The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), a prominent civil society organization known for advocating justice and accountability, is facing scrutiny over its approach in a lawsuit filed by aggrieved staff of the Department of State Services (DSS). The case, currently being heard at the FCT High Court in Maitama, […]
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The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has successfully concluded a five-day training for 100 youths in Ebonyi State, aligning with President Ahmed Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda aimed at creating wealth and employment opportunities for Nigerian youths. The training, held from November 26–29, 2024, at Remeritona Hotel […]
The Chairman of Alimosho Local Government, Hon. Jelili Suleiman Adewale, has assured telecommunications giant Globacom of unwavering community support following the launch of a new Gloworld customer service outlet in the Iyana Ipaja area of Lagos. Speaking as the special guest at the outlet’s commissioning on Friday, Hon. Adewale commended […]
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), in collaboration with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), has unveiled iHatch Cohort 4, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at bolstering Nigeria’s burgeoning startup ecosystem. Scheduled to run from October 2024 to January 2025, the program will support 185 startups and 37 innovation hubs […]
Dr. Vincent Olatunji, National Commissioner and CEO of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), has emphasized the need for sustainable practices in data protection to foster trust and confidence in data processing activities. Speaking as the keynote speaker at a Data Protection Workshop hosted by KPMG Advisory Services, Dr. Olatunji […]
Nigeria’s electricity subsidy has surged by 269%, reaching ₦2.4 trillion in 2024, up from ₦650 billion in 2023. This dramatic increase comes despite efforts to reduce the subsidy, particularly through the implementation of the Band A tariff service category in April 2024, which was anticipated to cut the government’s subsidy […]
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has debunked claims suggesting that the Port Harcourt Refinery has not resumed operations, clarifying that the facility is currently producing at 90% of its 60,000 barrels-per-day (bpd) capacity. This translates to approximately 1.4 million liters of Straight-Run Gasoline (Naphtha) for petrol blending, alongside […]
MoneyMaster, a leading payment service bank in Nigeria, has rolled out a 100MB free data incentive for Glo users, aimed at promoting financial inclusion among the unbanked and underbanked populations. Julius Arhebun, Head of Agency Banking at MoneyMaster, emphasized that this initiative aligns with the bank’s mission to extend financial […]
MTN South Africa has joined forces with China Telecom and Huawei to accelerate the adoption of emerging technologies such as 5G, cloud services, artificial intelligence (AI), and the Internet of Things (IoT). This collaboration is set to enhance digital growth and connectivity across Africa, leveraging the unique strengths of each […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has mandated all licensed telecommunications operators to update their contact information by January 9, 2025. This directive, issued under the Licensing Regulations 2019, is part of the Commission’s efforts to enhance regulatory efficiency and foster better collaboration across Nigeria’s telecommunications industry. Reuben Mouka, the NCC’s […]