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President Tinubu has approved N10b grants to the National Broadcasting Commission. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that President Bola Tinubu has approved the sum of N10 billion grant to the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to actualise the country’s Digital Switchover process. This Nigeria news platform understands that the director general of NBC, Charles Ebuebu disclosed this in Abuja. Ebuebu promised that the fund would be judiciously utilised to actualize the digital switchover. The country had failed on three occasions to meet the set date for the actualisation of switching from Analogue to digital broadcasting. The last administrations had set a 2022 date for a nationwide wide rollout…
Peter Obi has sent a crucial message to NLC Chairman, Joe Ajaero amid the police ordeal. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi has urged the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to stay strong amid an invitation to its president, Joe Ajaero, by the Police. This Nigeria news platform understands that Peter Obi said the invitation given to Ajaero by police was expected since the organized labour poses a threat to the government’s autocratic intention.In a statement on Thursday, Obi charged NLC not to be cowed by the police invitation of Ajaero, in its duty of holding…
FG has threatened massive license revocation for oil firms without exploration capacity in their oil blocks. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Federal Government has issued a strong warning to firms and individuals with oil block licenses who have failed to secure investment or undertake exploration activities, stating that their licenses will be revoked if they do not comply. This Nigeria news platform understands that the State Minister of Oil, Heineken Lokpobiri, said this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja while speaking on the challenges faced in the oil and gas sector. Lokpobiri stated that out of the 60 licenses issued in the…
Norwegian Refugee Council Recruitment 2024 (4 Positions, Application Portal and Qualifications). NewsOnline Nigeria reports that Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) recruitment 2024/2025 application portal is still open. NRC is a leading humanitarian organization that helps people who are affected by conflict and displacement. Apply today to join the global team and enhance your skills. Norwegian Refugee Council Recruitment OverviewCountryNigeriaOrganizationNRCEmployment TypeFull TimeQualificationsBachelor’s DegreeApplication Start Date19th August, 2024Application Deadline30th August, 2024Application MethodOnlineApplication FormFreeApplication Portal Linkhttps://www.nrc.no/careers/Job Opportunity at NRC 2024Th organization is recruiting to fill the vacant positions below:Humanitarian Access OfficerAnti-Corruption and Investigations CoordinatorProject Manager, INGO ForumINGO Forum Deputy DirectorEssential Requirements For NRC Recruitment 2024Relevant professional competencies for the…
Former Bank CEO has been sentenced to prison for $47M crypto fraud. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the former CEO of failed Heartland Tri-State Bank was sentenced to over 24 years in prison for embezzling more than $47 million in a fraudulent crypto scheme that caused the bank’s collapse. He funnelled the stolen funds into cryptocurrency wallets linked to a “pig butchering” scam, leading to a $9 million loss for investors and a $47.1 million loss covered by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). Shan Hanes, former CEO of Heartland Tri-State Bank This Nigeria news platform understands that the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced…
Petrol Price has crashed massively over the N7.8 trillion subsidy payment by President Bola Tinubu’s Government. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that petrol price is being moderated by the Federal Government and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to guarantee stability, the oil giant has said. This Nigeria news platform understands that the NNPCL said it has been making PMS available for retail distribution at about half of the landing cost under an agreement with the government to safeguard Nigerians from the global fluctuation in oil prices. Its Chief Financial Officer Umar Ajiya explained that the company has been offsetting the shortfall in landing…
Mohammed gave his blessing at an event organised by a non-governmental organisation, Save Africa Initiative, in Abuja. According to him, the former President has the requisite experience to revamp the economy and would do a good job if given a second mandate to manage the country. Reacting in an exclusive interview with The PUNCH, the Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Ibrahim Abdullahi, said the positions of the Bauchi governor and northern elites resonated with the opposition party. He said, “We are absolutely in support of the position of the Bauchi State governor. Don’t forget, he was a prominent member of theJonathan’s…
President Tinubu has unveiled a portal to screen all COP 29 Delegates being sponsored by the government. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that President Bola Tinubu has taken a fresh step to ensure that the delegation of the Nigerian government to the upcoming United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 29) in Azerbaijan is not bloated. To achieve this aim, President Tinubu has directed the establishment of a new portal to streamline the number of government-sponsored delegates for the conference. This was disclosed by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, during a briefing at the State House on Tuesday. Ngelale explained that the…
Philip Shaibu defeated Governor Obaseki in the appeal court. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, has dismissed the appeal filed by the Edo State House of Assembly, thereby affirming that Comrade Philip Shaibu remains the Deputy Governor of Edo State. This Nigeria news platform understands that the appellate court upheld the earlier ruling by the Federal High Court, Abuja, which nullified Shaibu’s impeachment and ordered his immediate reinstatement.This development follows Shaibu’s controversial impeachment on April 8 by the Edo State House of Assembly, where he was accused of perjury and leaking government secrets. However, Justice James Omotosho of the Federal…
NLC Leadership has reached an agreement to embark on a nationwide strike. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the leadership of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has threatened to down tools nationwide in the event that the Nigeria Police detains its President, Comrade Joe Ajaero. This Nigeria news platform understands that the union handed down the threat on Tuesday morning at its headquarters, shortly after holding an emergency National Executive Council meeting to discuss the invitation of the NLC President by the police over allegations of terrorism financing. The NEC resolved that Ajaero should honor the police invitation but noted that their legal adviser should…