In a bid to transform Lagos State’s public transport sector and reward exemplary conduct among drivers and conductors, Nigerian journalist and publisher of August24News.com, Mr. Ajagbe Adeyemi Teslim, is set to launch the inaugural “Best Driver and Best Conductor Awards.” The competition, scheduled to run from January to December 2026, […]
Month: August 2025
The Niger State Police Command has arrested several suspects in connection with alleged assassination plots, thuggery, drug cultivation, illegal migration, and attempted culpable homicide across the state. In a statement issued on Saturday, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Wasiu Abiodun, disclosed that two suspected assassins were apprehended on […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is taking proactive steps to secure the country’s digital landscape by developing a robust cybersecurity framework set for implementation in 2026. The initiative aims to protect digital infrastructure and tackle threats posed by emerging technologies in the communications sector. At a recent stakeholder meeting in […]
Veteran Nollywood filmmaker Ruth Kadiri believes that storytelling remains the heart of filmmaking—but in today’s digital era, the journey of a story extends far beyond the script or the set. Speaking at the YouTube TV/Film Day in Lagos, Kadiri emphasized that creators must now consider how their narratives engage audiences […]
An independent analysis has praised the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) for significantly advancing Nigeria’s digital economy and supporting the National Broadband Plan’s ambitious target of 70% internet penetration by 2025. The study, “Regulating for the Future: Telecom Policy, Innovation, and Nigeria’s Digital Inclusion Goals”, conducted by Communiqué, reviewed the NCC’s […]
TikTok is taking a significant step to support the African music industry with the launch of its “TikTok for Artists” platform in Nigeria. The initiative aims to equip musicians and their teams with advanced tools and analytics to better understand their audience, increase engagement, and build sustainable careers. The platform, […]
The Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NIGCOMSAT) has revealed plans to generate N8 billion over the next three years by partnering with private companies, aiming to unlock the potential of its largely underutilized broadband infrastructure. Currently, 93% of NIGCOMSAT’s broadband capacity remains unused, according to the agency. Speaking at a stakeholder […]
At this year’s DEF CON conference in Las Vegas, cybersecurity leader Remi Afon, founder of GoLegit Africa and first president of the Cyber Security Experts Association of Nigeria (CSEAN), shed light on the rise of a sophisticated digital underground economy in Africa. His presentation, titled “The African Cybercrime Economy: Inside […]
A joint operation between global cybersecurity company Kaspersky and the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) has led to the arrest of 1,209 suspected cybercriminals and the recovery of $97.4 million from fraudulent activities across Africa. Codenamed Operation Serengeti 2.0, the three-month crackdown (June–August 2025) targeted high-impact cybercrimes such as ransomware, […]
MTN Group President and CEO, Ralph Mupita, has described the company’s latest financial results as the strongest since he assumed leadership of the telecoms giant eight years ago. Speaking after the August 18 results announcement, Mupita credited the achievement to the commitment of nearly 17,000 MTN employees across […]