The Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) has announced a significant upgrade to its Nigeria Quick Response (NQR) payment system, enhancing transaction speed, security, and overall efficiency. These improvements aim to make digital payments more seamless for businesses and individuals while supporting Nigeria’s transition to a cashless economy. Speaking on the […]
Year: 2025
MTN Nigeria’s mPulse team visited Glorious Covenant School in Rivers State to celebrate the exceptional achievement of Ikenna Ikechukwu, the 2024 MTN mPulse Spelling Bee champion. The event, held in January 2025, recognized Ikenna’s remarkable victory, which was sealed with his flawless spelling of “Cornucopia” at the Grand Finale in […]
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has released rules on the process for tariff reviews in the wake of the controversy surrounding the Federal Government’s alleged increase in electricity rates. In accordance with the Electricity Act 2023, the commission must review and approve a fair tariff to enable licensees to recover […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has launched the National Broadband Alliance for Nigeria (NBAN), an initiative aimed at improving internet access across the country. With Nigeria’s broadband penetration currently at 44%, the government is pushing to raise it to 70% by 2025, while also increasing investments in broadband infrastructure by […]
The planned protest against the recent 50% increase in telecom tariffs has been called off following a last-minute intervention by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). The National Civil Society Council of Nigeria (NCSCN) suspended its decision during a press briefing in Abuja on Monday, marking a shift in its stance […]
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has responded to speculations about the Federal Government’s plans to increase electricity tariffs. The regulatory body clarified that any tariff review follows a structured procedure as outlined in the Electricity Act 2023. In an official statement signed by NERC Chairman, Sanusi Garba, the commission […]
In a joint press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, whom he was hosting at the White House for talks, President Donald Trump on Tuesday unveiled an unprecedented plan for the United States to annex the Gaza Strip, relocate Palestinians to other nations — apparently whether they wanted to […]
Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, was filled with excitement as telecommunications giant, Globacom, presented brand-new Kia Picanto cars to two lucky winners in its ongoing Festival of Joy promo. The event, which attracted a large crowd, also saw several other winners walk away with valuable prizes, including power generating […]
Menxtt Technology NG, a leading virtual technology firm, has launched a newly redesigned website, www.menxtt.com.ng, to offer Nigerians a more seamless and efficient digital experience. The upgraded platform features improved navigation, faster access to IT support, and a streamlined interface for businesses and individuals seeking website development, software deployment, IT […]
The Federal Government has swiftly addressed recent media reports suggesting a 65% increase in electricity tariffs, labeling the claims as a misrepresentation of remarks by Olu Arowolo Verheijen, the Special Adviser to the President on Energy. In a statement posted on her LinkedIn page, Verheijen clarified that while the 2024 […]