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FG distributes free POS machines to women nationwide

The Federal Government in partnership with PLUG Terminals, has commenced the distribution of free Point of Sale (POS) machines to women across the country, with a view to boosting their small-scale enterprises. During the inaugural ceremony which was held on Friday at the Ministry’s Headquarters in Abuja, the Honourable Minister of Women Affairs, Barrister (Mrs)…

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EFCC arrests 29 suspected internet fraudsters in Abuja, 8 in Uyo

…recovers exotic cars, computers, phones, others The operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abuja Zonal Command, on Wednesday, 8th May 2024, arrested 29 suspected internet fraudsters, also known as Yahoo Boys. CONVERSEER learned that the suspects were arrested at Apo, Gwarimpa and Katampe axis of Abuja, following actionable intelligence about their suspected involvement…

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Tariff hike: NERC, DisCos and the Rest of us

By Inyali Peter Since the calamitous tariff hike, some areas that were enjoying considerable power supply within the franchise area of Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AED), have experienced an unprecedented dip in supply. For instance, River Park Estate, Airport Road, was enjoying considerable hours of power supply – 5-9 hours daily across all the clusters….

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2023: I would’ve fled Nigeria if Atiku won

Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT Abuja, disclosed his plans to leave Nigeria in the event that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar became victorious in the 2023 presidential election. The former Rivers State Governor from 2015 to 2023 claimed to be aware of schemes being developed against him since he supported…

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