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NACCIMA seeks collaboration with private sector on 5G

The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) has welcomed the approval by Federal Executive Council (FEC) of the Fifth Generation Network, commonly referred to as 5G technology. Its Director-General, Amb. Ayoola Olukanni, commending the development…

We are working on local ‘super cows’— NABDA

The Director, Genomics and Bioinformatics Department, National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA), Prof. Nash Oyekanmi has tasked researchers on the need for genetics improvement of local cattle for increase output. Oyekanmi gave the charge at a two-day Strategic Interest Research Group…

2022 Budget: Borno holds townhall meeting

The Borno Ministry of Finance, Budget and Economic Planning on Thursday organised a townhall meeting for public input on 2022 budget. Welcoming the participants, the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Hajiya Maryam Shehu, said the development was part of many…

VAT tussle: FIRS writes National Assembly

…demands exclusive collection of VAT, approval of Federal Revenue Court In the wake of measures by State Governments in the Country to secure legal frameworks for the collection of Value Added Tax (VAT), reports have shown that the Federal Inland…

No electronic accreditation, no voting — INEC Boss

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has insisted on electronic accreditation of voters in the country. INEC Chairman Professor Mahmood Yakubu disclosed this during a consultative meeting with civil society groups in Abuja, on Tuesday. “The new mantra is that…