COVID-19 Lockdown: ATCON seeks right of passage for Telecom technical staff

COVID-19 Lockdown: ATCON seeks right of passage for Telecom technical staff

In view of the imminent country lockdown and restriction of movements in an attempt to curb the spread of Coronavirus outbreak in the country, the Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) has requested that the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) initiate the process of National Right of passage for all technical staff of telecommunications companies in the event of foreseeable lockdown by either the Federal or the State Governments.
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COVID 19:  Immigration stops issuance of shore passes to foreign crew

COVID 19: Immigration stops issuance of shore passes to foreign crew

THE Nigerian Immigration Service, NIS,  Lagos State Port and Marine Command, has stopped issuance of shore passes to foreign crew members calling at the nation’s seaports as further measures to curb the spread of Coronavirus, COVID-19, through the seaports’ entry points.

How Abia govt is rescuing erosion-ravaged communities through NEWMAP

How Abia govt is rescuing erosion-ravaged communities through NEWMAP

By Ugochukwu Alaribe & Eric Ugbor Over 10 erosion ravaged communities in Abia State have been rescued by the state government through the Nigeria Erosion and Watershed Management Project, NEWMAP. South East Voice gathered that some of the communities; Umuogele Umuakwu – Nsulu and Umuezeugwu in Isiala Ngwa North LGA and Umuda Isingwu and Umuagu […]

Osinbajo begins social distancing, self-isolation

Osinbajo begins social distancing, self-isolation

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has begun self-isolation in accordance with Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) protocols, his spokesman disclosed on Tuesday. Mr Laolu Akande, Senior Special Assistant, Media and Publicity to the Vice President disclosed that Prof. Osinbajo has begun observing social distancing. “VP Osinbajo yesterday at the office conducted his meetings via video […]

COVID-19: Reps pass bill for coys to get 50% PAYE refund

COVID-19: Reps pass bill for coys to get 50% PAYE refund

Yinka Kolawole with Agency Report The House of Representatives has passed a bill requiring the federal government to refund companies 50 percent of the income tax paid on employee salaries. The ‘Emergency Economic Stimulus Bill’ introduced and passed during yesterday’s plenary session, was sponsored by all the principal officers. The Bill, however, has to be […]

Nasarawa records over 12, 000 cases of Tuberculosis in 4yrs – Commissioner

Nasarawa records over 12, 000 cases of Tuberculosis in 4yrs – Commissioner

Nasarawa State Commissioner for Health, Mr  Ahmed Yahaya,  says that the state has recorded 12,733 tuberculosis (TB) cases between 2015 and 2019. The commissioner stated while addressing newsmen on Tuesday in Lafia to commemorate 2020 ‘World- Tuberculosis-day.’ He explained that 21 per cent of the infected persons within this period were discovered to have  TB […]

Still on Buhari’s volteface on NDDC board

Still on Buhari’s volteface on NDDC board

Following the Senate screening and approval of 15 nominees for the governing board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) which included Pius Odubu and Bernard Okumagba as chairman and managing director of the commission as well as 13 other nominees as members of the board, many Nigerians had expected that inauguration of the board would follow for it to hit the ground running in furtherance of the goals of the Commission to foster growth and development in the Niger Delta region.

Fidelity Bank profit rises 21% as PBT hits N30.4bn

Fidelity Bank profit rises 21% as PBT hits N30.4bn

… Proposes 20k dividend per share By Peter Egwuatu Fidelity Bank Plc has recorded an impressive full-year result, sustaining the sterling financial performance that has been witnessed in recent years. The Bank’s full-year 2019 results released on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE), showed strong growth across key income and balance-sheet lines. Specifically, Profit Before Tax, […]

COVID-19: Bauchi govt. to procure 150 kits for preliminary test

COVID-19: Bauchi govt. to procure 150 kits for preliminary test

Bauchi State Government says it will procure 150 kits for preliminary test against the dreaded Coronavirus before submitting the samples to the referral laboratory.   The state Commissioner for Health, Dr Aliyu Maigoro made the disclosure at a news conference shortly after announcing that Gov. Bala Muhammed tested positive to the virus.   Maigoro said […]

COVID-19: SEC extends deadline for 2019, Q1 2020 reports’ filings

COVID-19: SEC extends deadline for 2019, Q1 2020 reports’ filings

•Suspends registration of market operators, CMC meeting By Michael Eboh The Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC, yesterday, said it has extended the deadline for companies to file their 2019 full year and first quarter 2020 financial reports as part of its response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic currently pressuring Nigerian economy. SEC, in a statement, […]

COVID-19: NDBDA begs firms to support citizens with hand santizer, face masks

COVID-19: NDBDA begs firms to support citizens with hand santizer, face masks

Begs Niger Delta residents against open defecation By Davies Iheamnachor – Port Harcourt The Niger Delta Basin Development Authority, NDBDA, has urged corporate organisations, companies to support citizens and health workers with hand sanitizers, face masks and other items as the nation battles to contain the spread on the dreaded Coronavirus in the country. The […]

Cryptocurrency: New age model for economic growth

Cryptocurrency: New age model for economic growth

Having the best interest of a nation’s finance at heart makes a huge difference to foster a booming economic system. However, cryptocurrency remains one of the new age models of economic growth. Amidst the numerous financial technology companies in Nigeria,  one has relentlessly kept the ball rolling over the years and has seemingly been a […]

How Secure are VPNs?

How Secure are VPNs?

The internet is part of almost every aspect of our daily lives. From the way we work, socialize, shop and watch TV. As a result we’re increasingly aware of protecting our privacy.

Customers’ complaints drive big TV brands to improve functionality

Customers’ complaints drive big TV brands to improve functionality

By Princewill Ekwujuru Incessant complaints from customers have pressured five big television brands to enhance their products with improved functionalities. The five big brands are Samsung, Life’s Good (LG), Panasonic, Sony, and Sharp. The complaints include a low-quality capacitor, overheating and inability to switch on the power buttons or indefinite fizzling off into dark surfaces. The […]