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Minister Hannatu Musa Musawa, Nigeria’s Minister of Art, Culture, and the Creative Economy, reveals her plan to create a National Theme Song and enhance the Creative Industry, aiming to reshape Nigeria’s global image and promote positive cultural values.
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has advised prepaid meter users to update their meters before November 2024. The update is free of charge and will not affect users’ current prepaid units. NERC has recommended contacting Distribution Companies (DisCos) for more information regarding the update process.
Telecom operators in Nigeria are raising alarm over the “Japa syndrome,” which is causing the country to lose its best and brightest talents. The industry calls on the government to implement policies and incentives to retain local talent and address the brain drain issue.
The Federal Government is set to tackle the issue of flooding along the Abuja-Lokoja highway by constructing a flyover at the problematic Koton Karfe section. The decision was announced by Minister of Works, David Umahi, during an inspection of ongoing construction works on the road, shortly after his assumption of office. Umahi, accompanied by Kogi…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has expressed his concern over the state of affairs in the nation’s capital, Abuja. In response, he has directed top officials of the administration to improve their performance or consider redeployment to other positions. Minister Wike’s call comes in light of growing concerns about issues…
Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has praised Master Ernest Ifeanyichukwu Ofoama for his outstanding achievement as the top scorer in Enugu State during the 2023 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). In a ceremony at the Government House, Enugu, Governor Mbah expressed his pleasure at the academic excellence demonstrated by the 18-year-old student and assured…
In a move aimed at initiating key leadership changes, President Bola Tinubu has instructed the Director-General/CEO of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Engr. Aliyu Abubakar Aziz, to embark on a 90-day pre-retirement leave. The directive, effective from August 24, 2023, signifies the eventual retirement of Engr. Aziz from service on November 24, 2023. This…
In a devastating incident that has sent shockwaves through Port Harcourt, Rivers State, tragedy struck as five billboard installers lost their lives due to electrocution. The unfortunate incident occurred during an attempt to install a metal signpost at the Rumuosi axis of the East West Road. According to preliminary reports, the fatal incident unfolded when…
Nigerian Army troops of Operation Hadin Kai Theater Command have successfully rescued another Chibok girl, Mary Nkeki, aged 27, along with her repentant insurgent husband, Adam. This rescue operation took place on August 14, during an operation into the terrorists’ enclave in Dikwa, as revealed by Maj. Gen. Gold Chibuisi, the Theater Commander of Operation…
Emmanuel Myam, also known as Emmiwuks and a devoted follower of the renowned musician David Adeleke, famously called Davido, has ended up requiring medical treatment after an extraordinary 15-day bicycle journey from Benue State to Lagos, all to meet his music idol. On the notable date of Friday, August 18, 2023, the cyclist from Benue…