The Nigerian government has launched a sale of 30,000 metric tonnes of milled rice, available only to public servants with valid National Identification Numbers (NIN). Priced at ₦40,000 per 50kg bag, this initiative aims to curb racketeering and combat rising food prices amid ongoing challenges...
Nigerians are rushing to telecom stores as the July 31 SIM-NIN linkage deadline nears, causing widespread line barring. Major network operators have provided steps to unblock lines, with an emphasis on resolving issues both online and in-store.
In response to the Nigerian Communications...
FIJ's recent investigation uncovered a startling breach at the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), revealing how personal data of registered Nigerians fell into the hands of fraudulent verification agents.
Contrary to the NIMC Act 2007, XpressVerify.com, a private website, gained...
In a bid to alleviate the economic hardships faced by Nigerians, the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) has commenced the distribution of seized food items across the country, following a mandate from the Federal Government.
Customs Comptroller-General Wale Adeniyi announced the initiative during...
During a press briefing on Tuesday, Feb. 6, NCC's Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Aminu Maida, underscored the urgency of the directive. "By the end of this month, SIMs without NIN will no longer work," Mr. Maida emphasized, highlighting the impending consequences for...
Here are 12 things to know about the Nigerian government's Conditional Cash Transfer:
Expansion of National Social Register: The Federal Government is expanding the National Social Register to include pensioners and ex-servicemen under its Conditional Cash Transfer scheme.
Removing...
The Federal Government of Nigeria is expanding its Conditional Cash Transfer scheme, aiming to accommodate pensioners and ex-servicemen while removing those who have crossed the poverty line from the beneficiary list. They are also disqualifying individuals without National Identification...
The Nigerian government has restated its commitment to centralizing its data through the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC). Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the Minister of Interior, emphasized the government's dedication to the program's success and confidently stated that the era of...
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