LATEST NEWS IN NIGERIA This Morning, Thursday, 17/12/2020
Good morning and welcome to Brainnews latest news updates for this morning, Thursday, December 17, 2020.
Below are the latest news updates you need to read;
1. Sokoto State Govt Orders Closure Of 16 Boarding Schools Over Insecurity
Following the rising insecurity in Nigeria, Sokoto State government has ordered the immediate closure of 16 boarding schools in the state.
A statement issued by the Special Adviser on Media to Aminu Tanbuwal, Governor of Sokoto State, Mohammed Bello, says the decision was taken following the security situation in the affected areas and the threats this portends. CONTINUE READING..
2. No National Identification Number (NIN), No Driver’s License – FRSC
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has given notice that it will start enforcing the National Identification Number (NIN) directive on driver’s license processing nationwide, with effect from Dec. 21.
Mr Bisi Kazeem, Assistant Corps Marshal (ACM), Corps Public Education Officer, announced this in a statement released on Wednesday, December 16. CONTINUE READING..
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3. French President Emmanuel Macron Tests Positive For COVID-19
France’s President, Emmanuel Macron has tested positive for Covid-19, the Elysee Palace said in a press release on Thursday December 17.
“The President of the Republic has been diagnosed positive for Covid-19 today,” the statement read. CONTINUE READING..
4. Full Steps: How To Link Your National Identification Number (NIN) With MTN Online
Following NCC instructions, MTN Nigeria has decided to make this simple for its customers, MTN customers can now link their National Identification Number (NIN) with their SIM online without any stress. CONTINUE READING..