The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved an increase in telecom tariffs for the first time in more than 12 years, marking a pivotal moment for the industry. This long-awaited decision, hailed as bold and necessary, is expected to drive investments and enhance service delivery across the sector. While the […]
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The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has ramped up its enforcement and clean-up operations across the state to tackle indiscriminate waste disposal and promote environmental sustainability. The agency’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, reaffirmed LAWMA’s dedication to maintaining a clean Lagos, highlighting the deployment of its […]
First Trustees Limited, a subsidiary of FBN Holdings Plc. and a leading provider of bespoke trust solutions, has announced the 7th edition of its Islamic Estate Planning Clinic. Scheduled for February 15, 2025, in Abuja, the event aims to promote equitable and transparent wealth transfer in accordance with Islamic principles. […]
The Lagos State Police Command has commenced the enforcement of mandatory Third Party Motor Vehicle Insurance in compliance with the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM. Effective February 1, 2025, all vehicle owners in Lagos State are required to possess at least a valid […]
Tragedy struck early Friday morning when a speeding vehicle, allegedly driven by suspected internet fraudsters, plowed into a group of soldiers conducting routine physical training near Myoung Barracks in Lagos. Eyewitnesses report that several soldiers may have lost their lives in the incident, which has sent shockwaves through the military […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved a moderate adjustment in telecom tariffs. The decision comes after nearly a decade of unchanged rates, despite soaring operational costs that have put immense pressure on service providers. The telecommunications sector remains a vital pillar of Nigeria’s economy, driving digital inclusion, job creation, […]
The EVC/CEO of National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), Khalil Suleiman Halilu receiving ThisDay Newspapers Young Global Leader award from the former Governor of Ogun State, Chief Olusegun Osoba at the 2025 ThisDay Awards held in Lagos recently. The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has lauded its Executive Vice […]
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has commenced its National Privacy Week with a high-profile press conference marking the 2025 Global Privacy Day. At the event, the National Commissioner and CEO, Dr. Vincent Olatunji, delivered a keynote address highlighting the Commission’s progress in safeguarding personal data and strengthening privacy rights […]
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has announced plans to stage a nationwide protest on Tuesday, February 4, in response to the Federal Government’s approval of a 50 percent increase in telecommunication tariffs. The decision was reached during an ongoing National Administrative Council (NAC) meeting, with the protest aimed at cautioning […]
Nigeria’s First Lady and Chairperson of the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has inaugurated an Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Community Centre at the Kwara State College of Education, Ilorin. The initiative, executed in partnership with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), aims to enhance digital literacy […]