The Nigerian Communications Commission’s Computer Security Incident Response Team (NCC-CSIRT) has rolled out advisories against cyber threat actors, who continue to devise means of compromising their targets. Reuben Muoka, Director, Public Affairs at NCC said, in a statement, the advisory is in line with the NCC-CSIRT’s mandate. The latest of such advisories urged users to […]
The Inspector-General (IG), Usman Baba, has ordered the redeployment of officers in three higher ranks of Nigeria Police formation to departments, commands and formations. The ranks affected are the Deputy Inspector-General (DIGs), Assistant Inspectors-General (AIGs) and Commissioners of Police (CPs). Force PRO, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. Adejobi explained […]
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Lagos Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) on joint tax audit, investigation and automatic exchange of information. Mr Johannes Wojuola, Special Assistant on Media and Communication of FIRS, announced this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. Wojuola said the CEOs of both […]
A Fintech player, Lai Labode, the CEO of CashToken Africa has commended the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) for its efficient regulatory process that has deepened Nigeria’s digital economy. Labode, in a statement by NCC’s Director of Public Affairs, Reuben Muoka, gave the recommendation at the opening of the ‘AfricaNext show’ in Lagos, on Monday. The […]
The Managing Director of Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), Bello Hassan, has predicted more microfinance banks will join National Association of Microfinance Banks Unified Information Technology (NAMBUIT) platform this year. Hassan made the prediction at the 2022 NDIC Editors Forum. The theme of the Forum is “Deposit Insurance System (DIS) and Financial System Stability’’, on […]
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has confiscated large consignments of hard drugs at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. The Agency’s spokesman, Femi Babafemi, announced this in a statement on Sunday. Babafemi said the agency also arrested some persons suspected to be behind the drugs deal. Top on the list of arrests […]
Nigeria and Niger Republic have signed a bilateral agreement to coordinate frequency utilisation along their borders. This is contained in a statement signed by Reuben Muoka, the Director of Public Affairs at the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), on Sunday in Abuja. The agreement seeks to ensure seamless deployment of services within the two countries. Signing […]
…..Tasks supervising AIGs, CPs on enforcement of CBN Act The Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, has placed high-ranking police personnel on red alert to arrest and prosecute anyone selling or abusing Naira. The order is in furtherance of Federal Government’s policy to uphold provisions of Central Bank of Nigeria Act, 2007. It also aimed at […]
The 8th Gold-Label Access Bank Lagos City Marathon kicked off on Saturday amidst fanfare, with runners expectant of a good show. The marathon began at 7.00.a.m at National Stadium, Surulere, with Minister of Youths and Sports Development, Sunday Dare on the sidelines for the start. A total of 50,000 runners, local and international, are participating […]
Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has suspended his campaign activities until further notice over unending fuel and new naira notes crisis in the state. Dr Wasiu Olatubosun, the Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism announced the suspension in a statement. Makinde announced the suspension of his campaign activities at the flag off of the […]