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COP 28: Kyari Makes Case for a Just Energy Transition for Africa
As conversations on finding sustainable solutions for a decarbonized energy future continue to hold globally, the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO), NNPC Ltd., Mr. Mele Kyari has said the African Continent needs “a just, differentiated transition” to enable it to harness its resources for today for the benefit of its…
Read More »Stakeholders demand re-introduction, passage of five gender bills by National Assembly
Mercy Adewunmi A coalition of gender groups has called on the 10th Assembly to re-address and sign into law, the Five Gender Bills. This call was made at the launch of the new hash tag to organize public support with at least, One Million online signature for the passage of…
Read More »Robust FinTech critical for deepening financial inclusion in Nigeria – Maida
The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive officer of the Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, has described the Financial Technology (FinTech) industry as a critical driver of financial inclusion of Nigerian citizens living in the underserved and unserved communities across the country. Dr. Maida made this known in…
Read More »Gov AbdulRazaq seeks immediate dredging of River Niger
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has again called on the Federal government to expedite action on the dredging of the Rivers Niger and Benue to check the annual flooding and human losses along their banks and tributaries as well promote food security. The Governor expressed concerns over the human and…
Read More »NDIC pays N1.084b to 29,573 depositors of failed banks
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), said, it has paid a cumulative insured sum of N1.084 billion to 29,573 depositors of closed Micro finance banks and primary mortgage banks. Speaking at the NDIC’s special day, on the occasion of the 18th Abuja International Trade Fair, thursday, with the theme: ‘Sustainable Financing and…
Read More »Nigeria military confirm killing of 191 terrorist, denied oil theft N388m
Defence Headquarters (DHQ), has confirmed that it neutralized 191 terrorists, apprehended 184 terrorist, rescued 91 kidnapped hostages and denied oil theft over N388m. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba, who made this known journalist, during an update of military operations conducted in the last two weeks across…
Read More »Cardoso Assumes Duty As Acting CBN Governor
Concisedaily News: Nominee for Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Dr. Olayemi Cardoso assumed duty on Friday. According to a statement by the Director, Corporate Communications Dr. Isa AbdulMumin, said Cardoso assumed duty pending his confirmation by the Senate. “Dr. Cardoso, recently nominated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has…
Read More »Nigeria: How Military killed 814 terrorists, rescued 721 kidnapped hostages – DHQ
Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters has confirmed that military offensive operations and air strikes across the country killed 814 terrorists and arrested 1,326 criminals, while 4,560 terrorists and their families surrendered. Director, Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba, who disclosed this while updating journalists on Armed forces operations for third quarter…
Read More »Navy Chief meet top commanders, vows to punish anyone link to Crude Oil Theft
The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, has charged the Principal Staff Officers(PSOs), Flag Officers Commanding(FOCs) and Commanders of Autonomous Units in the Nigerian Navy to be innovative in its approach; vows to punish anyone in connection to Crude Oil Theft (COT). Speaking at the 2023 Nigerian…
Read More »132,000 Nigerians get UK visas in H1 2023 – Envoy
The United Kingdom issued some 132,000 visas to Nigerians in the first half of the year, Jonny Baxter, British Deputy High Commissioner in Lagos, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). Baxter, however, could not readily give the total number of applications received from Nigerians during the period. “In the…
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