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ICT & Computing Abiola Obayomi • Aug 3, 2022

Minister decries non-utilisation of NIN database by security institutions to tackle terrorism

The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Pantami, has decried the non-utilisation of the National Identification Number (NIN) database in the c…

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Politics & Governance Abiola Obayomi • Aug 3, 2022

Terrorists release five more Abuja-Kaduna train victims, 35 still in captivity

• Minister: Abuja-Kaduna train service will not resume until all kidnapped victims are released • Kaduna, Plateau, Sokoto attacks: Bring this madness to an end, Buh…

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General Abiola Obayomi • Aug 3, 2022

OPEC+ meeting to test Biden’s Saudi oil entreaty

The OPEC+ group of major oil exporters meets Wednesday to discuss its output strategy after US President Joe Biden lobbied Saudi Arabia to boost production to tame…

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Investment & Entrepreneurship Abiola Obayomi • Aug 3, 2022

Operational challenges hamper 5G deployment this month

• Spectrum trading could be on the card • MTN may spend $28m on 127 new sites, targets five cities before year end • Mafab awaits NCC on UASL licence, may acquire e…

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Politics & Governance Abiola Obayomi • Aug 2, 2022

Insecurity: TRADOC to Create New Regime of Training for Army

The Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) of the Nigerian Army is to create a new regime of “realistic training” for its officers and men. This was disclosed by th…

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Politics & Governance Abiola Obayomi • Aug 2, 2022

FG Reiterates Commitment to Energy Self-sufficiency by 2026

The federal government has reiterated its commitment to achieving self-sufficiency and net exporter of energy resources by 2026. The Group General Manager, National…

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Politics & Governance Abiola Obayomi • Aug 2, 2022

Bandits Kill 75-year-old Cattle Breeder, Abduct Three Grandchildren for Ransom in Bauchi

A 75-year-old Cattle Breeder in Shaffa Village of Duguri District in Alkaleri LGA, Bauchi State, Mr. Katu Mai Dukkuna, has been killed by bandits suspected to be ki…

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Politics & Governance Abiola Obayomi • Aug 2, 2022

Again, Gunmen Kill Seven in Fresh Attack in Jos

Seven persons have again been killed in Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State by gunmen suspected to be bandits. The National Publicity Secretary of the…

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General Abiola Obayomi • Aug 2, 2022

Jota extends Liverpool stay with ‘long-term deal’

Diogo Jota has signed a “new long-term deal” with Liverpool, the Premier League giants announced Tuesday. Neither the exact length of the contract nor its worth was…

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Investment & Entrepreneurship Abiola Obayomi • Aug 2, 2022

British Airways halts short-haul Heathrow flight sales

British Airways on Tuesday suspended ticket sales for short-haul London Heathrow flights until at least Monday, in order to meet the hub’s request to cap flights du…

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Politics & Governance Abiola Obayomi • Aug 2, 2022

APC chieftain pleads with INEC to extend voter registration

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Niger, Alhaji Isa Rijau, has pleaded with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to further exte…

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Politics & Governance Abiola Obayomi • Aug 2, 2022

Amazons as Governorship Running Mates in 2023

Vanessa Obioha looks at what may be responsible for the choice of three Nollywood actresses; Carolyna Hutchings, Funke Akindele and Tonto Dikeh, as deputy governors…

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Investment & Entrepreneurship Abiola Obayomi • Aug 2, 2022

Sylva: Future of Nigeria, Others’ Oil, Gas Industry Bright Despite Energy Transition Threat

The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva, yesterday has said the future of Africa’s oil and gas industry remains very bright despite the c…

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Health Abiola Obayomi • Aug 2, 2022

Group: Only 3% of Original Inhabitants of Abuja Have Access to Portable Water

A baseline study on improve access to inclusive basic services conducted by a non-governmental organisation has revealed that only three per cent of the Original In…

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Politics & Governance Abiola Obayomi • Aug 2, 2022

Nigeria missing as BRICS moves to cut Western domination

• Country on the waiting list to join BRICS • Accession talks have not commenced, says diplomat • Country will not meet economic criteria, experts insist Though Nig…

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General Abiola Obayomi • Aug 2, 2022

Kwara ready for census – NPC Director

The National Population Commission (NPC), Kwara office, has said that the 16 local government areas in the state are set for the forthcoming census. The state Direc…

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General Abiola Obayomi • Aug 2, 2022

UN Secretary General underpins technology to counter trafficking in persons’

*As Osinbajo rallies support for FG’s policies As the world marks the 2022 World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, (WDATIP), the United Nations, (UN), Secretary-G…

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Health Abiola Obayomi • Aug 2, 2022

World Breastfeeding Day: stakeholders advocate safe spaces for mothers in workplaces

Stakeholders meeting to celebrate the World Breastfeeding Day, (WBD), in Abuja, yesterday, have called for the creation of safe spaces in workplaces to promote brea…

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Politics & Governance Abiola Obayomi • Aug 2, 2022

2023: North-West, South-South Leads as INEC registers 12m Nigerians

***Southeast trails behind with least applicants ***Commission suspends Voter registration exercise ****Lagos, Kano, Delta Get Lion Share as Ekiti, Yobe trails behi…

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General Abiola Obayomi • Aug 1, 2022

Lowering UTME cut-off mark ‘ll spur competition, education development – Stakeholders

Stakeholders in the education sector in the North-East have said that continuous lowering of Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) cut-off mark would en…

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