For years, consumer protection in Nigeria’s telecom sector has largely meant reacting after things go wrong. A service fails, a complaint is logged, and subscribers wait—often too long—for answers. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is now changing that narrative with the rollout of an AI-powered consumer protection system designed […]
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Confidence in investment markets is built less on promises and more on predictability. In Nigeria’s telecommunications industry, that predictability is increasingly being shaped by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), whose evolving regulatory direction is drawing renewed attention from local and international investors. At the centre of this shift […]
Nigeria’s aviation sector could face severe disruption as a new tax reform law scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2026 threatens to significantly increase the cost of domestic air travel. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Air Peace, Allen Onyema, has warned that the policy could drive […]
As Lagos prepares for the Christmas and New Year celebrations, the Lagos State Police Command has activated a wide-ranging security operation aimed at ensuring peace, safety, and free movement across the state. Acting on the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun, the Commissioner of Police, […]
The Nigeria Police Force has issued a formal clarification on the status of the Motor Vehicle Tinted Glass Permit Policy amid ongoing public debate, stating that the policy remains legally valid and enforceable in the absence of a final court ruling to the contrary. In a statement addressing […]
A fresh controversy has erupted in Nigeria’s petroleum sector following a formal petition by Dangote Group Chairman, Aliko Dangote, to the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) against the Managing Director of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Ahmed Farouk, over alleged corruption […]
CyberSafe Foundation, with funding support from Google.org, has announced the launch of Resilio Africa, a three-year cybersecurity resilience initiative aimed at reducing the growing risk of cyberattacks on community institutions across Sub-Saharan Africa. Unveiled on December 12, 2025, in Lagos, the project targets the protection of critical community […]
FairMoney Microfinance Bank is accelerating its transition from a digital lender into a full-service financial institution, as it broadens its product portfolio to serve Nigeria’s underbanked and financially excluded population. The strategic shift comes against the backdrop of Nigeria’s persistent financial inclusion gap. According to the Enhancing Financial […]
The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has launched FutureMakers, a nationwide initiative aimed at nurturing creativity, problem-solving abilities, and early-stage innovation in children aged 5 to 16. The programme was officially introduced on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at NASENI’s headquarters. Executive Vice Chairman/CEO, Khalil Suleiman […]
Konga has kicked off its nationwide Naija Shopping Festival, a year-end campaign designed to make holiday shopping more affordable and exciting for Nigerians. Running from December 7 to 31, the festival promises shoppers massive discounts, special offers, and unique gifting opportunities as families prepare for Christmas and New Year celebrations. […]