Nigeria’s Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy sector has recorded a remarkable upswing under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, attracting $191 million in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Q1 2024—an almost ninefold increase from the $22 million recorded in Q1 2023. This was revealed by the Minister of Communications, Innovation and […]
Day: May 21, 2025
By Peace Timi The job search can feel like a rollercoaster. You spend hours perfecting your CV, learning new skills, attending workshops, and tailoring every cover letter. You hit send with hope only to be met with silence. Then you hear that someone got the same job you applied for because […]
Additional mop-up exams will be administered by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to applicants who were unable to take the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). According to the Board, an estimated 5.6% of candidates missed their exams. To make up for this, a special mop-up exercise will be […]
By Peace Timi In Nigeria, WhatsApp is more than just a messaging app, it’s a social lifeline, a business tool, and often, the heartbeat of communities. From bustling cities to quiet towns, millions of Nigerians rely on WhatsApp groups to connect, share, organize, and even debate fiercely. The platform’s influence […]
According to the Lagos State administration, in 2024, fire occurrences throughout the state caused the loss of property valued at N19.52 billion. This was revealed by Mr. Olugbenga Oyerinde, the Commissioner for Special Duties and Intergovernmental Relations, at the current ministerial press briefing on Wednesday to commemorate the second year […]
The police expressed their profound regret for the terrible occurrence, which happened at approximately 7:45 am during a combined operation with the Oyo State Traffic Management Authority (OYTMA), in a statement released on Tuesday by CSP Adewale Osifeso, the command’s spokesperson. One of the cops who unintentionally shot and killed […]
Babagana Zulum, the governor of Borno State, has claimed that certain Nigerian military personnel and politicians are assisting Boko Haram rebels by serving as informants. In an interview with News Central’s Breakfast Central on Wednesday, Zulum revealed the information and promised that the government will bolster its intelligence apparatus and […]
Senior government officials gathered in a delegation to greet the president. A group of high-ranking government officials met him when he landed at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja on Tuesday night. The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje; the Secretary to the Government of […]
First Asset Management, a top-tier Nigerian investment manager and subsidiary of First HoldCo Plc, has officially unveiled its N20 billion Series 1 Offer—part of a broader N100 billion FBN Infrastructure Fund Programme aimed at transforming Nigeria’s infrastructure landscape. The Series 1 Fund, which is structured for a 10-year tenor and […]
The fast-growing Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector in Nigeria will take centre stage on May 24, 2025, as the Africa’s Beacon of ICT Merit and Leadership Awards (ABoICT) celebrates its 16th edition at Four Points by Sheraton, Lagos. Billed as the “ICT Growth Edition 2025,” the prestigious event will […]