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Again, NCC raises the alarm over risingng e-frauds
Maureen Ogbuokiri
In line with its functions and objectives under the Nigerian Communications Act (NCA) 2003, to promote and protect the interests of telecom consumers,
The Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) has once again…
Buhari bans forex for food imports
President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to stop issuing foreign exchange for food and fertiliser imports, according to a statement by his spokesman.
It follows a similar order the president issued last…
SON destroys 4 truck loads of substandard cables
Maureen Ogbuokiri
The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) today in Lagos destroyed substandard cables worth several millions of naira.
The Director incharge of Compliance and Inspectorate, SON, Engr. Obiora Manafa who…
Buhari to Nigerians: Blame Covid-19 not us for increase in petrol price, electricity tariff
Chidi Ogbuokiri
President Muhammadu Buhari has given reasons why there was an increase in petrol pump price and electricity tariff across the country.
Recall that Nigerians had vowed to protest the increase following the announcement…
NIMASA is key to ending Nigeria’s dependence on oil– Gov Diri
Chidi OgbuokiriGovernor of Bayelsa State, Senator Duoye Diri, says the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) is key in efforts to wean Nigeria from its dependence on crude oil, stressing that the most enduring wealth…
Hope Uzodinma owe Imo teachers for 7 months–NUT
..says School won't resume untill arrears are cleared
Chidi Ogbuokiri
Teachers in Imo State under the aegis of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) have foreclosed the resumption of schools in the state any time soon until all their…
Discriminatory cut-off marks to Unity Schools: Southern candidates adopt northern states as states…
Chidi Ogbuokiri
As the Federal Government shuns court ruling against imbalance in admission into the Federal Government collages, otherwise known as Unity Schools, many candidates from the Southern part of the country seeking to gain…
Six DisCos declare force majeure over CNN policy
Six electricity distribution companies (DisCos) have filed for force majeure over a decision by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) that all revenues should be ring-fenced by the banks, TheCable understands.
The firms are Benin DisCo,…
I’m sorry, Farinto begs ANLCA President
..assures NEC action won't repeat
Chidi Ogbuokiri
Vice President of Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (AMLCA), Dr Kayode Farinto has apologised to the President of the association Hon Iju Tony Nwabunike and the entire…
Petrol price to hit record high in Sept – PPMC circular
The price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) otherwise known as petrol will hit its highest ever in naira terms this month, according to a notice from Pipelines and Products Marketing Company (PPMC) seen by Reuters.
PPMC set the ex-depot…