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31/05/2023

The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has named the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT) as the best aviation training institution in the world for having the highest number of trained instructors. The college bagged the award on Wednesday, at the on-going 2023 ICAO Global Implementation Support Symposium (GISS) holding in Seoul, South Korea, according to a statement by the Head of Public and Public Affairs,Mr....

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The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has named the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT) as the best aviation training institution in

31/05/2023

The Civil Society Organisation (CSO)'s focal point for FP2030 in Nigeria and Chair, Management Committee Association for the Advancement of Family Planning, Dr. Ejike Ojih has lamented the low family planning uptake in the last 10years in Nigeria. Dr. Ojih disclosed this at the opening ceremony of the National Family Planning Technical Review Meeting (NFPTRM) on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 in Abuja....

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The Civil Society Organisation (CSO)'s focal point for FP2030 in Nigeria and Chair, Management Committee Association for the Advancement of Family Planning,

31/05/2023

Nigeria’s Tax-to-GDP ratio which, in the last 12 years, hovered between 5% to 6% rose to 10.86% by the end of 2021. The new ratio was communicated to the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), via a letter signed by the Statistician-General of the Federation, Prince Adeyemi Adeniran, on the 25th of May 2023, following a joint review by the Nigerian Bureau of Statistics (NBS), in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Finance and the FIRS, using data from 2010 to 2021....

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Nigeria’s Tax-to-GDP ratio which, in the last 12 years, hovered between 5% to 6% rose to 10.86% by the end of 2021.

31/05/2023

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has adjusted pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly called petrol, across its retail outlets. NNPC Ltd.'s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Garba Deen Muhammad announced this in a statement on Wednesday. He noted that the adjustment was in line with the current market realities. The statement reads in part: "NNPC Limited wishes to inform our esteemed customers that we have adjusted our pump price of PMS across our retail outlets, in line with the current market realities....

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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has adjusted pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly called petrol, across its retail

31/05/2023

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has appointed Professor Samson Fatokun as its new General Secretary. The Christian body disclosed this on Tuesday in a statement by it’s President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh. Professor Fatokun’s appointment follows the retirement of Barr. Joseph Daramola, who has served the organization with distinction in the past 11 years. The new General Secretary is a professor of Christian Religious Studies at the University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria....

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The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has appointed Professor Samson Fatokun as its new General Secretary.

31/05/2023

The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has applauded the political will, courage and sincerity of purpose demonstrated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to remove fuel subsidy right from his inaugural speech. NEITI's Deputy Director/Head Communications & Stakeholders Management, Obiageli Onuorah in a statement on Tuesday, described the move as a positive statement by the administration to decisively implement the findings and recommendations contained in the NEITI reports....

https://thefact.ng/subsidy-removal-neiti-applauds-fg-offers-eight-strategic-considerations/

The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has applauded the political will, courage and sincerity of purpose demonstrated by President

30/05/2023

Shots have reportedly been fired within the barricaded premises of No. 15 Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, Lagos, taken over from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), by the Department of State Services, (DSS). Police officers attached to the EFCC and other members of staff expressed shock at the development on Tuesday. The shots which appeared to have been fired in the air as a warning came just as journalists approached the locked gate of the premises to get close-up video shots....

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Shots have reportedly been fired within the barricaded premises of No. 15 Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, Lagos, taken over from the Economic and Financial Crimes

30/05/2023

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), have arrested two members of a syndicate that specialises in the illicit importation and trafficking of lethal synthetic opioid, Fentanyl. The anti-narcotics Agency's Director of Media and Advocacy, Mr. Femi Babafemi, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday. TheFact Daily learns that the members of the syndicate, identified as Odoh Collins Oguejiofor and Oliver Chigozie Uzoma, were arrested at Ogbogwu market, Onitsha Head Bridge, in Onitsha South local government area of Anambra State, in well coordinated and clinical operations....

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Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), have arrested two members of a syndicate that specialises in the illicit importation and

30/05/2023

The nation's fuel supply and distribution matrix is currently being challenged by the incidence of artificial induced scarcity due to the apprehension generated by the removal of subsidy as announced by the newly installed President Bola Tinubu. President Tinubu, shortly after his Inauguration as the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on Monday, announced that "subsidy is gone"....

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The nation's fuel supply and distribution matrix is currently being challenged by the incidence of artificial induced scarcity due to the apprehension

29/05/2023

The founder of African Independent Television (AIT) and Ray power Fm, subsidiaries of Daar Communication, Chief Raymond Dokpesi is dead. Although information about his death is still sketchy, sources said, he died in Abuja. Details shortly...

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The founder of African Independent Television (AIT) and Ray power Fm, subsidiaries of Daar Communication, Chief Raymond Dokpesi is dead.

29/05/2023

Former Lagos State Governor, Ahmed Bola Tinubu has been sworn-in as a democratically elected President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The Former President, Muhammadu Buhari performed the Presidential Inauguration before heading to his Daura Home in Katsina State. Kashim Sh*ttima was also sworn-in as the Vice President, Federal Republic of Nigeria. In his inaugural speech, Tinubu said, the transition has put an end to the doubting thomases who were anticipating the breakup of the country....

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Former Lagos State Governor, Ahmed Bola Tinubu has been sworn-in as a democratically elected President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the

29/05/2023

TotalEnergies, operator of OML130 in Nigeria, announces the renewal of the production license on this block for 20 years. Located 150 kilometers off the Nigerian coast, the OML130 block contains the prolific Akpo and Egina fields which came into production in 2009 and 2018 respectively. In 2022, production amounted to 282,000 boe/d: nearly 30% was gas sent to the Nigeria LNG plant, notably contributing to Europe’s energy security....

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TotalEnergies, operator of OML130 in Nigeria, announces the renewal of the production license on this block for 20 years.

27/05/2023

President Muhammadu Buhari is scheduled to make a farewell broadcast as President, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, tomorrow, May 28, at 7 am. This was disclosed by his Special Assistant on Digital Communications, Bashir Ahmad on his Twitter handle on Saturday. He urged television, radio stations and other electronic media outlets to hook up to the network services of the NTA and Radio Nigeria for the broadcast....

https://thefact.ng/just-in-buhari-to-make-farewell-broadcast-tomorrow/

President Muhammadu Buhari is scheduled to make a farewell broadcast as President, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria,

26/05/2023

President Buhari has assented to the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation ("NDIC") Bill, the Arbitration and Mediation Bill, and three other Bills, passed by the National Assembly, in furtherance of the provisions of Section 58 of the Constitution and pursuant to the Acts Authentication Act Cap. A2, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004. This was disclosed by the Special Assistant to the President on National Assembly matters (Senate), Senator Babajide Omoworare in a statement on Friday....

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President Buhari has assented to the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation ("NDIC") Bill, the Arbitration and Mediation Bill, and three other Bills, passed by

26/05/2023

The Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika has said that the newly unveiled Nigeria Air would take delivery of 35 aircraft within the next five years. The Minister disclosed this on Friday evening while taking delivery of one aircraft, Boeing 737-800 at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA) Abuja. TheFact Daily reports that the ownership structure of Nigeria Air consists of Ethiopian Airlines as a majority shareholder with a 49% equity while Nigerian entrepreneurs and companies, namely MRS, SAHCO and the Nigerian Sovereign Fund hold a 46% stake....

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The Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika has said that the newly unveiled Nigeria Air would take delivery of 35 aircraft within the next five years.

26/05/2023

After Foundation Laying Ceremony in 2021, the Federal Medical Center Jabi has unveiled its ultra-modern administrative complex comprising of sixty-two (62) offices, well-furnished with waiting rooms and other comfort-driven amenities. Minister of State for Health, Joseph Ekumankama in his remarks at the unveiling ceremony on Friday, May 26, 2023 in Abuja said he hoped that this huge investment would further spur staff of the hospital to do more for the people....

https://thefact.ng/two-years-after-fmc-abuja-unveils-new-administrative-building/

After Foundation Laying Ceremony in 2021, the Federal Medical Center Jabi has unveiled its ultra-modern administrative complex comprising of sixty-two (62)

26/05/2023

The Department of State Services, DSS, says it is aware of plans by subversive elements to disrupt the presidential inauguration programmes in parts of the country. A statement issued on Thursday by the Service’s Public Relations Officer, Mr. Peter Afunanya, disclosed that the aim of these subversive elements is to undermine security agencies’ efforts at ensuring peaceful ceremonies as well as creating panic and fear among members of the public....

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The Department of State Services, DSS, says it is aware of plans by subversive elements to disrupt the presidential inauguration programmes in parts of the

26/05/2023

The longest serving Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu has disclosed that he was an angry journalist and knew nothing about education when President Muhammadu Buhari appointed him to head the ministry in 2014. He stated this during a send forth ceremony organised by staff of the ministry on Thursday, May 25, 2023 in Abuja. Adamu, who served as Minister of Education throughout the two tenures of President Buhari informed that everything he knows now, he learnt on the job and appreciated the staff of the ministry, especially the Permanent Secretaries for their tremendous support throughout his stay....

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The longest serving Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu has disclosed that he was an angry journalist and knew nothing about education when President

26/05/2023

The Nigeria Police Force, NPF has witnessed another major shake-up followiing the posting and redeployment of some of its senior officers by the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba. The Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, in a statement on Thursaday, said the order is in line with the Police Chief's effort to achieve maximum impact of community-based and strategic policing on the society....

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The Nigeria Police Force, NPF has witnessed another major shake-up followiing the posting and redeployment of some of its senior officers by the

26/05/2023

Nigeria has commenced the use of telemedicine in breast cancer diagnosis, treatment and care. The Head, Radiotherapy and Oncology Department of the National Hospital, Dr. Uchechukwu Shagaya, disclosed this on Thursday, May 25, 2023 at the launch of the Telemedicine unit in National Hospital, Abuja. Shagaya explained that, "telemedicine is really medicine done on an IT platform", adding that the telemedicine being launched in National Hospital was phase one, where the health care provider, a doctor could call a number and speak to another Doctor who is a specialist for 10 minutes or less....

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Nigeria has commenced the use of telemedicine in breast cancer diagnosis, treatment and care.

26/05/2023

The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has fixed June, 2023 as the due month for the release of three audit reports on the oil, gas and mining sectors. NEITI's Deputy Director/Head Communications & Stakeholders Management, Obiageli Onuorah disclosed this in a statement on Thursday. She explained that the ongoing nationwide audit of the oil, gas and mining industries being conducted by NEITI covering 168 extractive companies and relevant federal agencies are currently at the data reconciliation stage....

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The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has fixed June, 2023 as the due month for the release of three audit reports on the oil, gas

26/05/2023

The Global Initiative for Food Security and Ecosystem Preservation (GIFSEP) has called on the incoming administration of Bola Tinubu to show political will in addressing the Climate Change and Energy Access concerns in the country. GIFSEP's Team Lead and Team Lead Vote for Climate Nigeria, Mr Mike David Terungwa made the call at a Press Conference in Abuja on Thursday to mark this year's Africa Day Celebration....

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The Global Initiative for Food Security and Ecosystem Preservation (GIFSEP) has called on the incoming administration of Bola Tinubu to show political will in

25/05/2023

In an apparent move to enthrone transparency and create an enabling environment for growth and more investments in the Nigerian upstream oil and gas sector, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has signed into law seven (7) priority Regulations. The Commission Chief Executive, Engr. Gbenga Komolafe signed the seven concluded Regulations into law on Thursday in Abuja. TheFact Daily reports that the seven regulations signed and issued by the Commission brought to 12 the total number of regulations now gazetted, out of the 18 regulations initially identified as priority regulations....

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In an apparent move to enthrone transparency and create an enabling environment for growth and more investments in the Nigerian upstream oil and gas sector,

25/05/2023

The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has disclosed its plan to engage with the Dangote Refinery on specific issues around the 20% equity interest that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has taken in the Refinery on behalf of the Federation. NEITI's position was disclosed in a statement by the Deputy Director/Head Communications & Stakeholders Management, Mrs Obiageli Onuorah on Thursday....

https://thefact.ng/neiti-to-engage-dangote-refinery-on-20-equity-interest/

The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has disclosed its plan to engage with the Dangote Refinery on specific issues around the 20%

25/05/2023

In a move to bring to heel the rising inflation rate in Nigeria, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has voted to raise the benchmark interest rate by 50 basis points (18.5%) from the previous rate of 18.0 percent held in March, 2023. .MPC’s decision to raise the benchmark interest rate was announced by the apex bank’s Governor, Mr Godwin Emefiele while briefing newsmen shortly after the meeting, Tuesday May 24, 2023 in Abuja.....

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In a move to bring to heel the rising inflation rate in Nigeria, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has voted to raise

24/05/2023

...As Gov. Appeals For Fair Legal System The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Honourable Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, has commended the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, and the Bank, for the unwavering effort, dedication and proactive initiatives towards the growth of the nation's financial sector and the economy. The Honourable Justice Ariwoola disclosed this on Wednesday, 24 May 2023, while declaring open the 2023 Central Bank of Nigeria Capacity Building Workshop on Banking and Financial Services Sector for Judicial Officers, which he said was designed to explore strategies that would aid the legal system in adapting to the rapid and significant changes in the banking sector....

https://thefact.ng/cjn-commends-emefiele-cbn-for-financial-sector-reforms/

...As Gov. Appeals For Fair Legal System

24/05/2023

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has given reasons for the revocation of Operating Licences of 132 Microfinance Banks, three Finance Companies and four Primary Mortgage Banks. CBN Governor, Mr Godwin Emefiele who announced the decision said, the action was in exercise of the powers conferred on the Central Bank of Nigeria under Section 12 of BOFIA 2020, Act No.5, stated in Schedules I, II and III respectively....

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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has given reasons for the revocation of Operating Licences of 132 Microfinance Banks, three Finance Companies and four

24/05/2023

After it’s first satellite christened, Nigcomsat 1 failed in orbit in 2008,the Nigerian Communications Satellite (NIGCOMSAT) Limited suffered grave injuries as Nigerians and the global community spared nothing to criticize Nigeria and Africa's attempts in space. That experiment, by a young man, Ahmed Timasaniyu Rufai to take Nigeria to space was very ambitious. How he managed it then remains a mystery....

https://thefact.ng/opinion-nigcomsat-1r-and-the-race-for-relevance/

After it’s first satellite christened, Nigcomsat 1 failed in orbit in 2008,the Nigerian Communications Satellite (NIGCOMSAT) Limited suffered grave injuries

24/05/2023

In a world where convenience and efficiency are paramount, one household appliance has quietly undergone a remarkable transformation. When it comes to your busy lifestyle, you need the latest appliances that can keep up with all your needs, therefore, investing in LG TwinTub washing machine which comes in 6kg and 7kg is all your laundry needs. With a host of features created with your needs in mind, tiresome laundry days are now a thing of the past....

https://thefact.ng/lg-introduces-revolutionary-twintub-washing-machine/

In a world where convenience and efficiency are paramount, one household appliance has quietly undergone a remarkable transformation. When it comes to your

26/04/2023

All candidates, who could not sit the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) on Tuesday, 25th April, 2023, on account of technical challenges, have been rescheduled. This announcement was made in a statement issued by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin after the Board management meeting at the close of today's examination, which incidentally is the first day of the 2023 UTME....

https://thefact.ng/jamb-reschedules-utme-for-candidates-who-experienced-technical-hitches/

This announcement was made in a statement issued by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin after the Board