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COVID-19 Nigerian Vaccine: CBN Research Funding Framework Underway

14May

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COVID-19 Nigerian Vaccine: CBN Research Funding Framework Underway

By Dayo Omoogun The Central Bank Governor Godwin Emefiele, has announced that the apex bank is developing a framework under which grants and long-term facilities would be made available to researchers, (more…)

Atiku Berates FG for Slashing Budget by Mere N71bn Despite Crash in Oil Prices

14May

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Atiku Berates FG for Slashing Budget by Mere N71bn Despite Crash in Oil Prices

...Nigeria cannot afford luxuries during an austerity By Mohammed Mohammed (more…)

N1.1bn Grass Cutting Scandal: Babachir to Appear in Court June 10

14May

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N1.1bn Grass Cutting Scandal: Babachir to Appear in Court June 10

The trial of the former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, before Justice Jude Okeke of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, Maitama has been adjourned to June 10, 2020 for continuation of trial. (more…)

FOREX Repatriation: Emefiele Assures Investors

13May

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FOREX Repatriation: Emefiele Assures Investors

By Dayo Omoogun The Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele, has assured investors of the security of their investments in the country despite dwindling revenue from the sale of crude oil globally. (more…)

Phase3 Rolls Out Free Fibre Broadband at COVID-19 Isolation Centre

13May

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Phase3 Rolls Out Free Fibre Broadband at COVID-19 Isolation Centre

In support of the Federal Government and Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) fight against COVID-19, Phase3 Telecom, has deployed free fibre broadband connectivity to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) COVID-19 Isolation Centre. (more…)

Istifanus Advocates for More Collaboration on Data Protection

13May

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Istifanus Advocates for More Collaboration on Data Protection

By Mohammed Mohammed The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy, Mr. Musa Istifanus has advocated for more collaboration on data protection and privacy assessment in the country. (more…)

Senate Probe of NDDC to Complement FG’s Forensic Audit – Lawan

13May

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Senate Probe of NDDC to Complement FG’s Forensic Audit – Lawan

President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan said on Tuesday that the investigation being carried out by the Senate into the finances of the Niger Delta Development Commission(NDDC) is to complement the ongoing forensic audit which was ordered by the Federal government. (more…)

Breaking! Buhari Appoints Prof. Gambari, Chief of Staff

12May

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Breaking! Buhari Appoints Prof. Gambari, Chief of Staff

By Mohammed Mohammed President Muhammadu Buhari, on Tuesday has finally approved the appointment of Prof. Ibrahim Ayoola Gambari, as his new Chief of Staff (CoS), replacing Alh. Abba Kyari, who succumbed to complications arising from COVID-19. (more…)

NITDA Tasks Technophiles on Post COVID-19 Navigation

12May

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NITDA Tasks Technophiles on Post COVID-19 Navigation

By Seun Adams The Chief Executive Officer of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Mr. Kashifu Abdullahi on Tuesday tasked technophiles and technology experts to get ready for navigation of new innovations and ideas in post COVID-19 era. (more…)

MEND: Why Buhari Should Not Re-appoint Simbi Wabote as Executive Secretary NCDMB

9May

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MEND: Why Buhari Should Not Re-appoint Simbi Wabote as Executive Secretary NCDMB

By Mohammed Mohammed The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND), on Thursday urged President Muhammadu Buhari, not to renew the appointment of Engr. Simbi Wabote, as Executive Secretary, (more…)

Petrol: Pump Price May Reduce as NNPC Cuts Ex-Depot Price

8May

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Petrol: Pump Price May Reduce as NNPC Cuts Ex-Depot Price

By Dayo Omoogun The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Wednesday announced a reduction in the ex-depot price of petrol from N113.28k per litre to N108.00K per litre across all its products loading facilities as well as in its thru put operations. (more…)

COVID-19: Health Minister Commends Science Tech Ministry on Innovation

7May

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COVID-19: Health Minister Commends Science Tech Ministry on Innovation

By Seun Adams The Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire on Thursday commended the Federal Ministry of Science and Technology for its various efforts aimed at flattening the curve and curbing the spread of Coronavirus in the country. (more…)

Mass Disconnection Looms as AEDC Gives Notice

7May

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Mass Disconnection Looms as AEDC Gives Notice

By Dayo Omoogun The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) whose jurisdiction covers Abuja, Niger, Kogi and Nasarrawa States has announced plans to recover outstanding payments for electricity (more…)

$311m Abacha Loot: PDP, APC Trade Tackles

7May

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$311m Abacha Loot: PDP, APC Trade Tackles

By Dayo Omoogun The recently released sum of $311m by the United States and the Bailiwick of Jersey which is part of the Nigerian funds looted by the General Sani Abacha regime (more…)

Atiku Pays Tribute to Yar’Adua on 10th anniversary of Demise

5May

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Atiku Pays Tribute to Yar’Adua on 10th anniversary of Demise

The former Vice President of Nigeria and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate in the 2019 election, Atiku Abubakar pays tribute to late former President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua on the 10th year anniversary of his passing away. (more…)

PENCOM Dissolves First Guarantee Pension IMC, Hands Over to Reconstituted Board

5May

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PENCOM Dissolves First Guarantee Pension IMC, Hands Over to Reconstituted Board

By Dayo Omoogun The National Pension Commission has dissolved the Interim Management Committee it appointed to manage the affairs of the First Guarantee Pension Limited (more…)

Ireland Now Member African Development Bank Group

5May

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Ireland Now Member African Development Bank Group

By Seun Adams The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group on Monday said Republic of Ireland has formally joined the group, making it the 81st shareholder. (more…)

COVID-19: Oil & Gas Industry Commences Construction of Hospital in Yenagoa

4May

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COVID-19: Oil & Gas Industry Commences Construction of Hospital in Yenagoa

By Dayo Omoogun The Oil & Gas Industry Coalition against COVID-19 led by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, over the weekend began the third phase (more…)

CBN, Bankers Committee Suspend Lay-offs in Banks

4May

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CBN, Bankers Committee Suspend Lay-offs in Banks

Dayo Omoogun The Bankers Committee has decided that no bank in Nigeria should retrench or lay-off any staff of any cadre (including full-time and part-time). (more…)

COVID-19: Buhari Seeks Int’l Cooperation, Moves to Halt Community Spread

4May

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COVID-19: Buhari Seeks Int’l Cooperation, Moves to Halt Community Spread

By Mohammed Mohammed President Muhammadu Buhari Monday in Abuja said only a collective international approach will mitigate the devastating effect of COVID-19. (more…)