Internet
19 Sep
Tech billionaire Elon Musk's satellite internet service Starlink has launched in Yemen, provoking the anger of Iran-backed Huthi rebels in the country shattered by civil war. The company run by the world's richest person announced its arrival in Yemen, one of the world's least developed countries, in a post on social media platform X which…
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…
1 Aug 2024
There appears to be network downtime as telecommunication subscribers are currently lamenting the inability to call and especially access the Internet. Contrary to belief that it may be deliberate because of the protest, industry sources linked the slow service, which began Thursday, to damaged fibre and external sabotage. “A fibre manhole of one of the…
6 Apr 2024
With so many insecurity issues going on at this time, a smart automated gate is your best bet to not only ensure uncompromised security but also have a place that feels safe and healthily secured enough to call a home. Additionally, a smart gate works automatically without the need for manpower which saves you time and energy.
15 Mar 2024
A major Internet disruption hit West and Central Africa, yesterday, the Internet observatory, Netblocks said, citing reports from operators of multiple subsea cable failures.
14 Mar 2024
Major internet access cuts struck several African countries Thursday because of damage to submarine communications cables, telecom operators said. "Breaks in multiple major undersea cables have affected connectivity services in several West African countries," the South African operator MTN Group said in a post on X. It said it was trying to reroute internet traffic…
20 Feb 2024
The Federal Government has unveiled a new initiative targeted at connecting the entire country with Internet facilities.
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The FCT Police Command has successfully recovered a Lexus GS460, 2016 model, stolen at gunpoint along the Kubwa Expressway on January 30, 2025. Police spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, confirmed the recovery, adding that the vehicle was located with the help of digital tracking technology. She urged residents to install tracking devices in their vehicles to…
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Southampton manager Ivan Juric has lauded Joe Aribo’s versatility and commitment after the Nigerian midfielder’s important role in the team’s 2-1 victory over Ipswich Town at Portman Road. Aribo, who has primarily played in midfield this season, was asked to play in an unfamiliar left centre-back position due to a string of injuries to Southampton's…
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The Director-General , Nigerian Institute for Trypanosomiasis Research (NITR) Joachim Ajakaiye has urged the Federal Government
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The Korean Culture Centre and its Nigerian counterpart came together to create an atmosphere of camaraderie and celebration. The evening unfolded as a vibrant cocktail of cultural exchange, filled with lively games and opportunities for networking. The gathering not only promoted cultural awareness but also strengthened ties between the two communities, leaving everyone with cherished…
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Nigeria’s music industry continues to make waves on the global stage, with several artistes earning one of the most prestigious accolades in the entertainment world, the Grammy Awards. Over the years, musicians with Nigerian roots have showcased their talent, winning Grammys across different categories. Here is a list of Nigerian-rooted artistes who have clinched the…
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France’s Nassourdine Imavov delivered the biggest victory of his career on Saturday night, knocking out former middleweight champion Israel Adesanya in the second round of their UFC Saudi Arabia main event. Competing in a non-title bout for the first time since 2019, the Nigerian-born New Zealand mixed martial artist was seeking to re-establish himself…
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The much-anticipated 67th Grammy Awards is set to take centre stage, celebrating the finest talents in the music industry. The event, organised by the Recording Academy, will honour outstanding achievements in music performance and production. When and where is the event happening? The grand ceremony will take place on Sunday, 2nd February 2025, at the…
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The National Agency For Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has expressed concerns over the alarming drug abuse among secondary school students. While addressing students of the Government Girls Secondary School, Rumukwuta in Port Harcourt, the capital of Rivers, the Director-General of NAFDAC, Mojisola Adeyeye, represented by the South-South Zonal Coordinator NAFDAC, Oligbu Chukwuma,…
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Nollywood actor, Timini Egbuson, has said many women now see dating and love as a business. Egbuson, known for his roles in hit movies like ‘Elevator Baby’ and ‘Shanty Town’, said some women believe that a man’s love is measured by how much he spends on them. According to him, this has made it easy…
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The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has said that it has successfully saved Nigerian pilgrims about N50 billion ahead of the 2025 Hajj exercise. NAHCON Chairman, Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman, disclosed this during a courtesy visit to Katsina State Governor, Dikko Umaru Radda, at the Governor's Lodge, Abuja, on Saturday. He revealed that…