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The Federal Government said on Wednesday it had made significant progress in discussions with Development Finance Institutions to establish a Special Purpose Vehicle aimed at expanding the nation’s fibre optic network by 90,000 kilometers. The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy Bosun Tijani highlighted a productive meeting with stakeholders that outlined the necessary steps for […]

The Director of Chemical Research and Evaluation at the National Drug Enforcement Agency, Dr. Leonard Omopariola, on Wednesday, said the regulation and control of chemical in the country have contributed to a reduction in bombings by non-state actors, particularly in the North-East. He highlighted that the regulations, enforced by the National Counter-Terrorism Centre in collaboration

The National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party has approved the inauguration of new Governorship Election National Campaign Councils ahead of the Edo and Ondo states’ elections. The inauguration is set to take place on Thursday, July 27, with plans to ensure victory in the upcoming elections. This is disclosed in a statement made

Kenyan President William Ruto said Wednesday that a bill containing contentious tax hikes would “be withdrawn”, dramatically reversing course after more than 20 people died, and parliament was ransacked by protesters opposed to the legislation. But he warned that the withdrawal of the finance bill would mean a significant shortfall in funding for development programmes

Over 125,729 have been empowered in the fourth phase of the Nigeria-COVID-19 action recovery and economic stimulus area two FADAMA Gombe action recovery and economic stimulus projects. Disclosing this on Tuesday, the Gombe State Commissioner for Budget and Planning Salihu Alkali, said the support was geared towards alleviating poverty among the poor and vulnerable. It

President Bola Tinubu expressed sadness over the passing of the Deputy Comptroller in charge of revenue at the Nigeria Customs Service, Etop Essien. Deputy Comptroller Essien slumped and died shortly after showing signs of discomfort during a presentation before the National Assembly House Committee on Public Accounts on Tuesday. In a statement on Tuesday issued

As Katsina State host the inaugural security summit organised by the North-West Governors’ Forum in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme, traditional rulers from the region have started arriving at the General Muhammadu Buhari House, Kastina, the venue of the event. Vice President Kashim Shettima is expected to declare the event open, while seven

The former chairmen of 21 out of the 23 local government areas in Rivers State staged a protest on Monday at their various council areas. The former council bosses loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, protested in their local councils despite an advisory against protests issued by the state Police

Security forces in Katsina State have reportedly apprehended a woman, identified as Aisha Abubakar, for allegedly transporting ammunition to terrorists. The incident was reported on Monday by security analyst and counter-insurgency expert, Zagazola Makama. According to Makama, the ammunition was discovered during a routine search of Abubakar’s luggage. “The authorities discovered the ammunition in her