The Federal Government has said that any telecoms subscriber who fails to submit his/her National Identity Number (NIN) to its network provider would be blocked from the network from December 31. This is just as the government reaffirmed its position on suspension of new SIM card registration across the country. This was part of the decisions reached at a stakeholders meeting convened by the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Pantami. This is contained in a statement signed and issued by the Director, Public Affairs of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr Ikechukwu Adinde. At the meeting, the need to consolidate the achievements of last year’s SIM registration audit and improve the performance and sanity of the sector was discussed and all stakeholders agreed that urgent measures have now become inevitable to improve the integrity and transparency of the SIM registration process. The statement said the decisions taken for immediate implementation b...

The Enugu SME Center has recorded a remarkable milestone with its ongoing Hackathon Series, a quarterly series in partnership with the private sector to bring the ideas of the teeming youth of Enugu State to the limelight. So far, the healthy contest has brought together the best innovative minds with disruptive ideas and solutions to address the changes to ways of life and business as a result of Covid-19 and the institutional change it has created in the global ecosystem. In its first edition, the quarterly series is targeted as both tech-inclined and non tech-inclined creative thinkers, to develop sustainable platforms, products and ventures to rebuild, recreate, and reinvent the future of business and innovation within Enugu State. With focus on projects themes around agriculture, education, healthcare, small business tools and other use cases and services, the Hackathon Series has brought together over 300 teams in the first quarter, who tendered their ideas for consideration and ...

‘My church will remain closed’ — Okotie rejects guidelines for reopening worship centres Chris Okotie, founder of the Household of God Church, has rejected the guidelines issued by the Lagos state government for the reopening of worship centres. The Lagos state government, on Thursday, announced that religious activities will resume in two weeks. While Muslims will return to mosques on June 19, Christian worship would begin on June 21. Some guidelines were also announced by the state government to facilitate the reopening of worship centres and to curb the spread of COVID-19. They include the compulsory use of face masks; restriction of people below the age of 15 and above 65 years from services, while gatherings should not exceed one hour. But in a statement, Okotie rejected the guidelines, saying the “fulfilment of the Bible prophecy” against the church is already being played out and that rearranging the church’s mode of worship is “to deny God the divine prerogative of congregation...

There is no fixed date for reopening of schools shut over the coronavirus pandemic, the Federal Government has declared. It said despite the agitations for reopening of schools, it would continue to monitor situations with a view to preventing a spike in the infection rate. The Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire, stated this in Abuja during the Presidential Task Force (PFT) on COVID-19 100th day briefing. According to him: “There is no fix date on schools’ resumption. The Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 is studying the situation, carrying out reviews every two and four weeks to access the situation and judge when it is safe. “The Federal Government is taking very seriously the balanced between safety and preventing disease explosion, and the opening of schools. “We are encouraging schools to embrace online training and education as much as possible. “As soon as the details are established and the risk of transmission is measured and established, then, schools will reopen. “We a...

The Federal Government has released N16.8 billion to settle outstanding salary arrears of staff in the country’s tertiary institutions. Malam Adamu Adamu, Minister of Education, who disclosed this during the “Sixth Edition of the Ministerial Press Briefing’’ in Abuja, said that disbursement was ongoing through the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation. Adamu said that the government had resolved all issues and await the academic unions to also call off their strike in the coming days, especially ASUU and ASUP. The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) had been on strike since December 12, while the Academic Staff Union of Universities(ASUU) started Nov 4. According to him, the Federal Government had reached an agreement in the area of: Review of Polytechnic Act, adding that it was waiting for the National Assembly to transmit the amended document to President Muhammadu Buhari for his assent. Others, he said, were revitalisation of polytechnics and colleges of educati...

The Federal Government has reacted to the continued closure of educational institutions in the country over the raging COVID-19 pandemic. Addressing a press conference on Tuesday in Abuja over the virus, the Minister of State for Education, Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba said the postponement of examinations conducted by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and the National Examinations Council (NECO) remain indefinite. He also recalled that the Ministry of Education had in March shut tertiary institutions, secondary and primary schools in the country as precautionary measures to curtail the spread of COVID-19. The Minister while noting that rendering educational services to the masses is in the concurrent list, said the Federal Government will communicate a new resumption date to all stakeholders. “As you are aware, we have announced that WAEC and NECO for the year have been postponed. This postponement at the moment is indefinite. “As soon as we arrive at a definite time, we will re-co...

The Lagos State Government says residents will now have access to highly-trained and experienced medical doctors for non-emergency and primary care consultation via voice or video call from the comfort of their homes. This service takes effect from Wednesday, April 22, 2020. The announcement was made on Tuesday by the General Manager, Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA), Dr. Emmanuella Zamba during the launch of the emergency line which is called ‘EKO TELEMED’. She noted that this is part of efforts aimed at protecting the citizens and reducing their risk of contracting the Coronavirus disease. Dr. Zamba, therefore, asked residents who develop any non-COVID-19 health issues during the lockdown period to dial 08000EKOMED (08000356633) toll-free line for consultation. “The toll-free line would enable residents to have direct access to non-emergency primary care via voice or video call and speak with trained medical doctors in any of the four major languages in Lagos State – Eng...

"Open your Bible to psalm 27 you will find a hair inside the Bible, if you did not find it in psalm 27 start from verse 1 you must see it, when you see it bring it out put it inside water add a little salt to it apply it on your face your hands and your legs, if you do this covic19 will never come close to you" I just searched mine and i saw it, check your Bible now you will see it. Screenshot yours and send it here when you see it.

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In alignment with its financial inclusion drive, First Bank of Nigeria Limited says it has introduced a promotional campaign aimed at rewarding its youth segment customers for using their FirstBank XploreFirst savings accounts, while also encouraging healthy savings habit. In a statement, the bank said the promo, which kicked off on October 1, 2018, would run for six months to March 30, 2019. The bank said, “XploreFirst is a First Bank savings account variant designed specifically for students between the age range of 18 and 29 years.  A minimum amount of N1,000 is required to open the account and account holders are to maintain a minimum balance of N200 to run the account. “To participate in the promo, XploreFirst customers are encouraged to save or maintain a minimum amount of N10,000 in their accounts during the promo period to be eligible for the scholarship raffle draw. Incremental deposits of N10,000 in the account entitles the account holder to multiple tickets for ...

The days of brick and mortar banking are fast becoming a thing of the past as Nigeria’s leading financial institution, Access Bank keeps its tradition of breaking new boundaries of innovation with its latest offering, Access WhatsApp Banking. Designed to provide customers with easy and reliable banking transactions, the WhatsApp banking service allows users to automate most parts of the banking experience, providing customers the ease of remote banking with the efficiency of the best personnel and the intimacy of a customized experience. Also read UBA WHATSAPP banking “Access Bank continues to keep the pace as a leader in the digital banking revolution in Nigeria with the launch of banking services on WhatsApp – one of the largest social media platforms. This is yet another innovative way to connect customers to the plethora of services and banking options available to them from the comfort of their mobile phones,” said Ade Bajomo, Executive Director, IT & Retail Operations,...

Pan - African financial institution, United Bank for Africa (UBA ) has announced the commencement of its chat bank ‘ Leo ’ on the WhatsApp platform . With Leo on WhatsApp , customers who are users and lovers of the app can now perform basic banking services including checking their balances on the go, transferring funds , paying bills , among other services . The Group Managing Director /Chief Executive Officer, UBA, Mr . Kennedy Uzoka, who expressed excitement about the development remarked that the bank is continuously working in line with customers ’ demand to ensure that banking services are made convenient and without stress. Also read Access bank whatsapp  banking He said : “ This only goes to show that our resolve in continuing to deploy innovative solutions that place customers first, using cutting edge technology for their collective satisfaction and excellent banking experience is important to us. This recognition will further spur us to do more in meeting ...

The Spiritual Director of Adoration Ministry Enugu Nigeria (AMEN), Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka on Sunday declared that there is no vacancy in the Enugu State Government House in 2019, stressing that Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi has done excellently well in office and deserves a second term. Fr. Mbaka poured encomiums on Gov. Ugwuanyi, describing him as "a good, kindhearted, humble, peace-loving and God-fearing leader", who has judiciously managed the lean resources of the state for the benefit of the people. The Catholic priest also described Ugwuanyi as "the best Governor so far in Enugu State", adding that he is "an epitome of peace; a sanctuary of conflict resolution and model for rural and urban development". The cleric, who spoke at the Adoration Arena in Enugu during the Thanksgiving Mass for the governor’s recent victory at the Supreme Court, thanked God for giving the people of the state such an outstanding leader, saying this is the first time since ...

People now carry out abominable acts even in the house of God,not minding the occasion and consequences. A failed car robbery case which happened on the 4th of August, 2018 at the Maria Assumpta cathedral Owerri during a Priestly Ordination Mass which was celebrated by His Grace Anthony John Valentine Obinna, Archbishop of Owerri ecclesiastical Province. He wrote this: "Ladies and gentlemen, the young man kneeling down in front of the Arch bishop of owerri catholic arch diocese was caught stealing a car at Assumpta cathedral this afternoon while the priestly ordination was going on, he dressed like a seminarian to steal a car and was caught in the act, he uses the name Rev chidera in operations and said he's from okporo orlu Imo state .and He was given a name by the arch bishop as HOLY THIEF,( ONYE OSHI DI NSO NKE OWERRI ARCH DIOCESE )"

MTN is rewarding first-time downloaders of the MyMTN app with 1GB of data. MTN is launching a promotion from the 8th of August to incentivise their customers to download the MyMTN App to access the network’s social bundles. All first-time downloaders of the app will be rewarded with a free 1GB data bundle. The MyMTN App is a convenient and user-friendly self-care app that allow their users to top up airtime, pay their bills, manage their mobile accounts, buy services and products from their mobile phones and keep an eye on their data usage. In a statement, the company said, “MyMTN App is set to increasingly become the preferred channel for purchasing selected MTN data and voice products”. Mapula Bodibe, the Executive of the Consumer Business Unit, said that in this digital world, the company wants to offer their customers the simplest and quickest personalised mobile. Bodibe added, “MyMTN app is quick to download and free to use, so our customers are not charged for any tim...

There is currently an unusual police presence at the National Assembly. Similarly, a crowd of youths is gathering at the main gate of the Assembly. Security operatives involving the police and National Assembly security personnel are at alert inside the building, mounting guards at the doors of the chambers of both the Senate and the House of Representatives in the White House Our correspondent reports that the development was quite unusual given the fact that both chambers begin plenary by 11 am .

Senate President Bukola Saraki PHOTO: There are indications that the reign of Senator Bukola Saraki as the president of the Nigerian Senate may come to an end today if plans by a group of senators materialise. Saraki is rumoured to have concluded his defection plans from the ruling All Progressives Congress sometime this week, a move that would leave the leadership of the Senate in the hands of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party. "There is plan for rival Senate group to sit and elect new principal officers today," a source told The Guardian. Saraki's nPDP caucus of the APC last month accused the APC of failing to honour its campaign promises, tagging the party as deceitful. The group has since cut ties with the APC. Saraki on his part has been having a running battle with a power bloc in the party. This culminated in him being invited by the Nigerian police in June after it claimed that members of a robbery gang that attacked six banks and killed 33 persons...

The police have blocked the Senate President Bukola Saraki's convoy at Lake chad junction on his way to report to the police headquarters upon the last night invitation by the police. Another reports coming in says, Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu"s residence has been surrounded by the DSS, the siege may have been plotted against all Principal officers of the National Assembly. - Operatives from the Special Anti Robbery Squad unit of the Nigeria Police, on Tuesday morning, have blocked the convoy of Senate President Bukola Saraki from leaving his Maitama Residence. The stern-looking policemen, it was learnt, stormed the residence at about 6:00a.m. and prevented vehicles from coming in or going out of the expansive residence of Nigeria’s third citizen.

Ever since Fr Mbaka blasted ex president Jonathan to pieces and exalted Buhari as a saint during his homily four years ago, he remained one of the most abused and criticised Catholic priest in Nigeria. Well, today,Sunday 22nd July, in another homily, Fr Ejike Mbaka has descended on president Buhari and equally tore him to pieces. In fact, he told him that a disaster is coming if he fails to go the Pope's representative to lie down flat and confess his sins and passivity in the killings in Nigeria especially holy men and women. He also said the following: 1.President Buhari, a former coup plotter has no reason not to stop the ongoing killings in the country. He has no reason to not have identified the killers. 2. According to him,had it been that it was Imams that were killed in Benue or Plateau, he would have attended the burials.He has no reason not to have attended the burials of those killed in Benue State. Supernatural disaster is coming. Angels are already warming up. N...

1. This is to inform all prospective students that the University administration has extended the closing date of the ongoing Screening registration to midnight on Monday 23rd July, 2018. This is to enable students who failed to register do so before the forth coming screening examination. Any students who fails to register by Midnight of Monday 23rd July 2018 will not be allowed to register again. signed; The University PRO 2. UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR MEMORANDUM EXTENSION OF PERIOD OF SALE OF 2018 SANDWICH APPLICATION FORMS The sale of 2018 Sandwich Application Form has been extended to July 31, 2018. The University Community, as well as the general public yet to apply, should utilise the opportunity for their application, while the extension lasts. Chris C. Igbokwe Esq Registrar