The Federal Government, via the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, has requested Google to take down 18 additional digital loan apps from the Google Play store. The commission stated that these apps are operating on the Google Play store without regulatory approval or in violation of the Limited Interim Regulatory/Registration Framework and Guidelines for Digital Lending, 2022 (Guidelines). Recently GOVIMA reported that the FCCPC has been clamping down on loan apps operating illegally or/and harassing Nigerians. On July 20, 2023, it delisted some registered digital money lenders for breaking its rules. It noted that only digital money lenders that…
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A high-powered delegation of Military Chiefs from several West African countries has arrived at the Defense Headquarters in Abuja for a meeting to discuss the ongoing activities of military juntas in the Republic of Niger. The military chiefs who are currently on the ground include Togo, Sierra Leone, Senegal, Nigeria, Ghana, Liberia, Guinea, Gambia, Cote’Divoire, Cabo Verde and Republic of Benin, the seats allocated to Mali, Guinea Bissau, Niger and Burkina Faso military chiefs are currently vacant. According to the information gathered. The meeting is being chaired by the chairman of ECOWAS military chief, Gen. Christopher Musa. GOVIMA earlier reported…
President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, met with the United Kingdom Foreign Secretary, James Cleverly, at the State House in Abuja. After the meeting , James Cleverly said the UK aligns with the stance taken by ECOWAS on the military coup in Niger Republic, which ousted Mohamed Bazoum last week. “We touched briefly on the situation in Niger. I made the point that the UK very much welcomes ECOWAS’ and his (Tinubu’s) indeed decisive action, his strong commitment to democracy, and the unambiguous message that violence is not the means to bring political change in any circumstance. “And that the commitment…
Members of the Department of State Services (DSS) have been dispatched to the Lagos State Assembly complex, where the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) is currently staging a protest. The need for this came when the protesters led by the leaders of the Organised Labour, Joe Ajaero of the Nigeria Labour Congress and Festus Osifo of the Trade Union Congress asked security operatives stationed at the legislative building to open the gates to allow the angry workers to express their displeasure. The operatives were sighted on the premises of the complex while the protesters converged at the entrance of the gate.…
President Bola Tinubu has said that Nigeria and Benin Republic will collaborate to explore their cultures, history and demographics for the benefit of the citizens. This is contained in a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Special Duties, Communications and Strategy, Mr. Dele Alake, on Tuesday. The President was speaking as a special guest at the 63rd Independence anniversary of Republic of Benin. News Agency of Nigeria reports that Tinubu was invited by President Patrice Talon since the proximity of the two countries and similarity in economy, and outlook on development, made it compulsory to collectively…
On Tuesday night, the Nigeria Labour Congress advised Nigerians to disregard any news suggesting a potential suspension of its scheduled nationwide strike set to begin on Wednesday. The Nigeria Labour Congress, in a brief statement signed by its national president, Joe Ajaero, affirmed that the protests would proceed as planned in major cities across the country. The Secretary-General of the NLC, Emmanuel Ugboaja, had earlier briefed journalists at the State House, stating that the Congress might reconsider its position on the proposed strike action. This statement sparked controversies, and news of a potential suspension of the strike spread across the…
An unidentified small aircraft has reportedly crashed and caught fire in the Oba Akran area of Lagos State. As of now, the identity of the aircraft and its passengers remains unknown. Witnesses at the scene stated that the fate of the occupants is yet to be determined. The crash occurred on the busy Oba Akran road, close to a fuel station and in front of a bank. Emergency responders are currently on the scene to assess the situation and provide assistance.
Ahead of the Labour congress protest against the hardships in the country, Nigerians in Kano state have started the prelude to the protest. The protesters in Kano State are protesting over the hike of petrol price from N195 to N617, naira devaluation, school fees increment and other anti-poor policies of the President Bola Tinubu-led Nigerian government. The Joint Action Front (JAF), alongside the Alliance for Surviving COVID-19 and Beyond (ASCAB), and Coalition for Revolution (CORE), had declared their total support for the August 2 Nigeria Labour Congress nationwide action. The civic organizations, represented by Femi Falana (ASCAB), Baba Ayelabola (CORE),…
Combined troops of 82 Division, Nigerian Army, sister Services, Nigeria Police and other security agencies have successfully raided hideouts and training camps belonging to the IPOB/ESN in Orsumoghu Forest spanning Anambra and Imo States. This is contained in a statement by the Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, on Tuesday in Abuja. Nwachukwu said the raid was in continuation of ongoing operations to deter enforcement of the illegal sit-at- home order declared by the proscribed Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB), and its armed wing, Eastern Security Network (ESN), in the South East. He said the raid operation was carried…
With surge of Diphtheria affecting the country, the World Health Organisation (WHO), says Nigeria is scheduled to receive 1,800 vials of diphtheria antitoxin on August 2nd. Diphtheria is a bacterial infection caused by the corynebacterium species, which primarily affects the nose, throat, and occasionally, the skin of an individual. Some symptoms of diphtheria include fever, runny nose, sore throat, cough, red eyes, neck swelling, and difficulty in breathing. During a press conference on Monday, Walter Mulombo, the WHO country representative, announced that Nigeria is set to receive erythromycin IV in the next two weeks, subject to government authorization. “These health…
The Federal government said an effort has been made to invest N100 billion between now and March 2024 to acquire 3,000 units of 20-seater buses powered by compressed natural gas (CNG). The president Speaking in a nationwide broadcast on Monday, said his administration places a high priority on enhancing welfare and living conditions. The national address follows a period of extensive economic challenges that have gripped the country subsequent to the withdrawal of the petrol subsidy. The development quickly shot up petrol prices, making commuting difficult as transportation became almost inaccessible. Tinubu announced that his administration has granted approval for…
The Ajero-led Nigeria Labour Congress on Monday reacted to the president Bola Tinubu’s declaration that the review of minimum wage was imminent. In their statement, the Congress pointed out that the review of the minimum wage is scheduled to begin in 2024 as mandated by law, and it is widely known. They also expressed concern over the lack of cooperation and dialogue from the Tinubu administration with members of the organised labor. GOVIMA grouped the President into five ,In the address, the President discusses the removal of fuel subsidies, emphasizing that it had become a burden on the country’s finances…