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Cyber attacks and use of drones in the war in Libya constitute a threat to Nigeria because if Boko Haram and bandits get access to them they will use them. Evolving drone technology in Libya will enable bandits and Boko Haram to make low-cost but … Read more via Vanguard Nigeria –...

The Minister of Finance, Mrs Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed has charged the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) to do everything with the powers of its newly amended Act to recover the huge debt owed the corporation by a few individuals and organisations in the country. ... Read more via...

Suspected armed robbers on Saturday attacked Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) mega station in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital. The armed robbers, it was gatheted struck when employees of the station had left for their respective homes. The men of the underworld were said to have...

The leader of a three man armed robbery gang Ojonugwa Ojomeje who is currently being investigated by the State Criminal investigation and intelligence department, Panti has revealed how he used his in-law’s police uniform for robbery. According to 29-old Ojonugwa Ojomeje who was arrested...

Amnesty International (AI) has identified 119 Nigerians among a total of 1,281 persons sentenced to death in Malaysia. AI gave the figure in its report titled, “Fatally flawed: Why Malaysia must abolish the death penalty.” It said the 1,281 death row … Read more via The Guardian Nigeria...

Although the Nigeria real estate market has continued to witness improved activities from last year’s performance, a new report released by Northcourt has shown an increase in the vacancy rates. In the half year report known as Nigeria Real Estate Market … Read more via The Guardian Nigeria...

Since the evolution of government, tax imposition on people has always been a vexatious issue, and revolt against taxes considered unjust had played significant roles in the collapse of empires like the Egyptian, Roman, Spanish and Aztec. Similarly, the Magna Carta, the American and the French...

President Muhammadu Buhari has been urged to include the governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, the Minister of Finance, Zainab Ahmed as well as some other ministers in the Economic Advisory Council (EAC). This was said by the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer...

The Association of Bureaux De Change Operators (ABCON) has warned the Federal Government against the proposed increment in Value Added Tax (VAT). While condemning the Federal Government’s move to expand the VAT net and increase it, the Bureaux De Change operators unanimously said it was a...

The decline in yields on treasury bills (TB) which commenced last month is expected to persist this week when the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) sells N122 billion worth of fresh bills. .... Read more via Vanguard Nigeria – https://ift.tt/2B5qsRV Get more: Nigeria Business News

THE 2019 edition of The Nigeria Prize for Literature competition, focusing on Children’s literature reached its grande finale yesterday night, with “Boom Boom”, authored by Jude Idada, declared winner of the 2019 Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) prize money of $100,000. At his third...

Two prominent leaders of Nigeria’s socio-cultural groups, Arewa Consultative Forum and Afenifere, Anthony Sani and Yinka Odumakim respectively, have again expressed divergent views on the desirability or otherwise of restructuring the country. Speaking at the 10th edition of the annual lecture...

Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi, yesterday, appealed to workers to shelve their planned nation-wide strike to protest against the non-implementation of the new national minimum wage, saying such action would amount to an effort in futility. Fayemi, who is also … Read more via The...

The Northern Governors Forum (NGF), elders and community leaders have perfected plans to ensure peaceful coexistence between Jukun and Tiv communities of Taraba State before the end of the month. A communiqué issued in Abuja … Read more via The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News...

A former governor of Kaduna State, Ahmed Makarfi yesterday decried over monetisation in Nigeria, saying Nigerian workers should hold government accountable rather than always asking for money. Makarfi, who is a member of Schools Old Students Association … Read more via The Guardian Nigeria...

The crisis rocking the Edo chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of next year’s governorship election in the state at the weekend deepened, as both supporters of Governor Godwin Obaseki and the party’s National Chairman, Comrade Adams … Read more via The Guardian Nigeria News –...

Super Eagles Manager, Gernot Rohr was full of praise for his wards after yesterday’s gutsy display against Brazil in an international friendly match in Singapore. The South American champions forced Nigeria to a 1-1 draw at the Singapore National.... read more via The Guardian Nigeria News –...

Lagos State Government has declared a state of emergency on various dilapidated highways and carriage roads within the State with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s order on Sunday that massive rehabilitation work on critical roads and highways across the State must commence on … Read more via...

The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II has denied media reports claiming that he had sacked a Palace aide, Alhaji Auwalu, the Maja Siddin Sarkin Kano, for participating in a victory rally for Governor Abdullahi Ganduje.... Read more via P.M. News – https://ift.tt/2B9WzQm Get More Nigeria...

Epic Nollywood movie, IBI (The Birth), Nimbe, Dear Bayo and Unseen Treasure, have been adjudged the best films in the United Kingdom (UK) at the 2019 UK … Read more via NaijaGists.com – https://ift.tt/2MHp0dG Get More Nigeria Metro News