Nigerian telecom and financial regulators are set to introduce a unified refund system aimed at resolving one of consumers’ most persistent frustrations: being charged for airtime or data that never arrives. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) have jointly developed a new framework to […]
Year: 2026
Nigerian singer Adekunle Gold has shared the joyful news of welcoming twins, revealing the announcement through his Snapchat story on Wednesday. In a short but heartfelt message, the artiste wrote, “Asked God for another child and he blessed me double,” sparking excitement among fans and fellow entertainers. While the […]
The Lagos State Government has rolled out a three-month rebate programme allowing vehicle owners to replace worn or unreadable number plates at a reduced cost, as part of efforts to strengthen road safety and security across the state. The initiative, which received the approval of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, […]
PalmPay has expanded its footprint in Lagos with the opening of a new office at 33 Old Yaba Road, a move that underscores the fintech company’s focus on growth, innovation and improved service delivery in Nigeria. The newly launched workspace is designed to support PalmPay’s expanding workforce […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is moving to deepen its review of competition in the telecommunications sector with the planned convening of a Stakeholder Consultative Forum in Lagos. The forum, billed for January 13, 2025, will bring together telecom operators, policymakers, regulators and other industry actors to […]
The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has unveiled a new Inter-Agency Innovation Competition and Awards, designed to spark creativity, deepen collaboration, and promote a culture of innovation across Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) of the Federal Government. The initiative aligns with NASENI’s mandate to build and sustain […]
Nigeria’s banking sector is entering a decisive phase as the March 31, 2026 recapitalisation deadline set by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) edges closer. With less than three months to go, a group of lenders is still under pressure to raise fresh capital, restructure, or pursue alternative options to […]
Ben Enamudu, the chairman of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria, Abuja District, has refuted claims that Nigeria’s new tax system taxes bank balances, stating that the reforms are intended to protect low-income earners and that only specific electronic transfers are subject to a ₦50 stamp duty. […]
Nigeria’s telecommunications industry is gearing up for a major fibre-optic expansion in 2026, anchored on Project BRIDGE, a $2 billion broadband infrastructure initiative backed by the Federal Government in partnership with the World Bank. The project, aligned with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, is designed to significantly […]
MTN has moved swiftly to reflect Ghana’s new tax direction, becoming one of the first major service providers to formally reduce prices following the government’s overhaul of the Value Added Tax (VAT) system. Subscribers were informed of the revised tariffs via a broadcast message sent on Friday, January […]