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Tecno says Nigeria is biggest market in Africa despite challenges

Mobile phone brand, Tecno Mobile, on Thursday described Nigeria as the biggest market in Africa in spite of some challenges.

PDP condemns approval of $1bn security funds without NASS

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned Federal Executive Council (FEC) approval of one billion dollars to procure military equipment…

Recruit more police personnel to tackle insecurity, NUP advises Federal Govt.

The National Chairman, National Unity Party (NUP), Chief Perry Opara, has advised the Federal Government to recruit more personnel into…

Kano state. approves removal of committee of state cooperative unions

The Kano state government has approved the dissolution of all management committee of cooperative unions in the state. This is…

Nigerian Govt. undecided on closure of mission in Ukraine – Official

Amb. Olukunle Bamgbose, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs,  on Thursday said Nigeria was yet to make final conclusion…

CVR: 2nd quarter exercise in FCT wobbles despite impressive turnout

The nationwide 2018 second quarter Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) had remained at a low ebb in the Federal Capital Territory…

WHO at 70: Organisation recounts successes, challenges

The World Health Organisation (WHO) says irrespective of current health crisis still bedeviling some nations, it has recorded great success…

Forex fraud: Senate calls on FG to blacklist guilty companies, banks

The Senate Committee on Customs, Excise and Tariffs on Thursday urged the Federal Government to blacklist companies and banks found…

Ambode charges Civil Servants to obtain PVCs

Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday charged civil servants in the state to obtain their Permanent Voters Card, PVCs,…

We are committed to fulfilling our electoral promises – Minister

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed says President Muhammadu Buhari’s led administration is true and faithful to…

Facebook under more attacks as EU brands “breach” as unacceptable

Facebook’s data breach was unacceptable, the European Commission said on Thursday, as it sought to meet company officials after revelations…

Lagos warns LG workers against corruption, inducts 1,500 new staff

The Lagos State Government on Thursday warned newly recruited 1,500 Local Government workers to shun all forms of corruption and…

Network providers face N500,000 fine for violation of DND instruction

A fine of N500,000  will be paid by any telecom network provider that violates the Do-Not-Disturb (DND) instruction, Nigeria Telecommunications…

Nigerian Govt. set to upgrade oil and gas infrastructure

The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr Ibe Kachikwu say plans are ongoing to upgrade the nation’s oil and…

Senator Dino Melaye heads to Supreme Court to stop recall

Senator Dino Melaye, representing Kogi West in the Senate, has filed an appeal at the Supreme Court, seeking an order…

NiMet predicts cloudy, dust haze weather for Friday

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted partly cloudy to cloudy weather conditions over the Central States of the country…

Uganda To Host 7th DStv Eutelsat Star Awards

Government dignitaries, the academic community, scientific world and students will convene when MultiChoice Africa together with its partner, Eutelsat, hosts…

IATA introduces new programme to improve animal welfare aboard planes

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) says it has launched a new standardised global certification programme to improve the safety…
Massive PVC collection in Ondo: 55,859 cards distributed in record-breaking five-day period

Party chieftain urges INEC to enforce law on political campaigns ahead of 2019

A Chieftain of All People’s Grand Alliance (APGA) in Abia, Mr Ahamdi Nweke, has urged Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)…

Rainstorm damages electrical installations in llorin

The lbadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDEC) says the Tuesday’s rainstorm has damaged major electrical installations supplying electricity various parts of…
Osun Government cautions residents against unprotected sex to minimise spread of HIV in the face of withdrawal of support from USAID.

Federal Govt. urged to address rape as risk factor for HIV

The New HIV Vaccine and Microbicide Advocacy Society (NHVMAS), an NGO, has called on the Federal Government to address rape…
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Lagos state Federal Fire Service gets 13 fire-fighting trucks

The Federal Fire Service (FFS) in Lagos on Thursday took delivery of 23 fire-fighting trucks to further equip its men…

Ondo State health workers tasked on vaccination

Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has urged primary healthcare workers to brace up to the task and ensure every…

All-Share index rebounds by 0.31% following MPC meeting

The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) on Thursday recorded the first growth for the month with the All-Share Index improving by…

NIPOST goes digital with automation for counter services

The Nigeria Postal Services (NIPOST) says it has automated its counter services for better service delivery and customers satisfaction. Mrs…
Senator Andrew Uchendu: one of the Rivers APC Chieftains given appointment by President Muhammadu Buhari

Rivers APC is united towards winning 2019 election – Sen. Uchendu

Sen. Andrew Uchendu of All Progressive Congress (APC), says the party is united toward winning the 2019 general election in…

ERGP: Nigerian Govt on course to meet $25bn investment target – Udoma

The Federal Government said its target of attracting private investment worth 25 billion-dollars through its Economic Recovery and Growth Plan…

Rufus Giwa poly students to pay for N168m damages – Gov. Akeredolu

The N168 million damages caused by protesting students of Rufus Giwa Polytechnic Owo (RUGIPO) at the institution would be paid…

Maize farmers trained on use of aflasafe control, strategies

The AgResult Aflasafe Pilot Project of the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Ibadan, on Thursday began the training of…
Police bust 3 who allegedly stole N136.5m containers at Apapa Ports

Lagos ports receive 11 ships with petrol, other commodity

A total of 11 ships laden with various products, including petrol are at the Lagos ports waiting to berth, the…