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Nigerians have emerged as global frontrunners in understanding and adopting decentralisation, according to Consensys’ newly released Global Survey on Crypto and Web3. The blockchain and Web3 software company behind MetaMask, a leading self-custodial wallet, unveiled the survey conducted by YouGov, which examined perceptions of Web3, blockchain, and cryptocurrencies across 18 countries. The 2024 report builds…
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The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) on Friday decorated 8 officers and 29 special marshals in the Benue State Sector Command. The State Sector Commander, Mr Steve Ayodele, who performed the ceremony in Makurdi, said the officers and marshals were promoted due to their hard work and dedication to service. Ayodele said two officers were…
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The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, has said they will enforce strict compliance with land laws on the Federal Government assets, aimed at renovating, safeguarding and optimising their values in the country. Dangiwa made the assertion during the Stakeholder-Citizens Engagement on Land Administration in Lagos, explaining that it will facilitate improved land…
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The European Union (EU) has called on the Nigerian Government to prioritize the rights and protection of Nigerian children from all forms of discrimination and intimidation. Speaking at the International Human Rights Day Event themed "Our Rights, Our Future, Right Now – Advancing Rights and Protection for Children in Nigeria," organized by the EU Rule…
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President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Nwakuche Ndidi as the Acting Controller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS). The Secretary of the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire, and Immigration Board, Ja’afaru Ahmed, announced Ndidi's appointment in a statement on Friday, following the expiration of the tenure of the current CG, Haliru Nababa. "The President…
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The BBC said on Friday it would continue to report on the Sahel region after the military junta in Niger suspended BBC radio for three months. It is the latest in a slew of Western media to be sanctioned by military juntas in the region of western and north-central Africa. BBC radio was to…
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American international Folarin Balogun will be out of action for some three months after picking up a shoulder injury, Monaco coach Adi Huetter said Friday. "Folarin will undergo surgery in the next few days and will be out for around three months," Huetter told a press conference. After suffering a dislocated glenohumeral joint in his…
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A man in Ondo, whose identity has been withheld by the Ondo State Police Command, set his wife ablaze and killed himself after a disagreement between them. The police in the state narrated this gory incident on its official page on X on Thursday. "Mr A was married to Mrs A, but along the line,…
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Pep Guardiola admits troubled Manchester City will not recapture their peak form until his injury-plagued side are finally whole again. Guardiola's fourth-placed side head into Sunday's derby against Manchester United reeling after a dismal run of one win in 10 games in all competitions. A 2-0 defeat at Juventus in the Champions League on Wednesday…
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The Coalition of Civil Society for the Promotion of Human Rights (CCPHR) has applauded the arrest of 11,623 and the rescue of 6,376 hostages across the country this year. Led by Dr Amana Moses Amana, the coalition also gave kudos to security agencies, noting that the killing of 8,034 terrorists this year is a clear…
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As part of efforts to strengthen election planning, management, and administration through the deployment of technology applications, DAI has organised a workshop for staff of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The workshop which was held in Abuja, provided a platform for staff of INEC, applications developers (contractors), and DAI, to gather feedback on…