Confederation of African Football
26 Oct
A member of the Executive Board of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Abdelhakim Shalmani, has described as ‘false’ the testimony of the Tunisian pilot who flew the ValueJet Aircraft that was diverted from landing at the Benina international airport
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The Chairman, House Committee on Sports, Kabiru Amadu, on Wednesday, commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on increments of the 2025 budget for Sports from N29 billion in 2025 to over N94 billion. Amadu disclosed this in a statement following the defense of the 2025 budget by the National Sports Commission, the Nigeria Football Federation, and…
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Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has approved the offer of appointment to 902 officers into various cadres in the mainstream of the Civil Service of the state. The recruitment covers about 60 cadres across Ministries, Departments and Agencies. This is inclusive of Education Officers for 35 teaching subject areas in schools under the Ministry…
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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has declared itself as the only company in Nigeria that publishes 100% of its financial accounts annually. The Group Chief Executive Officer, Malam Mele Kyari, made this assertion on Wednesday while presenting the company's 2024 revenue performance and 2025 projections before the National Assembly Joint Committee on Finance.…
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THE Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, hinted Wednesday that the tariff hike to be approved by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) should be between 30 and 60 per cent threshold. Tijani reiterated that NCC would not approve a 100 per cent hike, stressing that it would be a burden on…
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The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) said it classified 1,088 films produced by the Nigerian film industry in 2024. This NFVCB disclosed this on its website on Wednesday. According to the board, during the period under review, 124 films were classified in January, 121 films in February, 56 in March, 71 in April,…
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The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has lauded the Armed Forces of Nigeria, saying that their bravery, courage, selfless service, and unwavering dedication in the face of various security challenges had ensured that the nation's institutions, businesses, and communities thrive in safety and peace. In a message on the occasion of the 2025…
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Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike has directed the establishment of a Special Task Force to dislodge criminal elements hiding in uncompleted structures, abandoned plots of land and buildings across the territory. Mr Adamu Gwary, Director, Department of Security Services, FCT Administration, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in…
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The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has taken steps to cut the demand and supply chain of vandalised manhole and gully inlets covers on FCT roads. Mr Adamu Gwary, Director, Department of Security Services, FCT Administration, stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Wednesday. NAN recalls that…
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Malam Kashifu Inuwa, the Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) says the agency aims to train more than 10 million Nigerians on digital literacy annually. Inuwa disclosed this on Wednesday at a three-day digital literacy skills’ training for public servants in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that training workshop…
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The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola, has charged agencies of the ministry to align and prioritise their 2025 budget proposals to ensure massive and impactful development. Oyetola gave the charge in a statement by Mrs Anastasia Ogbonna, Director of Information and Public Relations, on Wednesday in Abuja. According to the minister,…