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FG Establishes Free Artificial Intelligence (AI) Academy to Foster Skills
Nigerian Government Launches Free AI Academy to Boost Digital Economy
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced the establishment of a complimentary Artificial Intelligence (AI) Academy aimed at placing the nation at the forefront of the global digital economy. Chief … Continue Reading
Breaking News: Nigeria Customs Eliminates Taxes on Cooking Gas—What This Means
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has introduced significant fiscal incentives to boost the domestic gas industry, including the removal of Value Added Tax (VAT) on Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG).
These measures align with President Bola … Continue Reading
5 Days, 6 Cities, 6,000 Meals: Airtel Nigeria Feeds Nigerians
Airtel Feeds 6,000 Nigerians in 10th Edition of Its Annual 5 Days of Love Campaign
Airtel Nigeria has launched the 10th edition of its annual 5 Days of Love campaign, an initiative designed to spread joy during the festive season … Continue Reading
NDDC Dismisses Claims of N30,000 Christmas Cash Giveaway
NDDC Warns Public Against Christmas Cash Transfer Scam; Fraudsters Target Holiday Celebrators
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has refuted allegations regarding a supposed Christmas cash transfer of N30,000, aimed at helping individuals celebrate the holiday season. In a statement … Continue Reading
Delta Police Reinforce Fireworks Ban Ahead of Festive Season
Delta State Police Urges Parents to Enforce Ban on Fireworks Ahead of Festive Season
Delta State Police Commissioner CP Olufemi Abaniwonda has issued a stern reminder to parents and guardians regarding the ongoing prohibition of pyrotechnics, including fireworks and firecrackers … Continue Reading
Naira Depreciates to N1,670/$ in parallel market
Naira Depreciates Against the Dollar as Exchange Rates Shift
Yesterday, the Nigerian Naira witnessed a decline in value, trading at N1,670 per dollar in the parallel market, a drop from N1,665 per dollar on Tuesday. In the official foreign … Continue Reading
Delta Police Arrests Two for Ritual Murder Of 8-year-old boy
Delta State Police Arrest Suspects in the Alleged Ritual Murder of 8-Year-Old Boy
The Delta State Police Command has arrested Mr. Destiny Ogbeh and his master in connection with the tragic death of Progress Agidi, an 8-year-old boy believed to … Continue Reading
Governor Adeleke Pushes for Pardon of Young Man Sentenced to Death for Fowl Theft
Osun State Governor Adeleke Advocates for Pardon of Young Man Sentenced to Death for Theft
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, is taking steps to seek a pardon for a young man who received a death sentence by hanging in … Continue Reading
Did You Know CBN Has Limited POS Cash-Out Transactions to N100,000 Per Day for Customers?
On December 17, 2024, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) implemented a new directive limiting daily cash-out transactions by Point of Sale (POS) agents to ₦100,000 per customer.
The policy, signed by Oladimeji Yisa Taiwo on behalf of the Director … Continue Reading
N47 Billion Allocated to Boost Agricultural and Medical Education
Federal Government invests ₦47 billion in agricultural and medical education, emphasizing mechanized farming and workforce development.
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced a groundbreaking allocation of ₦47 billion to transform agricultural and medical education nationwide. The funding is part … Continue Reading