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Anambra Invests ₦489 Million to Equip Airport for Night Landings
Chinua Achebe International Airport in Anambra Set for Night Operations with New Facilities
The Anambra State government has announced that the Chinua Achebe International Airport will soon be equipped to handle nighttime aircraft landings, following the installation of new lighting … Continue Reading
NNPC Announces Significant Changes in Executive Leadership
NNPC Limited Announces Strategic Leadership Changes to Enhance Governance and Efficiency
NNPC Limited has announced a major reshuffling of its executive team, as outlined in a recent statement issued by Chief Corporate Communications Officer Olufemi Soneye on Wednesday night. The … Continue Reading
Urgent $10bn Funding Needed for 24-Hour Electricity, Power Minister Reveals
Nigeria’s Government To Partner with Private Sector to Secure $10bn for Electricity Supply Improvement
Abuja, Nigeria – The Nigerian Federal Government has announced its strategy to partner with the private sector in order to secure a portion of the $10 … Continue Reading
Duo Arraigned in Court For Impersonating EFCC Chairman
Two Suspects Charged with Blackmailing EFCC Chairman
Abuja, Nigeria – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has officially charged two individuals, Ojobo Joshua and Aliyu Hashim, for allegedly impersonating and attempting to extort the agency’s Executive Chairman, … Continue Reading
Egbin Power Launches 2024 Internship Programme: A Gateway to Careers in Nigeria’s Energy Sector
Egbin Power Plc., the largest power generation station in West Africa, has officially announced the launch of its 2024 Internship Programme, providing paid opportunities for Nigerian undergraduates to gain valuable hands-on experience at the country’s leading power station.
The six-month … Continue Reading
How to Apply: Nigerian Defence Academy Opens Applications for 77th Regular Course
The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) has officially commenced its online application process for the 77th Regular Course, welcoming eligible male and female candidates across Nigeria to apply for both military and academic training.
This application window, which began on November … Continue Reading
CBN Targets 28 Million Unbanked Nigerians in Bold Financial Inclusion Drive
CBN Pushes for Financial Inclusion to Drive Economic Growth
At the recent 2024 International Financial Inclusion Conference in Lagos, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) revealed a concerning statistic: 28 million Nigerians remain without access to formal banking services. CBN … Continue Reading
Nigeria’s Crime Rate Drops by 65%, Report Reveals
In a recent report by the Directorate of Internal Affairs (DIA), Nigeria has witnessed a remarkable 65% decrease in major crime rates across the nation, a development attributed to the effective strategies implemented by the Nigeria Police Force under the
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Borno Jailbreak: 278 Inmates Still Unaccounted for Two Months After Flood-Triggered Escape
Two months after the dramatic jailbreak in Borno State, Nigeria, 278 inmates remain unaccounted for, following an incident that saw 281 prisoners escape from a medium security custodial center in Maiduguri on September 10, 2024.
Borno, Nigeria- The incident was … Continue Reading
USAID Pledges $2.3 Million to Strengthen Malaria Treatment in Nigeria
USAID Commits $2.3M to Boost Malaria Treatment Access in Nigeria
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has announced a significant investment of $2.3 million aimed at acquiring 4.8 million doses of malaria tablets from Nigerian pharmaceutical … Continue Reading