FRCN
31 Dec
Now living a tranquil life at his ancestral home in Ubakala, an outskirt of Umuahia metropolis, Alaoma Nwaogbe returned home after 35 years working with Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) since 1977.
30 Nov
The Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation (FMINO) men’s volleyball team on Friday defeated the Ministry of Petroleum Resources at the ongoing Federation of Public Service Games (FEPSGA) in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the highly mobile Information team won resoundingly in two straight sets (15-4, 15-6),…
6 Nov
The Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRCN), Dr. Rabiu Olowo, has been elected as Chair of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development’s (UNCTAD) Intergovernmental Working Group of Experts on International Standards of Accounting and Reporting (ISAR) 41st session. As the Chair of UNCTAD ISAR, Olowo…
16 Sep
The Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRCN) has emphasised the need for Nigeria to realign its financial strategies with sustainability principles to meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030.
11 Sep
A staff member of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), Pyramid FM, Kano, Muktar Dahiru, has been re-arrested and remanded in a correctional centre for breaching his bail conditions. Dahiru, who is standing trial on a three-count of criminal conspiracy, defamation of character, and intentional insults, was initially remanded three weeks ago upon arraignment.…
9 Sep
The Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRCN) said the finalised Nigeria Not-for-Profit Sector Governance Code (NNFPGC) would be released later this year to promote best practices in financial management while mitigating fraud and misuse of funds in the sector.
4 Sep
A kano Magistrates' Court granted MuktarDahiru, a staff member of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), Pyramid FM, Kano, N1 million bail yesterday.
3 Sep
A Kano Magistrate Court on Tuesday granted Muktar Dahiru, a staff member of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), Pyramid FM, Kano, a N1 million bail bond. Dahiru, who is standing trial on a three-count charge of criminal conspiracy, defamation of character, and intentional insults, was remanded in a correctional facility on Thursday upon…
21 Aug
The Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRCN) has raised concerns over the alarming rate of audit failures, including fraud and corporate collapses, which come at a high cost to investors and stockbrokers.
19 Aug
The Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRCN) has announced its upcoming Audit and Other Assurance Providers' Leadership Summit, scheduled for August 20, 2024, at the Lagos Continental Hotel. The summit aims to bring together key industry players for discussions on regulatory frameworks, industry challenges, emerging trends, and the FRCN's practice review of audit firms. Through…
11 Jun 2024
President Bola Tinubu will address the nation in a broadcast on the occasion of Democracy Day at 7 am on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. This was announced on Tuesday in a statement by a spokesman to the President, Ajuri Ngelale. "Television, radio, and other electronic media outlets are enjoined to plug into the network services…
19 May 2024
Football fans across the country will have the opportunity to follow games of the Nigerian National League (NNL) live through the Federal Radio Corporation (FRCN), NNL chairman, George Aluo, has said.
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The N2.4 trillion 2025 budget for regional commissions has sparked widespread outrage, particularly over the exclusion of the North-Central geopolitical zone.
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Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has converted three of the five commissioners he sacked earlier today to special advisers. Mohammed had earlier in December stated that he conducted a performance evaluation of his cabinet team to assess their productivity. Early Tuesday, Mohammed’s Special Adviser on Media, Mukhtar Gidado, announced that the governor…
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Mubarak Bala, an atheist and former president of the Humanist Association of Nigeria, has expressed fears for his safety following his release from prison after serving four years for blasphemy. Bala was arrested on April 28, 2020, at his Kaduna residence and transferred to Kano after complaints of blasphemy and incitement were filed against him.…
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The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Tuesday announced the appointment of Éric Sékou Chelle as the new Head Coach of the country’s senior men national football team, the Super Eagles. Ademola Olajire, NFF’s Director of Communications, disclosed in a statement that the Federation’s Executive Committee endorsed the recommendation of its Technical and Development Sub-Committee for…
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Nigerian entrepreneur, politician, and Industrialist, Shina Peller, has set the record straight about the viral TikToker, Peller, who has been sparking public curiosity. Peller revealed that the entertainer is not connected to the illustrious Peller family, known for their magical legacy. During an interview with Channels Television, Shina Peller addressed the issue on Monday, explaining…
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In recognition of his contributions to the growth and development of the Black community and the United Kingdom, a Nigerian-born property mogul, Yemi Edun, has been named on the 2025 list of Britain’s Most Influential Black People for the fifth consecutive year. Edun, who is based in the United Kingdom (UK), is the Founder and…
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Nuno Espirito Santo, Nottingham Forest manager, has hailed Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi after he scored in his club’s 3-0 defeat of Wolves on Monday night. Taiwo scored for the Tricky Tree after coming from the bench, and it was the third goal of the game. He said that the Nigerian striker’s teammates were happy…
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The Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Center (NPF-NCCC) has been recognized as the best cybercrime unit in Africa for 2024 by the INTERPOL Cybercrime Directorate based in Singapore. This recognition comes as the unit announced the recovery of over N8.8 billion, along with significant amounts of cryptocurrency and US dollars, restituted to victims of cybercrime.…
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The Minister of Solid Minerals, Dele Alake, has announced the debut of a TV drama series, 'Hidden Riches,' which aims to tell the story of the complexities and potential of Nigeria's mining sector. Featuring a stellar cast that includes Sydney Diala, Lara Owoeye-Wise, Iveren Antiev, Alex Jibrin, among others, the series is set to unravel…
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The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General YD Ahmed, has assured corps members that the payment of their new monthly allowance of N77,000 would soon commence. He also revealed that arrangements for the payment of new members allowance have been concluded. Ahmed made this known on Tuesday in Abuja when…