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Empowering Academia and Beyond: CITAD’s Data Analysis Training with STATA Software”

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In an effort to enhance research in academia, civil society organizations, and government agencies, the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has provided training to another group of academicians, professionals, students, and representatives from the development sector on data analysis in collaboration with Data Analysis STATA Software.

The Center stated that this group of participants, marking the 5th phase of beneficiaries, aims to enhance their research capacities and data management skills for effective policy-making, educational development, and programs.

STATA, a general-purpose statistical software package, is widely used by researchers in various fields for data manipulation, visualization, statistics, and automated reporting.

Speaking to reporters at the conclusion of the three-day training, CITAD Executive Director Engr. Y.Z Ya’u, represented by Senior Program Officer Malam Isah Garba, explained that the program is aligned with CITAD’s objective to provide advanced data analysis knowledge to academia and other sectors.

He mentioned that the training participants were drawn from academia, civil society organizations (CSOs), and government institutions.

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Engr. Ya’u further added that CITAD introduced the training due to the increasing significance of data not only for academic purposes but also for public policies.

“When we announced the initial call for applications for the training, CITAD received over 600 applications within 24 hours. We planned to train 40 people.”

“We had to carefully screen and select the intended participants, which was done in multiple batches. The first, second, third, and fourth batches were successful, and today we are completing the 5th batch with 23 trainees,” Y.Z. noted.

The Executive Director also expressed concern about the lack of accurate data in most government agencies and institutions for their respective areas of focus, emphasizing that the absence of reliable data leads to inaccurate policies and programs.

Participants who spoke at the event, including Hassan Nuhu Wali, a lecturer at Sule Lamido University, Jigawa State, stated that they gained exposure to the utilization of data for evidence-based policies and research purposes using the STATA software.

“It is a valuable opportunity and knowledge to learn the STATA data analysis software,” she added.

Another participant, Magdaline Habiba Musa from the Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna, mentioned that they were guided through the fundamentals of using STATA for Data Entry, Data Cleansing, and Data Analysis.

“The STATA software enables you to input all your statistical analysis quickly and helps you identify correctly or incorrectly inserted data,” Magdaline added.

Expressing gratitude to CITAD for providing them with the training opportunity, the participants pledged to share their newfound knowledge with their respective organizations and students.

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Sultan of Sokoto Urges Nigerians to Stop Criticizing Leaders and Allow God to Deal With Them

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Nigerians have been urged to desist from castigating their leaders and all those in authority.

This call was made to Nigerians by the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III on Monday at the the Regional Conference on Climate Change-Induced Conflicts in Northern Nigeria hosted in Kaduna.

According to the Sultan, it is important that Nigerians rather than insult their leaders, they should allow God to really with them.

He also urgee Nigerians to contibue praying for their keaders and tne nation as a whole.

He further called on religious leadera accros Nigeria to quit misleadinh members of ghwir congregation.

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“A lot of people say we have never had it so bad, but no matter how difficult it is, ease will come. We believe nothing lasts forever.

“Nothing bad and nothing good lasts forever. Let us intensify prayers in our congregations and encourage our followers to pray for our leaders.

“We will not castigate them; we will allow Almighty Allah to deal with them as He wishes and He will,” the Sultan notes.

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Arewa APC Merger Group Hails President Tinubu for Release of Detained minors

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The Arewa APC Merger Group has thanked President Bola Tinubu for his swift and compassionate response in ordering the release of detained minors involved in the #EndBadGovernance protests.

In a statement signed by National Coordinator Hon. Musa Mujahid Zaitawa in Abuja, the group expressed gratitude for the President’s decisive action, which has brought renewed hope to many Nigerians.

The group commended President Tinubu for showing strong leadership on the issue, noting that his actions demonstrate a commitment to justice and the well-being of Nigeria’s youth.

They emphasized that this move reassures citizens of the President’s dedication to fairness and the protection of human rights under his administration.

The release order from President Tinubu came after the Arewa APC Merger Group took substantial steps to advocate for the detained children.

In response to reports of mistreatment, including allegations of malnutrition and poor conditions, the group provided essential food and support to the minors both at the Federal High Court in Abuja and while in custody.

This effort underscored the group’s commitment to the welfare of young Nigerians and their resolve to seek justice.

Hon. Musa Mujahid Zaitawa stated that the group is encouraged by the President’s response and considers it a positive signal of his administration’s commitment to addressing national issues with compassion and responsibility.

The Arewa APC Merger Group remains hopeful that this action will set a precedent for prioritizing the rights and well-being of Nigeria’s youth across the country.

President Tinubu’s decision to release the children reflects his administration’s acknowledgment of the calls from various stakeholders to uphold justice and safeguard the future of young Nigerians.

The Arewa APC Merger Group expressed their appreciation for this significant step, which they believe will strengthen public confidence in the government’s dedication to the rights of all citizens.

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Breaking: Court Drops Charges Against Minors

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The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday struck out the charges brought against a total of 119 #EndBadGovernance protesters.

All 119 protesters were arraigned on Friday, November 1 on charges bordering on Treason felony, inciting to mutiny, among others.

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The defendants were arraigned in two batches at the previous proceeding.

The first batch comprised a total of 76 protesters which included 32 minors and the second batch a total of 43 protesters.

The trial judge, Justice Obiora Egwuatu, struck out the suit following an application by the counsel to the Attorney General of the Federation, M. D Abubakar, to take over and discontinue the matter.

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