The Nigeria Data Protection Commission has initiated an investigation into the operations of international e-commerce platform Temu over suspected breaches of Nigeria’s Data Protection Act. The directive was issued by the Commission’s National Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer, Vincent Olatunji, following mounting concerns about the company’s data processing practices […]
Day: February 16, 2026
The Premier League and the English Football League will once again implement special Ramadan arrangements this week, allowing brief pauses in matches so Muslim players can break their fast at sunset. Ramadan, a sacred month in Islam, requires Muslims to abstain from food and drink from dawn until […]
MTN Nigeria is gearing up for a substantial capital expenditure (CAPEX) expansion in the 2026 fiscal year, aligning its investment strategy with the Federal Government’s ambition to grow Nigeria into a $1 trillion economy. The proposed investment push was disclosed during a high-level meeting in Abuja between senior […]
As he prepares to turn 70 on February 22, 2026, Africa’s leading tech entrepreneur and Chairman of Zinox Group, Leo Stan Ekeh, has chosen to mark the milestone with a major investment in Nigeria’s future rather than a grand celebration. Instead of hosting an elaborate birthday event, Ekeh has […]
Electricity distribution company, Ikeja Electric, has directed its customers to submit valid identification details on or before February 20, 2026, cautioning that failure to comply may affect billing and, ultimately, electricity supply. In a public notice, the DisCo explained that the directive is in line with the provisions of […]
The Federal Government has taken legal action against former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, over alleged involvement in the unlawful interception of the phone communications of the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu. The suit, filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja and marked FHC/ABJ/CR/99/2026, lists the Federal Republic […]
Nasir El-Rufai, the former governor of Kaduna State, appeared to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s Abuja offices on Monday to discuss continuing investigations into allegations of corruption during his administration. Security personnel reportedly prevented members of his entourage from entering the EFCC building after his arrival, which caused […]