Creative Industry Group mourns Chico Ejiro

The Creative Industry Group has described the death of Chico Ejiro, Nigeria’s Movie Director, Scriptwriter and Producer, as shocking, unbelievable and unpleasant news on a Christmas day. Felix Duke, President of the CIG, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Friday, said he received the sad news few hours ago. Duke described […]

Covid-19: Tambuwal tests negative, gives gratitude to Allah

By Ado Hassan, Sokoto Governor Aminu Waiziri Tambuwal of Sokoto state has tested negative of Covid-19 virus after going into self isolation last Friday. Tambuwal announced his status Monday night in a statement he personally signed while explaining that he went through a number of tests which outcome were negative. The governor added” it can […]

CBN Withdraws Operating Licences Of 42 Banks (See full list of affected banks)

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has withdrawn the operating licences of 42 microfinance banks in the country. This is according to the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC). In a statement titled ‘Notice of closure of 42 microfinance banks’ in which the NDIC made the disclosure, it was made known that the withdrawal of the […]

Extension of Registration Period and Cancellation of USSD and Verification Fees

The National Task Force on National Identification Number (NIN) and SIM Registration met today, 21st December, 2020. The meeting was chaired by the Honourable Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami) with major stakeholders in the sector including Chairman-NCC, EVC-NCC, DG-NITDA, DG-NIMC, ECTS/ECSM-NCC, Chairman ALTON, CEOs of MTN, Airtel, Ntel, Glo, […]

‘Beyond The Lockdown ’ Theatre Project Nigeria

By Olabode Moses Synopsis: In between the experiences of  a tricycle operator, a die hard believer in traditional medication and a woman desperately trying to save her sick child  an intriguing drama  unfolds, encapsulated with gripping suspense and dark humor that intrinsically betrays the conspiratorial plot that covid 19 has metamorphosed into a new societal […]

Climate Change: 3rd National Colloquium seeks resource, technology integration to mitigate environmental impact

By Ado Hassan, Sokoto Participants at the 3rd annual National Colloquium with the theme: ” Sustainable Environment as a Critical Enabler of National Development” called on the federal government to effectively integrate resources utilization and technology for the mitigation of environmental impact of resources extraction. The participants at the first virtual online colloquium convened by […]