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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
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
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15 Mar
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
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
The Federal Government has unveiled a new initiative targeted at connecting the entire country with Internet facilities.
15 Nov 2023
While Nigeria’s Internet speed still wobbles and brings some form of unhappiness to larger part of the over 150 million users in the country, China has beaten a global deadline, launching the world’s first next-generation Internet service...
25 Sep 2023
The Federal Government (FG) of Nigeria, through the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani has advocated for a free and secure internet across Africa.
15 Sep 2023
It’s no secret that the internet is a vast and dynamic realm, offering a treasure trove of information and services that most of us use daily. However, beyond the popular websites and apps that dominate our online lives, there exists a hidden world of intriguing and lesser-known wonders.

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Rejected and bullied in South Africa, Chidimma Adetshina returned to her fatherland and on Saturday night, she was crowned Miss Nigeria. Adetshina, who was born in South Africa to a Nigerian father, withdrew from Miss South Africa "for the safety and wellbeing of my family and I" after a backlash that exposed anti-foreigner sentiment in…
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The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) held its 2024 second induction for 741 new members on Saturday in Lagos. The institute reassured Nigerians that the planned banks recapitalisation would boost the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The President of CIBN, Prof. Pius Olarenwaju, during the hybrid induction and award ceremony, called for excellence…
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A boat accident occurred on Saturday in the Zindiwa River, located in the Gamawa Local Government Area of Bauchi State, leaving no fewer
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US rapper Fatman Scoop has died, his family and manager announced Saturday, after the 53-year-old artist suffered a medical emergency while performing on stage, prompting a wave of tributes from the world of hip-hop. Scoop, best known for the hit tracks "Be Faithful" and "It Takes Scoop," collapsed on stage at Hamden Town Center Park,…
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Gov. Dauda Lawal of Zamfara, on Saturday, donated N100 million and 10,000 bags of assorted grains to flood victims in Gummi Local Government
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Residents of Awka, Anambra State, have praised Gov. Chukwuma Soludo’s road projects, citing increased investment, improved agricultural productivity, and enhanced accessibility. The residents commended the governor’s efforts in transforming the region, during a project tour organised by the Recover Nigeria Project, a civil society organisation, on Saturday in Akwa. The projects visited included the Amansea-Awa-Ndiukwuenu-Ufuma…
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Brazil winger Raphinha scored a hat-trick as Barcelona thrashed Real Valladolid 7-0 on Saturday to make it four wins from four in La Liga under new coach Hansi Flick. While bitter rivals Real Madrid have stumbled early following the much-trumpeted arrival of Kylian Mbappe, Barcelona are off to a flying start despite their continued financial…
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To cushion the effect of the current economic hardship occasioned by the removal of the petroleum subsidy, the Ike Odoeme Foundation has launched a N100 million initiative targeted at empowering women and youths in the South East. The initiative, tagged "Project Mount," was launched in Owerri, the Imo State capital, and aims to provide N500,000…
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Gov. Nasir Idris of Kebbi has attributed the large turnout of voters in the ongoing local government elections in the state to his administration’s track records. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the governor spoke shortly after casting his vote at Nagari Science College, Birnin Kebbi. Idris, who cast his vote at about…