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Australia Passes Law to Make Google, Facebook Pay for News
Australia’s law forcing Google and Facebook to pay for news is ready to take effect, though the laws’ architect said it will take time for the digital giants to strike
NASS to pass PIB April
…As joint c’ttee regrets poor condition of Nigeria refineries By Davies Iheamnachor The National Assembly said it was working tirelessly to ensure the passage of the Petroleum Industry Bill, PIB,
BORNO: Death toll rises to 16, over 60 injured, as survivors recount ordeals
…As FG moves to begin trial of 5,000 Boko Haram suspects …Minister condemns attack By Ndahi marama & Joseph Erunke Victims of Borno Haram’s attack on Maiduguri Tuesday night yesterday
Bandits on treetop kill policeman, injure 3 others in Niger
By Wole Mosadomi Bandits have devised a new strategy of attacking their unsuspecting victims in Niger State as a gang of Gunmen reportedly attacked and killed a Police Inspector from
LASG to shutdown Third Mainland bridge from Friday midnight
Again, FG sets to shut Third Mainland Bridge The Lagos State Government has announced that there would be total closure of the third mainland bridge from midnight Friday to midnight
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
