The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has sanctioned Exchange Telecommunications Limited (Exchange) by approving its disconnection from MTN Nigeria Communications Plc due to unsettled interconnect charges. The decision was announced in a pre-disconnection notice issued on Friday, December 27, 2024, by Mr. Reuben Muoka, the NCC’s Director of Public Affairs. The […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended condolences to the government and people of India on the passing of former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, who served as India’s leader from 2004 to 2014. Dr. Singh passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2024, at the age of 92. In a statement […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday, December 27, 2024, joined other Muslim faithful to observe the Jumat prayer at the Lekki Central Mosque in Lagos State. This marks his first public appearance since attending prayer sessions at the Alausa Central Mosque the previous Friday. The Presidency disclosed this development in […]
Seventeen Glo subscribers have emerged as winners in the inaugural Glo Lucky Number draw, walking away with cash prizes ranging from ₦100,000 to ₦1,000,000. The winners were celebrated at a presentation ceremony in Lagos, while those outside the city received their prizes at designated locations across Nigeria. The Glo Lucky […]
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has reaffirmed the pivotal role of data in fostering a sustainable digital economy, emphasizing the importance of safe and responsible data use. Speaking at the recently concluded 2024 Digital Nigeria Innovation Challenge, NITDA’s Director General, Kashifu Inuwa CCIE, represented by the Director of […]
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), in collaboration with Advocacy for Policy and Innovation (API), has unveiled a groundbreaking Whitepaper on the Framework for an Online Harms Protection Bill in Nigeria. This initiative marks a significant step in addressing the rising concerns over online harms and fostering a safer […]
The Overseeing Officer, SEDI-Minna, Dr. John A. Hemen (4th from left) flanked by Heads of Departments during the performance bond signing ceremony held at the Institute The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has taken a bold step to ensure accountability and innovation within its institutes. Recently, in […]
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has announced its readiness to handle the anticipated surge in waste generation during the festive season. The assurance was given by LAWMA’s Managing Director/CEO, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, on Monday at the Authority’s headquarters in Ijora Olopa. Dr. Gbadegesin highlighted that comprehensive measures have been […]
The excitement for the holidays has only increased! One of Africa’s top financial platforms, PalmPay, runs the most popular mobile wallet in Nigeria. The two companies have partnered with Jumia, the continent’s largest e-commerce company, to introduce a holiday campaign that emphasises rewards, simplicity, and improving your shopping experience. Running […]
The Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) directive limiting cash disbursement is causing ripples among Point of Sale (POS) agents in Lagos, many of whom are raising withdrawal fees to cope with the changes. The directive, issued on Tuesday, imposes a daily transaction limit of ₦1.2 million for each POS agent […]
