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·       Targets more 50,000 trees in 2021 Lekan Kayode As the world continues to battle with the negative effects of global warming, the Lagos State Government on Wednesday said that it has planted 7.6 million trees in the last 10 years and targeted planting 50,000 trees this year. General Manager, Lagos …

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Tuesday said that leather industry could become a game-changer for Nigeria’s economy by improving the country’s foreign exchange earnings, boosting growth, and providing employment for young Nigerians with the right planning and strategy. Prof Osinbajo said Nigeria being one of the highest producers of leather and …

Funmilayo KolawoleThe Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has fixed the duration of any national roaming agreement between service providers. With the Guidelines on National Roaming released by the commission,such agreement is renewable after three years. The guidelines also stipulate that duly authorised service providers shall request and negotiate  Roaming Agreements with each other on bi-lateral …

…Insist on rotational presidency…. Flay selective criminal justice administration… Rejects NNPC ownership structure in Petroleum Industry Law The Southern Governors Forum comprising 17  State Governors from Southern part of the country yesterday called on President Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal government to ensure that presidency return to the southern region after his tenure …

…  Surpasses Revenue Projection   Funsho Akanbi  The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has regenerated over N150 billion  revenue from spectrum license fees for 2021 within the five months of the year.TheStory gathered that with the development, the commission has exceeded its N36 billion projected from spectrum fee for the year 2021.  The revenue from …

Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami and the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, have rejoiced with Alhaji Aminu Ado Beyero on his coronation as the 15th Emir of Kano. Prof Danbatta, who hails from Danbatta Local Government …

‘Demon’ behind non-passage finally defeated – Lawan The Senate recorded a historic feat on Thursday with the passage of the complete version of the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) which defied passage in previous assemblies over the last twenty years. The bill was passed after a clause-by-clause consideration of a report …

. ..Sanwo-Olu to host awardees For  demonstrating uncommon commitment to the public service delivery, the Lagos State government has presented brand new cars and other valuable gifts to public servants who emerged the most outstanding workers amongst its workforce.New Telegraph gathered that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu will also host all the …

…. as enrolment systems hit 5,410  In a bid to enable more Nigerians to obtain the NIN, the Federal Government has approved the extension of the deadline for NIN-SIM data verification to the 26th of July, 2021.TheStory gathered that the decision to extend the deadline was made after a request by stakeholders …

The tempo of activities was unusually high at the Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos, recently when the Nigerian Academy of Engineering (NAE), one of the highest professional bodies in the engineering field in the country, honoured the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) for contributing to the development of the nation’s economy. Eminent personalities from all walks …