Zaphaniah Bitrus Jisalo
42 Kogi: Shuaibu A Audu
43 Kwara: Lateef Fagbemi
44 Nasarawa: Imaan S-Ibrahim
45 Niger: Mohammed Idris
46 Niger: Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi
47 Plateau: Simon Lalong

 

HERE IS A LIST OF TINUBU’S 47 MINISTERIAL NOMINEES by State of Origin and Gender (The Cable)

S/N

NAMES

STATE

GENDER
1 Abubakar Momoh Edo Male
2 Yusuf Maitama Tuggar Bauchi Male
3 Ahmad Dangiwa Katsina Male
4 Hanatu Musawa Kastina Female
5 Uche Nnaji Enugu Male
6 Betta Edu Cross River Female
7 Doris Uzoka Imo Female
8 David Umahi Ebonyi Male
9 Nyesom Wike Rivers Male
10 Mohamed Badaru Jigawa Male
11 Nasir El-Rufai Kaduna Male
12 Ekperikpe Ekpo Akwa Ibom Male
13 Nkeiruka Onyejeocha Abia Female
14 Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo Ondo Male
15 Stella Okotete Delta Female
16 Uju Ohanenye Anambra Female
17 Bello Mohammed Goronyo Sokoto Male
18 Dele Alake Ekiti Male
19 Lateef Fagbemi Kwara Male
20 Mohammed Idris Niger Male
21 Olawale Edun Ogun Male
22 Adebayo Adelabu Oyo Male
23 Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim Nasarawa Female
24 Ali Pate Bauchi Male
25 Joseph Utsev Benue Male
26 Abubakar Kyari Borno Male
27 John Enoh Cross River Male
28 Sani Abubakar Danladi Taraba Male
29 Ahmed Tijani Gwarzo Kogi Male
30 Bosun Tijani Ogun Male
31 Maryam Shetty (Shettima) Kano Female
32 Ishak Salako Ogun Male
33 Tunji Alausa Lagos Male
34 Tanko Sununu Kebbi Male
35 Adegboyega Oyetola Osun Male
36 Atiku Bagudu Kebbi Male
37 Bello Matawalle Zamfara Male
38 Ibrahim Geidam Yobe Male
39 Simon Bako Lalong Plateau Male
40 Lola Ade-John Lagos Female
41 Shuaibu Abubakar Adamawa Male
42 Tahir Mamman Adamawa Male
43 Aliyu Sabi Niger Male
44 Alkali Ahmed Gombe Male
45 Heineken Lokpobiri Bayelsa Male
46 Uba Maigari Taraba Male
47 Zephaniah Jisalo FCT Male

Thorchain Launches Streaming Swap Features

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Paul Ugbede Godwin
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Thorchain, a decentralized cross-chain liquidity protocol, has announced a new feature called Streaming Swap, which allows users to swap assets across different blockchains without waiting for confirmation times. According to Thorchain, this is the first time such a feature has been implemented in the crypto space, and it could revolutionize the way people trade and exchange cryptocurrencies.

Streaming Swap works by allowing users to lock up their assets in a smart contract and specify the swap rate, duration, and frequency of the swap. For example, a user can lock up 10 ETH and swap it to BTC at a rate of 0.1 ETH per BTC every week for 10 weeks. The user will receive 0.1 BTC every week until the swap is completed or canceled.

The benefits of Streaming Swap are manifold. First, it reduces the risk of price volatility and slippage by averaging out the swap price over time. Second, it eliminates the need for users to monitor the market and execute swaps manually. Third, it creates new opportunities for arbitrage and liquidity provision by allowing users to stream their assets to different pools and chains.

Thorchain claims that Streaming Swap is the first of its kind in the crypto space and that it will open up new possibilities for decentralized finance. The feature is currently live on the Thorchain testnet and will be deployed to the mainnet soon. Users can try out Streaming Swap using the ThorSwap interface or the Asgardex desktop app.

Streaming Swap works by using Thorchain’s native RUNE token as a bridge between different blockchains. Users can deposit any supported asset into Thorchain’s liquidity pools and receive RUNE tokens in return. Then, they can use these RUNE tokens to swap for any other supported asset on any other blockchain, without having to wait for the confirmation of the first swap. The second swap is executed instantly, and the user receives the desired asset in their wallet.

Thorchain claims that Streaming Swap has several advantages over traditional swaps. First, it reduces the latency and risk of swapping assets across different blockchains, as users do not have to wait for multiple confirmations or deal with network congestion. Second, it increases the liquidity and efficiency of Thorchain’s pools, as users can access any asset on any chain with a single swap. Third, it enables new use cases and opportunities for traders and arbitrageurs, as they can take advantage of price differences and market movements across different chains.

Thorchain says that Streaming Swap is currently live on its Chaosnet, a public testnet that simulates real-world conditions and incentives. Users can try out the feature using various assets such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, Binance Coin, Litecoin, Bitcoin Cash, and more. Thorchain plans to launch Streaming Swap on its mainnet in the near future, after ensuring its security and stability.

Thorchain is one of the leading projects in the cross-chain space, aiming to create a decentralized and trustless network that connects all blockchains and enables seamless value transfer. Thorchain leverages a novel consensus mechanism called Threshold Signature Scheme (TSS), which allows nodes to sign transactions without revealing their private keys or compromising security. Thorchain also uses a unique economic model that rewards liquidity providers with fees and incentives, while penalizing malicious actors with slashing and bonding mechanisms.

Streaming Swap is a major milestone for Thorchain and the crypto space as a whole, as it demonstrates the potential of cross-chain technology and innovation. Thorchain invites users to test out Streaming Swap on its Chaosnet and provide feedback and suggestions for improvement.

The Digital Mapping Alliance And Why Nothing Will Change

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Ndubuisi Ekekwe
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In the Igbo Nation, there is this proverb elders drop when some young men ask many questions and cause problems in the village square: when the piglet begins to grow and wonders why the mouth of the mother is so big, just give it time, because over time, its mouth will also become big. Yes, they want to remind you that most things are the same, and that what differs is your understanding, and once you get into certain phases, the convergence will happen.

So, as Microsoft, Meta and Amazon band together to take up Apple and Google on maps, do not think anything has changed: “Google and Apple’s duopoly in the online map market is about to be challenged by a coalition made up of Meta, Microsoft, and Amazon Web Services. The trio is teaming up to create alternative map data and services that developers can access freely.”

CNBC reported that the group was formed along with TomTom, and will be releasing data that will help companies to develop their own map, curtailing dependency on Google and Apple. The duo has dominated the market for long, charging mobile app developers for access to their mapping services.

App makers pay per thousand Google Maps lookups using their application programming interface (API), while Apple provides free access to Apple Maps for native app developers but charges web app developers fees for access.

According to the report, other major tech companies are collaborating to create an alternative option. The Overture Maps Foundation, established in the previous year, has compiled an extensive database of 59 million “points of interest,” including restaurants, landmarks, streets, and regional borders.

Simply, once they become successful on this, they will also behave like Apple and Google, since it is still capitalism. That explains why  Meta’s Threads is already implementing many “anti-people” policies of Twitter (yes, X) like blocking people (yes bots) from scraping data. Of course, I want Ovim roads to be well mapped and I hope this alliance delivers on it.

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Comment: Won’t it have been easier to add Nokia to this alliance? They are already good in Maps. Anyway just thinking out loud.

My Response: Nokia has to move to the US or Africa because it is going to be hard to build such digital maps with the tough European privacy laws. That is partly the reason you do not read of great EU digital companies

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