NNPC Hands Over N621.24 Billion For Rehabilitation Of 21 Critical Roads

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), has handed over a symbolic cheque of N621.24 Billion for the rehabilitation of 21 critical roads across the country through the Tax Credit Scheme under Executive Order 7 signed by President Muhammadu Buhari in 2019. The Group Managing Director of the NNPC and Chief Finance Officer of the organization, Mr Umar Ajiya, said the Corporation was motivated by the challenged condition of some of the nation’s roads, most of...

Digital Tokens To Replace Nin Slip And Polycarbonate Card

The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami says the Federal Government has introduced a suite of digital Tokens to replace the aging NIN slip and polycarbonate card. The Minister disclosed this at a stakeholders’ workshop on the National Identification Number (NIN) Tokenization Solution organized by National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) in Abuja, Represented by the Director-General of NIMC, Aliyu Abubakar said the full implementation begins on Jan. 1, said the aim of the...

Nigerian Govt Destroys Over One Million Expired Astrazeneca Covid-19 Vaccines

The federal government has destroyed expired COVID-19 vaccines as AstraZeneca injections totalling 1,066,214 doses were destroyed. The Executive Director of the National Primary Healthcare Development Agency (NPHCDA) Dr. Faisal Shuaib briefed Journalists shortly before setting out to destroy the vaccines at the Idu Dump site in the Federal Capital Territory, He said with the destruction of the vaccines, the country was able to save about $40 million by accepting the donated short shelf-live vaccines from...

Senate passes N17.13trn 2022 budget

The senate has passed N17.126 trillion as budget for the 2022 fiscal year. The upper chamber passed the bill for third reading on Wednesday. After the bill was passed, Senate President Ahmad Lawan applauded the national assembly for restoring the budget cycle back to January to December. “We thank Almighty God for helping us achieve that. “Let me commend this senate for standing tall. We are rounding the year on a very high note, we...

Federal Government announces holidays to mark Christmas, new year

The federal government has marked December 27, 28 and January 3, 2022 as public holidays for Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year Day. The minister of interior, Rauf Aregbesola, announced this in a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja. The minister urged Christians to adhere to the practice of Christ’s doctrines, which include faith, hope and love. “We must emulate the life of Jesus Christ in His practice and teachings on humility, service, compassion, patience,...

Senate will consult with reps on electoral bill – Lawan

The senate President, Ahmad Lawan has disclosed that the upper legislative chamber will consult with the house of representatives on the electoral bill in January. According to him, the consultation with the house will be done in January because the lower legislative chamber has already proceeded on recess. He indicated this on Wednesday after a closed session with the lawmakers. Lawan said the chamber will consult with the reps on the next line of action...

Police In Adamawa Bans Use Of Knockouts, Tinted Glasses, Covered Number Plates

As the yuletide approaches, the Adamawa State Police Command has alerted the public that some unscrupulous elements commit armed robbery, kidnapping, abduction and other heinous crimes using Motor cycles, Tinted Glasses and covered number plates on vehicles. As such, the Commissioner of Police in the state Mohammed Ahmed Barde has ordered the ban on the use of Motor cycles, Tinted Glasses and covered number plates used on SUV vehicles by unauthorized individuals. DSP Suleiman Yahaya...

Chile’s President-Elect Gabriel Boris: What the Nigerian Youths Must Learn

“ The process for a serious power bargain must begin, so that if it is not realized in 2023, then, it can be realized in 2027 or 2031.” ―Ebuka Onyekwelu The just-concluded presidential election in Chile is a test and a pass, on some long-established principles in the acquisition of state power and government reforms or I should say a true win for the people, particularly in a democracy. It remains like a power most...

Over 70 Million Nigerians, Legal Residents Receives National Identification Numbers

The Director-General/Chief Executive Officer, National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Engr Aliyu Aziz said the Commission has registered and issued 70 Million unique National Identification Numbers (NIN) to Nigerians and legal residents. This is contained in a statement by Head Corporate Communication of NIMC, Kayode Adegoke said the feat was achieve due to the contributions of President Muhammadu Buhari, the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Professor Isa Pantami, the Commission’s staff, the Front End Partners (FEPS)...

Enugu Government Fights Against Vandalism, Bans Unauthorized Use of School Premises

The Commissioner for Education, Professor Uche Eze has directed that henceforth no social or sporting activities organized by any person or group shall take place in any of the state public educational institutions without a written approval from his office. The directive became expedient given the high rate of attempts to vandalize facilities in institutions of learning in the state. In a letter with reference number, ENS/MOE/COM/241/IV/226 signed by Prof Eze stated, “The Enugu State...

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