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Exit from recession, result of our fiscal policies — FG
…As FEC okays N5.9bn for FCT projects By Johnbosco Agbakwuru THE federal government said yesterday the country’s recent exit from recession was a direct result of its fiscal policies. Government
Court seals shop in Abuja Market for violating COVID-19 protocols
The FCT Mobile Court on Wednesday sealed off a hairdressing saloon inside Wuse Market, Abuja for violating COVID-19 guidelines and harbouring a man, who allegedly obstructed the enforcement of safety
DisCos receive 203,116 electricity consumers’ complaints in Q2, 2020 — NERC
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) says the 11 Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) received 203,116 consumer complaints in the 2nd quarter of 2020. The commission disclosed this in its 2020 second-quarter
New Police Commissioner assumes duty in Sokoto
The new Commissioner of Police, posted to Sokoto State, Mr Kamaldeen Okunlola has resumed, becoming the 45th CP in the state. This is contained in a statement issued by ASP
NPA records 6.6% decline in vessel call
By Godwin Oritse MARITIME Reflecting the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the maritimes sector, the number ships that sailed into the nation’s port (vessel call) fell by 6.6 per
FG considers new options to deliver prepaid meters
Prepaid meters By Udeme Akpan ENERGY THE Federal Government has started considering new options in delivering prepaid meters to 60 per cent of consumers still being exploited through estimated billing
Nigeria's Crypto Ban Fuels Mistrust in Government: Hannah Akuiyibo, Associate, Woodrow Wilson Center
A central bank ban on crypto transactions is at odds with the government’s goal to build a digital economy around blockchain technology.This post was originally published on this site
Hajj: Sultan tasks NAHCON on service delivery
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has urged the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) to improve service delivery by ensuring that pilgrims get value for their money.
Nigeria losing 0.2m barrels of oil daily to theft, vandalism
By Obas Esiedesa THE Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Mallam Mele Kyari has disclosed that Nigeria is presently losing about 200,000 barrels of crude oil
Youth group, NANS condemn attack on Okorocha
…urge FG to wade into the crisis …ask youth to refrain from being used by politicians By Levinus Nwabughiogu-Abuja A coalition of Nigerian Youth for Democracy and Good Governance (CNYDGG)
