Committee of Pro-Chancellors of state-owned universities holds Biennial confab in Lagos
The Committee of Pro-Chancellors of State-owned Universities in Nigeria will hold its 7th Biennial Conference between Monday, 8th – Friday, 12th July, 2024 at Providence Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos State. The…
Niger governor approves ₦5bn for new NYSC camp, ₦200k bonus for corps members
Niger State Governor, Umaru Bago has approved ₦5 billion for the construction of a new NYSC permanent orientation camp in the state He disclosed this during the swearing-in ceremony of…
FG probes alleged breaches of Communication minister’s NIN data, unauthorised verification portals
The federal government has launched an investigation into the alleged breach of National Identity Numbers of Nigerians by some data verification platforms. The government said it was also looking into…
FG will continue to elevate PR practice at home and abroad, says Information Minister
Nigeria will continue to play a leading role in strengthening and elevating public relations practice at home and across Africa, the Minister of information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris has…
Court frees 12 Ajayi Crowther University students, remands 12 others over killing of colleague
An Iyaganku Chief Magistrates Court sitting in Ibadan has discharged twelve out of the 24 students and a security guard of Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo, charged for the alleged murder…
TCN suspends planned 2-month power outage in Ondo, Ekiti states
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has suspended the planned power outage on Osogbo/Akure and Ado-Ekiti 132KV lines. The outage was earlier scheduled for two months according to the BEDC…
Bill to create Etiti state in South East scales first reading in House of Reps
New state will have 11 local government areas drawn from the five states with headquarters at Lokpanta
Court sentences India-bound drug trafficker nabbed with 80 wraps of cocaine to 25 years jail
A drug trafficker, Freeman Charles Ogbonna, who was arrested and prosecuted by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has been sentenced to 25 years imprisonment by a Federal High…
Tinubu approves new withholding tax policy, replaces existing 1977 policy
New withholding tax policy expected to bring significant relief and clarity to Nigerian businesses
Seven signs you’re watching a deepfake video
By Michael Adesanya There is much concern about deepfakes, or artificial intelligence-generated images or audio of leading political figures designed to mislead viewers/listeners. There has been a steady supply of…
