NCC says NIN penetration currently stands at 29.7%, targets 65% in coming months
October 2, 2021 The Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC) has disclosed that the National Identity Number (NIN) penetration in the country currently stands at 29.7 per cent as it targets 65…
NIDO-World Wide reiterates commitment to national development
Oct. 2, 2021 Nigerians in the Diaspora Organistion (NIDO) World Wide has reaffirmed its commitment to contribute towards sustainsble social and economic development of Nigeria. Dr Kingsman Chikelu, Coordinating Chair,…
Nigeria gets $400m in World Bank financing for COVID-19
Oct. 1, 2021 Nigeria got approval on Friday for $400 million in World Bank financing to procure and deploy COVID-19 vaccinations, the bank said in a statement. Reuters reports that…
Nigeria @61: We’re reviewing the various elements of our security architecture for protection of Lagosians – Sanwo-Olu
Oct. 1, 2021 Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu says the government will use modern technology and tools to make the state inhabitable for robbers, kidnappers, cultists, bandits and all…
WHO’s Tedros under donor pressure to act quickly on Congo sex scandal – Diplomats
Oct. 1, 2021 The head of the World Health Organization is coming under U.S.-led pressure to act quickly on a damning report on a sexual assault scandal that has engulfed…
Guinea Coup Leader Sworn In As President
October 1, 2021 Colonel Mamady Doumbouya, who led last month’s coup in Guinea, was sworn in as interim president on Friday promising to respect the West African state’s international commitments…
Nigeria Will Emerge As A Model Democratic Country – Donna Brazile
October 1, 2021 Former Chairperson of the Democratic Party in the United States, Donna Brazile, is confident that democracy in Nigeria will be strengthened in the 21st century. She stated…
Move away from just reporting irresponsible remarks to investigating the truth – Buhari urges the mediaÂ
Oct. 1, 2021 ​President Muhammadu Buhari has called on the media to be responsible in the dissemination of information to the public. The President said this in a broadcast message…
NSIA raising $200 million fund to support pharmaceutical, research agencies for vaccines production – Buhari
Oct 1, 2021 President Muhammadu Buhari says his administration shall invest more to support our pharmaceutical and research agencies to come up with ideas for locally developed vaccines. The resident…
‘E-naira’ launch: Postponement made to avoid distractions from Nigeria’s independence celebration – CBNÂ
Oct. 1, 2021 The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said the postponement of the official launch of its digital currency, the E-naira was made to avoid any distractions from…