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Journalists in Edo receive training on fact-checking

Correspondents Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Edo on Tuesday trained members on use of technologies to counter misinformation and fake news ahead of 2023 general elections. Declaring the training open, Edo NUJ Chairman, Mr Fetus Alenkhe,…

No passport booklets shortage in Nigeria – Minister

Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, says there is no passport booklets shortage in Nigeria, as the Federal Government has cleared all backlogs of passport applications. This is contained in a statement issued by the Minister’s  Media Adviser, Mr Sola Fasure,…

MTN Nigeria concludes 2022 Y’ello Care initiative

…Empowers Nigerians across 33 states and the FCT The leading technology company is expanding broadband services to millions of homes across Nigeria. MTN Nigeria officially concluded the 2022 Y’ello Care campaign at a closing ceremony held at the company’s Falomo,…

Students groan over lingering ASUU strike

By Deborah Onatunde Nigerian students have bemoaned the ongoing strike embarked upon by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). Recall that the union in February kicked off the industrial action, following the Federal Government’s refusal to grant its requests.…