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- 19 Oct 2020
Buhari Sacks Jaja, NCC Chairman
President Muhammad Buhari has approved the removal of Mr Tonye Clinton Jaja, board chairman of the Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC). Mr Tonye Clinton Jaja According to a letter dated October 15,…
- 18 Jul 2016
Operators Cry Out over Decades of Neglect Postal Sector
Indigenous courier operators in the country have sent a ‘Save Our Soul (SOS) message to President Muhammad Buhari, lamenting the lingering issues surrounding the non-passage of the Nigerian Postal…
- 29 Mar 2022
Buhari Waxes Worriedly over Current Tax Administration
President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday expressed concern at the current tax system in the country characterised by fragmented administration, multiple and sometimes overlapping taxes. Buhari in Abuja…
- 10 Jun 2022
Buhari Inaugurates Council on e-government
President Muhammadu Buhari Friday in Abuja inaugurated the Presidential Council on Digital Economy and E-government, promising that his administration will continue to take advantage of digital…
- 29 Jan 2021
Buhari Alleges Plot to Trigger Ethnic, Religious Unrest
Nigerians have been warned to be watchful of some persons trying to stoke ethnic and religious unrest in the country in order to embarrass President Muhammadu Buhari. Mr Femi Adesina, special adviser…
- 10 Nov 2019
Group, CBN in War of Words over Redeployment of Suspended Deputy Gov
Citizens Committee for Corruption-Free Nigeria (CCCN), an anti-corruption group, has called out Mr. Godwin Emefiele, governor, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), for redeploying a deputy governor to the…
- 9 May 2019
Lai Mohammed Okayed Payment of N2.5Bn to Pinnacle for DSO Project- Witness
Mrs Alheri Saidu, a witness of the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related Offences Commission (ICPC), called in the trial of Ishaq Modibbo, director general, National Broadcasting Commission…
- 21 Apr 2016
Shittu Sends New PMG’s Name to Buhari
Barrister Adebayo Shittu, minister of Communications, has said that the ministry has sent the name of the new Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST’s) Post Master General (PMG) to President Muhammadu…
- 4 Apr 2017
FG to Focus on STI to Diversify Economy
The Federal Government has pledged to put Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) on the front burner of its development agenda in a move diversify the economy. President Muhammadu Buhari, who was…
- 14 May 2015
Sanusi Says $12.5Bn Oil Money was Diverted under Jonathan
Muhammad Sanusi II, Emir of Kano and former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor, yesterday insisted that some $12.5billion oil money was diverted under President Goodluck Jonathan’s…
- 2 Dec 2021
CBN Frowns at Banks Apathy to eNaira
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has knocked commercial banks across the country for not promoting the e-Naira launched with fanfare by the President Muhammadu Buhari, in October, 2021. The apex…
- 30 Oct 2017
Heavy Hitters Give Nigeria The Thumbs Up
By Lukman Otunuga, Research Analyst October was certainly another positive month for the largest economy in Africa, which has yet again showcased its brawn and resilience on the global stage. Annual…
- 25 Jun 2019
Nigeria Heading Towards Bankruptcy, Says Sanusi
Muhammad Sanusi, emir of Kano, has said that Nigeria is on the threshold of bankruptcy following unfavorable economic policies. Speaking at a workshop the office of the accountant-general of the…
- 18 Mar 2019
Stakeholders Reiterate Need For Development of Local Content in the Financial Sector
Stakeholders in the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) have reiterated the need for the use of Nigerian software in the financial sector. They made this call at the ongoing…
- 15 Apr 2021
FG Promises Continued Democratisation of Internet Access
Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, vice president, has assured that the federal government will continue to do all within its reach to democratise access to the internet in the country. Prof. Yemi Osinbajo…
- 7 Jun 2016
FXTM: Sentiment Towards Nigerian Economy Bearish, But Traders Hopeful
Depressed oil prices have punished the largest economy in Africa with ongoing concerns over a slowdown in domestic economic momentum weighing heavily on investor sentiment. Unemployment in 2016 has…
- 4 Jun 2018
Paradigm Initiative, EiE Decry Suspension of Mohammed Wanigi by Niger Govt
Paradigm Initiative and Enough is Enough (EiE) Nigeria have condemned in strong terms the suspension of Baba Mohammed Wanigi, a school teacher with the Agaie Local Government in Niger State, in…
- 5 Dec 2022
Digitisation Policy Drive Impacting the Country Positively - DG NITDA
Kashifu Inuwa, director general of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) ,has said that the digitisation policy drive of the Federal Government as contained in the National…
- 2 Feb 2020
Pantami @ FUT Minna 29th Convocation Lecture, Calls for Utilisation of Public, Private Data
Dr. Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami), minister for Communications and Digital Economy, is the distinguished Nigerian invited to deliver the 29th Convocation Lecture of the Federal University of Technology,…
- 9 Feb 2020
Forensics Experts Raise Alarm as Nigeria Loses N5.5trn to Fraud, Cybercrimes
Nigeria is estimated to have lost about N5.5trillion to fraud and cybercrimes in the last 10 years, according to Chartered Institute of Forensic and Investigative Professionals of Nigeria’s…
- 29 Mar 2016
MDAs, Army Owe DISCOs N60Bn
The Association of Nigerian Electricity Distributors (ANED) said that ministries, departments, agencies and the Nigerian Army are owing the Distribution Companies (DISCOs) N60 billion from 2015 to…
- 11 Aug 2020
NCC, USPF, Others Advance FG’s Digital Economy Agenda
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), the Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF) and three other agencies under the Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy have continued to implement…
- 22 Feb 2021
UN Pledges Support for Digital Economy, Tasks Government to Invest More in the Sector
Mrs Amina Muhammed, deputy Secretary General of United Nations has pledged the support of the global body to the country’s digital economy sector while urging the federal government to invest in…
- 21 Jul 2020
Senate Confirms Danbatta’s Reappointment as NCC Boss
The Nigerian Senate, the country’s upper legislative chamber, has officially confirmed the nomination of Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta for reappointment as the Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) and Chief…
- 15 Aug 2021
Digital Literacy Training: Danbatta Charges Nigerian Youths on Skills Application
Prof Umar Garba Danbatta, executive vice chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has charged the Nigerian youths, who participated in the nationwide digital literacy training…
- 3 Jun 2015
ABX WORLD Partner Arik Air, SAHCOL for Agro-Allied Export
A Nigerian leading, globally recognized courier/cargo firm, ABX WORLD (NIGERIA), is increasingly making its mark in the world stage with the company's developing role in agro-allied products exports…
- 25 Aug 2024
Funds for Youths Empowerment Trapped in Banks over BVN/NIN Issues
Kassim Muhammed Kassim, youth leader and former state legislator, has claimed that billions of naira intended for 1000 youths per local government area across the country under the Special Public…
- 13 Feb 2024
Alleged $6.2m Fraud: FG Enlists INTERPOL to Arrest 3 Suspects Linked to Emefiele
Federal government has requested the Interpol National Central Bureau to place a Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) staff and two others on its Red Notice. Monday’s request is connected to an alleged…
- 7 Mar 2021
NIS Installs Technology to Monitor Borders from Headquarters
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has deployed a technology Migration Information Data Analysis System (MIDAS) to enable it monitor the Nigerian borders from its headquarters in Abuja. According…
- 10 Feb 2023
Two Nigerian Startups Win $300,000 At LEAP’s Rocket Fuel Pitch Competition in Riyadh
It was a proud moment of excitement for the Nigerian delegation, led by Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami), Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, accompanied by Director General of NITDA,…