In response to recent allegations of a data breach by a private organization, XpressVerify, the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has issued a press statement reaffirming its commitment to safeguarding citizens’ data. On Saturday, Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ) had reported that xverify, a private website had access to National Identification Numbers (NINs) and…
Pushed by severe hunger many Nigerian youths and families have resorted to invading, attacking and looting food items warehouses in the country to survive the current hardship. In this report Jumoke Olasunkanmi visits the different scenarios, drama and raises pertinent questions. How Did Nigeria Get Here? Nigeria is currently facing one of its most…
The fight against corruption in Nigeria received a call to action as the Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu emphasized the need for preventive measures to be adopted across all sectors to effectively combat corruption. According to ICPC Spokesperson, Azuka Ogugua, Dr Aliyu made this…
The recent announcement by Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago, that the Minna International Airport has been renamed Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sparked outcry from the Society of Young Nigerian Writers (SYNW). Previously named Abubakar Imam Kagara International Airport, it has now been rebranded as the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport. The SYNW, through its…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has stood against a motion requesting the court to release the telephones of Professor Cyril Ndifon and Barrister Sunny Anyanwu to a purported National Computer Forensic Laboratory. Ndifon, the suspended Dean of the Faculty of Law at the University of Calabar, and Barrister Anyanwu are…
Nigeria and some other African Countries such as, Benin, Cote d’Ivoire, Guinea, Ghana, Liberia and Niger are battling with poor internet supply. According to Boomberg, which happens to be one of the world leading financial organizations and other stakeholders say arteries for telecommunications were all affected on Thursday According to data and lament from social…
The NEPL/Seplat Energy Joint Venture has commenced its 2024 edition of the “Eye Can See” initiative, a flagship Corporate Social Investment (CSI) program aimed at providing free optical treatment to communities in Benin, Edo State. During the launch event, held at the Palace of the Oba of Benin on Wednesday, the Managing Director of Seplat…
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) is moving away from diesel to Liquefied Natural Gas and Compressed Natural Gas (LNG-CNG) as a cheaper and more sustainable energy source for its trains. Minister of transportation, Said Alkali, announced that he has called for immediate technical evaluation of a proposed transit to LNG-CNG as it is cheaper…
Médecins San Frontières also known as Doctors Without Boarders, decries the humanitarian crisis in the North-West of Nigeria, where 854 children died in their facility The organization released a statement affirming that the crisis needs swift attendance and laments on the lack of recognition while stating that these crises emanated from malnutrition and impact of…
President Bola Tinubu has directed that no ransom should be paid to kidnappers no matter the amount of pressure. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made this known during the post-Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at Aso Rock on Wednesday. The Minister noted that government is working round the clock to make sure…
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