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Day: May 2, 2024

ONSA directs security agencies to enforce Nigeria’s cybercrime law fully

Mijinyawa said additional resources would be deployed to counter terrorism and violent extremism as provided in section 44(5) of the Cybercrimes Act. The Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), has directed all law enforcement agencies, regulators, businesses and stakeholders to put in place mechanisms for the full enforcement of the Cybercrimes Prohibition Act. This…

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Kano agency arrests 3 govt officials aiding foreigners secure citizenship

These are senior officials of the Kano state government conniving to write fake letters recommending illegal aliens to secure Nigerian citizenship, the agency said. The Kano State Public Complaint and Anti-corruption Agency, has arrested three senior officials of the state government for allegedly recommending illegal migrants to secure Nigerian citizenship. The Chairman of the agency,…

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NGX-listed firms suffer ₦839.24 billion losses due to FX volatilities

The combined losses represent 18.06% of the ₦4.64 trillion revenue generated over the same period. Nigerian multinational firms currently listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NGX) are yet to escape the economic crisis which followed the Naira devaluation last year. A recent analysis of the 2023 full-year financial statements of nine NGX-listed companies showed they…

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ASUU faction says cabal behind UniAbuja strike

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the University of Abuja ASUU branch declared an indefinite strike to draw attention to developments bordering the union. A faction of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Abuja branch, has dissociated itself from the strike action declared by the Union. The faction known as…

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Police arrest over 50 suspects after brutal clashes at Ile-Epo, Lagos

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) had earlier gathered that the clash was caused by money won in betting games. The Police Command in Lagos State says it has arrested over 50 people in connection with the clashes at the Ile-Epo area of Lagos on Wednesday and Thursday. The Command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed…

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Slain NYSC member’s brother petitions Reps, insists deceased not cultist

Damilola was allegedly murdered during a convocation ceremony of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, Oyo State. Rep. Ayodeji Alao-Akala (APC-Oyo) has submitted a petition before the House of Representatives Committee on Public Petition, demanding justice over the alleged police killing of Iyanda Damilola, a serving NYSC member. The lawmaker, while laying the…

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Businesses grounded at Maiduguri fish market as traders stage protest

When contacted, a member of the embattled leadership who spoke on condition of anonymity, called for calm, assuring that they would respond to all the allegations. Businesses were grounded for hours on Thursday when traders of the famous Maiduguri fish market in Borno protested the alleged tenure elongation of leaders of the market’s Fish Producers…

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Nigeria’s economy to experience significant growth soon – Shettima

He insisted that the monitoring of key performance indicators in the policy document was critical to the success of the government. Vice President Kashim Shettima has expressed optimism that the Nigerian economy will experience significant growth soon. Shettima stated this on Thursday in Abuja at the 2nd Chronicle Roundtable, organised by 21st Century Media Services,…

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FG begins ‘School-to-Work’ to help youths identify life-long skills early

The new scheme will provide students the opportunity to detect early in life where their talents and potential lies. The Federal Government says it is introducing a ‘School-to-Work’ scheme aimed at equipping youths to become productive and self-employed. This is in a bid to equip young school learners with life-long skills and entrepreneurship for self-reliance….

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Gov Eno donates 20 patrol vehicles to boost security, protect residents

The governor stated that the vehicles should not be used for other purposes that would thwart the government’s intentions for acquiring them. Gov. Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom has donated 20 patrol vehicles to security agencies in the state to boost their operations. Eno presented the Toyota Hilux Trucks fitted with state-of-the-art gadgets to the…

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