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The enforcement of the mandatory use of National Identification Number, NIN, by all Nigerians might come into full implementation from January 1, 2019. NIMC This follows the Federal Executive Council’s approval of the immediate implementation of a strategic roadmap for “digital identity ecosystem” in Nigeria. The digital identity ecosystem is a framework that leverages on the existing capabilities and infrastructure …

The candidates for the forthcoming Osun governorship election, Thursday signed an agreement to ensure a free, fair and credible election. Among those that signed the agreement include, Senator Iyiola Omisore of the Social Democratic Party, Alhaji Fatai Akinbade of African Democratic Congress, and Action Democratic Party, Alhaji Moshood Adeoti. Addressing journalists in Osogbo the candidate for the Social Democratic Party, …

Boko Haram insurgents on Wednesday night burnt down three villages in Konduga Local Government Area of Borno, in an attack that left at least seven people dead. The News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) gathered that the insurgents attacked and set Wanori, Kaleri and Amarwa villages on fire in a two hour operation that began at about 9:00 p.m. Villagers said the …

The Nigerian government on Wednesday announced immediate suspension of its widely publicised national carrier. The suspension was made because the Economic Management Team (EMT) did not approve it when it launched, sources familiar with the matter told PREMIUM TIMES. Sources at the presidential villa told this newspaper Wednesday night that the EMT recommendation was that the Nigerian government should not …

The leadership of the All Progressives Congress has acceded to the insistence of state chapters of the party to decide the mode of primary for the selection of candidates for the 2019 elections. The decision was reached after an over three hours meeting between the APC National Chairman and the party’s 22 governors at the Imo State Governor’s Lodge, Asokoro, …

…As CUPP tasks Buhari to show certificate …Buhari restrains Police from arresting Adeleke Abuja -The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Wednesday cautioned Police operatives against harassing its candidate in the September 22 governorship election in Osun state, Senator Ademola Adeleke over alleged malpractices in the National Examination Council, NECO held in 2017. The party described the latest twist in the Adeleke …

Since March 2015, fol-lowing the disputed Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, delegates conference that produced Ayuba Wabba as President, and December 16, 2016, when about 25 industrial unions, including some from NLC and TUC, announced the formation of a new Labour Centre; United Labour Congress of Nigeria, ULC, the relationship between NLC and TUC on one hand; and ULC on the …

ABUJA—Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice, ANEEJ, has thrown its weight behind the accountable distribution of returned $322.5million Abacha loot to the poorest of the poor under the Conditional Cash Transfer Programme of the Federal Government scheduled to begin in October this year. Executive Director of ANEEJ, Rev David Ugolor stated this at the flag-off of a two-day Training-of-Trainers …

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, will on Friday, September 21, inaugurate the Chairman and board members of the Edo State Oil and Gas Producing Areas Development Commission (EDSOGPADEC). He will also swear-in the Chairman and members of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) on the same day. In a statement, on Wednesday, the Secretary to the State Government, …

Edo House of Assembly has confirmed the nominees for the Edo State Oil And Gas Producing Areas Development Commission (EDSOGPADEC). Those confirmed are Kennedy Osifo as Chairman, Omosede Obawonyi, Osawonyi Atu, William Dudu, Rilwanu Oshiomhole, Emmanuel Odigie and Princess Ikuoyewen Ewuare – Aimiuwu as members of the board. The request for confirmation of the seven nominees as Chairman and members …