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 […]
Year: 2026
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 […]
MENXTT NG has announced that all laptops sold by the company from 2026 will come pre-installed with Bitdefender Antivirus, embedding cybersecurity directly into the purchase experience for Nigerians. The initiative signals a shift away from treating digital protection as an afterthought. MENXTT NG said it is deliberately positioning […]
Sandisk has announced a major rebranding of its internal solid-state drive portfolio, introducing SANDISK Optimus™ as the new umbrella name for its flash-based storage solutions targeted at gamers, creators, and professionals. The announcement was made at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES®) 2026, marking a strategic shift that aligns the […]
The Lagos State Police Command has invited Pastor Chris Okafor, Senior Pastor of Mountain of Liberation and Miracles Ministries, to appear before the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Panti, on Monday, January 5, 2026, by 10:00 a.m. The invitation follows a series of allegations levelled against the cleric, including […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has taken another step toward strengthening Nigeria’s communications ecosystem with the release of two draft regulatory frameworks for public consultation. Acting under the provisions of the Nigerian Communications Act 2003, the Commission published the Draft Spectrum Roadmap for the Communications Sector (2025–2030) alongside the Draft […]