Two suspected terrorists who attacked police facility arrested – Official
For years, police facilities and other government establishments have been attacked by gunmen said to be agitating for Biafra mainly in the South-east.
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Why Nigeria’s Soldiers Went to Libreville
The gathering brought together 127 senior enlisted leaders and other participants from 26 African countries, alongside the U.S. European, and NATO partners. The post Why Nigeria’s Soldiers Went to Libreville appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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Attacks: Act with conscience, do thorough investigation – Ogun PDP tells police
Ogun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has called on the Nigeria Police to act with conscience and conduct a thorough investigation into the alleged attack on its campaign train in Ososa, Odogbolu Local Government Area. The state chairman of the party, Dr Abayom...
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Bankit transitions to WayvePay, unveiling a new era of digital banking and payments
Bankit Microfinance Bank has announced its transition to WayvePay, marking a significant new chapter in its ambition to build a smarter, faster, more secure and accessible digital banking and payments platform for Nigerians. The transition goes beyond a change of name and visual ...
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Why I refused to join APC – Seriake Dickson
The national leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Seriake Dickson, has attributed his refusal to join the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, to his unwillingness to support a political arrangement that could turn Nigeria into a one-party state. Speaking when the ma...
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Niger Govt Cancels APC Rally, Declares Three Days Mourning for NSCDC Custody Deaths
The Niger State Government has cancelled the APC political rally scheduled to hold this Saturday in Minna, the state capital. The cancellation follows the death of 37 persons who were reportedly being held in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ni...
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Telecom stakeholders propose index to track sustainability
Stakeholders in Nigeria’s telecom sector have proposed a National Telecom Sustainability Index to measure the industry’s ESG performance. Read More: https://punchng.com/telecom-stakeholders-propose-index-to-track-sustainability/...
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Niger Gov Bago Confirms 37 Deaths In NSCDC Custody, Appeals For Calm
Niger State Governor, Umar Bago, has confirmed that 37 suspected illegal miners died while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Minna. Bago confirmed the incident on Thursday during a press conference in Minna, describing the deaths as “...
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Over 20 feared trapped in Taraba mining pit collapse
A mining pit collapsed in Mayo Kam community, Bali Local Government Area of Taraba State, on Thursday. The post Over 20 feared trapped in Taraba mining pit collapse appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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RMAFC reopens oil, gas wells verification over 13% derivation disputes
…Discards previous report amid states’ claims, counterclaims …Orders fresh coordinates, maps verification, field inspections By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission, RMAFC, has reopened the verification of disputed and newly dril...
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Niger Detention Deaths: Interior Minister Orders Probe, NSCDC State Commandant, Key Officers Step Aside
The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has ordered a full-scale investigation into the circumstances surrounding the deaths of illegal miners in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger State. The minister directed the NSCDC Commandan...
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When the Card Isn’t There: Why Trust Matters in Digital Commerce by Mastercard
Mastercard explains why trust is vital for digital commerce growth in Nigeria, especially for card-not-present transactions, using tech like tokenization. Read More: https://punchng.com/when-the-card-isnt-there-why-trust-matters-in-digital-commerce-by-mastercard/...
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Banking sector now stronger, insecurity will soon be defeated – Akpabio
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has declared that Nigeria’s banking sector is now stronger and more resilient, while assuring Nigerians that the insecurity confronting the country will soon be defeated. Akpabio made the declarations while rallying citizens behind President Bola...