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National Identification Number (NIN) enrollments have risen to 136 million, marking a significant milestone in Nigeria’s efforts to build a unified digital identity system and expand access to government services. The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) disclosed the figure in a statement on Tuesday, noting that the milestone was announced by its Director-General, Abisoye Coker-Odusote, during a courtesy visit to …

In a significant boost to infrastructure and development initiatives, the Minister in the Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology (FMIST), Kingsley Tochukwu Udeh SAN, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to technology commercialization, local content development, industrial competitiveness and sustainable job creation. The minister said this during a visit to the site of the proposed NOVA Hub project at …

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offenses Commission (ICPC) has arrested Prof. Bello Abubakar, personal physician to former Kaduna State governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, for allegedly abusing a court-approved medical examination. Commission spokesperson John Odey said this in a statement in Abuja on Tuesday. Odey said El-Rufai’s personal doctor was arrested for allegedly making false statements in connection with …

Post views: 60 In a remarkable display of solidarity and community spirit, the Mbaise Policy Roundtable (MPR) has made a generous donation of 1 million Naira to support a local ceremony in Mbaise in honor of the newly appointed Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO), Prof. INS Dozie. This announcement was made by MPR President, Prof. …

Three worshipers abducted during an attack on an ECWA church in Omugo, Ifelodun Local Government Area of ​​Kwara State have regained their freedom after spending 105 days in captivity. PLATFORM TIMES reported that the victims were rescued on Monday by a joint security team made up of personnel from the Nigerian Army, the Department of State Services, the Nigeria Police …

United Bank for Africa Plc has officially announced that Mr. Tony O. Elumelu, Chairman of UBA Group, will retire from the bank’s Board of Directors on August 21, 2026, following the completion of the 12-year term limit prescribed for Non-Executive Directors of the Bank by the Central Bank of Nigeria. The bank in its statement noted that at a meeting …

By Ayo Kehinde Associated Newspapers Limited (ANL), the publisher of “Daily Mail,” “The Mail on Sunday” and MailOnline, has defeated Prince in a privacy lawsuit. In a written ruling issued on Tuesday 7 July, the UK High Court rejected all claims brought by Harry and six other high-profile figures, including Elton John, Elizabeth Hurley, Sadie Frost, Doreen Lawrence, David Furnish …

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has urged Nigerians, especially students to take an active role in protecting telecommunications infrastructure across the country, describing the facilities as critical national assets that support education, innovation, economic growth and digital connectivity. The Commission made the call during a courtesy visit and introduction by the newly elected leadership of the National Association of Nigerian …

A prosecution witness in the trial of former Central Bank of Nigeria governor, Godwin Emefiele, has told the FCT High Court in Maitama that he was given an oral waiver to process the disputed transactions outside normal banking procedures. The witness, Richard Agulu, a former staff member of Zenith Bank, made the statement on Tuesday during cross-examination by Emefiele’s lawyer, …

Post views: 42 Onyema Football Club have secured their place in the final of the 2026 Imo State Football Association League after defeating Hawks FC 8-7 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in normal time. The win keeps Onyema FC on course for a spot in the Nationwide League Division Two playoffs, as the Imo FA League champions will …