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ICIR Trains journalists in investigative journalism

By Editor April 8, 2023 126 0

By Daniel Adaji The International Centre for Investigative Reporting (ICIR) has trained about 20 journalists on how to conduct effective investigative journalism, using data obtained from open sources. The three-day in-person training took place in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria. It was conducted on April 4 to 6, 2023. The participants were drawn […]Continue Reading

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Katsina Governor-elect Radda setting the pace

By Editor April 6, 2023 140 0

By Olawale Oluwabusola During a recent interview on a national television, the Katsina State Governor-elect, Dr. Dikko Umar Radda,  made it clear that on assumption of office on May 29, 2023, he  would not accept the nomenclature of ‘His Excellency ‘. According to him, “I don’t want that title to get into my head; I […]Continue Reading

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CBN confirms evacuation of banknotes to DMBs

By Editor March 24, 2023 135 0

…Directs Banks to open their branches on Saturday and Sunday …CBN Gov to monitor compliance personally The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has confirmed the evacuation of banknotes from its vaults to commercial banks across the country as part of a coordinated effort to ease the circulation of banknotes of various denominations. The CBN has […]Continue Reading

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FG says will invest more in meteorological data generation

By Editor March 24, 2023 119 0

The Federal Government on Thursday in Abuja said it would invest more in meteorological data generation to improve weather prediction across the country. Prof. Mansur Matazu, the Director-General, Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) made the promise during his keynote address on the occasion of the World Meteorological Day. Matazu , who was represented by Prof. Effiom Continue Reading

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Understanding local languages by troops will enhance operations – Army

By Editor March 24, 2023 146 0

The Chief of Administration (Army), Maj.-Gen. Okpe Ali, says the understanding of the major indigenous languages by the troops of the Nigerian Army will enhance their operations. Ali said this during the inauguration of the Indigenous Languages Course 12/2023 organised by the Nigerian Army Resource Centre (NARC) on Thursday in Abuja. He said the military’s […]Continue Reading

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FG urges Lake Chad countries to tackle proliferation of small arms

By Editor March 24, 2023 174 0

The Federal Government has urged countries in  Lake Chad Basin Region to establish an enduring network and synergy, to stem proliferation of  Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) in the region. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr Boss Mustapha, made the call at a Two-Day multilateral meeting with stakeholders of the […]Continue Reading

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Nigerian foundation wins competition for bridging tech gap among PWDs

By Editor March 21, 2023 171 0

Data-Lead Africa Foundation (DLAF) has emerged as one of the winners of the 2023 Uplink Corporate Change makers Challenge, for its innovative approach to bridging the gap between the deaf community and the technology industry in Africa. This is contained in a statement issued by Mr Nkpecha Franklin, Head of Operations, Data-Lead Africa, on Tuesday […]Continue Reading

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FG, coy to distribute 1m clean cookstoves to curtail use of firewoods

By Editor March 21, 2023 135 0

The Federal Government, in partnership with the Atmosfair, a German company on Tuesday revealed plans to distribute one million ‘Save80 Clean Cookstoves’ annually to curtail the use of firewoods by 80 per cent. The Director-General of National Council on Climate Change, Dr Salisu Dahiru, made the disclosure while briefing newsmen on the sidelines of a […]Continue Reading

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Tax administrators must match the pace Of global technological advancements — CATA President

By Editor March 20, 2023 127 0

  Tax administrators must keep up with the dynamics occasioned by disruptive new technologies of the 21st century, and arm themselves with the necessary skills, capacity and character for effective and efficient tax administration in the fourth industrial revolution age.   This was the position expressed by the President of the Commonwealth Association of Tax Continue Reading

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Elections: W/African elders task INEC, security on Saturday poll

By Editor March 18, 2023 164 0

The West Africa Elders Forum (WAEF) has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), security operatives, and other stakeholders to act in accordance with the laws of the land in the Saturday elections. WAEF made the call in Abuja in a statement jointly signed by its leader of 2023 Election Mission to Nigeria and former […]Continue Reading

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FIRS signs MoU with UK’s HM Revenue and Customs for collaboration on capacity building  

By Editor March 17, 2023 121 0

A Memorandum of Understanding between Nigeria’s Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and the United Kingdom’s His Royal Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) was signed yesterday with the aim of fostering improved collaboration on capacity building between the two tax authorities.    The two agencies signed the agreement in London, United Kingdom, and was attended by […]Continue Reading

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No economic development without vibrant and successful small and medium enterprise sector—President Buhari

By Editor March 16, 2023 98 0

President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday declared that for any economy to grow and create jobs, an equally vibrant and successful small and medium enterprise sector was also needed, adding that it was for this reason that he recently signed the Business Facilitation Bill into law. President Buhari spoke at State House, Abuja as he received the […]Continue Reading