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NNPCL, security team nab 6 suspected crude oil thieves, destroy barge

On: May 13, 2023

By Emmanuella Anokam Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, a private security outfit engaged by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has intercepted an illegal Crude Oil Barge and arrested six suspected crude thieves in Warri, Delta State. The NNPC Ltd. security contractor and the Nigerian Security Operatives onContinue Reading

Expert urges incoming administration to prioritise agricultural transformation

By: Vivian Ihechu

On: May 13, 2023

In: Agriculture

By Funmilola Gboteku/Oluwatope Lawanson An Economist, Dr Biodun Adedipe, has urged the incoming administration to pay more attention to agriculture being the largest contributor to the country’s Gross Domestic Product. Adedipe, who is a Chief Consultant at B. Adedipe Associates Ltd, made the call on Friday at aContinue Reading

Girls’ education: World Bank lauds KDSG for taking ownership of AGILE project

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: May 13, 2023

In: General News

By Philip Yatai The World Bank has commended the Kaduna State Government for taking ownership of its supported Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) project. The Bank’s Country Director for Nigeria, Mr Shubham Chaudhuri, gave the commendation at the official inauguration of the project in Kaduna on Friday.Continue Reading

Weight loss in children can be sign of tuberculosis – Experts

By: Vivian Ihechu

On: May 13, 2023

In: Health

By Abiodun Azi and Millicent Ifeanyichukwu Health experts at a media training on Tuberculosis (TB) said that unexplained consistent weight loss in children could be as a result of TB. According to them, other signs and symptoms suggestive of TB in children include failure to thrive or gain weight,Continue Reading

Computer Society begs FG to withdraw NITDA bill from National Assembly

By: Salisu Sani Idris

On: May 13, 2023

In: Science & Tech

By Olasunkanmi Onifade The Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) has appealed to the Federal Government to withdraw the controversial National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) bill, before the National Assembly. It is recalled that the 2007 NITDA Act is currently awaiting passage, following its amendment at the National Assembly. President ofContinue Reading

Egypt has indicated interest in Ogun’s Agro Processing Zone- Gov. Abiodun

By: Ismail Abdulaziz

On: May 13, 2023

In: Agriculture

By Abiodun Lawal Egypt has indicated interest in Ogun’s Agro Processing Zone (APZ), Gov. Dapo Abiodun said in Abeokuta on Saturday. The APZ is located at the Gateway International Agro Cargo Airport in Iperu-Ilishan in the Remo part of the state. Abiodun told executive officers of the Ogun chapter ofContinue Reading

Only a small fraction of cybercrimes are prosecuted, adjudicated – Solicitor General

By: isaac aregbesola

On: May 13, 2023

In: Judiciary

Mrs Beatrice Jedy-Agba, the Solicitor General of the Federation By Ebere Agozie Mrs Beatrice Jedy-Agba, the Solicitor General of the Federation says only a small fraction of cybercrimes is actually prosecuted and adjudicated. Jedy-Agba said this at the closing ceremony of the ‘Training of Trainers on Cybercrime and ElectronicContinue Reading

329 students benefit from NNPC E&P Ltd scholarship scheme in Edo, Delta others

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: May 13, 2023

In: Oil & Gas

By Nefishetu Yakubu The Management of the NNPC E&P Ltd., on Saturday held its 2023 annual scholarship Screening examination for over 329 students from its host communities in Delta, Edo, Rivers and Imo States. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the scholarship screening exercise was conducted simultaneously inContinue Reading

Iranian journalist shot dead

By: isaac aregbesola

On: May 13, 2023

In: General News

An Iranian journalist was shot dead in the country’s south-western province of Khuzestan, Tasnim news agency reported on Saturday. Akbar Limuchi, the Chief Editor of the Tavsa-e-Jonob (Expansion of the South) newspaper, was killed by a gunman who entered a cafe in Izeh city and opened fire on him. TheContinue Reading

Buhari’s $800m World Bank loan request and revenue generation imperatives

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: May 13, 2023

In: Features

By Kadiri Abdulrahman, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) President Muhammadu Buhari recently sent a request to the National Assembly to approve 800 million dollars loan meant to cushion effect of the proposed removal of fuel subsidy. Minister of Finance, Budget, and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed, said that Nigeria secured theContinue Reading

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