From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has responded to WhatsApp’s suggestion that it may exit Nigeria over a recent regulatory order, describing the move as a deliberate attempt to provoke public sympathy and pressure the Commission into reversing its decision. In a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja and signed by the Commission’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Mr. Ondaje Ijagwu, the FCCPC disclosed that it had investigated Meta Platforms and WhatsApp (collectively referred to as the “Meta Parties”) for alleged violations of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act (FCCPA) and the Nigeria Data…
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From Ahmed Muhammed Danasabe, Lokoja Youth under the aegis of Kogi Youth Call for Awareness on Wednesday staged a protest against the prolonged shutdown of MTN services in the state, which they said has plunged residents into hardship and an economic crisis. The protesting youths, in large numbers, blocked the Ganaja Road in Lokoja, Kogi State, calling on the state government to engage in dialogue with the telecommunications company to resolve whatever issues may have led to the suspension of MTN operations in the state. Speaking during the protest, the convener, Comrade Edicha Aso, lamented that residents, particularly those in…
By Shafii Sani Mohammed The attention of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has been drawn to a publication alleging racketeering, nepotism, and procedural breaches in the selection of ad hoc staff for the 2025 Hajj operations. In the interest of clarity and public trust, the Commission finds it necessary to set the record straight. The ongoing selection process for the National Medical Team (NMT) is being overseen by a Steering Committee composed primarily of seasoned professionals from outside the Commission. The Committee was inaugurated by the Chairman/CEO, Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman, and is chaired by NAHCON’s Commissioner for…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced the successful pilot deployment of the Electronic Currency Declaration Form (e-CDF) at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. This initiative is part of its broader digital transformation and modernization efforts aimed at enhancing border control and promoting transparency in financial disclosures. In a statement issued on Friday in Abuja, the National Public Relations Officer and Assistant Comptroller General of Customs, Abdullahi Maiwada, said the pilot exercise began on April 9, 2025, and was implemented without any hitches. It demonstrated the system’s effectiveness in digitally capturing both inbound and outbound currency…
By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman Kano State has reaffirmed its dedication to upholding press freedom and promoting ethical journalism as the global community commemorates World Press Freedom Day 2025. This year’s theme, “Reporting in the Brave New World – The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Press Freedom and the Media,” highlights the transformative influence of artificial intelligence (AI) on journalism. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s administration has consistently emphasized the vital role of a free, independent, and pluralistic media in strengthening democracy and driving development. “Our resolve to create an enabling environment for journalists and media practitioners to carry out their work…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Katsina State Government has taken a significant step toward improving financial literacy and expanding banking services through a strategic partnership with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). During a high-level meeting in Katsina, Hajiya Bilkisu Sulaiman Ibrahim, Special Adviser to the Governor on Banking and Finance, met with Alhaji Muhammad Sani, Branch Controller of the CBN in Katsina, to establish a framework for sustained collaboration between the state government and financial institutions. Hajiya Bilkisu emphasized the department’s ongoing engagement with commercial banks to strengthen financial services delivery across the state. “We have already met…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commissioned the Katsina State Agricultural Mechanisation Centre, a major initiative aimed at transforming the state’s agricultural sector. The centre, located in Tashar Bala, is equipped with 400 brand new tractors and other modern machinery intended to drive the transition from subsistence to mechanised farming. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony on Friday, President Tinubu commended Governor Dikko Umaru Radda for the strides made in his two years in office, particularly in agriculture, infrastructure, and social development. “The remarkable progress you’ve made in just two years—especially in agriculture, infrastructure, and social development—is…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Katsina State Government has declared Friday as a public holiday to prepare for and honour the visit of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the state. Governor Dikko Umar Radda made the announcement while addressing civil servants in the state capital, urging residents to come out en masse to give the President a rousing welcome. He noted that the President’s visit is significant, as it marks his first official trip to Katsina since assuming office in May 2023. According to Governor Radda, President Tinubu is expected to commission a number of projects executed by the…
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Yobe State Governor and host of the 11th North-East Governors’ Forum (NEGF) meeting, Hon. Mai Mala Buni, has called on his counterparts in Borno, Adamawa, Taraba, Gombe, and Bauchi States to strengthen collaboration among themselves, the Federal Government, and security agencies to develop a strategic approach to combat the resurgence of Boko Haram and other security threats in the region. According to a statement by Mamman Mohammed, Director General of Press and Media Affairs to the Governor, Buni made this call on Tuesday during the NEGF meeting held in Damaturu. “We must act fast to…
By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has marked the 2025 International Workers’ Day with a strong reaffirmation of his administration’s commitment to the welfare of workers, unveiling a new ₦71,000 minimum wage, sweeping pension reforms, and the creation of new ministries and agencies to drive job creation and innovation. In a statement on Thursday issued by his spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, Governor Yusuf described the workforce as the engine of democratic governance and national progress. Speaking during the May Day celebration in Kano, he pledged continued investment in the welfare of workers and retirees, emphasizing…