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International  Day Of Peace: CITAD calls for Use of Technology to enhance Peace

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The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), a National nongovernmental organization using ICT to promote peace and mitigate conflict, foster development, good governance, and societal wellbeing in peace and tranquility is joining millions of people over the world in celebrating the 2020 International Day of Peace with the theme  “Shaping Peace Together”.

Each year the International Day of Peace is observed around the world on 21 September.

 

In a statement by Ag program coordinator of the center, Ibrahim Nuhu said The  UN General Assembly has declared this as a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace,  through observing 24 hours of non-violence and cease-fire.

Ibrahim Nuhu Said In Nigeria, this year, it has been clearer than ever that apart from enmity, religious, and ethnicity crises we have been battling with especially in the Northern part, our common enemy is a tireless virus that threatens our health, security, and very way of life.

 

According to him COVID-19 has thrown the world into turmoil and forcibly reminded mankind that what happens in one part of the planet can impact people everywhere.

Ibrahim Nuhu noted that It is a real tragedy looking into the overwhelming destabilization of peace and security in some states of North East and North West as people are deeply concerned with the daily hike of violence,  killings, kidnappings, burning of people’s properties, herder-farmer clashes, increase in rape cases, domestic violence, and so forth. To this end, we strongly condemn all acts of threatening peace and promoting violence in our dear nation.

 

 

CITAD further calls for the following measures to alleviate sufferings in human society which is subjected to untold suffering and hardships as follows.

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  1. We must endeavor to explore all the ingredients that build, sustain, and consolidate peaceful coexistence and in doing this, young people should be engaged fully to ensure sustainable peacebuilding.
  2. Government at all levels must create job opportunities to reduce youth unemployment and restiveness as unemployed youth are being used to perpetrate violence and are at risk of joining violent extremism.
  3. Young people should build a culture of peace among them by using innovative strategies and always say no to those who use them to cause violence.
  4. Violence is always evil and destructive. It is the responsibility of all patriotic Nigerians to

work collectively towards curbing the plague of insurgency, violent agitations, and hate

speech threatening the peace and corporate existence of the country.

  1. Employ the use of ICT tools will surely reduce corruption and enhance peacebuilding as

well as entrepreneurship opportunities for youth.

  1. CITAD is calling on all the stakeholders and peace actors in the interest of peace change

the strategies in converting violence and use Conflict resolution and management tools to

restore PEACE and security so that people will live in peace and the economy will boost.

  1. We are also calling on the security agencies to keep their eyes open and continue scouting

every citizen, be it a politician or not who engage in any act or say a word(s) of call to

action that may trigger violence or disturb peace in any society and bring these perpetrators

into a book without fear or favor.

The problem of insecurity in Nigeria has been further compounded by the lack of

technological know-how and its application majorly in the aspect of using information

technology as a tool in tackling insecurity in Nigeria. Therefore, the following are

recommended:

 Governments should invest more in ICT in the security sectors

  • Governments and individuals should embrace the use of Science and Technology

related research

  • There should be a proper collaboration between the information technology sector

and the Defence and security sector.

  • The federal government should ensure proper implementation of ICT tools and

training in all its agencies, departments, and parastatals; more especially in the security

headquarters and campuses, custom service commission, immigration service

offices and others. Such tools include the following:

  • Closed Circuit Television (CCTV)
  • Online Vehicle Registration
  • Proper SIM Registration
  • GPS locations

Cheap and robust Drones for urban, rural and forest surveillance.

So, we are using this day to call on governments, individuals, security agencies, and Civil Society Organizations working on peace to do all we could to allow PEACE to reign.

CITAD wants to end this statement by enjoining people in the Northern states and Nigeria, in general, to shun violence and cherish peace at all times.

 

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KANSIEC Chairman Advises Fruits Sellers Association to Modernize Business

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The Fruits Sellers Association, Kano State Chapter, has been advised to develop a strategic plan within a specific timeframe to modernize its business operations.

The Chairman of the Kano State Independent Electoral Commission, KANSIEC, Professor Sani Lawal Malumfashi, gave the advice during a courtesy visit by members of the association to his office.

Professor Malumfashi stated that the fruit business anywhere in the world serves customers from all backgrounds, both rich and poor, due to the importance of fruits in food consumption.

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He maintained that the association should seek recognition across the three tiers of government in order to benefit from government policies and programmes.

The KANSIEC Chairman added that the present administration under the Executive Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, is transforming Kano into a modern metropolitan city with many parks. He said fruit sellers should secure designated spaces around the corners of flyovers across the city.

Earlier, the Chairman of the Fruits Sellers Association of Nigeria, Kano State Chapter, Alhaji Safiyanu Abdullahi, said they visited KANSIEC to seek guidance on how to conduct free, fair, and peaceful elections within the association.

Bashir Habib Yahya
Media Aide to the KANSIEC Chairman
Date: 11/09/2026

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Breaking :Former PDP National Chairman Alhaji Bamanga Tukur Is Dead

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Former Chairman of the peoples Democratic party during Jonathan’s administration Alhaji Bamanga Tukur is dead .

A credible source in Yola the capital of Adamawa state informed Nigerian Tracker that Alhaji Bamanga Tukur passes on in Abuja.

The source said his body will later be conveyed to Yola the capital of Adamawa state for funeral at the palace of Lamidon Adamawa Alhaji Muhammad Barkindo .

 

Alhaji Dr. Bamanga Mahmud Tukur (CON) was a prominent Nigerian politician, businessman, administrator, and elder statesman who has had a towering impact on Nigeria’s socio-political and economic sectors for over six decades.

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He was widely recognized for his roles as the former Governor of the old Gongola State, the former Minister of Industries, and the former National Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).

Early Life and EducationDate of Birth: Born on 15 September 1935 in what is today Adamawa State, Nigeria.

Higher Education: He obtained a Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree from the University of Pittsburgh in the United States.

Honorary Recognition: He was awarded an honorary Doctorate Degree in Law (Honoris Causa) by Benue State University in Makurdi, Nigeria.

Traditional Titles: Reflecting his high regional and cultural status, he holds the distinguished traditional titles of Tafidan Adamawa and Wakilin Ganye in Adamawa State.

Career in Public Service & Governance
Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA):
Served as General Manager/Chief Executive from 1975 to 1982, managing port congestion and modernizing seaports.

Governor of Old Gongola State: Elected during the Second Republic in 1982, serving a brief term before the December 1983 military coup.

Minister for Industries: Served under General Sani Abacha’s military administration from 1993 to 1995.

Business and Continental Leadership Founder of BHI Holdings (Daddo Group),

Tukur expanded his economic influence across Africa:

Africa Business Roundtable (ABR): Founder, past president, and Life Patron.

NEPAD Business Group: Elected Chairman in March 2002.

International Maritime Stature: First African Vice President of the International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH)

PDP National Chairmanship (2012–2014)Elected PDP National Chairman in March 2012.

 

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Nigeria’s Oil Output Hits 1.573m bpd as OPEC Production Rises–Report Says

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By Yusuf Danjuma Yunusa

Nigeria’s crude oil production, excluding condensate, rose by 35,000 barrels per day (bpd) to 1.573 million bpd in August 2026, from 1.537 million bpd in July, according to the latest data from the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC).

The increase, representing a 2.3 per cent month-on-month (MoM) growth, places Nigeria among OPEC members that recorded higher production during the month.

OPEC, in its latest monthly data based on direct communication from member countries, said Nigeria’s August output was its highest monthly production level in the data provided for 2026.

The August figure also exceeded Nigeria’s average production of 1.552 million bpd in the second quarter of 2026, indicating a gradual improvement in upstream output.

The development comes amid renewed efforts by the Federal Government and oil producers to boost production through improved security, fresh upstream investments, new projects and the rehabilitation of existing assets.

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Across OPEC, crude oil production increased by 346,000 bpd to 24.081 million bpd in August, from 23.735 million bpd in July.

Iraq recorded the largest increase among OPEC members, with output surging by 664,000 bpd to 3.378 million bpd. Kuwait followed with a 49,000-bpd increase to 1.894 million bpd, while the United Arab Emirates added 54,000 bpd to reach 3.835 million bpd.

Venezuela also increased production by 23,000 bpd to 1.145 million bpd.

However, some major producers recorded declines. Saudi Arabia’s output fell by 75,000 bpd to 7.276 million bpd, while Algeria and Libya declined by 8,000 bpd and 9,000 bpd to 999,000 bpd and 1.355 million bpd respectively.

Iran recorded the largest decline, with production dropping by 399,000 bpd to 2.086 million bpd.

Beyond OPEC, total production by the broader OPEC+ group, comprising OPEC members and participating non-OPEC producers under the Declaration of Cooperation (DoC), rose by 297,000 bpd to 38.055 million bpd in August.

Within the non-OPEC DoC group, Kazakhstan increased production by 159,000 bpd to 1.807 million bpd, while Russia cut output by 160,000 bpd to 8.718 million bpd.

For Nigeria, the latest production increase could provide some relief to government revenue and foreign exchange earnings, given the continued importance of crude oil exports to the economy.

Nigeria has set a target of raising crude oil production towards three million bpd by 2030, making sustained increases essential to achieving the ambition.

However, the country still faces significant challenges, including ageing fields, infrastructure constraints, crude theft, funding difficulties and the need to attract new investment into the upstream sector.

The August performance therefore represents progress, but maintaining the upward trend will be crucial if Nigeria is to close the gap between current production and its ambitious 2030 target.

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