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- 5 Oct 2015
Diezani Alison –Madueke: EFCC Goes After Anyim, Ubah, Others
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is reportedly on the trail of Senator Anyim Pius Anyim, immediate past Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF); Chief Ifeanyi Ubah,…
- 13 Mar 2014
IT Professionals Still Missing In Modified National Confab List
Members of the national information and communication professionals are still conspicuously missing from the list of delegates to the proposed National Conference. The inauguration of the National…
- 16 Apr 2015
GEJ to Handover to GMB on May 28 Instead of May 29
President Goodluck Jonathan will hand over power to the President-elect, Maj. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on May 28, about 24 hours before the actual inauguration date. Patricia Akwashiki,…
- 29 Aug 2014
FG Appoints Kazaure as New MD/CEO of Galaxy Backbone
President Goodluck Jonathan has approved the appointment of Mr. Yusuf Kazaure as managing director and chief executive officer of Galaxy Backbone Ltd. He takes over from Gerald Ilukwe, the pioneer…
- 6 Oct 2013
FG Invites Private Sector to Partner SON on Testing Centres
Federal government has called on the organised private sector to partner with the Standards organization of Nigeria (SON) in the setting up accredited testing laboratories across the country. Anyim…
- 14 Jul 2013
Nigerians Abroad Send $21Bn Home in 2012
Nigerians in Diaspora remitted some $21 billion in the last one year just as the federal government put the number of Nigerian citizens living abroad; legitimately registered and gainfully employed…
- 16 Dec 2013
Stakeholders Say NIN is Asset for National Transformation
The importance of ‘proof of identity’ known as National Identification Number (NIN) resonated Monday at a Business Forum organised by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) in Lagos with…
- 22 Jul 2014
FG Tasks NIMC, MDAs on NIN Dec.31 Deadline
The Federal Government has voiced the need for National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) and collaborating Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) on the National Identification Number (NIN)…
- 11 Mar 2013
FG Sacks Demuren, NCAA Boss
President Goodluck Jonathan, has relieved Dr. Harold Demuren, director general of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) of his job with effect from yesterday, Monday. Jonathan removed…
- 11 Jul 2014
President Jonathan Approves Board for FAAN, 4 Others
President Goodluck Jonathan has approved the composition and appointment of the chairmen and members of the Governing Boards of five Federal Government Institutions, Parastatals and Agencies. This…
- 27 Jul 2014
ATSSSAN Extends Ultimatum to FG on New DG NCAA
Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (ATSSSAN) has extended its ultimatum by 14-day for the appointment of a substantive director general for the Nigerian Civil Aviation…
- 9 Nov 2014
FG Re-Appoints Akpobolokemi, NIMASA DG for 2nd Term
President Goodluck Jonathan has re-appointed Mr. Ziakede Akpobolokemi, director general/chief executive officer of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), for another four…
- 6 Apr 2015
GEJ Says He Lived in Cage for 16 Years
President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday said he has had enough having been caged for 16 years and being taken care of by government. Speaking yesterday when the Christian Community in the Federal…
- 9 Apr 2015
Jonathan Appoints New Registrar for NECO
President Goodluck Jonathan has approved the appointment of Prof. Monday Tommy Joshua as the Registrar of National Examinations Council (NECO). A statement issued from NECO and signed by Mr Azeez…
- 11 May 2015
SSACTAC Faults Alleged ASCSN Anti-eID Scheme Statement
The Senior Staff Association of Communications, Transport and Corporations (SSACTAC), representing thousands of National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) staff has condemned the Association of…
- 6 May 2015
Union Demand Accelerated Pay Rise for NIMC Staff
Senior Staff Association of Communications, Transport and Corporations (SSACTAC), an Affiliate of Trade Union Congress (TUC), representing hundreds of National Identity Management Commission (NIMC)…
- 12 Jan 2022
Chevron Nigeria Local Content Drive: A Credit to President Buhari and Dr. Pantami
By Bode S. Ojerinde - Ph.D I read with mixed feelings the piece on Chevron Nigeria and its firm belief and support for local content promotion, notably its many years of patronizing Zinox, an…
- 18 Oct 2024
23 Years After, Obasanjo was Right on Zinox
By Ayodele Adigun It was a weather-friendly Tuesday morning on October 9, 2001 at Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos. History was made in Nigeria. Zinox, a wholly indigenous tech brand, was launched with…
- 23 Dec 2013
Panacea to Improved Engineering Services In Nigeria
The desire to formulate standard is an intent by a profession to work within a defined and agreed rules and guidelines for improved safety, product quality and service delivery. Here in Nigeria, we…
- 19 Sept 2012
New Circular Stamps Ban on Foreign ICT Products
It is now compulsory for all federal government ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) to purchase only locally made ICT products and services and all such purchases must be certified by…
- 12 Aug 2014
FG Aviation Agencies Merger Plans Continues Amidst Protests
Following the setting up of technical committee for the implementation of White Paper on the merge of some aviation agencies, it goes to show the Federal Government is resolute on the matter. The…
- 27 Aug 2014
President Jonathan to Launch National e-ID Card Tomorrow
President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, will tomorrow launch the National Electronic Identity Card, a remarkable milestone in the National Identity Management System (NIMS) and a huge achievement in the…
- 31 Dec 2012
FG Inaugurates Digiteam, Sticks to January 1, 2015 SwitchOver
The federal government has inaugurated the Digiteam, a digital committee which will drive the process of transition from analogue to digital terrestrial television transmission in Nigeria. At the…
- 16 Jun 2014
Budget Delay Frustrates Rural Telephony Projects
The handover of the National Rural Telephony Projects (NRTPs) to preferred bidders has been stalled due to the delayed passage by the National Assembly and signing of this year’s budget by Mr.…
- 19 Jan 2014
FG Hands Over $200m NRTP to Operators in April
Ministry of Communications Technology said it is waiting for the final confirmation by the federal executive council (FEC) to handover the National Rural Telephony Project (NRTP) to operators that…
- 21 May 2014
FG Inaugurates Committee on Merging of NAMA, NCAA, NIMET
Vice President Namadi Sambo yesterday inaugurated a special committee saddled with the responsibility of implementing the White Paper on the Steve Oronsaye-led Presidential Committee on Restructuring…
- 10 Apr 2012
Laws, Poor Facilities Hamper Nigeria's Digitization
Several inhibiting factors including lack of enabling laws, poor infrastructure and a general lack of preparedness on the part of operators, have forced Nigeria to make a volte-face on its scheduled…