In a tragic turn of events, Israeli airstrikes have reportedly claimed the lives of more than 558 people in the Gaza Strip, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry. The death toll has continued to rise with at least 65 additional casualties, and over 2,800 individuals have been left injured in […]
Month: October 2023
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has embarked on a mission to bolster cybersecurity awareness in Nigeria as part of the 20th annual Cybersecurity Awareness Month. This initiative is geared towards educating the public on cyber threats and promoting safe online practices. During the previous year, NITDA successfully trained […]
.. Warns that future violations will attract stiffer penalties The Lagos Waste Management Authority, (LAWMA) has announced the reopening of Ladipo, Oyingbo, Alamutu Ologede, and Ile-Epo markets, recently sealed for filth and gross environmental abuse. The Managing Director/CEO of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, who made this known, emphasized the importance […]
….. Says winning the war against substance abuse and trafficking is possible Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd) has said that the task to keep modern societies safe from the scourge of illicit drugs demands global commitment, even as […]
In response to an appeal extended by Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), urging his involvement in the ongoing legal challenge to President Tinubu’s credentials, Peter Obi, the presidential candidate representing the Labour Party (LP), has affirmed his commitment to the pursuit of justice through […]
360 undergraduate Nigerian students received scholarships from MTN Foundation through its annual scholarship initiative, bringing the total number of scholars to 1,011 after adding the 651 already recipients. The recipients were honoured at the award ceremonies conducted in Abuja, Lagos, and Port Harcourt. The Honourable Peter Akpatason, Chairman of the […]
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has embarked on a journey of cooperation with the Office of the Information Commissioner (OIC) in the United Kingdom. The NDPC delegation, led by its National Commissioner, Dr. Vincent Olatunji, recently conducted a study visit to the OIC’s offices in London and Wilmslow, UK, […]
MultiChoice Nigeria, the creator of the Big Brother Naija reality show, made a significant announcement on Tuesday, revealing that the company had invested a total of N5.5 billion in the production of the show. Dr. Busola Tejumola, the Executive Head of Content & West Africa Channels at MultiChoice Nigeria, disclosed […]
On Wednesday, the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) conducted a thorough examination of the production statistics of its member states and their allies. This evaluation became imperative as oil prices experienced a significant decline, plummeting by 8% to $89.36 per barrel, compared to the previous week’s figure of […]
A resounding chorus of praise has emanated from a stakeholder group within Nigeria’s Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector, expressing admiration for the exceptional leadership of Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, the Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), and the unprecedented achievements witnessed in the country’s telecommunications […]