MTN Nigeria has officially launched the “MTN Mega Billion Promo,” a 12-week nationwide campaign aimed at rewarding loyal subscribers and promoting financial inclusion through MoMo Payment Service Bank (MoMo PSB). The bold initiative comes in response to recent adjustments in voice and data tariffs, positioning the promo as both a […]
Month: June 2025
By Ugochi Emmanuel In a world being rapidly reshaped by technology, a new wave of women is emerging, bold, innovative, and unapologetically digital. They are entrepreneurs, engineers, coders, strategists, content creators, policy makers, data scientists, and activists who are navigating the digital landscape with grace and grit. They are The […]
within the All Progressives Congress ( APC )from the North East geopolitical zone has endorsed former speaker of the House of Representatives Yakubu Dogara, as President Ahmed Bola Tinubu’s preferred running mate for the 2027 presidential election. This development is seen as an attempt to strengthen the party’s ticket […]
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu met with APC stakeholders on June 24, 2025,:ahead of the July 12 Local Government Elections. The meeting attended by APC leaders, elected officials, and candidates, aimed to rally support for the party’s candidates. Sanwo-Olu charged the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidates for the elections to […]
As several states took up the responsibility of regulating energy markets inside their own jurisdictions, operators and experts in the power sector have voiced concerns, anxieties, and anticipated opportunities. This comes after the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission recently disclosed that, in compliance with the Electricity Act 2023, seven states […]
Global networking solutions provider, Tenda, has deepened its presence in Nigeria through a strengthened partnership with Coscharis Technologies, aimed at expanding high-speed internet access and reliable connectivity across the country. At the “Connected to Win” event held on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at Protea Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos, both companies reaffirmed […]
Leading digital financial services provider, OPay, has announced the inclusion of the University of Calabar (UNICAL) in its flagship ₦1.2 billion scholarship initiative, marking a significant milestone in its 10-year commitment to education and youth empowerment across Nigeria. The move makes UNICAL the eighth beneficiary of the scheme in 2025. […]
The Federal Government, through the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP), has unveiled a bold policy linking citizens’ credit scores to their National Identification Numbers (NINs). This initiative aims to curb rising non-performing loans, ₦546.02 billion as of a 2015 study—and foster a credit culture rooted in accountability. Announced on June […]
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has called on the Lagos State Government to reconsider its proposed ban on select single-use plastics, scheduled to take effect July 1, 2025, citing a lack of data, stakeholder consultation, and potential economic fallout. In a statement signed by Director General Segun Ajayi-Kadir, MAN […]
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has cautioned that the recent U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities risk escalating into a broader regional conflict. Addressing an emergency Security Council meeting on Sunday, Guterres stated that the strikes had not only intensified the threat to international peace and security but also caused “serious […]