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Promote Local Content to Curb Capital Flight – Information Minister
Samuel Okocha, AbujaLast updated Oct 13, 2023 Nigeria’s Information Minister and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has expressed support for the promotion of local content in the practice of advertising in Nigeria as part of efforts to bolster growth and investments in the country’s media and advertising industry. In his first official visit to the Advertising
Police Crackdown on “One Chance” Activities in FCT: 10 Vehicles Impounded
The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, said it had impounded 10 vehicles suspected to have been used for “one chance” activities in the territory. The Commissioner of Police, CP, in charge of the FCT, Haruna Garba, said this during a media briefing on Friday in Abuja. He said the vehicles were impounded
Nigerian Government Takes Action: 4 Filling Stations Sealed in Cross River
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, NMDPRA, on Friday, sealed no fewer than four filing stations over issues bordering on irregularities and operating without valid license. The regulatory authority sealed the stations during a two-day routine inspection across the state. NMDPRA officials visited over 50 filling stations during the exercise. The Regional Coordinator of
Davido Celebrates Arrival of Twins [VIDEO]
Afrobeats artiste Davido has welcomed a set of twins with his wife, Chioma.
Kano State Government Facilitates Joyful Union of 3,600 Couples in Colourful Event
The Kano State Government has conducted a mass wedding for 3,600 men and women across the 44 local government areas of the state. According to NAN, the wedding Fatihah was conducted at the palace of the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Bayero, on Friday. The beneficiaries were mainly young girls and boys, widows, divorcees, and
Adeniyi: Revolutionizing Nigeria Customs Service with Transparency and Innovation
The Ag. Comptroller General (CG), Nigerian Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, since assumption of office on 19 June, 2023, has embarked on a digital creative drive towards enhancing customs’ efficiency, which has manifested in visible and verifiable results. Through local and international collaborations, cutting-edge technologies such as robotic solutions, and, or Artificial Intelligence (AIs)
FG Plans 50% Subsidy for Wheat Farmers to Enhance Food Security
The Minister of Agriculture, Abubakar Kyari, has said that the Federal Government is giving a 50 per cent subsidy to wheat farmers across the country to ensure adequate food security. He said President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda was aimed at making sure that Nigeria secured food production starting next month, with wheat given prominence in
Hezbollah Declares Readiness to Join Israel-Hamas Conflict
Hezbollah deputy chief Naim Qassem said on Friday that the group would not be swayed by calls for it to stay on the sidelines of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, saying the party was “fully ready” to contribute to the fighting. “The behind-the-scenes calls with us by great powers, Arab countries, envoys of
Tinubu Approves Creation of Civil Service Commission for FCT
President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of Civil Service Commission for the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, to allow career progression for civil servants in the FCT Administration. The Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, disclosed while briefing journalists in Abuja on Friday. Mr Wike said that in 2018, the National Assembly passed a Bill
