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WEBAccident claims 6 lives on Lagos-Ibadan expressway. Six persons have been confirmed dead in an accident involving a truck and a Toyota Sienna at Verony, Ogere, on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway. News 2 days ago.
NIN key to access FG’s social services, says NIMC
WEB1 day ago · The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has said that registration for the National Identification Number (NIN) remains key to access Federal Government’s social services. The Director in charge of NIMC, Anambra Area Office, Mr Chika Ogbonna, said this at a ceremony to mark this year’s National Identity Day in Awka on Wednesday.
Shettima seeks close collaboration among MDAs — NEWSVERGE
WEB1 day ago · September 19, 2024. By. Salisu Sani-idris. Vice-President Kashim Shettima has urged close collaboration among Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of government to actualise the agenda of President Bola Tinubu’s administration across different sectors. Shettima made the call during the meeting of …
LG Polls: Mbah canvasses votes for PDP candidates — NEWSVERGE
WEB1 day ago · September 19, 2024. By. Alex Enebeli. Gov. Peter Mbah of Enugu State has urged the electorate to vote for the candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Sept. 21 Local Government Election in the state. Mbah made the call during the Grand Finale of the PDP’s LG election Campaign held at …
$550m Ubeta upstream gas project kicks off – Presidency
WEB3 days ago · The Presidency has announced the take-off of the 550 million US Dollar upstream gas project between the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (NNPCL) and TotalEnergies on development of Ubeta field. Special Adviser (SA) to President Bola Tinubu on Energy, Olu Verheijen disclosed this at an inaugural US-Nigeria Strategic Energy Dialogue, hosted by the US State […]
Customs intercept contraband worth N510.92m in two months
WEB2 days ago · on. September 18, 2024. By. Joy Odigie. The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Federal Operations Unit Zone C, says it intercepted contrabands with a Duty Paid Value (DPV) of N510.92 million between July 15th and September 15th, 2024. The zone covers the six states in the South-South geopolitical zone and the five states in the Southeast ...
NASS pledges speedy passage of digital economy and e
WEBJuly 10, 2024. By. Ericjames Ochigbo. The National Assembly has expressed its commitment to speedily pass the National Digital Economy and e-Governance Bill to revolutionalise the economy. The Chairman, Senate Committee on ICT and Cybersecurity, Sen. Shuaib Salisu, made the commitment on Tuesday at …
Information Minister seeks balanced reportage of Nigeria
WEBAug 16, 2024 · The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris has called on international media organisations to frequently report Nigeria’s positive narratives and development in their news bulletins and broadcast. Idris made the call when the Director, of Global News/Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), Jonathen Munro and his team ...
DICON has boosted military strength — Matawalle — NEWSVERGE
WEBAug 14, 2024 · Matawalle said that for the past 60 years, DICON had made significant contributions to the nation’s defence architecture, providing the Nigerian armed forces with essential equipment and boosting the strength of the military. “The recent enactment of the DICON Act 2023 by President Bola Tinubu, marked a turning point in the history of our ...
Africa deserves permanent Security Council seat – UN chief
WEBAugust 13, 2024. By. Cecilia Ologunagba. UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called for urgent reform of the Security Council, criticising its outdated structure and lack of representation for Africa, which he argued undermines the body’s credibility and global legitimacy. Guterres made the call while addressing the Security Council on ...