The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has unveiled three new projects to fight human trafficking across the country.NAPTIP’s Director-General, Sen. Basheer Mohammed, stated this on Friday in Abuja at a ceremony to commemorate the 2021 “Human Trafficking Day’’. Mohammed was represented at the occasion by […]
Month: July 2021
CBN collaborates with Cross Rivers State Chamber of Commerce on development of SME’s
Dr Aniefiok Umoren, Zonal Coordinator, South-South and South-East, Development Finance Activities, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) said entrepreneurs are the key to creating employments and adding value to the economy. Umoren disclosed this in a meeting organised in collaboration with the Cross River government and the Chamber of Commerce in […]
AOL, Spectrum Pricing Regulation Will Guarantee Fairness And Competitiveness, Says Danbatta
By Nana Dariem The Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Professor Umar Danbatta, says that the ongoing amendments of two major regulatory instruments of the Commission will help strengthen and ensure a fair and competitive telecoms market in Nigeria. He disclosed this during the public inquiry […]
Alleged indictment of Abba Kyari: IGP orders internal probe,says Force committed to justice
The Nigeria Police Force has reacted to the alleged indictment of DCP Abba Kyari by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.FBI Kyari was accused by the FBI for his alleged link to Ramon Olorunwa Abbas a-k-a Hushpuppi standing trial in the United states over money laundering. In a statement on […]
Abducted Kaduna Monarch regains freedom
The traditional ruler of Jaba in Kaduna State, Chief Jonathan Maude, has regained his freedom three days after his abduction.The 83-year-old royal father was abducted on Monday on his farm in neighbouring Nasarawa State. A source close to the palace, who pleaded for anonymity, told newsmen that the traditional ruler […]
JAMB fixes August 6 for mop up UTME
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has scheduled a mop up UTME for 18,000 candidates for Aug. 6 in some selected locations in Nigeria. JAMB’s Head, Media and Publicity, Dr Fabian Benjamin, made the announcement in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. Benjamin said that no candidate, whose result […]
Military impounds boats,recovers stolen petroleum products in Niger Delta
The Defence Headquarters said troops of Operation Delta Safe, have impounded boats, recovered stolen petroleum products and destroyed illegal refining sites in the Niger Delta region.The Acting Director, Defence Media Operations, Brig.-Gen. Bernard Onyeuko, disclosed this while giving update on military operations across the country on Thursday in Abuja. Onyeuko […]
Gov Emmanuel speaks with NYSC officials over death of five corp members
Gov. Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom has described as sad and painful, the death of five prospective corps members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), who died on their way to camp on July 28. Emmanuel said this when the Director General of the NYSC, Brig.-Gen. Shuaibu Ibrahim, visited […]
Tokyo Olympics : 12 Nigerian Athletes Cleared , Eligible To Compete
By Goodluck Ikiebe. The Integrity unit of World Athletics has cleared 12 Nigerian athletes as eligible to participate fully at the Tokyo Olympics. These athletes are Blessing Okagbare, Ese Brume, Tobi Amusan, Divine Oduduru, Nwokocha Grace, Patience Okon George, Enoch Adegoke, Imaobong Nse Uko, Itsekiri Usheoritee, EnekwechiChuckwuebuka, Emmanuel Ojeli and […]
Destined to be a Superpower, the road Nigeria should take (2)
Iliyasu Gadu 08035355706 (sms only) By manipulating and enforcing the seignorage of the dollar in the way it does, the US ensures a beggar-the-world economic policy which places it in a favourable position to live off the world. For countries like Nigeria this results in perpetual balance of payment issues, […]