Communications
15 Jan
The Economic Situation Room, a coalition of 48 civil society groups in Nigeria, has warned that the Federal Government's failure to release funds for completed contracts under the 2024 capital budget is having a devastating impact on businesses and the economy.
14 Jan
The Presidential Project Implementation Team for the #SheIsIncluded Initiative has commended Cross River Governor Bassey Edet Otu, and the wife, Bishop Mrs Eyoanwan Itam Otu
7 Nov
In a world where technology and AI shapes perceptions, it’s important to ask, are smartphones truly capturing the full spectrum and beauty of human diversity, especially in often-overlooked emerging markets?
23 Sep
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) have received a boost with more commitments from nations. Parts of the commitments will see Nigerian Communications Satellite Systems (NIGCOMSAT) connecting the 774 local government areas of the country to Internet.
13 Sep
Over 100 rural base stations in Nigeria have been connected to Starlink’s low-earth-orbit satellite constellation. Wholesale operator, Africa Mobile Networks (AMN), which has subsidiary companies spread across sub-Saharan Africa...
21 Aug
A Nigerian-based mentoring firm, Mentor’s Tower, has launched a mobile app to compete in the fast-growing global software market.Mentors’ Tower is expanding its operations to deliver cross-border services through the new mobile App..
8 Aug
The alleged government's deliberate disruption of Internet services during the #EndBadGovernance protests has raised concerns about a growing trend of authoritarianism in the country. Condemning the move, civil society organisations argued that it violates Nigeria's international human rights obligations and domestic constitutional guarantees. According to the Enhancing Digital Rights in Nigeria (e-RIGHTS) Project partners, "By…
5 Aug
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has directed telecommunications operators to simplify their tariff plans, bundles, and promotional activities. The NCC gave the directive in a statement by its Director of Public Affairs, Dr Reuben Muoka, on Monday in Abuja. Muoka said that the move was aimed at providing clear, easy-to-understand, and accurate information about the…
5 Aug
Poor Internet service, which started on August 1 has entered a fourth day.
14 May 2024
Dr Juliet Ehimuan, the visionary leader at Beyond Limits, a pan-African organisation, unpacked the goals and outcomes of the DICE 2.0 event with The Guardian. DICE, short for Digital Innovation and Creative Excellence, is a platform designed to foster collaboration between Africa's tech, creative, and business sectors. The event featured insightful discussions with key players…
28 Feb 2024
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has revealed plans to enroll between 20 million and 25 million NINs by the end of 2024 through its five-point agenda.
14 Feb 2024
The deployment of mobile broadband in Nigeria may have cut the level of extreme poverty by 1.5 per cent.
9 Feb 2024
Nigeria LNG Limited has concluded another edition in the series of #NLNGChangeYourStory workshops, focusing on arming women journalists with cutting-edge digital communication and social media skills for reporting gender-based issues.
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The Laribikusi Ruling House has faulted the selection of Samuel Adegbola as the new Eleruwa of Eruwaland in the Ibarapa East local government area of Oyo State. The ruling house sought the intervention of Governor Seyi Makinde to prevent some powerful individuals from violating the institution of Obaship in Eruwa. It would be recalled…
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Former Chief of Staff to ex-Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State, Bashir Sa'idu, was denied bail application by the Kaduna State High Court and sent back to be remanded in the Correctional Facility on Tuesday. Saidu, who also served as commissioner for finance, was charged before the Kaduna State High Court II on 10-count charges…
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Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Tuesday, described as sad and shocking the death of a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and immediate past chairman of the Oyo State Signage and Advertising Agency, Temilola Segun Adibi. Adibi, a former chairman of Ogbomoso North Local Government, passed away at the early hours…
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A Nigerian man living in the United Kingdom, James Akinwande, has taken it upon himself to replace a pair of shoes and a wristwatch allegedly stolen from the brother of Kemi Badenoch, a prominent British politician and leader of the Conservative Party. This comes after Badenoch recently accused officers of the Nigeria Police Force…
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Acting Vice Chancellor, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Prof Polycarp E. Chigbue, has hinted that the adoption of voluntary carbon market could lead to a revenue estimated at $2 billion globally in 2021. He also stated that Africa alone would get over $1.5 trillion from the market by 2050. Speaking during a stakeholders workshop on exploring…
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An Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday remanded a 36- year-old man, David Luke, in Kirikiri Correctional Centre for allegedly raping a 23-year-old woman. The defendant, who resides at 15, Robert St., Magodo Phase 2, Lagos, is being tried for rape. The Chief Magistrate, Mrs. M.F. Onamusi, did not take the defendant’s plea. READ ALSO:Security…
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The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has given President Bola Tinubu 48 hours to reverse the recent 50% telcos tariff hike. SERAP, in a statement, said failure to do so by the Tinubu administration means they will be charged in court. “The Tinubu administration and telcos must immediately reverse the unlawful increase in calls…
32 mins ago
A security guard, Solomon Bulus, was on Tuesday, arraigned before a Magistrates’ Court, Kubwa, Abuja, over alleged criminal conspiracy, negligent conduct and theft. The police charged the defendant with criminal conspiracy, breach of trust, theft and negligent conduct. The Prosecuting Counsel, John Okpa, said that the defendant and one Ogenyi Emmanuel, who had earlier been…
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Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment of a polytechnic in Abuja and named it after himself. The Bola Ahmed Tinubu Polytechnic will be situated in the Gwarinpa area of Abuja. The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, noted in a letter addressed to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) that…
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The Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU), Hafsat Abubakar Bakari, has called for stakeholders' collaboration for the country to succeed in mitigating risks and safeguarding its financial system. Bakari made this observation on Tuesday in Abuja at the National Anti-Money Laundering, Combating Terrorism Financing and Counter-Proliferation Financing (AML/CFT/CPF) Compliance Summit, organised by the…