The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has reiterated its dedication to strengthening its partnership with the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) to improve infrastructure development throughout the country. In a statement issued on Thursday, Demola Bakare, the Acting Director of Public Enlightenment and Education and Spokesperson for…
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has declared a one-month grace period for traders and market participants engaged in price exploitation, encouraging them to lower their prices on products. However, no specific mention on petrol price reduction. The newly appointed Executive Vice Chairman of the FCCPC, Tunji Bello, made this announcement during a…
The newly appointed Director General of the Department of State Services, Mr. Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi officially took office on August 28, 2024. Oluwatosin was warmly welcomed by the outgoing DG, Alhaji Yusuf Magaji Bichi, who briefed him on pertinent matters and shared memories of their past collaborations. Both leaders addressed the Management and Staff of…
Nigeria’s Education Minister, Professor Tahir Mamman, warned that the large number of out-of-school children is a serious security problem. Speaking on Thursday at the inauguration of governing councils of Federal Tertiary Institutions and Board of Trustees of Tertiary Education Trust Fund in Abuja, Mamman said the recent #EndBadGovernance protests had showed how big this problem…
The Nigerian Defence authorities on Thursday revealed that, “The motivation of the terrorist is getting lower and lower in the NE, which is leading to the mass surrounding recorded”. Disclosing this to journalists in Abuja, the military high authorities also stated, “Troops aim at replicating same in other theatres of Operation in order to bring…
The Nigeria Labour Congress, (NLC) has refused to clarify whether the terrorism financing allegations against its president, Comrade Joe Ajaero, remain active or have been dismissed. Africa Health Report, AHR, findings as of Thursday, show that a pall of confusion envelops the visit of the NLC president to the Force Headquarters in Abuja. However, speculations…
Troops of Multi-National Joint Task Force ( MNJTF) deployed for counter terrorism operations in the Lake Chad Region in a significant counter-terrorism efforts have successfully nabbed two key operatives of Boko Haram and ISWAP Terrorists . The operatives specialized in supplying illicit drugs and materials for sewing uniforms and flags for the terrorist groups. This…
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested a four-man syndicate of alleged fraudsters impersonating and blackmailing the Executive Chairman of the Commission, Mr. Ola Olukoyede in a $1million deal. They were arrested on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at Gimbiya Street, Garki and Apo Legislative Quarters, Abuja. Head, Media & Publicity of the EFCC, Dele Oyewale,…
Nigeria has received 10,000 doses of a vaccine to combat mpox, becoming the first African country to do so amid the current outbreak. The country began securing vaccines before the World Health Organization (WHO) declared it a global health emergency earlier this month. Africa has been severely affected by the rapid spread of mpox, with…
The Central Bank of Nigeria, (CBN) warns that more Nigerians may need to borrow money to cover their increasing expenses in the next six months. This could lead to financial difficulties for many families. A revelation made in the July 2024 Inflation Expectations Survey, published on the CBN’s website, shows that household expenses will continue…
