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The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has directed all Mobile Network Operators, MNOs, to complete the mandatory verification and linkage of Subscriber Identification Modules (SIMs) to National Identity Numbers (NINs) by September 14, 2024. The NCC, on Wednesday, gave an update on the Federal Government’s 2020 policy to link all NINs to SIMs. The Commission said that to date, over 153 million SIMs have been successfully linked to a NIN, reflecting a compliance rate of 96 per cent, a substantial increase from 69.7 per cent in January 20 NewsSept 14: NCC announces final deadline for NIN-SIM linkagePublished on August 28,…

NLC has directed all members to embark on a nationwide procession over Ajaero’s police invitation. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has directed all its members nationwide to embark on a peaceful prayer procession on Aug. 29. This Nigeria news platform understands that Mr Emmanuel Ugboaja, General Secretary of NLC, said this in a letter addressed to all affiliates and state councils on Wednesday in Abuja. The letter is titled, “Mobilisation for Peaceful Procession and Prayer Session in Solidarity”.  Recall that the Police had invited Joe Ajaero, NLC president for interrogation on charges related to alleged “criminal conspiracy, terrorism financing, treasonable…

In line with its commitment to support the growth and sustainability of Micro, Small and Medium-scale Enterprises (MSMEs) on the continent, Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, is set to host another edition of its business series. This edition of the business series, “Built to Last: Building Generational Business,” will be held on Thursday, 29 August 2024, by 12 PM (noon) at the Tony Elumelu Amphitheatre, UBA House, Marina, Lagos while online participants can also access the session on Zoom via https://ubagroup.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UG0EUWSLTZqu91jSMSih5w. The UBA Business Series is a regular seminar/workshop organised by the bank as one of its capacity-building initiatives, where…

Bananas are not only delicious but also packed with vitamins, minerals, and fiber, promoting overall health. Here are the benefits of incorporating bananas into your daily diet, according to Times of India: 1. Regulating blood pressure Bananas are an excellent source of potassium, which helps regulate blood pressure by counteracting the effects of sodium. This compound reduces the risk of hypertension and supports overall heart health. According to health news platform WebMD, a medium banana contains approximately 450 milligrams of potassium, which constitutes about 10% of the daily potassium intake recommended for an average adult. 2. Improving…

Carrots, winter melons, bitter melons, and cucumbers are known for their high water content, rich fiber, and vitamins, while being low in calories, which help to keep you feel full longer and reduce belly fat Exercise and healthy eating habits are crucial in reducing belly fat. Below are vegetables rich in nutrients that should be included in daily meals to aid in weight loss and achieve a slim waistline, as recommended by Times of India. Spinach Spinach is low in calories and high in fiber, which helps prolong the feeling of fullness. As reported by the health news platform…

These are not the only vacancies Tesla has posted. A few days ago, Musk’s company announced that it was looking for personnel to test and train its humanoids with artificial intelligence. For these vacancies they offered a salary of over 6,000 euros, but a number of specific requirements had to be met. Job openings at Elon Musk’s company One of the most prominent vacancies is that of Senior Engineer, a position that requires significant experience in the commissioning of electrical and photovoltaic systems. The position requires at least 5 years of experience incommissioning or performance testing of large-scale power…

The Federal Government has declared that underage candidates will no longer be permitted to sit for secondary school leaving examinations administered by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and the National Examinations Council (NECO). The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, disclosed this when he appeared on Channels Television’s ‘Sunday Politics’ programme on Sunday night. we are not coming up with new policy contrary to what some people are saying; we are just simply reminding people of what is existing. In any case, NECO and WAEC, henceforth, will not be allowing underage children to write their examinations. In other…

The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria, MAN, has appealed to the Federal Government to further reduce interest loans for its members to one percent, saying they are uncomfortable with the present one. The outgoing Chairman of MAN in Kwara and Kogi, Chief Bioku Rahman made this appeal in Ilorin on Tuesday during a meeting. DAILY POST reports that the meeting’s theme is “Tackling the Challenges of the Manufacturing Sector: A Win-Win For Government and Local Manufacturers”. “The present interest rates are killing businesses. “We therefore ask the Federal Government to urgently direct the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to drastically reduce…

 INEC Chairman has stated that Nigeria has 10m more voters than all ECOWAS countries. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu said that Nigeria has over 10 million registered voters more than the other 14 countries in the West Africa sub-region. Prof Yakubu, who spoke when the EU Ambassador and Head of the Union’s Delegation to Nigeria and West Africa, Amb. Samuela Isopi visited the commission, said while the other 14 countries have a total registered voters of 74 million, Nigeria has over 93 million registered voters as of the 2023 general elections. He…

Lagos Government has shut down Churches, Hotels and Bars. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Lagos State Government has sealed four churches, three hotels, two bars, a recycling company and an event centre over environmental infractions. This Nigeria news platform understands that the state through the Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) closed down the establishments on Tuesday, August 27 for violating the State Environmental Laws of 2017. The General Manager of LASEPA, Babatunde Ajayi, said the agency is commitment to upholding environmental standards across the state.“We will not hesitate to take necessary actions against any establishment that fails to comply with the State’s environmental regulations,…