Why Nigeria’s national database ‘s still fragmented despite NIMC’s claims
…Banks, Telcos, immigration, still do silo data registrations …Confirmation protocol with NIN not same as unified databaseBy Juliet Umeh The Director-General of the National Identity Management Commission, NIMC, Engr. Abisoye Coker-Odusote, has declared that Nigeria has moved beyond the era of fragmented identity databases. However, the reality on ground appears to contradict that claim as […]
Gunmen kidnap Oyo school headmaster, demand N30m ransom
According to the victim’s son, Mr Abiola Owoade, his father was returning from a visit to his farm when he was intercepted and abducted by the armed assailants.
Oil cartels, tanker operators, enforcement agencies blamed for Apapa, Kirikiri gridlock
Oil cartels, independent petroleum marketers, tanker owners, drivers, transport unions and enforcement agencies have been blamed for Apapa traffic
Banks slash lending, cut N5.4trn across key sectors
Banks slashed lending to oil and gas, information and communication technology (ICT) and six other key sectors of the economy by N5.45 trillion
Benue, Plateau communities hit by fresh attacks, 27 killed
By Peter Duru & Golok Nanmwa No fewer than 27 persons have been killed in separate attacks on communities in Benue and Plateau states, following fresh assaults by suspected armed groups that have left residents mourning and demanding urgent government intervention. In Benue State, at least 18 persons were killed in separate attacks on communities […]
Reps don’t need Tinubu to explain budget implementation, says Deputy spokesperson
….says NASS have constitutional powers to scrutinise government expenditure, ensure accountability By Gift ChapiOdekina, Abuja The Deputy Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Rep. Philip Agbese, has said the House does not require the presence of President Bola Tinubu to address concerns over the implementation of the 2025 national budget, insisting that the responsibility lies […]
