The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, has declared that security agencies will pursue individuals found with counterfeit university certificates across the nation. This announcement comes in the wake of the ongoing investigations by the Federal Government into the operations of university certificate racketeers, as disclosed by the minister during a recent event on Tuesday. The Federal Government had established an Inter-Ministerial Investigative Committee on Degree Certificate Milling following revelations made in an investigative report by Daily Nigerian. The report exposed the activities of degree mills operating in Benin Republic, where individuals could obtain degrees within a mere six weeks.…
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Over 40 million lines have been disconnected since the expiration of the February 28 deadline set by the Nigerian Communications Commission for the linkage of NINs to SIMs. However, long queues at the enrolment centres, telco agents not gathering all the information needed from subcribers and server downtime have been the hurdles Nigerians are grappling with during the exercise.eco According to Punch , it was reported In December 2020, the Nigerian government introduced the Subscriber Identity Module-National Identification Numbers linkage policy, mandating all telephone users in Nigeria to link their SIM cards with their NINs. Two key Federal Government agencies…
In a recent press briefing following the State Executive Meeting at the Government House in Umuahia, Mr. Okey Kanu, the Commissioner for Information and Culture, disclosed the Abia State Government’s plans to implement a Pension Contributory Scheme for its civil servants. Kanu highlighted the significant progress made in preparing for the transition to the new scheme, stating, “The state government has concluded plans to introduce a contributory pension scheme for Abia civil servants. The plans for establishing the scheme have gone very far and very soon we would start the cutover to a contributory pension scheme.” Emphasizing the government’s commitment…
Amidst a backdrop of shifting international student enrollments and financial strains, universities across the United Kingdom are grappling with significant challenges. At least 15 institutions have publicly announced layoffs and course closures in response to a notable decline in overseas postgraduate student numbers, a trend exacerbated by the UK government’s stance on reducing international student figures. The repercussions of these developments extend beyond postgraduates, with concerns mounting over potential declines in undergraduate recruitment, compounded by the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. This situation has prompted a widespread alert within the UK higher education landscape, affecting universities across various tiers, including prestigious Russell…
In a bid to bolster the Nigerian naira and combat inflationary pressures, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has adopted an aggressive stance, which is expected to result in a significant interest payout. Analysis of Nigerian Treasury Bills (NTB) auction data for the first quarter of 2024 reveals that the CBN is projected to incur approximately N1.01 trillion in interest payments. The robust subscription trend observed in the NTB auctions underscores the confidence investors have in the CBN’s ability to navigate the country’s fiscal challenges. Total subscriptions for the quarter reached a staggering N21.17 trillion, indicating a high demand for…
Canada has announced an extension to the duration of validity for interim work authorization letters issued to international graduates awaiting decisions on their work permit applications. Under the new directive, interim work authorization letters will now be valid for 180 days from the time of application submission, a notable increase from the previous 120-day validity period. Interim work authorization letters, issued by Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), serve as essential documents indicating eligibility for international graduates to commence work while awaiting final decisions on their work permit applications. This provision offers graduates the opportunity to engage in full-time employment…
The Lagos State judiciary has announced the payment of N30,000 fee per session for all remote or virtual court proceedings across the state from April 1. This is contained in a circular by the Acting Chief Registrar of the state, Mr Tajudeen Elias, dated March 28, obtained by the News Agency of the (NAN) on Tuesday in Lagos. The circular said all applications for virtual hearings must be made to the court hearing, adding that payment shall be made upon approval to the court. The circular said that the Assistant Chief Registrar Litigation in Ikeja or Lagos would schedule the case for…
Amidst ongoing economic challenges plaguing the nation, residents of Ondo State took desperate measures as a truck carrying essential food items fell prey to looters. The incident unfolded at the bustling cultural center junction on the Ondo Express Road when the truck experienced a mechanical breakdown. Eyewitnesses recounted the chaotic scene as the driver was overpowered, leading to the forcible entry into the vehicle. Despite remnants of food items scattered along the roadside upon our reporter’s arrival, the truck had been emptied of its cargo. Reports indicate that the looted goods primarily comprised grains, including rice and garri, packaged in…
Dangote Petroleum Refinery, boasting a daily production capacity of 650,000 barrels, is poised to inaugurate the sale of its Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) diesel today, setting a minimum purchase requirement of one million litres per marketer. Alhaji Abubakar Maigandi, the National President of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), revealed this to newsmen on Tuesday, emphasizing that each marketer must acquire at least one million litres. “Even now as I dropped the call someone was telling me they sell they wanted to start,” he stated. Maigandi expressed confidence that the refinery would kick off the product’s sale on…
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has strongly criticized an Easter advertisement released by the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), demanding an official apology. The controversial advert, titled “Jesus paid your debt, not your taxes,” has drawn significant backlash from the Christian community, prompting CAN to intervene. According to CAN’s National Director for National Issues and Social Welfare, Prophet Commodore Abimbola Ayuba (rtd), the association expressed deep concern over the FIRS message, which it deemed offensive and derogatory to the Christian faith. CAN emphasized the importance of respecting religious sentiments and promoting unity, urging FIRS management to retract the message…
A Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled the arraignment of Binance Holdings Limited, along with two of its officials, Tigran Gambaryan and Nadeem Anjarwalla, for Thursday. The charges, filed separately by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), allege money laundering and tax infractions. According to the EFCC charge filed on March 28, the defendants are accused of laundering approximately $35.4 million between January 2023 and January 2024 in Abuja. They are further charged with engaging in specialized financial activities without a valid license, contravening Sections 57(1) and (2) of the Banks…
In response to the staggering statistic that approximately 300 million people worldwide are in need of humanitarian assistance, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UN-OCHA) and the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) have announced a strategic partnership. This collaboration aims to address the pressing issues of disasters and humanitarian crises on a global scale. Trond Jensen, Head of Office at UN-OCHA, highlighted the inadequacy of resources to meet the growing needs of vulnerable populations. He emphasized the urgent need for innovative approaches, particularly in light of dwindling funding from major donors and the escalating effects…