The Federal Government says it spends N1 million annually to cater for each of the inmates at the correctional facilities in the country. Sola Fasure, the Media Adviser to the Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, made this known in a statement on Saturday in Abuja. According to the statement, the[Read More…]
The Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON) on Friday held its National Executive Council meeting in Lagos to discuss the Paris club refund and other critical issues affecting the association. In his welcome address, Mr Alabi David, ALGON’s President and Chairman, Bariga Local Government, said that the NEC was[Read More…]
Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) said a total of 2,246 Nigerians have so far been evacuated from Sudan. Head of Media, Public Relations and Protocols Unit of NiDCOM, Mr Abdur-Rahman Balogun, stated this on Friday in Abuja, while giving updates on the Federal Government’s evacuation efforts since May 3. He[Read More…]
The Central Bank of Nigeria says the Bank Verification Number (BVN) issued in Nigeria remains for life and has no expiry date, as reported by a national newspaper. Its Acting-Director, Corporate Communications, Alhaji Isa Abdulmumin said this in a statement on Wednesday. He said the claim was completely false and[Read More…]
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has unveiled an Industry Digital Automated Portal (IDAP) for monitoring and reporting of the Host Community Development Trust (HCDT). The commission said the platform was developed for transparent administration of the host communities as provided by the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021. The[Read More…]
Google at it’s annual I/O developer conference, aimed at enhancing users experience across various platforms announced fifteen significant updates. Google while announcing the fifteen updates at the annual conference, a wide array of cutting-edge technologies and updates were showcased, emphasised it’s commitment to improving search experiences and ensuring user safety,[Read More…]
The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has unveiled a technology solution known as Product Authentication Mark (PAM), to curb influx of substandard products into the Nigerian market. The Director-General of SON, Malam Farouk Salim stated this at a sensitisation meeting with stakeholders in Port Harcourt. He said the technology is[Read More…]
The Chairman of Board, Seplat Energy, Mr Basil Omiyi, said the company’s total revenue rose by 29.8 per cent to $951.8 million as at financial year ended Dec. 31, 2022. Omoyi said this during his address at the company’s 10th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held virtually on Wednesday with shareholders,[Read More…]
The World Bank has approved the extension of the Federal Government COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus tagged: “NG-CARES” Programme from June 2023 to June 2024. The Minister of State for Budget and National Planning, Clem Agba, made this known on Wednesday at a Ministerial Town Hall meeting on NG-CARES[Read More…]
As the world continues to work towards zero hunger, good health, and well-being, the Sterling One Foundation has thrown its weight behind Community Pot, a social impact project focused on tackling infant malnutrition by providing healthy and sustainable diets. The project, which aims to feed at least 1,000 children every[Read More…]
