Day: November 23, 2022

FCT Police arrests 61 Years Old fake AIG

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The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has arrested a serial fraudster who specialized in impersonating Legal practitioners and Senior Law enforcement Officers to defraud unsuspecting members of the public. Following a series of petitions and reports at various formations/ units of the Police Command, The Imposter, one Olakunle Adesola, a 61 years old resident of liberty Estate by spring road AMAC Abuja, was finally arrested on Sunday 20th November 2022 by the command’s intelligence asset attached to the Anti-violence Crime section of the State Criminal investigations department (SCID ) at…

We’ll deliver Kogi to APC, says Yahaya Bello —- As Deputy National Publicity Secretary Donates 46 Vehicles to Party

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Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello has pledged to deliver the State to the Al Progressive Congress APC in the forthcoming General Elections in the country.   Bello made this promise while speaking at the inauguration of 46 campaign vehicles distributed to the campaign coordinators, Local government chairmen of APC and other critical stakeholders for Bola Ahmed Tinubu /Shetima for President at the Government house in Lokoja on Wednesday. The Vehicles were donated by the Deputy National Publicity Secretary of APC, National Headquarters Abuja, Murtala Yakubu Ajaka to facilitate free movement…

PUBLIC NOTICE: Upcoming Auction of Two (2) Lots Of 3.5ghz Spectrum

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (the Commission), in line with Section 121 of the Nigerian Communications Act 2003 (the Act) has the responsibility to manage and administer Spectrum resources for the communications sector in an efficient and effective manner. This is for the socio-economic benefit of the country.   Accordingly, it is the Commission’s responsibility, as the industry regulator, to ensure that harmonized and standardized Spectrum resources are made available in a timely manner to ensure its optimal utilization. The impact of the Commission’s regulatory activities in this regard is evident…

Why I approved redesign of naira notes – Buhari

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President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday in Abuja launched the new Naira bank notes, expressed delight that the redesigned currencies are locally produced by the Nigerian Security Printing and Minting (NSPM) PLC.   Speaking at the launch of the new bank notes, which preceded the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, the President explained in detail the basis for his approval to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to redesign the ₦‎200, ₦‎500 and ₦‎1000 banknotes. According to the President, ‘‘the new Naira banknotes have been fortified with security features that make…

NYSC committed to Transparent Operations – Acting DG

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The Acting Director-General,National Youth Service Corps, Mrs Christy Ifeanyiwa Uba has said the NYSC remained resolute and committed to transparency and accountability in all its operations. She said the Scheme would continue to leverage on the template provided by the Federal Government to tackle the problems associated with poor management in respect of access and inventory in government.   Mrs Uba disclosed this today while declaring open, the 2022 second Procurement Officers Training, with the theme; “Access and Inventory Management in GIFMIS”, held in Abuja.   She disclosed that NYSC…

Dabiri-Erewa hails AFS Award Winner For Young Global Citizens

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Hon Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, has described Mr. Noel Ifeanyi Alumona as an inspiration to Nigerians in the Diaspora especially the young adults, who are constantly seeking to improve their home country positively and also making impacts in their host country. Dabiri-Erewa stated this when she received the Founder and Director Boys Champions, Mr. Noel Ifeanyi Alumona at the NiDCOM office in Abuja. The NIDCOM boss who has been supporting and championing the cause of Diaspora, expressed her joy to Mr. Alumona on his well deserved…

CAC introduces Electronic filing of Financial Statements

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The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has recorded another milestone as it unveils an electronic filing system for the filing of financial statements by registered entities in continuation of its reform initiatives.   The Registrar General of the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Alhaji Garba Abubakar, who stated this at the unveiling of the platform to customers and stakeholders in Abuja, said it would be available live from Monday, November 28, 2022.   A statement released by Head, Media, Rasheed Mahe said Garba Abubakar stated that the accounting software drew inspiration from…

JUST IN : Buhari unveils new N200, N500, N1000 naira notes (Photos)

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President Muhammadu Buhari has unveiled the newly redesigned 200, 500, and 1000 naira notes.   Buhari unveiled the new currency notes on Wednesday morning, November 23, 2022, before the federal executive council (FEC) meeting at the state house, in Abuja.   Godwin Emefiele, governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (BN), was in attendance during the unveiling ceremony.   Recall that on October 26, 2022, the CBN announced a plan to redesign some naira notes, saying the action was taken in order to take control of the currency in circulation.…

Confronting Terrorism In The Lake Chad Basin -The Multinational Joint Task Force In Perspective By Major General Abdul Khalifa Ibrahim

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The Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) in its present form was reorganized and re-operationalized in 2015. It has its headquarters in N’djamena Chad and former Nigerian Army Chief, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai (Rtd) was its first Force Commander (FC). The initial MNJTF was founded in 1994 by the Federal Republic of Nigeria with Headquarters in Baga Nigeria and had troops from Nigeria, Niger and Chad as participating members. This Force did reasonably well in tackling the cross-border crimes and light banditry issues it was set up to tackle. However,…

FCT APGA Senatorial candidate donates Wheelchairs, Bags of rice to PWDs

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By Nsikak Ekpenyong   The All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, senatorial candidate for the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Dr Anthony Ezekwugo, at the weekend, donated about 50 wheelchairs and 750 bags of rice to People With Disabilities, PWDs, in Abuja.   The beneficiaries, who before the gifts had faced challenges moving from one place to the other, could not hide their joy, while others were overwhelmed with emotions.   Making the presentation at Angwan Guaragu also known as community for disabled people, in Karmajiji, Abuja, Dr. Ezekwugo said that aside…