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Use of pre-registered SIM cards poses a severe threat to national security-IGP

Daily Dispatch July 21, 2017

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Ibrahim Idris on Thursday stated that the use of pre-registered subscriber identification module, SIM, cards is a severe threat to national security and governance. He spoke at a one-day sensitisation workshop for law enforcement agencies in the northeast

NEWS

Feel free to visit Nigeria House’, envoy urges Nigerians

Daily Dispatch July 21, 2017

Prof. Tijjani Bande, Nigeria’s Ambassador/Permanent Representative to the UN, has asked Nigerians to feel free to visit the Nigeria House when in New York, saying it belongs to them. Bande, who stated this when he hosted Nigerian delegates at various events at the UN High-level Political Forum, said officials at the house were there to […]

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TSA: Seven Banks ask to return N$793, 200million to treasury

Daily Dispatch July 21, 2017

The Federal High Court in Lagos has granted an interim order for seven commercial banks in Nigeria to remit a total of $793,200,000, allegedly hidden with them in violation of the Constitution and the Treasury Single Account (TSA) policy of the Federal Government. Presiding Justice Chuka Obiozor on Thursday directed the banks to remit to […]

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State Police: IGP Opposes Governors, says Nigeria is not mature for it

Daily Dispatch July 21, 2017

The Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris has warned that Nigeria’s political system is not ripe for state police. He, however, called for improved funding for the agency to enable the Police do better. “I sincerely believe that the Federal Police is still the best for the country and with improved funding the challenges of crime […]

BUSINESS

NSE index sustains growth by 0.54%

Daily Dispatch July 20, 2017

Activities on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) maintained a positive trend for the fourth consecutive trading day in a roll due to second quarter earnings expectations. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the All-Share Index of Thursday rose by 180.90 points or 0.54 per cent to close at 33,695.83 against 33,514.93 on Wednesday. Also, […]

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Senate confirms 8 REC nominees

Daily Dispatch July 20, 2017

The Senate on Thursday confirmed the appointment of Mrs Asmanu Maikudi from Katsina State and seven others as Resident Electoral Commissioners (REC). Other nominees, who were equally confirmed are, Mr Sam Olumekun from Ondo State, Prof. Riskuwa Shehu from Sokoto State, Mr Kassim Geidam from Yobe and Jibrin Zarewa from Kano State. Prof. Samuel Egwu […]