Free internet worth N24.2bn approved by FG for airports, varsities, markets

NewsNigeriaTechnologyFree internet worth N24.2bn approved by FG for airports, varsities, markets

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)March 30, 2023

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved two contracts worth N24.20 billion for the provision of broadband to provide free internet in 75 public places, including 20 airports, tertiary institutions and markets nationwide to support micro, small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Professor Isa Ali Pantami, the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, announced this on Wednesday while briefing State House reporters after the federal cabinet meeting presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential...

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Airline: Green Africa has launched zero naira fare campaign

NewsNigeriaTravelAirline: Green Africa has launched zero naira fare campaign

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)March 30, 2023

Green Africa airline has launched a zero Naira fare campaign on all its routes. According to a press statement by the airline customers would have the opportunity to fly for free to any of the eight destinations the airline currently serves while only paying airport taxes and other applicable charges estimated to be about N5,150. The statement noted that to participate in the campaign, customers should log on to Green Africa’s website, greenafrica.com and search for travel...

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U.S. Govt. reaffirms commitment to facilitate travel  for migrants, non-migrants

NewsNigeriaPoliticsU.S. Govt. reaffirms commitment to facilitate travel  for migrants, non-migrants

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)March 30, 2023

The Department of State has reaffirmed its committed to facilitate legitimate travel to the United States for both immigrant and nonimmigrant travelers. A statement made available to journalists on Wednesday, stated that the Department of State published a Final Rule regarding increases to certain nonimmigrant visa application (NIV) processing fees and the Border Crossing Card (BCC) for Mexican citizens age 15 and over.” According to the statement the increases were published in the Federal Register...

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Buhari approves the appointment of six permanent secretaries

NewsNigeriaPoliticsBuhari approves the appointment of six permanent secretaries

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)March 30, 2023

Following the recently conducted selection process, President Muhammadu Buhari, has approved the appointment of six new federal permanent secretaries in the federal civil service. Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan, the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation made this known on Wednesday in Abuja. According to Yemi-Esan, the appointed permanent secretaries and their states of origin, are as follows: Mahmud   Adamu Kambari (Borno), Esuabana Nko Asanye A. (Cross River), Lamuwa Adamu Ibrahim (Gombe), Yakubu Adam Kofar-Mata (Kano), Oloruntola...

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NAFDAC warns Nigerians against use of bleaching cream 

HealthNewsNigeriaNAFDAC warns Nigerians against use of bleaching cream 

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)March 30, 2023

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned Nigerians against the use of bleaching cream, and urged journalists and entertainers within the South-East to join the agency in its current war against use of bleaching cream. Prof. Moji Adeyeye, the Director-General of NAFDAC made the call on Wednesday in Enugu during an address at the South-East Media Sensitisation Workshop on Dangers of Bleaching Creams and Regulatory Controls. Adeyeye, who was...

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Nigeria, Cameroon Plans To Protect Endangered Species

AfricaEnvironmentNewsNigeriaNigeria, Cameroon Plans To Protect Endangered Species

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)March 28, 2023

A workshop to protect endangered animals like gorillas, chimpanzees, lions, and elephants were held at a workshop on Watershed Protection for Safe Sustainable Water Supply Calabar, Cross River, which aims to educate Nigerians on the need to protect its wildlife. Speaking at the event on Monday, which was sponsored by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Dr. Inaoyom Imong, Director, of Cross River Landscape for the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) said Nigeria and...

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The Coming Anambra State House of Assembly from a Historical Spectacle

ColumnsNigeriaOpinionPoliticsThe Coming Anambra State House of Assembly from a Historical Spectacle

Ebuka Onyekwelu (Staff Writer)March 28, 2023

“As recently as in the 6th Assembly which lasted between 2015 and 2019, Anambra Assembly remained a fertile ground for fireworks of sorts,” —Ebuka Onyekwelu From the days of Governor Chinwoke Mbadinuju, the Anambra State House of Assembly has been significantly dramatic, either caught in the crossfire between ‘federal might’ against the state government, or in a struggle with the state executive. Throughout Nigeria, Anambra Assembly is one of the most ‘hot-headed’ and one of...

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Pastor defiles 12-year-old daughter in Anambra

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaPastor defiles 12-year-old daughter in Anambra

PilotnewsMarch 28, 2023

The founder of one Holy Trinity Healing Ministry, Arinze Obiwenite, has been arrested for allegedly defiling his 12-year-old daughter. Mrs. Ify Obinabo, the state Commissioner for Women and Social Welfare, in Anambra confirmed the development to newsmen on Saturday. The commissioner noted that Obiwenite’s residence at Abacha town in Idemili North Local Government Area was raided on Monday following a tip-off. The 12-year-old victim and her two younger siblings were, however, taken away by the...

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We are no longer given accommodation in Anambra communities – Miyetti Allah tells Soludo

NewsNigeriaPoliticsWe are no longer given accommodation in Anambra communities – Miyetti Allah tells Soludo

PilotnewsMarch 28, 2023

The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), has groaned its members are no longer given accomodation in all the communities in Ayamelum local government area of Anambra State. The Association called on the State Governor, Charles Soludo, to urgently intervene in the situation for the sake of peace and oneness. The leader of the association in the South-East zone, Alhaji Gidado Siddiki, who disclosed this while speaking to Journalists shortly after attending governor...

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Yoruba Group Afenifere Demands Explanation From Ohaneze Ndigbo Over Chief Iwuanyanwu’s Rhetoric

NewsNigeriaPoliticsYoruba Group Afenifere Demands Explanation From Ohaneze Ndigbo Over Chief Iwuanyanwu’s Rhetoric

PilotnewsMarch 28, 2023

The Yoruba socio-cultural organisation, Afenifere, has tagged the comment made by the Chairman of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo Council of Elders, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu in Awka on Saturday during Anambra State Governor’s one year anniversary as ridicule to the Yoruba race. The group said it had received several complaints from sons and daughters of the ethnic group over Iwuanyanwu’s comment. The National Organising Secretary of the group, Abagun Omololu, disclosed this in a statement titled, “Re:...

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