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FG slams $220m Fine on Facebook’s Parent Company For ‘Data Privacy Breach’
The Federal Government has slammed a $220 million fine on Meta for alleged data privacy breaches. Meta is the parent company of WhatsApp, Facebook, and Instagram. In a statement issued on Friday, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), said the penalty is in accordance with the FCCPA 2018, and the Federal Competition and
Our external reserves now $36.89bn – CBN gov
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor, Olayemi Cardoso, has assured Nigerians of better days ahead, saying the stock external reserves has increased to US$36.89 billion as of July 16, 2024. Cardoso disclosed this on Friday in Abuja, while rolling out the growth and economic stability indices during statutory engagement with the Senate Committee on
Fully Funded HGV Training Scheme: A Major Boost for Driver Recruitment
The government’s fully funded initiative to train new HGV drivers and address the UK driver shortage has been extended until February 2026. The Government Skills Bootcamp in HGV Driving provides a comprehensive 16-week training programme with minimal disruption to participants’ existing commitments. This scheme is available to anyone aged 19 or over living in England,
Kaduna dissolves ex NNPC staff cooperatives, inaugurates caretaker
The Ministry of Human Services and Social Development, Kaduna state, has dissolved the retired Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) staff Cooperatives over a long standing leadership tussle which has affected the smooth running of their activities. The commissioner, Hajiya Rabi Salisu, while inaugurating the nine-member committee charged with overseeing the affairs of the cooperative for
Kaduna: CNG initiative provides conversion kits to commercial drivers
As part of efforts to convert as many cars as possible to the use of Compressed Natural Gas, the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI) has provided 100 free conversion kits to the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in Kaduna state. Speaking at the Kaduna Park to Park rally on Friday, the Programme
Tinubu’s Economic team worst since 1999 — CNG
The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has knocked the monetary policy committee of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), describing it as the worst since Nigeria’s return to civil rule in 1999. Briefing newsmen on Friday in Abuja, Comrade Jamilu Aliyu Charanchi, National Coordinator of CNG, said in response to the current hardship facing Nigerians,
Why Tineco Vacuums Are a Game-Changer for Pet Owners
Look, owning pets is a kind of love, but it also means battling fur, dirt, and endless pet hair. It’s like being stuck in an infinite loop trying to clean your house when you are a pet parent. However, Tineco vacuums do not just work as cleaning tools; they act as game changers when it
Dele Momodu Tackles Doyin Okupe for Supporting Tinubu after dropping Obi
Dele Momodu, celebrity journalist and social commentator, has criticized Doyin Okupe, ex-spokesman to former President Olusegun Obasanjo, for supporting the President Bola Tinubu-led government. Momodu berated Okupe for defending the incumbent administration despite the situation of the country. In a lengthy post via X on Friday, Momodu questioned Okupe’s sudden support for Tinubu, saying he
Crime rate declining in Nigeria – IGP
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has declared that crime rate in the country is on the decline. Addressing State House Reporters after meeting with President Bola Tinubu in company of the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, the IGP said the president charged them to continue to synergise in order to bring crime
Customs intercepts containers of expired drugs, cutlasses, machetes, others at Lagos Port
The Apapa Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted seven containers carrying expired pharmaceuticals, 12,000 pieces of cutlasses, machetes and 4,129 packages of frozen chicken imported into the country. The Customs Area Controller, Apapa Command, Comptroller Babatunde Olomu, who made this disclosure on Friday at Apapa said the seizure was made on Thursday.
Nigeria fines Meta $220m for consumer privacy violation, data breach
After years of investigations, the Nigerian government slammed US-based tech firm Meta, owners of Facebook and WhatsApp, with $220 million fine for violating consumer rights and data breaches. The acting Executive Vice Chairman of Nigeria’s Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, FCCPC, disclosed this in a statement to DAILY POST on Friday. The consumer competition
Nigeria fines Meta $220m for consumer privacy violation, data breach
APC behind Edo shooting, killing of police officer – PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has accused the All Progressives Congress, APC, of masterminding the violence by thugs that resulted in the unfortunate death of a police officer in Benin City, Edo State capital, on Thursday. PDP called on the police to investigate reports that the violence resulted from the reckless demonstration of force by
APC behind Edo shooting, killing of police officer – PDP
New service scheme: ASUP mobilises for strike
Members of the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics, ASUP, may go on strike if the Federal Government refuses to withdraw its new scheme of service approved by the National Board for Technical Education, NBTE. DAILY POST reports that the two-week ultimatum issued the Federal Government will expire on Monday. Chairman of ASUP, Federal Poly, Offa,
New service scheme: ASUP mobilises for strike
Naira appreciates on black market, depreciates at official window
The dollar-to-naira exchange rate appreciated on the black market but depreciated at the official foreign exchange window. Ashiru Dayyabu, a Bureau De Change operator in Wuse Zone 4, Abuja, said the dollar is exchanged at N1,550 at the black market as against N1,565 on Thursday, recording an N15 gain. “We buy at N1,530 and sell
Naira appreciates on black market, depreciates at official window
Crime in Nigeria has reduced – IGP Egbetokun
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, said on Friday that the crime rate in the country is on the decline. The IGP addressed State House reporters after meeting with President Bola Tinubu in the company of the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa. According to him, the president wants the security heads to synergise
Crime in Nigeria has reduced – IGP Egbetokun
LandWey reaffirms commitment to completing all outstanding residential projects by Q4 2025 despite inflation
LandWey Investment Limited, a leading real estate development company, has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to delivering all ongoing delayed residential developments by the last quarter of 2025. In a statement by its Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Olawale Ayilara, on Friday, LandWey reassured its clients and stakeholders, emphasizing that despite the economic challenges posed by inflation,
LandWey reaffirms commitment to completing all outstanding residential projects by Q4 2025 despite inflation
Cholera vaccine to arrive Nigeria soon – GAVI
The Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunisation, Gavi, said on Friday that cholera vaccines will soon arrive in Nigeria. The chief executive officer of Gavi, Sania Nishtar, confirmed this in a statement on his X page. According to him, GAVI is ready to work with its partners, UNICEF and WHO, to help curb the ongoing
Cholera vaccine to arrive Nigeria soon – GAVI
Actor Chinedu Ikedieze unveils second wife
Popular Nollywood actor Chinedu Ikedieze, professionally known as Aki, has unveiled a new wife, Stephanie Promise The development implied that his first marriage to Nneoma Nwaijah may have crashed. Aki and Nneoma got married in 2011. However, it remains unclear if their marriage ended and when he got married again to Stephanie. Unveiling his second
Actor Chinedu Ikedieze unveils second wife
Preseason: Liverpool lose to Preston in Slot’s first game
Liverpool were defeated 1-0 by Preston North End in manager Arne Slot’s first game in charge. The match was a behind-closed-doors friendly as the Reds prepared for the new season. The winner was scored by former Manchester United winger Robbie Brady. Brady capitalised on a poor Liverpool pass in their own half and scored from
Preseason: Liverpool lose to Preston in Slot’s first game
Outrage as Enugu Catholic priest reportedly flogs women, choir members
A priest of the Enugu Catholic Diocese, Rev. Fr. Linus Okwu, has reportedly flogged members of his church, including women, girls and choir members, for allegedly failing to clear grasses within the church premises. Okwu is said to be the parish priest of St. Bartholomew’s Catholic Church, Agbani in Nkanu West Local Government Area of
Outrage as Enugu Catholic priest reportedly flogs women, choir members
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