THE Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says that telecom services are crucial for ensuring national security, particularly in addressing issues that require effective communication. The Executive Vice-Chairman of NCC, Dr Aminu Maida, said this during an interactive session with the Nigeria Information Technology Reporters’ Association (NITRA) on Thursday in Abuja. He …
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THE Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) has launched a mobile app to help coordinate its members’ activities, support national development, and tackle the problem of unqualified practitioners in the profession. Malam Kashifu Inuwa, Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), launched the app on Thursday in Abuja and …
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Pakistan’s federal cabinet has approved a 1.275 trillion Pakistani rupees (approximately 4.6 billion dollars) plan to tackle circular debt in the power sector, aim to restore financial stability and investor confidence. This is according to the Prime Minister’s Office on Thursday. Describing it as a “historic step,” Prime Minister Shehbaz …
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THE Federal Government, on Thursday, closed it case in the ongoing trial of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), in the allegations bordering on terrorism and treason. The FG’s lawyer, Chief Adegboyega Awomolo, SAN, announced this after the 5th prosecution witness (PW-5), identified as EEE …
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A 59-year-old man died after suffering severe injury in an overnight Russian drone attack in eastern Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk region, regional military governor Serhii Lysak reported on Telegram on Thursday. Four others were injured, he said. The Ukrainian Air Force reported attacks by 104 armed and decoy drones, with 88 of …
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AN Ikorodu Chief Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, ordered the remand of a 23-year-old man, Victor Faleye, in a correctional centre for allegedly defiling and impregnating a minor. Faleye, whose address was not provided, is standing trial on a count charge bordering on defilement. The Chief Magistrate, Mr B.A. Sonuga, however, …
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THE Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, says its flagship national project is set to impact over 4.5 million Nigerian women by providing access to finance, skills development, and market opportunities. The Minister, Hajia Imaam-Sulaiman Ibrahim, made this known at the fourth edition of the African Youth Conference (AYC) …
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THE Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ogun 1 Area Command, has seized over 1,037 parcels of Cannabis Sativa in different locations in the state. The Area Comptroller, Mr Godwin Otunla, made the disclosure at the handing over of the drugs to Mr Olaniyi Ekudayo, Commander, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), …
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THE Nigerian government has finalized arrangements for the emergency evacuation of stranded Nigerians in Israel and Iran as crisis between the two nations escalates with incessant bombings. The arrangements of the Nigerian government was communicated on Wednesday in a statement signed by the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, …
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Air Peace Airline has announced the commencement of Abuja to Heathrow Airport in London on Oct. 26 after receiving grant from the British authority. The Chairman of the airline, Dr Allen Onyema, made the announcement at a news conference on Wednesday in Lagos. Onyema disclosed that the grant was as …
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