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Tinubu Sets Up Committee to Probe Alleged NIN-SIM Linkage Without Consent
President Bola Tinubu has established an inter-ministerial committee to investigate allegations that telecom providers linked National Identification Numbers (NINs) to subscribers' SIM cards without their consent. Sources at the Presidency...
Read moreDetailsKatsina Govt Approves Electric Vehicles, 20-Storey Lagos Project
The Katsina State Executive Council, chaired by Governor Dikko Radda, has approved the bulk purchase of electric and solar-powered vehicles and tricycles as part of its public transportation programme. Announcing...
Read moreDetailsArmy Chief Urges Commanders to Embrace Innovation for Combat Readiness
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has called on Nigerian Army commanders to adopt innovative strategies to enhance combat readiness and operational efficiency. Speaking at a...
Read moreDetailsNLC Condemns Kaduna Electricity’s Mass Dismissal of 900 Workers
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has strongly criticized the Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company (KEDC) for its dismissal of over 900 workers, calling it a blatant violation of workers’ rights. In...
Read moreDetailsHouse of Reps Moves to Shield Judicial Officers from Arbitrary Removal
The House of Representatives has taken steps to safeguard judicial officers in Nigeria from unlawful removal by executive actions. On Thursday, lawmakers passed for a second reading a bill seeking...
Read moreDetailsICPC Unveils 2024-2028 Strategic Plan to Strengthen Anti-Corruption Efforts
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has introduced a four-year strategic plan (2024-2028) aimed at intensifying the fight against corruption in Nigeria. During a breakfast meeting...
Read moreDetailsLagos Government Set to Fully Enforce Single-Use Plastics Ban
The Lagos State Government on Thursday hosted members of the Food and Beverages Recyclers Alliance on a courtesy visit to discuss the modalities for the enforcement of the ban on...
Read moreDetailsHouse of Representatives Proposes Creation of 31 New States
The House of Representatives Committee on Constitution Review has proposed the creation of 31 new states across Nigeria, which would increase the total number of states in the country to...
Read moreDetailsRoche Executive Advocates Increased Investment in HPV Screening to Combat Cervical Cancer
Dr. Allan Pamba, Executive Vice President, Diagnostics, Africa at Roche, has urged increased investment in Human Papillomavirus (HPV) testing and screening to tackle the high prevalence of cervical cancer among...
Read moreDetailsJUST IN: President Tinubu Sacks New UniAbuja, UNN VCs, Appoints Replacements
President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, dissolved the governing council of Yakubu Gowon University (formerly UniAbuja) and removed Professor Aisha Maikudi as Vice-Chancellor with immediate effect. In her place, Tinubu appointed...
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