…the reputation of individuals or institutions must be subjected to appropriate editorial verification before being broadcast. The right of reply must be respected where a person or organisation has been genuinely misrepresented.’’ The NBC further cautioned presenters, anchors, reporters, producers and hosts of politica…

…time beyond the standard period. These include applications that require civil status verification or those that must be reviewed by different French authorities before a decision can be issued. The French government does not specify a fixed upper limit for these extended cases, making it essential that applicants begi…

…the Nigerian capital market’s most enduring challenges. By leveraging practical digital verification tools and streamlined e-mandate onboarding, Coronation Registrars has simplified the dividend recovery process for retail investors. The firm affirmed that it will continue to deepen its digital transformation strategy,…

…Abubakar, announced the results after the conclusion of voting, counting, collation and verification of results. Abubakar said, “Following the conclusion of voting, counting, collation and verification, I, Jummai Abubakar, Chairperson of BASIEC, hereby declare that all 20 APM candidates emerged victorious as Chairmen o…

…reported that the CBN's recent report revealed a significant increase in fraudulent Bank Verification Numbers (BVNs) linked to financial crimes. With a notable rise in fraud cases and a contraction in consumer credit, the banking sector is under pressure to adapt to evolving challenges.This crackdown comes as Nigeria g…

…could strengthen electoral integrity. Yiaga Africa, in its Process and Results Verification for Transparency (PRVT) statement on the election released on Sunday in Osogbo, said its statistical estimates closely matched the official results announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission, indicating that the…

…the new members into ward and local government structures, adding that collation and verification of membership records would continue as returns arrived from across the state.Kankwaso receives defectorsPreviously, Legit.ng reported that the vice presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Rabiu Mu…

…cent derivation principle was accurately applied. He said the commission had deployed verification exercises, geospatial mapping and collaboration with relevant agencies to address discrepancies in oil well attribution and ensure that states received the revenues due to them. One of the major interventions, according t…

…individuals presenting themselves as personnel or volunteers of the corps without proper verification.

…own criminal gang,” the PPRO said. She added that investigators had commenced further verification of the transaction to establish the identities of other individuals connected with the attempted purchase and determine the extent of the criminal network. “The ongoing investigation is expected to provide further leads i…

The UK government has outlined exactly what police officers are legally entitled to ask drivers for during a roadside stopDrivers who do not have the required documents on them are given a deadline to present them at a police stationThe government warning also covers when police can seize a vehicle or issue a fixed pen…

…to newsmen, the command's spokesperson, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, said investigative verification of the transaction has provided further leads into the circumstances surrounding the attempted acquisition and identified other persons connected with the illicit arms transaction, established the full extent of the networ…

…do with leadership,” he said. Obi warned that normalising the abandonment of credential verification could have wider consequences for the country. “If we normalise the abandonment of basic verification today, tomorrow we may have professors who never attended a university, doctors who never studied medicine, and judge…

…However, the police noted that the casualty figures remained subject to further verification as security operations continued in the area. 10 Police Officers, Two Civilians Killed The fierce encounter also resulted in the death of 10 police officers and two civilians, according to the Kebbi State Police Command. The de…

…impose fundamental changes at Meta aimed at reining in addictive features, improving age verification and preventing child sexual exploitation through default privacy settings and closer oversight. The ruling is another setback for Meta, which faces an avalanche of lawsuits from thousands of families of children harmed…

…for an extended period without detection. “The investigation identified weaknesses in verification processes, inter-agency coordination and oversight across several Ministries, Departments and Agencies, including the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, the Office of the Head of the Civil Servic…

…on July 29, head of the civil service Esther Walson-Jack admitted there was no proper verification of the council's documents before staffing approvals were granted.Fake agency scandal: Adeyemi mentions more MDAsPreviously, Legit.ng reported that the self-described Director-General of the disputed Presidential Foreign…

…drugs, locally made medicine or conduct medical outreaches without due authorisation and verification from the state government, NAFDAC and other relevant health authorities. Such acts pose serious health and security risks to the public, especially when large crowds are involved,” he said. Kiyawa added that the comman…

…his tenure. He said the agency developed a Digital Addressing System and an Address Verification System designed to combine physical addresses, digital coordinates and identity verification into a single platform for government and commercial use. The project, he noted, won the 2018 World Summit on the Information Soci…

…months, including banking sector recapitalisation, the launch of the Non-Resident Bank Verification Number (NRBVN), the B-Match foreign exchange trading platform, the Nigeria Payments System Vision 2028 and the introduction of the Nigerian Overnight Financing Rate benchmark. Reaffirming the bank’s commitment, Sidi Ali…

…Service wrote on X. The agency explained that duplicate passport applications undergo a verification process to protect the integrity of passport issuance. It also described the alleged $150 payment for third-party passport collection as illegal. “We also wish to state that the payment of $150 for the secondary collect…

…of birth. According to the advisory, applicants should obtain a 19- or 20-digit WAEC Verification PIN, log into their NYSC dashboard and complete the correction process by selecting the appropriate examination details before submitting their request. The latest guidelines are expected to help prospective corps members…

…commence payment after the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission concludes verification of staff statistics submitted by the affected hospitals.

…was built with bank-grade encryption and incorporated automated Know-Your-Customer verification processes to protect applicants’ financial information. “To attract world-class European investment, our digital infrastructure must inspire absolute confidence and trust. This secure e-Portal has been developed with bank-gr…

…the Board announced plans to conduct a comprehensive data collection, audit and verification exercise across all private and voluntary educational institutions in Kano State immediately after schools resume. The exercise, it said, would establish the actual student enrolment of each institution and form the basis for i…