CP Disu Assures Bwari Communities Of Improved Police Presence

CP Disu Assures Bwari Communities Of Improved Police Presence

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Police command on Friday underscored it commitment to ensuring peace and security across the FCT, especially in communities facing challenges. Commissioner of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, stated this on Friday when he visited the Bwar and Ushafa Communities to assess the security situation and evaluate ongoing deployments. According to a statement by the command PRO, Josephine Adeh, CP Disu engaged with traditional […]

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National Assembly

Reps Committed To Legislations For Wellbeing Of Girl-Child, Says Kalu

By Oluwakemi Kindness In commemoration of the 2024 International Day of the Girlchild, the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu has assured of the parliament's commitment to legislations, policies geared towards the protection of the girlchild in Nigeria. International Day of the Girlchild is observed annually every October 11 to celebrate girls everywhere, amplifying their voices, actions and leadership. The 2024 International Day of the Girl is […]

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National Assembly

Rep. Ado-Doguwa Affirms Confidence In Nigeria’s Judiciary System

The member representing Tudun Wada/Doguwa Federal Constituency of Kano State, Alhassan Ado-Doguwa, has expressed confidence in the Nigerian judiciary, saying it remains the last hope for the common man. The lawmaker said this on the heels of a ruling of the Court of Appeal in Abuja on Thursday which dismissed a case of culpable homicide slammed against him by the Kano State Government. The court had ruled that the […]

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Economy

FIRS Launches USSD Code For Tax payment

By Oluwakemi Kindness In a bid to enhance ease of doing business, the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), on Wednesday, launched an Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) Code *829# specifically targeted at improving taxpayers’ satisfaction. FIRS chairman, Zacch Adedeji, launched the code in Abuja as part of activities making this year’s Customer Service Week which has the theme Above and Beyond. The initiative makes Nigeria the sixth African country to […]

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Economy

CBN Governor Champions We-Fi Code Declaration for Women Entrepreneurs

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, has urged stakeholders in the financial ecosystem to adopt the Women entrepreneurs Finance (We-Fi) Code as part of a collective drive to enhance the financial inclusion of women entrepreneurs across Nigeria. Cardoso stated this at the landmark event of Nigeria’s public declaration of commitment to the We-Fi Code, held at the CBN Head Office on Wednesday. […]

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Security

IGP Approves Compensatory Payment To Officers From Edo Election Accident

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun has approved the immediate payment of relief funds to the families of officers that were involved in a fatal motor accident on 24th September 2024 while returning from the Edo Elections Special Duty to Kano State Command. The accident which occurred along the Zaria-Kano Expressway, Karfi Kura, had resulted in the loss of 5 officers, with 11 hospitalised after the […]

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Education

Niger State signs $2mn Bond To Boost Education

By Oluwakemi Kindness In the bid to strengthen higher education in Niger state, Governor Umaru Bago, has signed a one-million-dollar scholarship bond with the University of Toronto. This is with a matching contribution from the University of Toronto, creating a two-million-dollar fund to support 100 students pursuing medical degrees and professional courses. According to Governor Bago who led a delegation of Niger State government officials to the All Saints University […]

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General

Greater Igbo Forum Postpones Summit In Honour Of Late Chief Iwuanyanwu

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Greater Igbo Forum (GIF) Worldwide, has announced a shift in the date of it summit following the upcoming burial of the President of the Ohaneze Ndigbo Worldwide, Chief (Dr.) Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu. According to the President GIF, Lady Ambassador Lois Jonathan, who made this known in a statement in Abuja said a new date, venue and time will be announced in due course from the earlier October […]

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Economy

CBN Assures Nigerians Of The Safety Of Their Bank Deposits

By Oluwakemi kindness The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Tuesday assured Nigerians not to panic as it has put in place policies to ensure that all monies deposited in financial institutions across the country are secured. A statement by the apex bank’s Acting. Director, Corporate Communications, Hakama Sidi-Ali, reassured the public of its unwavering commitment to ensuring the stability and reliability of the Nigerian financial system. This development follows […]

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