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Abducted Abuja Sisters Regain Freedom
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has announced the rescue of all the kidnapped victims in Bwari by bandits on January 2. A joint security operation comprising military, police, and intelligence operatives rescued the sisters at about 11:30 pm on Saturday around Kajuru forest in Kaduna State. FCT Police…
Read More »WRC-23: Nigeria Joins Rest of World to Sign Updated Radio Regulations to Deepen Global Connectivity
At the conclusion of the World Radiocommunications Conference (WRC) 2023, Nigeria joined the rest of the World to sign unto the Final Act WRC-23, which constitutes a record of the decisions taken at the conference. The Final Act comprises both the new and revised provisions of the Radio Regulations, an…
Read More »Former NNPC GMD, Dr. Thomas John, dies at 84
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has announced the death of a former Group Managing Director (GMD) and Acting Alternate Chairman of the Board of the defunct Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Dr. Thomas Maurice Asuquo John, at the age of 84. The Chief Corporate Communications Officer, NNPC…
Read More »UNIDO Seeks NASENI Collaboration on Renewable Energy Solutions
The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is seeking the collaboration of National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) to reduce energy poverty in the country via domestication of renewable energy solutions and to fast-track industrial development of the country. The Deputy Head, UNIDO Nigeria Office, Mr. Adekunle Olusile…
Read More »Competition key in telecom sector, says Maida
The Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Nigeria Communications Commission, Dr. Aminu Maida, has said competition is key to the healthy growth of the telecoms sector. Maida, who spoke on Wednesday when he received a delegation of management of Airtel Networks Limited in Abuja, said the Commission will give closer…
Read More »COP 28: Kyari Makes Case for a Just Energy Transition for Africa
As conversations on finding sustainable solutions for a decarbonized energy future continue to hold globally, the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO), NNPC Ltd., Mr. Mele Kyari has said the African Continent needs “a just, differentiated transition” to enable it to harness its resources for today for the benefit of its…
Read More »Stakeholders demand re-introduction, passage of five gender bills by National Assembly
Mercy Adewunmi A coalition of gender groups has called on the 10th Assembly to re-address and sign into law, the Five Gender Bills. This call was made at the launch of the new hash tag to organize public support with at least, One Million online signature for the passage of…
Read More »Robust FinTech critical for deepening financial inclusion in Nigeria – Maida
The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive officer of the Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, has described the Financial Technology (FinTech) industry as a critical driver of financial inclusion of Nigerian citizens living in the underserved and unserved communities across the country. Dr. Maida made this known in…
Read More »Gov AbdulRazaq seeks immediate dredging of River Niger
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has again called on the Federal government to expedite action on the dredging of the Rivers Niger and Benue to check the annual flooding and human losses along their banks and tributaries as well promote food security. The Governor expressed concerns over the human and…
Read More »NDIC pays N1.084b to 29,573 depositors of failed banks
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), said, it has paid a cumulative insured sum of N1.084 billion to 29,573 depositors of closed Micro finance banks and primary mortgage banks. Speaking at the NDIC’s special day, on the occasion of the 18th Abuja International Trade Fair, thursday, with the theme: ‘Sustainable Financing and…
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