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The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu has stated that the series of attacks on the Commission’s facilities may undermine capacity to organise elections and dent the nation’s electoral process. Yakubu, who decried the attacks, said “these attacks are no longer freak events but appear to be quite orchestrated and targeted at INEC.” He expressed …

The Senate has approved the deployment of the 5G network in Nigeria, following the outcome of investigations by a Joint Committee mandated to look into the Status of 5G Network in Nigeria and its technological impact on Nigerian citizens. The approval was sequel to the consideration and adoption of the report of Joint Committee on Communications, Science and Technology, ICT …

…Calls for reconsideration of ban on fossil investments …Says Sub-Sahara Africa will require annual investment of $40b to implement robust energy transition plans Banning gas investments in developing nations while investments in fossils are being sustained in wealthier countries, raises questions around equity, justice, and inclusion as the global community approaches the Net-zero emission target of 2050. Nigeria’s Vice President, …

Edo State Government is set to benefit from a United States Government’s financing to the tune of $250m for oil palm and cassava value chain development, special agro-processing zones and renewable energy infrastructure in Edo, The State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki disclosed on Tuesday. Obaseki made the disclosure at the Fayus oil palm plantation expansion ribbon-cutting ceremony in Ewan Usi …

Edo State Governor has said the decision to ban open grazing in the Southern part of the country will allow governments to deal with banditry as distinct from the business of herding cattle. Addressing journalists in Benin City, the governor said the ban will prevent clashes between farmers and herders and assist governments in checking the activities of bandits. He …

Lithium-ion batteries are the most common battery in consumer electronics. They are used in everything from cell phones to power tools to electric cars and more. However, they have well-defined characteristics that cause them to wear out, and understanding these characteristics can help you to double the life of your batteries or more. This is especially useful for products that …

The Comptroller-General, Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Mr Muhammad Babandede, has announced the suspension of receiving and processing of all fresh passport applications nationwide until June 1. Babandede, while briefing newsmen on Tuesday in Abuja, said that a new passport regime would take effect from same date. He said that the suspension was to allow for clearance of backlog of all …

The Acting Inspector General of Police, Usman Alkali, is expected to launch a new tactical unit of the Nigeria Police Force in the South-South, Wednesday. The new tactical unit christened Operation Restore Peace in the South-South region would tackle issues of insecurity in the oil-rich region. It would be recalled that the Federal Government had announced that it was coming …

The Senate , on Tuesday, mandated the Ministry of Education, the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to review the implementation of the National Identity Number (NIN) policy. This, according to the Senate, is with a view to extending the JAMB registration deadline or suspending this requirement for prospective students until there is a seamless …

The CJN calls for an end to the strike after meeting with the labour minister, Chris Ngige, on Tuesday. The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Tanko Muhammad, on Tuesday, called on the members of the Judiciary Staff Union (JUSUN) to end their ongoing nationwide strike. This was contained in a statement by Mr Muhammad’s spokesperson, Ahuraka Isah. The strike , …