Budget Padding: College of Produce Inspection Gets N1.6 Billion To Install Streetlights Across Nigeria

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A report has revealed how a Kano-based Federal College of Produce Inspection will receive the sum of N1,630,000,000 to install street lights and construct classrooms in some parts of Nigeria under the 2024 Capital Projects. The college which is now known as the Federal College of Agricultural Produce Technology, was said to have been inserted … Read more

Hon. Tongo’s Aides Threaten Tracka Officials Over 2024 Project Updates

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Assistants of a federal lawmaker representing Gombe/Kwami/Funakaye Federal Constituency of Gombe State, Hon. Yaya Bauchi Tongo, have been accused of threatening officials of Tracka for requesting updates on the lawmaker’s projects in the 2024 Budget. Tracka is a not-for-profit organisation in Nigeria that traces constituency projects allocated to members of the National Assembly in their … Read more

Pastor Fufeyin’s miracle water is fake – NAFDAC warns Nigerians

-Christ Mercyland Deliverance Ministry deceiving Nigerians with fake spiritual healing products -We never used fake NAFDAC registration numbers to deceive anyone – Prophet Fufeyin The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has described as fake all the faith-based products produced by Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin of Christ Mercyland Deliverance Ministry (CMDM). … Read more

Meet Monday Okpebholo, APC Candidate in Guber Election, Who Mistakenly Promised Edo People ‘Insecurity’ During Campaign

The candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in the September 21, 2024, Edo State Governorship Election, Senator Monday Okpebholo, continues to get the attention of electorates in the state and beyond, but on a negative side. From revealing how he would inflate the prices of projects in the state to promising them insecurity, a … Read more

65-Year-Olds Are More Likely to Be Scammed in Crypto Transactions, Says Independent Reserve CEO

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The CEO of Independent Reserve, Adrian Przelozny, has disclosed that cryptocurrency users who are 65 years old and above have a good chance of being scammed because crypto fraudsters believe that “they are less familiar with the internet and technology”. He stated that the Australian-based crypto exchange is relying on its data, which revealed that … Read more

Bitcoin Price from August 1 – August 31, 2024

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Bitcoin began the day at $64,625.84, sparking optimism among short-term traders and investors that it would maintain this upward trajectory. However, by the close on August 31, the price had dropped to $58,969.90. Below is a summary of Bitcoin’s price movements from August 1 to August 31, 2024:   Open High Close Aug. 31 $59,117.48 … Read more

DUI, KOMU Sign MoU on Student Exchange Programme, Research

University (KOMU) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on student exchange programmes, community services, and research, among other collaborations, that would boost the morale of students in both institutions in their academic pursuits. The MoU which was signed by the Vice-Chancellor of DUI Prof Jacinta Opara and her counterpart Prof Ikechukwu N.S Dozie of KOMU, … Read more

How Workers’ Compensation Insurance Protects the Employers and Employees

Workers’ compensation indemnity is more than just a safety net; it’s a fundamental component of workplace safety and financial stability. It protects employers and employees when accidents or illnesses occur on the job. This article will explore how this coverage benefits both sides and why it’s essential for a secure work environment. What Is Workers’ … Read more

Tinubu’s Security Team and Paramilitary Heads for 2024

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Since assuming office on May 29, 2023, President Bola Tinubu has implemented radical changes in the leadership of security agencies, including paramilitary organizations, across the country. Here is the full list of Tinubu’s security team, including the heads of paramilitary bodies, their state of origin, and geo-political zone: 1) Minister of Defence 2) Minister of … Read more

List of Director-Generals of SSS in Nigeria from 1986 To Date

The appointment of Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi on August 26, 2024, by President Bola Tinubu makes him the 10th Director-General of Nigeria’s State Security Service (SSS) popularly known as the Department of State Services (DSS). Alhaji Ismaila Gwarzo was the pioneer DG of the paramilitary organisation which was created in June 1986 by the military junta … Read more

32-Page Nigerian Passport No Longer N35K as NIS Hikes Passport Fees

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The 32-page Nigerian Passport will cease to be N35,000, according to the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), saying that the 5-year validity passport will now cost N50,000 beginning from September 1, 2024 In a statement signed by the NIS Public Relations Officer DCI Kenneth Udo on Wednesday, the Service also disclosed that the 64-page passport booklet … Read more