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NNPC Foundation Donates 10 CNG Buses to DAPPMAN Initiative In its continued efforts to support the Federal Government's drive towards deepening Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) utilisation nationwide, the NNPC Ltd, through its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arm, NNPC Foundation, has donated 10 CNG buses to cushion the effects of transportation on Nigerians. Managing Director of NNPC Foundation, Mrs. Emmanuella Arukwe, who made the donation on behalf of the Company, said the gesture, under the Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN) Initiative on CNG, is aimed at providing cheaper transportation for Nigerians, promoting cleaner alternative source of energy and boosting the nation's economy. #CNGforAll  #GasRevolution  #EnergyForToday  #EnergyForTomorrow CC: https://x.com/nnpclimited/status/1823092257861365819

IgbereTV reports that the Federal Government has announced that only five airports will be reopened when flight operations resume on Saturday, June 21. A circular released by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), shows that the domestic airports that will be opened include Omagwa International Airport Port Harcourt, Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport Abuja, Murtala Muhammed International Airport Lagos, Sam Mbakwe Airport Owerri, and Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport Kano. The circular also revealed that asides the five selected airports, all others are to remain closed for further assessment. Also, it stated Nigeria’s airspace remains closed to international flights. As expected, after review and assessment, other airports are will be included. Below is a full statement from the NCAA about flight restrictions. OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR – GENERAL ALL OPERATORS LETTER (DG 016/20) Ref: NCAA /DG/AIR/11/16/121 Date: 1st June 2020 To: ALL DOMESTIC AND FOREI...

EFCC Arrests 280 Suspects In Kano -Mr Akaninyene EFCC Arrests 280 Suspects In Kano -Mr Akaninyene The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC ) has arrested no fewer than 280 suspects for various crimes in Kano State between January and August this year. The Zonal Head of the Commission in Kano, Mr Akaninyene Ezima, disclosed this while briefing newsmen in Kano on Monday.Ezima said the suspects were apprehended for committing crimes bordering on cybercrimes, money laundering and other forms of crimes like ‘black money, wash-wash, foxy scheme and MMM’, among others.  Also See >>Police shutdown venue of Bobrisky's 28th birthday party in Lekki  He said the commission had also recovered N550 million and 690,000 dollars during the period under review, pointing out that the 690,000 dollars were recovered at Malam Aminu Kano International Airport. According to him, the commission is currently pursuing 51 cases of various offences in courts under the zo...

‘Boko Haram has not been defeated’ — Borno Residents  Boko Haram  Residents of Borno say they have lost confidence in the military over the lingering Boko Haram crisis.  In an open letter signed by Hassan Boguma, a traditional ruler, the residents accused the military of not doing enough, saying Boko Haram now attacks without any countermeasure.  The letter comes after Babagana Zulum, governor of Borno state, blamed the military over recent attacks on Gubio and Magumeri local government areas in the state. While addressing state house correspondents at the weekend, the governor had said the establishment of “super camps” had made it easy for the insurgents to storm communities without any resistance. “The attempts by Boko Haram to intimidate and attack communities in the state and the actions of our soldiers in the front line has made us lose confidence in the recent military’s performance in protecting not only the vulnerable citizens but e...

SHORT SERVICE COMBATANT COMMISSION COURSE 46/2020 How to Apply for Nigeria Army Short Service Combat Commission 46/2020 Recruitment Applications are invited from eligible Nigerians for commission into the Nigerian Army (NA) as Short Service Combatant (SSC) Commission officers. The SSC is open to both civilians and serving military personnel. However, only serving military personnel sponsored by any of the Services of the Nigerian Armed Forces to civil institutions shall be considered. ENTRY REQUIREMENT Also See>>  How to Apply for Nigeria Army Direct Short Service Commission Course 25/2020 Recruitment  All applicants must satisfy the following conditions: Be a Nigerian as defined in the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Be a male or female between the ages of 23 and 28 by January 2020. Be medically, mentally and physically fit according to NA Standards. Be recommended by at least 2 recognizable referees who must attest to the applican...

DIRECT SHORT SERVICE COMMISSION COURSE 25/2020 ADVERTISEMENT FOR DIRECT SHORT SERVICE COMMISSION COURSE 25/2020 How to Apply for Nigeria Army Direct Short Service Commission Course 25/2020 Recruitment Applications are invited from eligible Nigerians for commission into the Nigerian Army (NA) as Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) officers. The DSSC is open to both civilians and serving military personnel.  Only serving military personnel sponsored by any of the Services of the Nigerian Armed Forces to civil institutions shall be considered. Also See >>  How to Apply for Nigeria Army Short Service Combat Commission 46/2020 Recruitment CORPS AND SERVICES Applications should be into any of the following Corps and Services of the NA: Nigerian Army Engineers.   Applicants must possess a minimum of BSc, B Eng (Second Class Lower) degree or HND (Lower Credit) in any of the following areas: Structural Engineer, Civil Enginee...