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INEC, Police Assure Election Observer Groups Of Safety
February 13, 2019 No Responses

INEC, Police Assure Election Observer Groups Of Safety

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Nigeria Police Force have assured domestic and international observer groups of their safety in Nigeria during the forthcoming general election. INEC Chairman Prof. Mahmood Yakubu and the Acting Inspector General of Police...
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Obaseki Seeks Peaceful Elections
February 12, 2019 No Responses

Obaseki Seeks Peaceful Elections

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has urged politicians, the electorates and other critical stakeholders in the forthcoming 2019 general elections to ensure peaceful conduct of the polls in the state. Obaseki made the call while delivering a keynote....
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INEC Expresses Confidence In Card Readers
February 11, 2019 No Responses

INEC Expresses Confidence In Card Readers

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has expressed confidence in the performance of the Smart Card Readers to be used at the forthcoming general elections. Mr Festus Okoye, INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Educatio...
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Corruption Threatens Nigeria And Its Election
February 11, 2019 No Responses

Corruption Threatens Nigeria And Its Election

By Muhammadu Buhari – On February 16th, Nigeria will hold a general election. Four years ago, the country experienced its first democratic transfer of power to the opposition since 1999. The vote in a few days will be no less significant....
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‘No Region Is Left Behind In Ongoing Road Projects In Nigeria’
February 10, 2019 No Responses

‘No Region Is Left Behind In Ongoing Road Projects In Nigeria’

The Federal Government (FG) says every geo-political zone is benefiting from the ongoing road projects across the country. Mr Funsho Adebiyi, Director, Highways, Southwest, Federal Ministry of Works, Power and Housing, said this on Saturday in Ibadan while add...
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INEC Extends Deadline For PVCs Collection Till Monday
February 9, 2019 No Responses

INEC Extends Deadline For PVCs Collection Till Monday

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has extended the deadline for the collection of the Permanent Voters card (PVC) to Monday, 11th February, 2019. The decision, according to the electoral umpire, is because of the number of unclaimed PVCs at...
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SEC Shuts Down Dantata Ponzi Scheme
February 7, 2019 No Responses

SEC Shuts Down Dantata Ponzi Scheme

Citing  alleged illegal capital market activities, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)  has sealed off the premises of Dantata Success and  Profitable Company, Kano.  According to a statement from the Commission, the company was sh...
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Buhari Congratulates NLC As Wabba Is Re-Elected For Second Term
February 7, 2019 No Responses

Buhari Congratulates NLC As Wabba Is Re-Elected For Second Term

President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Mr. Ayuba Wabba on his re-election as President of the Nigerian Labor Congress, NLC.  A statement issued by Garba Shehu, Senior Special assistant to the President explained that the President also congratulated...
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SIFAX Group Gets Most Outstanding Indigenous Terminal Operator Award
February 7, 2019 No Responses

SIFAX Group Gets Most Outstanding Indigenous Terminal Operator Award

SIFAX Group, a multinational corporation with diverse interests in Maritime, Aviation, Haulage & Logistics, Oil & Gas and Hospitality, has won the most outstanding indigenous terminal operator award in Nigeria. The award was conferred on the company by...
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ILO, UNICEF: Only 35 Per Cent Of Children Are Covered By Social Protection
February 7, 2019 No Responses

ILO, UNICEF: Only 35 Per Cent Of Children Are Covered By Social Protection

Social protection is critical in helping children escape poverty and its devastating effects, yet, the vast majority of children have no effective social protection coverage, UNICEF and the ILO said in a joint report. Evidence shows clearly that cash transfers...
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Stephanie Linus Gets Special Recognition Award
February 7, 2019 No Responses

Stephanie Linus Gets Special Recognition Award

Dry, a film written, produced and directed by Stephanie Linus is still making great impact around the world. The movie has been selected for the second time at the highly coveted Pan African Film & Arts Festival (PAFF) in Los...
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Nigeria Begins Local Production Of Passport
February 6, 2019 No Responses

Nigeria Begins Local Production Of Passport

The Nigerian Security Printing and Minting Plc on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)  with an indigenous firm, Iris Smart Technology Ltd, for the production of international passports locally. Speaking at the signing ceremony in Abuja, the...
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Lagos Reduces 2019 Budget By N287.68b
February 6, 2019 No Responses

Lagos Reduces 2019 Budget By N287.68b

Governor of Lagos State, Akinwunmi Ambode  on Tuesday presented the 2019 budget proposal of N852.316 billion to the state House of Assembly. The 2019 budget is N287.68 billion lesser than that of 2018 which stood at N1.04 trillion. The budget...
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BPE Seeks Concessionary Gas Price For ALSCON
February 4, 2019 No Responses

BPE Seeks Concessionary Gas Price For ALSCON

The Aluminium Smelting Company of Nigeria (ALSCON), Ikot Ibasi, Akwa Ibom State is set to recommence operations as the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE) and other critical stakeholders of the company are reaching a comprehensive resolution on the major teethi...
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