Month: May 2024

DHQ receives improved Armour personnel carriers to tackle insecurity

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The fight against insecurity has received a boost with the delivery of an improved version of the Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC’s) to fight insecurity in the country.   In a brief ceremony Thursday, 8 May 2024, the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Defence, Dr Ibrahim Abubakar Kana who represented the Minister of Defence, Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar handed over the documents and keys of 20 APC to the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa. The APC’s are improved version with improved weapons and communication systems that can locate…

ICAN amendment Bill passes second reading in Nigeria Senate

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The Nigeria Senate on Wednesday passed a bill for the amendment of the ICAN Act Cap 15, 1965 and related matters, 2023, for second reading. Leading debate on the bill, its sponsor, Senator Solomon Adeola (APC Ogun West), disclosed that the piece of legislation was read for the first time on Thursday, November 16, 2023. He said the ICAN Act, which came into effect on September 1, 1965, empowered the Institute to set standards and regulate the practice of accountancy in Nigeria. “In line with the dynamics of the environment,…

RG CAC unveils dedicated centre for bulk registration of PoS Operators

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The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) today Thursday May 9, commissioned a dedicated Centre for Bulk Registration of PoS Operators. The Registrar-General/CEO, CAC Hussaini Ishaq Magaji, SAN, unveiled the Centre located at the Commission’s FCT Zone 5 Office.   Speaking shortly after cutting the tape to formally flag off activities at the centre, Ishaq Magaji revealed that it is fully equipped with state-of-the art equipment needed to handle the project.   He further explained that it was also equipped with adequate personnel to handle applications in record time and 24 hours…

Another Africa Magic series in Rivers as two lawmakers purportedly elect Assembly speaker … Concerned Citizens describes move as a mockery of democracy

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A group under the aegis of Concerned Rivers Citizens CRC has described the purported election of a new speaker of Rivers State as another mockery of democracy depicting Africa magic series in Nigeria. In a statement issued and signed by the convener of the group Emmanuel Chibuzor late Tuesday night described the move by two lawmakers to elect a speaker as mockery of democracy that should not be taken seriously by any sane Nigerian. The group said”We have read in the social media networks how the two lawmakers visited the…

CBN releases list of licensed Deposit Money Banks in Nigeria (Full List)

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The Central Bank of Nigeria has announced 44 lists of licensed deposit money banks in Nigeria.   The apex bank disclosed this in a list released on its official website on Tuesday.   According to CBN, Seven banks, including Zenith Bank, Access Bank, First Bank, First City Monument Bank, United Bank of Africa, Fidelity, and Guaranty Trust Bank, have Commercial Banking licenses with international authorization as of April 26, 2024.   Also, fifteen banks have commercial banking licenses with National Authorization.   Commercial banks with national authorisation include Citibank Nigeria…

Ondo Reps Member,Hon Ifeoluwa Ehindero awards Scholarship to Outstanding 2024 UTME Candidate,Miss Oluwademilola Oreoluwa Daramola

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In a heartwarming gesture of recognition and support, Hon. Ifeoluwa Ehindero, Member representing Akoko Northeast/Northwest Federal Constituency, has extended a warm welcome to Miss Oluwademilola Oreoluwa Daramola and her family in his office today. Hailing from Ogbagi Akoko, Miss Daramola emerged as the top performers from Ondo state, in the recently concluded 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), scoring an impressive aggregate of 341 marks. Expressing his delight at Miss Daramola’s exceptional achievement, Hon. Ehindero emphasized the importance of dedication and hard work in achieving academic excellence. “I am deeply…

BREAKING: Lawmakers elect Jumbo as Speaker, Rivers Assembly

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Lawmakers loyal to Governor Siminalayi Fubara, have one Wednesday, elected Hon. Victor Oko Jumbo as Speaker, State House of Assembly.   This development came barely 48 hours after Governor Fubara declared that the majority 27 Members of the House, who defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), as non-existent.   The opposition APC had also, in the last 48 hours, instructed its Members at the state Parliament, who are now the majority, to impeach the Governor.   Baring that in mind, some Lawmakers, according…

MURIC congratulates new MULAN President …… Seeks more collaboration between the two groups

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An Islamic human rights advocacy group Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has sent a congratulatory message to the newly emerged National President of the Muslim Lawyers Association of Nigeria (MULAN), Barrister Sa’idu Muhammad Tudunwada.   A congratulatory message signed and released on Monday, 6th May, 2024 by the Chairman of Kano State Chapter of MURIC, Malam Hassan Sani Indabawa,the group called for more collaboration to combat crimes against Muslims, especially the worrisome and unabated abduction of Muslim minors, their identities changed and converted to Christianity by some Christian zealots across the…

MUSWEN holds maiden health lecture May 19 in Ibadan

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The Muslim Ummah of South West Nigeria (MUSWEN) is to hold its maiden public health lecture on Sunday, May 19, 2024 at the Professor Musa Abdul Civic Centre, University of Ibadan, Central Mosque.   A statement signed by Dr A.G.O Labinjo, Chairman MUSWEN Health Committee, said the lecture, the first in the series, is expected to be an annual event for sensitisation of the public on common health problems and use it as an avenue for advocacy and publicity of MUSWEN and its program.   The event with the theme:…

Sen Shuaib Salisu to deliver Keynote Address ,as UNIFEMGA holds 2024 reunion lecture in Ile Ife

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The stage is set for a transformative discourse as Senator Shuaib Afolabi Salisu (SAS), representing Ogun Central Senatorial District, is slated to deliver the keynote address at the 2024 annual national reunion conference of the Obafemi Awolowo University Muslim Graduates’ Association (UNIFEMGA).   The event, scheduled for Saturday, May 18th, 2024, will take place at the prestigious Oduduwa Hall, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State.   A statement by Alhaji Mohammed Buari, Chairman of the Planning Committee, and Alhaji Shamsudeen Adenopo, Public Relations Officer, stated that Salisu will speak on…