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Female student found dead in Bauchi university bathroom
The Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU) community is in mourning following the untimely death of a 300-level Computer Science student, Naja’atu Salisu, who was found unconscious in a hostel bathroom on Friday morning.
According to eyewitnesses, Naja’atu entered the bathroom … Continue Reading
Why Nigeria’s crude oil production rose to 1.6mpb – DSS
Nigeria’s Department of State Services (DSS) has claimed credit for the increase in the country’s crude oil production in the Niger Delta region, attributing it to its effective security measures. The agency’s Director General, Yusuf Bichi, made the statement at … Continue Reading
British Airways May Be Restricted from Operating at Lagos Airport – Aviation Minister
The Nigerian government is considering restricting British Airways’ operations at the country’s tier-one airports if the United Kingdom fails to honour its Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) with Nigeria. According to Festus Keyamo, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, … Continue Reading
FG Cash Transfer Program Resumes, 600,000 Households Paid
Nigeria’s Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, has announced that over 600,000 households have benefited from the country’s direct cash transfer program since payments resumed. The program, which was halted temporarily due to allegations of mismanagement, was reactivated by President … Continue Reading
NNPC set to Begin Massive Recruitment of new staff
In a statement released on Friday, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) announced its plan to hire more workers for various positions across its departments. The company’s spokesperson, Olufemi Soneye, confirmed the development, urging interested applicants to visit the … Continue Reading
President Xi Jinping invites Tinubu for a Visit to china in september
In a significant diplomatic development, Chinese President Xi Jinping has extended an invitation to Nigeria’s President-elect, Bola Tinubu, to visit China in September. The invitation was conveyed by China’s Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, Chen Xiaodong, who made the visit … Continue Reading
DSS recovers 2,000 bags of FG rice palliative diverted in Katsina
The Katsina State Command of the Department of State Services (DSS) has uncovered a shocking case of rice diversion involving officials of the state government. The 20 trucks of rice donated by the Federal Government to cushion the effects of … Continue Reading
Nigerian Passport Ranked 92nd in the World: What Does it Mean for Travelers?
The Nigerian passport has taken the 92nd spot in the global ranking, according to the Henley Passport Index, which assesses the number of destinations that can be visited without a prior visa. This marks the 10th consecutive year that … Continue Reading
FG to Issue $500 Million Domestic FX-Denominated Bonds in august
The Nigerian government is set to issue $500 million in domestic foreign currency-denominated bonds in August, according to Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun. The move is aimed at attracting savings held by Nigerians … Continue Reading
Nigeria Emerges Among Top Countries in Digital Transformation Readiness, Scores 71%
A recent report by the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) has placed Nigeria among the top seven countries in Africa, with a score of 71 per cent in its readiness for digital transformation. The report, titled “Collaborative Regulation: Accelerating Nigeria’s Digital … Continue Reading