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FG hints on replacement of BVN with NIN – Pantami

By Ogaga Ariemu The Federal Government has stated that arrangements are ongoing to replace the Bank Verification Numbers (BVN) with the National Identity Numbers (NIN). The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy Dr Isa Pantami, who disclosed this to newsmen…

Three suspected kidnappers land in Osun court

Abimbola Abatta, Osogbo Three persons have been remanded by an Osogbo Magistrates’ Court for alleged kidnapping. The accused persons Olalekan Alawe, 39, Idris Ganiyu, 24, and Raji Hammed, 28 allegedly committed the offence around 5 pm at Testing Ground Area…

NCC boosts NFIU’s operations with ICT tools

In keeping with its efforts to support Information and Communication Technology (ICT) usage to enhance operational efficiency in government, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has donated ICT equipment to the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU). The state-of-the-art ICT tools comprising…

REA promotes women participation in power sector

Rural Electrification Agency, (REA) has promoted women participation in the energy sector through its Science, Technology,  Engineering and Mathematics(STEM) internship under the Energizing Education Programme (EEP). REA disclosed this in a series of tweets on Monday, 7th. To this end,…

Two bag 35 years imprisonment for land scam in Enugu

Justice R.O Dugbo Oghoghorie, of the Federal High Court, Enugu on Wednesday February 4,  2021 convicted and sentenced the duo of Dominic Ozulu and Michael Ogbobe to thirty five (35) years imprisonment each over One Million, Five Hundred and Twenty…

Gov. Diri commends firm for Bayelsa United kitting deal 

From Basssey Williams, Yenagoa Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has commended a Nigerian sports management company, XO Sports, for its kitting deal for the state-owned Bayelsa United Football Club. Governor Diri said he was excited that a young Nigerian…