July 26, 2021 – Newsbits NG

Justice Nyako Adjourns Nnamdi Kanu’s Trial Till October

July 26, 2021July 26, 2021 AlienMedia

The trial of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, resumed at the Federal High Court Abuja on Monday. When the matter was called up, the prosecution counsel, M. B. Abubakar, informed the court that the matter was slated for hearing and that they were ready to continue. Nnamdi Kanu’s lawyer, Ifeanyi Ejiofor, informed the court that there was a pending application before the court to transfer Kanu from the custody of the DSS to the correctional centre. Justice Binta Nyako stated that the trial…

Again, Nigeria Extends NIN-SIM Verification Deadline To October 31, 2021

July 26, 2021July 26, 2021 AlienMedia

The Federal Government of Nigeria has approved the extension of the deadline for the National Identification Number (NIN)-SIM data verification exercise to October 31, 2021. This was announced in a joint press release signed by the Head, Corporate Communications, Nigeria Identity Management, Mr Kayode Adegoke and Dr. Ikechukwu Adinde of the Nigerian Communications Commission. The statement explained that the decision to extend the deadline was made following a request by stakeholders to accommodate registration in hard-to-reach remote areas, foreigners and diplomatic missions, diaspora and address low enrolments in schools and…

BREAKING NEWS: NAICOM Approves New Board For NICON Insurance, Nigeria Reinsurance

July 26, 2021July 26, 2021 AlienMedia

The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has approved the new board and management of NICON Insurance Limited and Nigeria Reinsurance Corporation (Nigeria Re). The change is to enhance the smooth running, efficient and effective management of the two firms. This latest development was contained in a press release signed by Jude Nwauzor, Head, Corporate Communications Department at Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), and made available to the media early this Monday morning July 26, 2021. Nwauzor’s statement said the reason for the changes in the board and management of the…