Microsoft set to establish African Development Centre in Nigeria and Kenya
US based technology giant, Microsoft Corporation, disclosed plans to set up African Development Centres in two locations on the continent; Nigeria and Kenya. The disclosure was made by Mr. Phil…
FG exploring technology opportunities to improve broadband access, address healthcare, education challenges- Osinbajo
VP Osinbajo The Federal Government says it is exploring all possibilities and opportunities to ensure that broadband connection is available to Nigerians. Besides, the Buhari administration also plans to use…
FIRS generates 11% higher non-oil sector taxes to boost Q1, 2019 revenue
FIRS boss Babatunde Fowler The Federal Inland Revenue Service ((FIRS) generated N1.5 trillion revenue in the first quarter (Q1) of 2019, according to its Chairman, Mr Babatunde Fowler. Fowler disclosed…
Herbalist cons South Korean of $4.2m; impersonates NNPC GMD
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Ilorin Zonal Office has arrested a 31-year-old herbalist, Jamiu Isiaka for allegedly impersonating the Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation,…
Emefiele states agenda for next 5 years; hints at strict adherence to policies
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Mr Godwin Emefiele says CBN in the next five years, will aggressively pursue policies that will further diversify the Nigerian economy. Emefiele said this…
Lalong is new Chairman, Northern Governors’ Forum
The Northern Governors’ Forum on Friday elected Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau as its new Chairman. Gov. Kassim Shettima of Borno who is the outgoing chairman of the forum disclosed…
2,000 Ekiti workers sacked by Fayemi stage protest
The 2,000 workers recruited by former Gov. Ayo Fayose into the public service in Ekiti on Friday staged a peaceful protest in Ado Ekiti, the state capital, over the recent…
Lagos High Court Frees 47-year-old Chinese woman after over 2 years in prison custody
A 47-year-old Chinese woman, Zhen Zhen, was on Friday set free by an Ikeja High Court four years after setting ablaze a section of a hotel located in Ikeja, Lagos….
cyber crime: EFCC raises concern over alarming rise in South East
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it is worried over the frightening dimension in which cyber crime has assumed in the country, especially in the South East. The…
How Journalist and ex-SMEDAN DG fraudulently awarded N184.5m contract – ICPC
Mr Taiwo Olorunyomi, an Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) investigation officer, on Friday told an FCT High court, Apo that Bature Masari, former Director General, Small…