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NSCDC boosts security in FCT, trains 250 officers in sign language Trained NSCDC personnel FCT Command on sign language. Credit: NSCDC FCT NSCDC boosts security in FCT, trains 250 officers in sign language The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Federal Capital Territory Command, on Wednesday graduated 250 of its personnel who successfully completed a five-week training in sign language. The graduation ceremony, held at the NSCDC Command Headquarters in Abuja, marked a step towards inclusive and people-centered security service in the country. Speaking at the event, the Commandant of the FCT Command, Dr. Olusola Odumosu, described the initiative as…

GLO CUSTOMERS HAVE ACCESS TO FREE DATA, GIFTS ON NEW SAMSUNG Z FOLD 7, FLIP 7 SERIES GLO CUSTOMERS HAVE ACCESS TO FREE DATA, GIFTS ON NEW SAMSUNG Z FOLD 7, FLIP 7 SERIES Glo customers have been offered an exclusive chance to pre-order the latest Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 smartphones and receive free 18GB data and amazing gifts worth up to N1.2 million. This was announced at a ceremony held by Globacom and Samsung on Tuesday at Mike Adenuga Towers, Victoria Island, Lagos. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 series with advanced…

GTCO Emerges First Listed Financial Institution on NGX to Cross N100 Per Share GTCO Emerges First Listed Financial Institution on NGX to Cross N100 Per Share Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO) on Wednesday emerged as the first listed financial institution to cross the N100 per share mark on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX). The stock price as of the close of trading activities reached N103.20 per share from N93.85 per share it opened for trading. The N103.20 per share is on the backdrop of GTCO listing on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) as the management successfully raised $105 million. GTCO’s…

SANWO-OLU CONGRATULATES LASU ALUMNAE, BEST GRADUATING FEMALE STUDENT Babajide Sanwo-Olu SANWO-OLU CONGRATULATES LASU ALUMNAE, BEST GRADUATING FEMALE STUDENT Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated an alumnae of Lagos State University (LASU), Maryam Lawal, for emerging as both the Best Graduating Female Student and the Second Overall Best Graduating Student at the Nigerian Law School’s prestigious Call to Bar ceremony held in Abuja last week. Governor Sanwo-Olu, the Visitor of Lagos State University, in a statement issued on Wednesday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Gboyega Akosile, said Lagos is proud of the success achieved by…

FG unveils digital residence permit portal The Comptroller-General of Immigration, Kemi Nandap FG unveils digital residence permit portal The Nigeria Immigration Service has launched a new digital platform for the application and processing of the Combined Expatriate Residence Permit and Alien Card, as part of ongoing efforts to modernise the country’s immigration system. In a statement signed by the NIS Public Relations Officer, ACI Kenneth Kure Akinlabi, the agency confirmed that the online portal is now live, allowing individuals and organisations to electronically complete and submit expatriate permit applications. The move aligns with broader Federal Government reforms aimed at boosting…

Nigeria’s inflation rate fell to 22.22% in June – NBS Graph arrow. Credit: Shutterstock Nigeria’s inflation rate fell to 22.22% in June – NBS The headline inflation for June 2025 moderated to 22.22 per cent relative to the May 2025 headline inflation rate of 22.97 per cent. This was disclosed by the National Bureau of Statistics on Wednesday. According to the latest Consumer Price Index report released by the Bureau, the year-on-year figure reflects a 0.75 percentage point decline from the previous month and a significant 11.97 percentage point drop when compared to June 2024, which recorded an inflation rate…

FG focuses on 8,000MW power supply in 18 months, better grid management FG focuses on 8,000MW power supply in 18 months, better grid management The Federal Government has set a target to increase electricity supply to 8,000 megawatts (MW) within the next 12 to 18 months, leveraging improved management of the national power grid by the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO). Speaking at a leadership retreat to onboard NISO’s top management in Abuja on Wednesday, Director General of the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE), Mr. Ayodeji Gbeleyi, said although Nigeria’s installed generation capacity stands above 14,000MW, actual daily generation has…

Wizkid clocks 35, fans celebrate Wizkid Wizkid clocks 35, fans celebrate Lovers and fans of Grammy-winning music superstar Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, have continued to celebrate him with goodwill messages as he turns 35. Using the trendy hashtags #WizkidAt35 and #StarBoy35 on Wednesday, supporters and admirers of the “Piece of My Heart” crooner flooded social media platforms with his photos and congratulatory messages for the singer. Others shared old interview clips and performance highlights of the ace artiste. @itzbasito wrote, “Happy Birthday to the Greatest to ever do it. Wizkid FC loves you forever. #WizkidAt35.” A user, @dammiedammie35,…

Ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar officially resigned from PDP Atiku Abubakar Ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar officially resigned from PDP The ex-vice president, Atiku Abubakar formerly tendered his resignation letter from the People’s Democratic Party, the party in which he was one of the founding fathers. Details shortly…

BRT-Bus Drivers Urgently Needed In Lagos State BRT Bus BRT-Bus Drivers Urgently Needed In Lagos State More than three hundred (300) Lagos-based drivers who can drive BRT buses are needed as soon as possible. Requirements: You must be between 30 – 50 years old. You must own a valid driver’s license and lasdri. (You are permitted to apply for the job even if you don’t have lasdri. It would be obtained for you.) You must be living in Lagos State. Conditions Of Work: Morning shift is between 6 am – 12:30 pm. Afternoon shift is between 12 pm – 7:30…