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JUST IN: Three Telecom Companies Qualify For 5G Spectrum Auction – NCC

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced three telecommunications companies have qualified as approved bidders for the 3.5GHz spectrum auction. The auction is for the deployment of Fifth Generation (5G) Technology in the country by January 2022. The companies are MTN Nigeria plc, Mafab Communications Limited and Airtel Networks Limited. The announcement was contained in a statement signed by the Public Affairs Director of the NCC, Dr Ikechukwu Adinde. The statement reads: “Consistent with its regulatory principle of open and transparent auction, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced that three telecoms companies have qualified as approved bidders of the forthcoming 3.5 gigahertz (Ghz) spectrum auction for the deployment of Fifth generation (5G) networks in the country. “The qualified bidders that have met the criteria for participation

BREAKING: Emirates Officially Resumes Flight Services In Nigeria

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United Arab Emirates carrier – Emirates – said on Thursday that it will resume its passenger operations between Dubai and Nigeria from December 5, 2021. The airline said it will operate to and from its Nigerian gateways with daily flights, providing travellers from Nigeria convenient access to Dubai – a popular holiday and business destination. The new move, it was learnt, is a sequel to the resolution of its row with Nigeria on suspension of flights. In a statement, the carrier said throughout the pandemic it has been updating passengers with industry-leading health and safety measures at every point of the travel journey as well as helping communities reconnect faster in facilitating economic recovery. The airline said it also been working hard to provide up to

BREAKING: Tears As 14 People Killed In Another Military Helicopter Crash

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At least 14 people have been killed when an Azerbaijani military helicopter crashed in the Caucasus country’s eastern region of Khyzy, according to the the ex-Soviet republic’s border service. “Fourteen people died and two more were wounded as a result of a state border service helicopter crash,” the border guard said in a statement, adding that 13 of the victims were military officers. Earlier officials said that “a military helicopter belonging to Azerbaijan’s state border service crashed today at Garakheybat airfield in the Khyzy region at approximately 10:40 (GMT 0640) while conducting a training flight,” the border service and prosecutor general said. “There are deaths and wounded among the crew,” the joint statement said. An investigation is underway into the accident’s causes, it

New Twitter CEO Lands In Hot Soup, Called Out As His Inflammatory 2010 Tweet Resurfaces

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Parag Agrawal, the new Twitter CEO, has been hit with racism claims after a 2010 tweet resurfaced in which he appears to call all white people racist. In the tweet shared on October 26, 2010, Parag Agrawal, an Indian-American, wrote: "If they are not gonna make a distinction between Muslims and extremists, then why should I distinguish between white people and racists?" The tweet was apparently quoting comedian Aasif Mandvi, who had appeared in an episode of The Daily Show in a segment pitting black people against Muslim people. The tweet resurfaced on Monday November 29, after Agrawal, 45, was named the new CEO of Twitter as Dorsey officially announced he is stepping down from the company.  Reacting to Parag's old tweet, Sen. Marsha Blackburn, a Republican from Tennessee,

JUST IN: Business Mogul And Chairman Of Coscharis Motors, Cosmas Maduka, Loses Wife

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Mrs. Charity Maduka, the wife of businessman and chairman of the Coscharis Group, Cosmas Maduka, has died. According to family sources, Mrs Maduka died after suffering a stroke in Nnewi, Anambra state on Sunday afternoon, November 28. Until her death, she was the Vice-president of the Coscharis Group since its inception and the co-owner of the company. May her soul rest in peace, Amen.

We Have Rejected 90% Of Airlines’ Applications For Expatriates, Says Nigerian Government

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The federal government says it rejected about 90 percent of the applications by airline operators for expert quotas in their business. Hadi Sirika, minister of aviation, disclosed this in his office in Abuja. According to the minister, the rejection was basically to ensure that Nigerians are prioritised for such jobs, particularly when there are qualified citizens who could deliver on the positions. Commenting on the need to preserve jobs in the sector for Nigerians, the minister said his ministry has set up a policy in conjunction with the federal ministry of interior that Nigerians who have the same competency and proficiency as foreigners will be given preference for highly-skilled jobs. In other words, if you bring an A380 aircraft, A350 or a B737 Max,

JUST IN: FAAN Suspends Airport Officials As Fight Against Extortion Gather Momentum

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The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) says it has suspended some airport officials for allegedly extorting a passenger at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. This is coming barely a few weeks after the Managing Director of FAAN, Capt. Rabiu Yadudu warned that the authority will apply stiffer sanctions against officials that engage in extortion at the country’s airports. This disclosure is contained in a statement signed by the General Manager of Corporate Affairs of FAAN, Mrs Henrietta Yakubu, on Saturday, November 27, 2021, in Lagos. According to the News Agency of Nigeria, Yakubu said the action was in line with management’s determination to rid the nation’s airport of corrupt officials. Yakubu revealed that the officials involved are staff of Aviation Security and Customer

NATO Issues Stern Warning To Russia Against Invading Ukraine, Says ‘The Military Buildup Is Unprovoked And Unexplained’ As Russia Sparks War

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Transatlantic military alliance, NATO has warned Russia that any attempt to invade Ukraine would have costs, as the Russian military amasses hundreds of thousands of troops near Ukraine's borders.  Ukraine says Moscow kept 90,000 troops near their border following massive war games in western Russia earlier this year. The Ukrainian Defense Ministry said units of the Russian 41st army remain near Yelnya, about 160 miles north of the border.  Moscow denies that it’s planning any invasion and refuses to provide details about troop movements, saying their Army can move anywhere within Russian territory.  NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has now come out to warn the Nuclear power. "If Russia uses force against Ukraine that will have costs, that would have consequences," Stoltenberg said.  He spoke ahead

JUST IN: NCC Approves Immediate Restoration Of Telecoms Services In Kaduna Communities

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved the immediate restoration of telecommunications services for communities in Kaduna State where they had initially been shut down.  A message from the NCC to Kaduna State Government obtained by DECENCY GLOBAL NEWS on Friday said the approval had been granted with immediate effect. It said, "Approval is hereby granted for you to restore telecom services in the following LGAs of Kaduna State with immediate effect.  Birnin Gwari, Giwa, Igabi, Chukun, Kajuru, Kachia, Kagarko.  "Please you are required to confirm to the Commission the implementation of this directive as soon as is completed.  Thank you.  Letter will follow as usual."  The state government had earlier announced that it had lifted its two-month ban on mobile phone services.  This is due to

Economy Boost: NNPC Contracts Innoson Motors To Manufacture Condensed Natural Gas Cars

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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC), has contracted Innoson Vehicle Motors (IVM) to produce Condensed Natural Gas cars, the indigenous car manufacturer has said. The Chairman of Innoson Group, Innocent Chukwuma, also revealed that the company is ready to manufacture electric cars. Chukwuma disclosed the mega-deal with the state-owned company while commenting on the race to face out fossil fuel. The Nigerian government had unveiled plans to sponsor the conversion of one million cars to run on gas. Gas is Nigeria’s transition fuel. The NNPC Ltd, Chief Executive Officer, Mele Kyari, had announced in December 2020 that the Ministry of Petroleum will provide the structure for the free conversion services to enable automobiles to switch from premium motor spirit to gas. Speaking to local station, Arise TV,

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