34 die in shipwreck off northwestern Madagascar
The death toll from the sinking of an “unregistered” boat off northwestern Madagascar at the weekend has risen to 34, an official said.
Foreign News
National
TeleCom
Nigeria records 7m cyber threat on May 25 – Pantami
The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantermi, says the country recorded about seven million threats in the Nigerian cyberspace during the.
Foreign News
Vietnam central bank plans cutting policy rates to support growth
The State Bank of Vietnam, on Tuesday, said it would cut policy rates by 100 basis points from Wednesday to address the liquidity.
Politics
Oyo SDP governorship candidate steps down for Makinde
Mr Michael Lana, the governorship candidate of Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Oyo State has stepped down for Gov. Seyi Makinde. Makinde is.
Agriculture
Economy
Ecobank, IITA to support 16,000 youths on agriculture
Ecobank Nigeria Limited is partnering with the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) to support 16,000 Nigerian youths in wealth creation through agriculture..
National
TeleCom
NCC approves harmonised shortcodes, directs implementation
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has directed mobile network operators (MNOs) to begin implementation of approved harmonised shortcodes (HSC) to provide certain services.
General
Security
Handover elections cases to INEC for prosecution – IG
The Inspector-General of Police (IG), Usman Baba, has directed Commissioners of Police in States to conclude investigations in cases of violations against the.
Environment
National
FFS to inaugurate fire stations in markets nationwide
The Federal Fire Service (FFS) says it would establish fire stations in the markets across the country. The Zonal Controller, FFS in charge.
Banking & Finance
Economy
CBN directs banks to dispense, receive old notes
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed commercial banks to start disbursing and receiving old naira notes in compliance with the Supreme.
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10th Assembly: Coalition endorses Betara as speaker
The coalition of Pro-Democracy Groups in Nigeria has backed Mr Muktar Betara of Biu/Bayo/Shani Federal Constituency for the position of Speaker in the.