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Nigeria said internet and data services disrupted by an undersea cable cut last week have been restored. Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) said that services have now been restored to approximately 90% of their peak utilisation capacities as of Monday evening. "All operators who were impacted by the cuts have taken recovery capacity from submarine cables,…
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Individuals and businesses who are battling snail-speed or completely unavailable Internet may have to bear with the crisis for much more time than expected as the full restoration of services is not feasible until towards the end of April.
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Shockwaves following the gruesome killing of 16 soldiers continued yesterday, amid reports that the community where the incident happened was razed in a reprisal.
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Real estate has historically provided a strong inflation hedge, but rising interest rates and the looming housing crisis are raising concerns among property developers, mortgage operators and professionals.
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North Korea fired a ballistic missile on Monday, Seoul's military said, as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited South Korea to meet top officials and attend a democracy summit.
News
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The Nigeria Police high command has dimissed allegations of nepotism and ethnic sentiments by the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun.
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Director General, the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution, (IPCR), Dr. Joseph Ochogwu, has condemned recent killing of 16 army personnel including a commanding officer and two majors, describing the act as one perpetuating violence instead of peace.
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I am not too sure politicians would want to line up to the courts in 2027, particularly when you already feel cheated by the kind of judgments we were getting. If you cannot beat them, you must join them.
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President Bola Tinubu on Monday expressed confidence that the All Progressives Congress (APC) is on the path to victory in the September 2024 gubernatorial election in Edo State. The President spoke while presenting the party's flag to the state gubernatorial candidate, Senator Monday Okpebholo, and his running mate, Hon. Dennis Idahosa at the Presidential Villa,…
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The Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal brought before it by Jude Chidiebere, a former husband to Nigeria's envoy to Argentina, Chikerenwa Cordelia Anyatonwu over joint ownership of property in Abuja. Justice Okon Abang in a judgement delivered on Monday, dismissed the appeal for want of merit. Chidiebere had sued…
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The Nigeria Police High Command has dismissed allegations of nepotism and ethnic sentiments by the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun. A story on the IGP’s tribal inclinations had gone viral on social media. Police spokesman, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi who said there is no truth in the allegation noted that there was a need…
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The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun has presented a whooping N1.5 Billion insurance money to widows and next-of-kins of policemen who died in the line of duty. The cheques were presented at the police headquarters, Abuja by the IGP and his lieutenants. The benefits, according to IGP were given to the relatives of…
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The Nigerian Army has condemned the alleged resort to propaganda by Okuama community in Delta State following the gruesome killing of troops who were on a peace mission. Sixteen soldiers of troops of 181 Amphibious Battalion of the Nigerian Army were said to have been murdered while on a peaceful and mediatory mission after a…
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Security forces deployed in numbers in a Paris suburb on Monday following an attack on a police station near major venues for this summer's Paris Olympics.
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When it comes to tomato, Nigeria is a paradox of sorts. As one of the top producers of tomato globally, Nigeria is still a major importer of tomato paste. So how can we flip this script in a time where food security is crucial for Africa’s most populous country? Vincent Egbe, Managing Director and CEO of GB Foods joins CNBC Africa for this discussion.
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In Nigeria's bustling business center, one shoemaker is making stylish and sustainable footwear.
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With Nigeria's economy and poverty levels worsening, abductions have become an almost daily occurrence in the country. The kidnappings tear apart families who have to pool their savings to pay the ransoms and the U.N. estimates that at least 10.5 million children are out of school due to insecurity.
Sport
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Nigeria's Super Eagles defender Tyronne Ebuehi will miss the friendly games against Ghana and Mali due to injury. Ebuehi picked up the injury in Empoli's Serie A game against Bologna on Friday. He was introduced into the game in the 66th minute as Empoli went on to lose the game 1-0 courtesy of a 94th…
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Nottingham Forest have been given a four-point penalty for breaching the Premier League's financial regulations, according to reports on Monday.
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Rodri has warned Manchester City's rivals that the best is yet to come after they brushed Newcastle aside to stay in the hunt for a second consecutive treble.
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Ghana has revealed that the trio of Thomas Partey, Joseph Painstil and Inaki Williams will miss the Black Stars' international friendly match against Nigeria scheduled for Friday, March 22. Black Stars head coach, Otto Addo, named his 26-man squad for this month's international friendlies against Nigeria and Uganda but Partey, Williams, and Painstil were missing.…
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Nigerian defender Bright Osayi-Samuel displayed guts and bravery as he defended his teammates from a pitch invader after Sunday's Turkish Super Lig clash between his team Fenerbahce and Trabzonspor. Fenerbahce defeated Trabzonspor 3-2 but were confronted by angry Trabzonspor fans who flocked onto the pitch. Tensions started to rise in the 87th minute when objects…
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Defending champions, Enyimba, shook off the effects of their 1-0 defeat midweek by Remo Stars to beat Niger Tornadoes 3-1 at the Aba Township Stadium yesterday.
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7 mins ago
The Nigeria Police high command has dimissed allegations of nepotism and ethnic sentiments by the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun.
23 mins ago
Director General, the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution, (IPCR), Dr. Joseph Ochogwu, has condemned recent killing of 16 army personnel including a commanding officer and two majors, describing the act as one perpetuating violence instead of peace.
1 day ago
I am not too sure politicians would want to line up to the courts in 2027, particularly when you already feel cheated by the kind of judgments we were getting. If you cannot beat them, you must join them.
1 day ago
President Bola Tinubu on Monday expressed confidence that the All Progressives Congress (APC) is on the path to victory in the September 2024 gubernatorial election in Edo State. The President spoke while presenting the party's flag to the state gubernatorial candidate, Senator Monday Okpebholo, and his running mate, Hon. Dennis Idahosa at the Presidential Villa,…
Editorial
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Amid the rising cost of governance and increasing public workforce, it is cheering that the Federal Government has decided to implement the report of Steve Oronsaye Committee of 2012. The committee was set up to review ...
Features
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Infinix, a trendy tech brand crafted for young consumers, is thrilled to announce the latest addition to its product lineup: the NOTE 40 Series.
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Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) are withdrawing their services from today.
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Four days after President Bola Tinubu transmitted letters to the Senate and House of Representatives seeking repeal and reenactment of the Student Loan Bill, the National Assembly is set to hold a public hearing on the proposed legislation...
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Katsina Youth Vanguard (KYV) has condemned the failure of Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, and his Katsina counterpart, Dikko Raddah, asserting that they lack commitment to address the security challenges in their respective states and the entire North West region.
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Real estate has historically provided a strong inflation hedge, but rising interest rates and the looming housing crisis are raising concerns among property developers, mortgage operators and professionals.
Business
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Tokyo shares opened higher Monday as investors cheered the yen's slide with their eyes on the Bank of Japan's possible upcoming interest rate hike.
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As inflation spiked to a fresh height last month, curbing the unpleasant situation is undoubtedly one of the major tasks that will be confronting the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) Monetary Policy Committee as it meets next week.
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Experts have expressed worries that paucity of funds and high cost of credit now constitute major impediments to real estate growth. They urged authorities to boost infrastructure provision and reduce the high interest rate that hinders..
Columnists
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Mr President, you upset me last week Monday during the commencement ceremonials of the food security and agricultural mechanisation programme in Niger State. You said you would fix the farmer-herder crisis in three weeks off the cuff.
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Close to 10 years after the gruesome abductions of 276 female students at Government Secondary School, Chibok, Borno State, Nigeria has become a notorious destination for crimes of mass abductions, especially of school going youngsters.
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Nigeria gained independence from Britain in 1960, after several years of colonial rule. Expectedly, Nigeria adopted the parliamentary system of government being the one prevailing in Britain and many other commonwealth countries.
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At the 55th NAACP Image Awards, Nigerian superstar Burna Boy faced a night of unexpected outcomes. Despite being nominated in five prestigious categories, the artist known as the ‘African Giant’ did not take home any awards. Burna Boy was nominated for the following categories: Outstanding Male Artist Outstanding International Song Outstanding Hip-Hop/Rap Song Outstanding Duo,…
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In an interview with Big Boy TV, Kanye West, the artist formerly known as Ye, has once again stirred the pot of public discourse with his latest declarations about religion and divinity. West, whose journey through spirituality has been publicly documented through his music, particularly in albums like “Donda” and “Jesus is King,” opened up…
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Harrysong’s estranged wife, Alexer Peres, has alleged threats to her life and accused the singer of allegedly sharing her number with strange women. "Pls have been minding my business lately oo all those side fowls and co .that you’re giving my number to, calling me with unknown numbers that they’ll deal with me for saying…
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Bruno Mars has found himself in hot water for reportedly owing a whopping $50 million in gambling debt. The 37-year-old singer has been entertaining audiences with his residency at Park MGM in Las Vegas for nine years. According to sources cited by News Nation, Mars' prolonged stint in Las Vegas may be attributed to his…
Technology
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The Federal Government has said it is creating the enabling environment to unlock opportunities in the digital skills market in sub-Saharan Africa valued at $130 billion.
13 Mar
Energy prices have been increasing globally, with wholesale prices commonly cited as the main driving force compounded by the conflict in Ukraine and other factors.
13 Mar
SAMSUNG Electronics West Africa has partnered New Home Distribution (Africa) Limited (NHDAL) to assemble consumer electronics (CE) products in Nigeria.
13 Mar
As part of activities marking the 2024 International Women’s Day (IWD) digital financial services provider for emerging markets, Moniepoint Inc, has announced the launch of this year’s edition of the Women-In-Tech initiative.
7 Mar
In today's rapidly evolving financial landscape, Nigerian financial institutions face mounting pressure to adapt their marketing strategies to meet the demands of customers and fierce competition. Traditional marketing approaches are no longer sufficient in a data-driven world where personalized experiences and real-time insights are paramount.
7 Mar
The technological landscape of Nigeria's financial institutions is marked by both promise and challenges. While significant progress has been made in digitization efforts, the adoption of advanced technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) remains relatively low. Limited access to big data, computing infrastructure, and advanced analytics talent hinders progress, resulting in a predominant focus on basic digitization efforts. However, there are significant opportunities for improvement through strategic investments in key technological pillars: big data, computing power, and algorithms. This article explores the pivotal role of technological advancements in big data, computing power, and algorithms in propelling Nigerian financial institutions toward a future of enhanced efficiency, data-driven decision-making, personalized services, and sustainable growth.