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UNN Alumni Donate Essential Items to Linguistics Department 21 Years After Graduation

Nsukka: The Head of Department (HOD), Linguistics, University of Nigeria Nsukka, Prof. Joy Uguru, has commended ex-students of the department for remembering to give back to their alma mater. Uguru made the commendation in Nsukka, while receiving chairs, tables, ceiling fans and other items donated by the Class of 2004 of the department. She said […]

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NAICOM Releases Guidelines to Regulate Insurtech Operations

Lagos: The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has unveiled comprehensive guidelines to regulate Insurtech operations in Nigeria, with effect from Aug. 1. The new guidelines, which followed extensive consultation with industry stakeholders, aim to provide a clear regulatory framework for licensing, operations, and supervision of Insurtech firms across the country. According to News Agency of Nigeria, […]

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NDLEA Auctions Forfeited Drug Traffickers’ Properties in Four States

Abuja: The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has conducted a public auction of forfeited houses acquired through proceeds of drug trafficking or used as instrumentality of committing the crime. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the exercise, which took place in Abuja, had pre-qualified auctioneers, bidders, representatives of civil society organizations and the media […]

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Kogi Governor’s Aide Seeks Collaboration with FRSC on Road Safety

Kogi: The Senior Special Assistant to the Kogi State Governor on Road Safety Matters, Dr. Yusuf Suberu, has called for a strengthened partnership with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) to enhance road safety awareness and reduce accidents in the state. Suberu made this appeal during a courtesy visit to the Kogi State Sector Commander […]

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Charcoal Trade Poses Threat to Nigeria’s Forest Sustainability and Livelihood

Abuja: The Federal Government has highlighted the charcoal trade as a significant threat to forest sustainability and livelihoods across Nigeria. Dr. Aishetu Ndayako, Permanent Secretary of the Ecological Project Office, made this assertion at a stakeholders dialogue focused on charcoal production and forest conservation. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the event was organized by […]