Tag: Nigeria

U.S. announces new restrictions on foreign aid for abortions
March 26, 2019 No Responses

U.S. announces new restrictions on foreign aid for abortions

The U.S. will further clamp down on the use of foreign aid for non-governmental organisations that support abortions or work with groups that help women access the medical service, an official said. The U.S. Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, on...
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NCC urges licensees to comply with regulatory framework
March 26, 2019 No Responses

NCC urges licensees to comply with regulatory framework

Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has urged its licensees to comply with applicable regulatory instruments of the commission to ensure quality service and consumer protection. The Executive Vice Chairman of the commission, Prof. Umar Danbatta, made the ...
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Mobile phones can be used to conduct elections, says AMCODET
March 26, 2019 No Responses

Mobile phones can be used to conduct elections, says AMCODET

The Association of Communication Device Technicians of Nigeria (AMCODET) says the group is working and analysing the possibility of using mobile phones to conduct elections, using recharge cards in the country. The National President of the association, Mr Apa...
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NIMC Extends Diaspora Enrolment to UAE, UK
March 26, 2019 No Responses

NIMC Extends Diaspora Enrolment to UAE, UK

National Identity Card The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has extended its enrolment programme to the United Arab Emirate and the United Kingdom following the success recorded in the launch of the programme in South Africa earlier in March. A.....
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How Osimhen Powered Nigeria to Olympics Triumph
March 25, 2019 No Responses

How Osimhen Powered Nigeria to Olympics Triumph

Victor Osimhen scored a hat-trick as Nigeria swept aside Libya in the second half to win 4-0 Monday and reach the third qualifying round of the 2020 Olympic Games football tournament. The Belgium-based striker was drafted into the team after...
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Nigeria needs N10trn infrastructure bond to curb deficit – Fashola
March 25, 2019 No Responses

Nigeria needs N10trn infrastructure bond to curb deficit – Fashola

The Minister of  Power, Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola, has said that N10 trillion infrastructural bond was needed to meet up with infrastructural deficit and advance the course of Nigeria’s development. Fashola made this known on Monday in Abuja.....
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Osimhen Grabs hat-trick, as Nigeria beat Libya 4-0 in Asaba
March 25, 2019 No Responses

Osimhen Grabs hat-trick, as Nigeria beat Libya 4-0 in Asaba

Former Golden Eaglets hotshot, Victor Osimhen, grabbed a hat-trick on Monday as Nigeria ‘s under-23 male national football team defeated their Libyan counterparts 4-0 on Monday in Asaba. The match, which was palyed at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, is the...
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Senate Presidency: Group appeals to senators-elect to support Lawan
March 24, 2019 No Responses

Senate Presidency: Group appeals to senators-elect to support Lawan

Sen. Ahmad Lawan The Sustainable Democracy Agenda (SUDA), a pro-democracy group, has urged senators-elect to support the bid of Sen. Ahmad Lawan, representing Yobe North, for the position of President of the 9th Senate. The group’s convener, Malam Ibrahim Us...
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Nigeria wins Two Bronze at International Open Canoe Sprint in India
March 24, 2019 No Responses

Nigeria wins Two Bronze at International Open Canoe Sprint in India

Two Nigerian female athletes on Sunday won two bronze medals at the ongoing International Open India Canoe Sprint Championships. Ayomide Bello won bronze in the C1 female 500m, while Blessing Amusar and Hello won another bronze in the C2 double...
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AFCON 2019: Nigeria beat Sychelles 3-1 to top Group E
March 23, 2019 No Responses

AFCON 2019: Nigeria beat Sychelles 3-1 to top Group E

The Super Eagles of Nigeria on Friday defeated the Seychelles national team 3 – 1 to top Group E in the 2019 AFCON qualification round. The match, played at the 25,000 capacity Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba, saw a mammoth...
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