The Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) has stated that the National Emergency Number 112, which it established and oversees, is the most critical infrastructure required for the successful implementation of the Federal Ministry of Health’s recently launched National Emergency Medical Service and Ambulance System (NEMSAS). The NEMSAS was established as a […]
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The Federal Government has formally handed over the spectrum allocation for Fifth Generation (5G) deployment in the country to the Nigerian Communications Commission, just a week before the NCC’s deadline for winners of the 3.5GHz frequency auction to pay the spectrum costs. Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, Minister of Communications […]
. Reveals More Details On Drug Deal The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has said that it has no reason to shield anyone who may be indicted in the course of the ongoing investigation of a 25kg cocaine deal involving a gang headed by DCP Abba Kyari. The Agency […]
Telecommunications companies have resumed National Identification Number Subscriber Identity Module data verification services across the country following days of downtime due to a technical glitch on the National Identity Management Commission’s portal, as the configuration to the virtual NIN continues. The PUNCH reported on Thursday that, following a protracted battle […]
. Launches ‘ Drug-Free University Campaign’ At UniAbuja Chairman/Chief Executive of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd) has asked all tertiary institutions in Nigeria to make drug integrity test an institutional policy for both new and returning students as part of efforts to […]
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC)/Transparency International in Nigeria is seriously perturbed and disappointed at the ongoing undemocratic moves by the management of the National Assembly to conspicuously intimidate and suppress legislative staff/aides from articulating concerns over the dearth of welfare or advancing views on significant issues affecting governance […]
. Dismissed DPO, Wanted Kingpin Top List Of Arrests In 8 States Over 22,160 kilograms of Codeine syrup, Methamphetamine and Skunk have been seized at Apapa seaport and a notorious drug den, Akala, Mushin, Lagos in two major operations in the state by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement […]
Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd), Chairman/Chief Executive of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has warned freshly trained personnel of the anti-narcotics body about the risks of jeopardizing the country’s renewed war on drug abuse and trafficking. Marwa issued the warning on Saturday, January 29th, 2022, during the […]
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) recently warns Nigerians against seeking credit facilities from unlicensed banks for financial purposes, advising them to patronise licenced financial organisations. The governor of the CBN, Godwin Emefiele, who stated this, also said that the apex bank has begun a manhunt for loan sharks in […]
President Muhammadu Buhari has unveiled the National Policy on 5G for Nigeria’s Digital Economy, directing all the security institutions to immediately leverage on the technology to enhance security in the country. The 5G technology was approved by the Federal Executive Council (FEC) on 8 Sept. 2021, following a robust debate. […]