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NCC moves to block unapproved SIM-enabled devices from networks
Deploys automated Type Approval compliance system By Juliet Umeh ABUJA — The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has commenced the implementation of a technology-enabled framework to strengthen monitoring and enforcement of
NUPRC threatens sanctions over unutilised gas flare sites
Warns firms of possible award revocation By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja ABUJA — The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, NUPRC, has threatened to sanction companies awarded flare gas sites under the
Filth: Sanwo-Olu declares state of emergency on waste management
To deploy 160 new compactor trucks, five transfer stations by Q2 2027 By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS — Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has declared a “state of emergency” on waste
Nigeria High Commission cuts UK passport intervention fee to £20
Reduction follows backlash over £70 administrative charge LONDON — The Nigerian High Commission in the United Kingdom has reduced its fee for the ongoing passport intervention exercise from £70 to
Obi blockage: Call overzealous governors to order, Ejiofor tells Tinubu
By Nwabueze Okonkwo ONITSHA — A political analyst, Sir Ifeanyi Ejiofor, has called on President Bola Tinubu to rein in what he described as “overzealous” political actors, warning that unchecked
Obi attacks signal possible violence in 2027 polls — ASITU
By Ugochukwu Alaribe UMUAHIA — The Association of Igbo Town Unions, ASITU, has condemned the reported attack on the convoy of the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Coalition, NDC,
Sanwo-Olu declares ‘state of emergency’ on waste management
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has declared what he described as a “small state of emergency” on waste management to address challenges affecting refuse collection and disposal across the
‘We stand with him even beyond 2027’ — Charismatic bishops endorse Tinubu
By Ayobami Okerinde The Charismatic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has endorsed President Bola Tinubu for re-election in the 2027 presidential election. President-General of the conference, Archbishop Leonard Bature Kawas,
Attack on Obi affront on Nigeria’s democracy — Wabara
By Steve Oko UMUAHIA — Former Senate President and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Senator Adolphus Wabara, has condemned the reported attack on
FCT Police arrest woman over alleged boiling water attack
…Court remands suspect in Suleja Correctional Centre By Kingsley Omonobi ABUJA — Operatives of the FCT Police Command have arrested a woman, Mrs Beauty Monday, for allegedly pouring boiling water
