June 2025 – Page 85 – Rise Africa

NCC To Scale Up Prosecution Of Telecom Infrastructure Vandals

19.06.2025

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced plans to intensify the monitoring and prosecution of individuals involved in the vandalism of telecommunications infrastructure across the country. Executive Vice Chairman of the Commission, Dr. Aminu Maida, disclosed this during a media parley with Information Technology and Communications correspondents in Abuja on Thursday. He was represented by...

Public Officials Concealing Critical Financial Records From Scrutiny

19.06.2025

The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ette Ibas (rtd), on Thursday revealed that some officials of the state government have deliberately withheld critical financial records required for capturing the state’s first-quarter expenditures for 2025. Ibas made this disclosure while defending the 2025 Rivers State Appropriation Bill before the Senate Ad-hoc Committee on Oversight...

Ministry of Art, Culture, Creative Economy Presents Report To NASS

19.06.2025

The Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy has presented its budget performance report to the National Assembly, outlining its achievements, challenges, and strategic plans for the sector’s development. The presentation was made before the House Committee on Art, Culture and Creative Economy in Abuja and showcased the ministry’s ongoing efforts to promote...

Merck Foundation Has Improved Millions Of Lives – Kalej

19.06.2025

Amid challenges of poor funding and a shortage of healthcare workers across Africa, the Merck Foundation—the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany—has continued to impact millions of lives by strengthening healthcare systems in Africa and Asia. Chief Executive Officer of Merck Foundation, Dr. Rasha Kalej, made this known at the 7th edition of the Merck...

SMBLF Kicks Against FG’s Forest Guard Plan

19.06.2025

The Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum (SMBLF) has strongly opposed the Federal Government’s plan to reintroduce a National Forest Guard to tackle insecurity, describing it as unnecessary and unconstitutional. SMBLF, which comprises Afenifere (Pan-Yoruba sociopolitical group), Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Middle Belt Forum, and the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), also called for the immediate termination...

Wike Threatens To Publish Deputy Speaker Kalu’s Name Over Unpaid Ground Rent

19.06.2025

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has issued a stern warning to property owners in Abuja, including the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, over unpaid ground rents. Speaking at the commissioning of key road projects on Thursday, Wike threatened to publish the names of all defaulters, including...

PDP Accuses APC Of Politically-Motivated Arrests In Plateau

19.06.2025

…..Condemns Use of EFCC Ahead of 2027 Elections The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Plateau State has strongly condemned the arrest of the former Speaker of the State House of Assembly and 14 others, alleging that the move was orchestrated by the All Progressives Congress (APC) as part of a wider political strategy to intimidate...

IHS Nigeria, UNICEF Partner To Deliver Emergency Support To Flood-Affected Communities In Niger

19.06.2025

In the wake of the devastating floods that struck Mokwa Local Government Area (LGA) of Niger State, IHS Nigeria—a subsidiary of IHS Holding Limited (NYSE: IHS)—has partnered with UNICEF to provide urgent humanitarian assistance to affected communities. The floods, triggered by torrential rains on May 29, 2025, ravaged five communities—Tiffin Maza, Ungwan Hausawa, Yagbagba, Ndayeko,...

Nigeria Unveils New Export Guidelines

19.06.2025

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission has announced that exporters must now obtain an export permit, vessel clearance, and a Unique Identification Number before any crude shipment can leave the country. In the first quarter of 2025, oil producers exported crude oil and other petroleum products worth N12.96tn, even as domestic refineries continue to suffer...

‘Expect Better Things To Come Very Soon’, Prophet Oni Tells Nigerians As He Receives Certificate Of Honour

19.06.2025

The General Overseer of Candidate of Mercy International Ministry, Prophet Mathew Oni on Thursday said Nigerians should expect better things soon in the country. The prophetic man of God, who made this known while receiving Certificate of Honour at the 15th anniversary of Metropolix annual Honour and Recognition Award, said he never changed in his...