Petrol scarcity sparks a protest in Edo, South-South Nigeria

31 Jan 2023

VisioTalks saw a video of the protest on Monday morning, which showed fires on the road and thick smoke billowing from the burning materials.  Hundreds of protesters blocked roads in Benin City, the Edo State capital in South-South Nigeria, on Monday, protesting the ongoing fuel shortage and price increase. According to the video’s narration, “This […]

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FG trains 100 youths on modern vulcanizing services In Maiduguri

31 Jan 2023

The federal government has revealed that it trained one hundred youths in modern vulcanizing services in Maiduguri, Borno State.  Prof Mohammed Haruna, Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure, NASENI, made this disclosure in a statement issued on Monday by the commission’s Deputy Director, Information, Mr Olusegun Ayeoyenikan.  Mohammed […]

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TRADERS DECRY MONUMENTAL ECONOMIC LOSSES DURING MONDAY SIT AT HOME

31 Jan 2023

Traders in Anambra state, under the umbrella of Anambra State Markets Amalgamated Traders Association, ASMATA have decried what they identified as monumental economic losses they incur on weekly basis during Monday’s sit-at-home exercise in the state. They however called for the release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu […]

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Man warns Nigerians about the circulation of counterfeit N1000 notes (VIDEO)

30 Jan 2023

A Nigerian man has expressed concern about the fake N1000 note that is already in circulation. The man recounted in the viral video that the fake Naira note was given to him by people who runs POS He did, however, explain the simplest way to distinguish between genuine and counterfeit Naira notes.  The difference between […]

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CBN extends the deadline for naira swaps

30 Jan 2023

The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, extended the deadline for exchanging old naira notes on Sunday. Emefiele stated in a press release issued on Sunday that the new deadline is now February 10, 2023.  He disclosed that 75% of the N2.7 trillion held outside the banking system had been recovered.  He stated: “We are happy […]

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NCC CEO Danbatta named Vanguard’s Personality of the Year

30 Jan 2023

Prof. Umar Danbatta, Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), received the 2022 Regulator of the Year Award at the 11th Vanguard Personality of the Year Awards. Several Nigerians who have distinguished themselves as achievers of excellence in their various fields of endeavor were honored at a glamorous ceremony on […]

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CBN DIRECTS BANKS TO OPEN ON SUNDAY

30 Jan 2023

In the bid to mop up all the unwanted old Naira notes still in circulation, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed all banks in the country to also work tomorrow Sunday. The Director of Currency Operations, Ahmed Umar disclosed this to journalists during a press conference in Katsina on Sunday. He also said […]

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NBTE divides mass communication courses in higher education institutions

29 Jan 2023

Professor Idris Mohammed Bugaje, Executive Secretary of the National Board for Technical Education, stated on Saturday that mass communication as a course of study has been divided into three categories. He explained that, unlike in the past, mass communication is now divided into Journalism and Media Studies, Strategic Communication and Media Studies, and Film and […]

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PAN warns farmers who use antibiotics to raise chickens and other birds

28 Jan 2023

The Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN) has warned farmers against using antibiotics in the production of chickens and other birds. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday, PAN Lagos State Chairman issued the warning.  According to Mojeed Iyiola, the use rendered local egg powder unacceptable outside of the country.  The […]

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