The Nigeria Immigration Service has announced a temporary suspension of all services at its headquarters in Sauka, Abuja, on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. The closure is to facilitate the presidential commissioning of the newly constructed NIS Technology Complex. In a public notice issued on Monday and signed by the NIS Public Relations Officer, Kenneth Udo,…
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission has rolled out its Data Protection Training and Certification initiative, aimed at training 500 data protection officers to address the growing demand for skilled privacy professionals in the country. In a statement released on Monday, the NDPC said the programme is designed to develop a pool of skilled professionals in…
A 63-year-old plumber, Akin Kuboye, was on Sunday rescued from a deep well in the Igando area of Lagos by operatives of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service. The Director of the fire agency, Mrs Margaret Adeseye, confirmed this in a statement saying that the incident happened on Sunday at 9:54 am at 20…
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump aims to deport all immigrants in the U.S. illegally over his four-year term but wants a deal to protect so-called “Dreamer” immigrants, he said in an interview that aired on Sunday on NBC News’ “Meet the Press with Kristen Welker.” Trump also said he plans to take executive action on his…
The Nigerian Army has highlighted the success of its anti-bunkering operations in the Niger Delta, stating that they have significantly reduced oil theft, increased oil production, and contributed to the nation’s economic recovery. Speaking at the combined West African Social Activities event on Saturday at the military cantonment in Mbiokporo, Nsit-Ibom Local Government Area, Brig….
Foreign investments in Nigeria’s telecommunications sector experienced a sharp decline, plummeting to $14.4 million in the third quarter of 2024, marking an 87% drop from the $113.42 million recorded in the previous quarter, according to the National Bureau of Statistics. This decline represents a loss of $99.02 million in foreign capital inflows. Capital importation refers…
Ghanaian actor-turned-politician John Dumelo has emerged victorious in the race to represent the Ayawaso West Wuogon constituency in Ghana’s parliament. Dumelo, who contested on the platform of the National Democratic Congress defeated Lydia Alhassan of the New Patriotic Party in the election held on Saturday. According to BBC, Dumelo secured 40,561 votes against Alhassan’s 27,377….
LIn a dramatic and historic turn of events, Syrian rebels seized the capital city of Damascus unopposed on Sunday, effectively ending President Bashar al-Assad’s 13-year rule and dismantling the Assad family’s six-decade-long grip on power. The rapid advance by the rebel coalition forced Assad to flee to Russia, which has reportedly granted him and his…
Three Nigerians have been arrested in Delhi for allegedly defrauding an Indian woman of over ₹2.62 lakh, with each suspect facing a minimum of three years imprisonment if convicted. The suspects, identified as Lezhu John, Gibril Mohammed, and Egboola Ekena, were apprehended by the Indian cybercrime police following investigations into the case. The trio allegedly…
The Petroleum Products Retail Outlet Owners Association of Nigeria has collaborated with Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals to maintain a steady supply of Premium Motor Spirit throughout the festive season and beyond. In a statement issued on Friday in Abuja by PETROAN’s National Public Relations Officer, Dr. Joseph Obele, the association highlighted the outcomes of a…
