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thepointng. com > nimc-rejects-claims-of-non-functional-national-identity-database

NIMC rejects claims of non-functional national identity database

4+ hour, 55+ min ago  (474+ words) The National Identity Management Commission has dismissed suggestions that Nigeria lacks a functional national identity database, insisting that the system is fully operational, secure, and actively supporting identity verification and service delivery nationwide. In a statement issued by the Head…...

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thepointng. com > im-fulfilled-taming-nembe-brass-road-terrain-says-gov-diri

I'm fulfilled taming Nembe-Brass road terrain, says Gov Diri

5+ day, 4+ hour ago  (448+ words) Governor of Bayelsa State, Douye Diri, has expressed fulfillment with the ongoing construction of the 21km phase one of the Nembe-Brass road project in the state's eastern senatorial district. He described the project as a dream come true for him and…...

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thepointng. com > nitda-backs-nira-expansion-drive-as-ng-domains-hit-241000

NITDA backs Ni RA expansion drive as. ng domains hit 241, 000

1+ week, 16+ hour ago  (417+ words) The National Information Technology Development Agency has approved the Nigeria Internet Registration Association's 2025 Annual Report and its 2026 Business Plan, paving the way for an expanded strategy aimed at boosting the adoption of Nigeria's country code top-level domain, .ng. The approval…...

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thepointng. com > nimc-alerts-nigerians-over-fake-online-nin-correction-portal

NIMC alerts Nigerians over fake online NIN correction portal

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (377+ words) The National Identity Management Commission has issued a fresh warning to Nigerians over a fraudulent online message circulating on social media that claims a free portal has been opened for National Identification Number data corrections. The Commission described the message…...

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thepointng. com > gunmen-attack-soludos-chief-of-staff-convoy-kill-two-policemen

Gunmen attack Soludo's Chief of Staff convoy, kill two policemen

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (377+ words) Two policemen have been feared killed after suspected hoodlums attacked the convoy of the Chief of Staff to Anambra State Governor, Ben Nwankwo, along the Amansea'Ufuma Road. Nwankwo escaped unhurt in the attack, which reportedly occurred on Sunday night. The…...

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thepointng. com > ndpc-records-2000-cyberattacks-in-one-week

NDPC records 2, 000 cyberattacks in one week

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (932+ words) The National Data Protection Commission has revealed that its online service portal came under intense cyber assault, recording more than 2, 000 attack attempts within a single week, a development that underscores the growing cybersecurity challenges confronting public institutions in Nigeria. Speaking…...

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thepointng. com > nwifuru-seeks-fgs-financial-intervention-over-growing-environmental-disasters

Nwifuru seeks FG's financial intervention over growing environmental disasters

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (331+ words) Governor of Ebonyi State, Francis Nwifuru, has appealed to the Federal Government to provide Natural Disaster Funds to the state to help address the growing impact of environmental disasters and mining-related hazards. The governor made the appeal on Monday while…...

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thepointng. com > investment-scams-sec-warns-nigerians-as-victims-loot-ponzi-scheme-office-in-badagry

Investment scams: SEC warns Nigerians as victims loot ponzi scheme office in Badagry

1+ mon, 7+ hour ago  (533+ words) Angry victims of the recently crashed "XM Future Music Group" investment platform have reportedly looted the company's office in the Apa area of Badagry, Lagos State, after losing access to their funds. Videos circulating online showed residents and suspected investors…...

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thepointng. com > ndpc-partners-bpp-governors-forum-to-strengthen-data-privacy-frameworks

NDPC partners BPP, Governors" Forum to strengthen data privacy frameworks

1+ mon, 6+ day ago  (429+ words) The Nigeria Data Protection Commission has entered into separate agreements with the Bureau of Public Procurement and the Nigeria Governors" Forum as part of efforts to reinforce data privacy and protection standards across public institutions in the country. The agreements,…...

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thepointng. com > nuprc-nlng-strengthen-gas-cooperation

NUPRC, NLNG strengthen gas cooperation

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (467+ words) The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission has reaffirmed its commitment to creating a more investment-friendly oil and gas environment while advancing the Federal Government's broader gas development agenda. This renewed assurance came during a recent engagement between the Commission and…...