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Failure of compliance, root of corruption- Olukoyede
The Executive Chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has described compliance with rules and regulations as the key to growth and development, stressing that lack of it was at the root of corruption in Nigeria. Olukoyede made this disclosure in Abuja when a delegation from the Compliance Institute, Nigeria, CIN, led by its President, Pattison Boleigha…
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NASENI’s technology hub will accelerate products of local engineers, scientists, says Halilu
The Executive Vice Chairman, the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), Mr. Khalil Halilu has said the Federal Government technology hub is targeted at accelerating products manufactured by local engineers and scientists to business communities. Halilu, who spoke on Channels TV recently, said the product manufactured by the local engineers and scientists stand the chance to be accelerated…
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Ribadu asks security agencies to fully enforce 2024 Cybercrimes Act
The National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has directed all law enforcement agencies, regulators, businesses and stakeholders to begin the full implementation and enforcement of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Amendment Act 2024. A statement by the Head-Strategic Communications Office of the NSA, Zakari Mijinyawa, said all impediments to the full operationalisation of the Cybercrimes Law have been addressed.…
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Badaru charges UniAbuja to partner with defence ministry in production of local arms
Kunle Sanni The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has charged the University of Abuja to partner with the Ministry of Defence through the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) in the local production of defence equipment. The Minister stated this when the Vice-Chancellor of University of Abuja, Professor Abdul-Rasheed Na’Allah paid him a courtesy visit in Ship House, Abuja.…
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Katsina Bombing: DHQ admits operational errors, to prosecute two personnel
The Defence Headquarters, DHQ, on Thursday, admitted avoidable professional errors by its Troops in the airstrikes that were executed in Tudun Biri Village, Jabi Local Government Area of Katsina State last year during which several innocent citizens were reportedly killed. Addressing Defence Correspondents in Abuja at the bi-weekly briefing on the ongoing Military Operations by the Armed Forces of Nigeria…
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N615,000 minimum wage proposal negotiable – TUC
The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC), on Thursday, said the proposed minimum wage of 615,000 naira is open to negotiation from the government. President of the TUC, Festus Osifo stated this in an interview on Arise TV. Osifor assured that the TUC is open to conversations and bargaining with the government. He said, “The amount that we put forward,…
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16-years age requirement for university admission unchanged, says Senate
The Nigerian Senate has waded into the controversy generated by the statement credited to the Minister of Education, Professor Tahiru Mamman that the Federal Government is considering changing the minimum age requirement for university admission from 16 to 18 years. The Senate has now said the current age requirement of 16 years will remain in place until the National Assembly…
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Obi instigating ignorant Igbos against FG- Umahi
By Innocent Raphael The Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, has accused the 2023 Labour Party Presidential candidate, Peter Obi, of instigating the people of the south-east against the federal government. Umahi made the accusation during a stakeholders’ meeting on the Lagos-Calabar coastal road projects in Lagos. He expressed his views regarding Obi’s recent criticisms of the project, which he…
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Petroleum Minister demands investment in pipelines for gas distribution
Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Gas), Rt. Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo has called for investment in the pipeline construction to distribute gas to end users. The Minister made the call when he visited the scene of the gas explosion at Ita Oshin in Abeokuta, Ogun State, where a truck conveying CNG experienced a brake failure and crashed into the road barricade resulting…
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Fuel scarcity: FG commences 15-day emergency fuel supply
As fuel scarcity continues to bite harder in different locations, the Federal Government says it has begun a 15-day emergency fuel supply to ensure the commodity circulates across the length and breadth of the country. The government also disclosed that vessels importing Premium Motor Spirit would continue to berth at the shore to discharge petrol to different depots, from where…
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