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The National Identification Number (NIN) is a set of numbers assigned to an individual upon successful enrolment. Enrolment consists of the recording of an individual’s demographic data and capture of the ten (10) fingerprints, head-to-shoulder facial picture and digital signature, which are all used to cross-check existing data in the...

Following the earlier directive on the suspension of new SIM registration by network operators, the Federal government has directed all operators in the country to disconnect every SIM card not synchronized with valid National Identity Number (NIN) by December 30th. This was the resolution reached at a meeting between the...

Jihadist group Boko Haram on Tuesday claimed responsibility for the abduction of hundreds of school students in northwest Nigeria. More than 300 students are missing after gunmen on motorcycles stormed the Government Science School in Kankara late on Friday and engaged security forces in a fierce gun battle, forcing hundreds...

The Federal Government on Sunday, December 13, said its plan to build 300,000 affordable housing units for Nigerians will commerce this week. The Senior Special Assistant to the Vice President on Media and Publicity, Laolu Akande, who disclosed this in a statement in Abuja, said the housing units would be...

Babajide Sanwo-Olu, governor of Lagos state, took a walk around the Lagos house, Marina on Saturday. The governor, who tested positive for COVID-19,  wore a jersey of Arsenal Football Club and a customised fez cap. Sanwo-Olu walked calmly in the serene environment. See pictures below....

GSS Kastina Kidnap- The Nigerian military had located and exchanged fire with gunmen who kidnapped scores of secondary school students in northwestern Katsina state, according to a statement from the president on Saturday. The gang, armed with AK-47s, stormed the Government Science secondary school in Kankara district at about 9:40...

Akin Abayomi said the Governor is currently experiencing “mild symptoms and fatigue typical of a mild case of COVID.” In a statement, he added that Sanwo-Olu is receiving treatment and is being closely monitored at home by a clinical team from the Infectious Disease Hospital in Yaba. “Mr. Sanwo-Olu is...

With or without the covid-19, the Christmas season can never be boring in Lagos. Contrary to what many people think, there are wonderful places to take children to in Lagos during the holidays. These places aren't just fabulous but maintain safety protocol against coronavirus. So whether you live in Lagos...