Yesterday marked the commemoration of World Intellectual Property (IP) Day across the globe, with various events and discussions highlighting the significance of innovation and creativity in driving development. In Nigeria, the Honourable Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji, emphasized the day’s importance as designated by the […]
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Telcos in Nigeria have highlighted the disparity between current price controls and economic realities, urging government intervention to tackle pricing challenges. Despite enduring economic difficulties, these companies have refrained from adjusting prices for over a decade, citing regulatory constraints as the primary obstacle. In a joint statement from the Association […]
The Association of Licensed Telecom Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) and The Association of Telecommunication Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) have issued a joint statement urging the government to address various challenges facing the telecommunications industry. ALTON and ATCON emphasized the need for collaborative efforts between the public and private sectors to […]
The Nigerian naira witnessed a continued depreciation on Wednesday, trading at N1,308.52 against the dollar at the official market. Data sourced from the FMDQ Exchange, the regulatory body overseeing the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM), revealed a significant drop of N8.37 in the value of the naira, representing a […]
Nollywood actor Williams Uchemba has revealed his decision to forego public gym sessions in a bid to uphold his desire to “make heaven.” The married movie star candidly disclosed that he opted to establish a personal gym at his residence due to being constantly distracted by scantily-dressed ladies at the […]
The E54 Bridge of Murtala Muhammed International Airport Terminal One was engulfed in flames during the early hours of this morning, sending smoke billowing into the air. Electrical engineers swiftly took action by cutting off power to the airport’s E Wing in response to the alarming situation. A statement released […]
The Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, is actively promoting the work of one of the commission’s staff members, Omoniyi Ibietan, PhD, who serves as the Head of Media Relations. Ibietan’s latest publication, titled “Cyber Politics: Social Media, Social Demography, and Voting Behaviour […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has extended the deadline for licensed Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) in Nigeria to launch their services by an additional six months. The new deadline for the rollout is now set for October 2024. Initially, the NCC had granted licenses to 43 companies to operate […]
Tunde Onakoya, the Nigerian chess virtuoso who recently shattered the Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon, was met with a majestic reception from his compatriots upon his return to the airport. The triumphant homecoming of Onakoya, who astounded the world with his extraordinary accomplishment, has become a moment […]
A wave of controversy has engulfed Lead British International School as student Namtira Bwala, who was subjected to a harrowing assault captured in a viral video, has taken a stand by enlisting legal representation. In a bold move, her attorneys from Deji Adeyanju and Partners Law Firm have dispatched a […]