Dr. Aminu Maida, the Executive Chairman of the Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC), emphasized the commission’s commitment to fostering growth within the telecoms industry through enhanced collaboration, compliance, data utilization, and prioritizing quality of experience. This vision was shared during a dedicated media session marking his first 100 days in office, […]
Year: 2024
Nigeria is on the brink of yet another fuel scarcity crisis as the Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO) has declared its intention to halt the transportation of petroleum products from Monday. The decision, announced by Yusuf Othman, the President of NARTO, emanates from the escalating operational costs experienced […]
The Nigeria Police Force has reiterated its commitment to curbing illegal activities at the nation’s ports and economic hubs, emphasizing the importance of enforcing laws and implementing anti-crime strategies to support the government’s agenda of economic recovery and development. This commitment was reaffirmed following the arrest of five suspects by […]
As a way of empowering small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Nigeria, telecommunications giant Globacom has unveiled its latest niche product, ‘SME In A Box’. Unveiled through a press release, Globacom expressed its commitment to supporting SMEs by offering comprehensive solutions to enhance productivity and facilitate growth in the business […]
Nigeria has seen an improvement in the rate of financial inclusion. Mature Nigerians with bank accounts now make up over two-thirds of the financially included population, up from a small percentage before the nation adopted an inclusion policy in 2012. The 2023 Report on Access to Financial Services in Nigeria […]
In a statement released on Sunday, the Presidency dismissed former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar’s attempt to criticize the government’s foreign exchange policy, asserting that it had failed to gain traction. The Presidency highlighted that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is actively implementing measures to stabilize the Naira. Atiku Abubakar recently […]
Andrew Emwanta, the former Commissioner for Communication and Orientation in Edo State, has officially stepped down from his position within the All Progressives Congress (APC) party. His decision to resign stems from his discontent with the flawed gubernatorial primaries held recently. During the primaries, there was a discrepancy in the […]
In a meeting convened by Tokunbo Wahab to address solid waste management, the Lagos State Government has officially initiated the strict enforcement of a ban on the use and sale of Styrofoam containers within the state. The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources emphasized the urgency of this measure, […]
To stem the tide of illegal oil theft and economic sabotage plaguing Nigeria, the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has ramped up collaboration with private security contractors (PSCs) engaged by the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), notably Tantita Security Services. This collaborative approach, which also involves the military and other […]
In the pursuit of national development and security, Nigeria has embarked on a transformative journey that recognizes security as not just the absence of war, but the comprehensive well-being of its citizens. Embracing the principles of ‘The New Security Agenda,’ which encompasses human security, environmental security, economic security, and political […]