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16—Vanguard, MONDAY, JUNE 17, 2019 PRESENTATION: From left— Chairman, ICT Committee, Nigerian Bar Association Section on Business Law, Basil Udotai; Secretary, Nigerian Bar Association Section on Business Law, Dr. Adeoye Adefulu; First Vice-Chairman, ICT Committee, Nigerian Bar Association Section on Business Law, Rotimi Ogunyemi and Chief Transformation Officer, MTN Nigeria, Bayo Adekanmbi, during the MTN Nigeria presentation at the NBA-SBL Members Forum in Lagos. Photo;Akeem Salau NCC tasks subscribers on protection of telecom infrastructure By Emmanuel Elebeke ABUJA—THE Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, had emphasised the need for telecom subscribers to secure telecommunication infrastructure in their domain to ensure quality of services. The Commission insisted that it is only when teleccom facilities are secured by their host communities that service providers can guarantee high quality of Stormwater channels construction'll solve flooding problems in Asaba —Oghenesivbe By Elizabeth Uwandu ASABA—THE ongoing underground stormwater channels along DBS, Okpanam, Anwai, DLA roads and its environ, when completed in the near future, shall permanently solve the issue of flooding and erosion in Asaba, Delta State capital. A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and pioneer Executive Assistant to the Governor of Delta State on Communications, in the first tenure, Dr Fred Oghenesivbe made the assertion while responding to questions during a public affairs phone-in live radio programme in Warri, Delta State, over the weekend. He said Okowa administration has taken practical steps backed by adequate funding to urgently complete the stormwater channels projects, adding that when completed floodwater shall be conveyed through the underground tunnels into River Niger and Anwai River such that it will leave the city dry and motorable without any risk on those using the walkways. service. The Director, Zonal Operation, NCC, Mrs Amina Shehu made this known on Thursday at a sensitisation programme on the protection of Telecom infrastructure in Obajana Kogi. Represented by Mrs Khadigah, the Principal Manager, Zonal Operation Department, Shehu said that the workshop was a platform to enlighten the public and other stakeholders on the need to protect telecom Oghenesivbe quoted Governor Okowa as saying that the contractors, Setraco Nigeria, have been adequately funded and work is in progress round the clock to ensure that the stormwater tunnels are completed speedily and without further delay, not compromising in quality and standard. He noted that flooding experienced this year in Asaba, By Monsuru Olowoopejo LAGOS—SPEAKER of Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudasiru Obasa, has assured residents that the lawmakers will work closely with the Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, to address the state challenges. Obasa's assurance was sequel to the frosty relationship experienced between the lawmakers and the executive under the former governor, Akinwunmi Ambode-led administration which led to the budget delay. He gave the assurance at infrastructure. She said that the workshop was also intended to present a platform for cooperation between stakeholders in the telecommunication industry to reach an understanding towards putting into proper perspective the concerns most often expressed by the public about telecom infrastructure. "The programme is an initiative of NCC aimed at sensitising the stakeholders as well as creating could have created greater havoc if not for the substantial volume of floodwater conveyed into the Anwai River, from various channels partly completed in the Anwai Road axis and its environ. He said: "The pain and agony caused by the flooding is highly regrettable, but it must be stated that the aspect of the stormwater channels already completed helped in no small measures in transporting stormwater into awareness about the importance of telecom infrastructure in our domain. Telecom infrastructure such as Base Stations and other facilities have been target of vandalism, theft and hostility from host communities. "It is therefore imperative for the public to regard telecom facilitate as "collectively owned infrastructure that are crucial and essential for the provision of efficient and acceptable quality of service and ought to be keenly protected,’’ she added. Anwai river, and in the process substantially reduced the rate of disaster to a reasonable proportion. "It is on record that Okowa's administration is the first to take practical steps backed with adequate funding to tackle flooding problems in the state capital, with plans to extend such infrastructure development to other parts of the state where flooding have been identified." Obasa assures Lagos residents of support for Sanwo-Olu the 9th Assembly Inauguration Reception organised by Gbolahan Yishawu, member representing Eti- Osa Constituency II, which was also attended by Senator Oluremi Tinubu and others. The speaker stressed that the House would collaborate with the executive arm to ensure that the government deliver on its promises made before the elections. Obasa, who noted that the House was to represent people's interest, said that the parliament would not ignore the interests of the constituents. Also speaking, Tinubu, urged the lawmakers to ensure the interests of the electorate were considered during deliberations. The lawmaker, who represents Lagos Central senatorial districts, appealed to the lawmakers to establish and strengthen medium of communication between them and the electorates, saying, just like how Yushawu has done. "Yishawu has really represented us well. I represent Lagos Central, he is the one who represents me. I tell you that when residents of Ikoyi-Obalende have any issue and I call him, he is always on top of it. Saudi seeks oil supply protection as US and Iran face off SAUDI Arabia has called for swift action to secure Gulf energy supplies and joined the United States in blaming Iran for attacks on two oil tankers in a vital shipping route that have raised fears of broader confrontation in the region. Last week’s tanker attacks in the Gulf of Oman exacerbated the antagonistic fallout from similar blasts in May that crippled four vessels. Washington, already embroiled in a standoff with Iran over its nuclear program, has blamed Tehran and Saudi Arabia’s crown prince also accused Iran last week. Iran has denied any role in the strikes on the tankers south of the Strait of Hormuz, a major transit route for oil from Saudi Arabia, the world’s biggest crude exporter, and other Gulf producers. Saudi Energy Minister Khalid al-Falih said there must be “a rapid and decisive response to the threat” to energy supplies, market stability and consumer confidence, his ministry said on Twitter. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, in an interview with Saudi-owned newspaper Asharq Al-Awsat, blamed Iran and called on the international community to take a “decisive stand” against the attacks. “The kingdom does not want a war in the region but it will not hesitate to deal with any threats to its people, its sovereignty, or its vital interests,” the crown prince said. Pope urges restraint in Gulf after tanker attacks Pope Francis has called for restraint and a lowering of tensions in the Middle East yesterday following attacks on two oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman that have raised fears of a broader confrontation in the region. Francis, during a visit to a city in central Italy that was severely damaged by a string of earthquakes in 2016, said he was worried by the ramifications of the attacks. “I invite everyone to use the instruments of diplomacy to resolve the complex problems of the conflicts in the Middle East,” he said. “I renew a heartfelt appeal to the international community to make every possible effort to favour dialogue and peace,” he said after saying a Mass for several thousand people. Washington, already embroiled in a standoff with Iran over its nuclear program, has blamed Tehran for the attacks. Iran has denied any involvement. During his one-day visit to Camerino, a university city in Italy’s central Marche region, Francis wore a white fire fighter’s helmet as he visited the cathedral, which was severely damaged in the quake. China prepares for long trade fight with the US party journal THE United States has underestimated the Chinese peo ple’s will to fight a trade war and Beijing is prepared for a long economic battle, an influential Chinese Communist Party journal said yesterday. China would not give way on major principles in its negotiations with the United States on ending the dispute, the commentary in the ideological journal Qiushi, or Seeking Truth, said. The editorial represented “a further mobilization of Chinese society” in the struggle against US trade pressure, wrote Hu Xijin, editor-in-chief of the state-run Global Times newspaper, in a tweet. “China will not be afraid of any threats or pressure the United States is making that may escalate economic and trade frictions. China has no choice, nor escape route, and will just have to fight it out till the end,” the commentary said. “No one, no force should underestimate and belittle the steel will of the Chinese people and its strength and tenacity to fight a war.” The United States kicked off a tariff battle with China in 2018, seeking sweeping structural changes from Beijing and alleging that the Chinese have engaged in intellectual property theft over many years, which China denies. Boeing seeking to reduce scope, duration of some physical tests for new aircraft — sources BOEING Co engineers are reducing the scope and dura tion of certain costly physical tests used to certify the planemaker’s new aircraft, according to industry sources and regulatory officials. Several Boeing 777X aircraft are seen in various stages of production during a media tour of the Boeing 777X at the Boeing production facility in Everett, Washington, U.S., February 27, 2019. But the strategy could be at risk if regulators and U.S. lawmakers probing two deadly Boeing plane crashes require even more rigorous safety tests before certifying new aircraft as passenger-worthy. As Boeing kicks off the year-long flight testing process on its new 777X, its engineers will cut hours off airborne testing by using computer models to simulate flight conditions, and then present the results to the US. All stories credited to Reuters
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