The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) have entered into a strategic public-private partnership to expand investment opportunities, strengthen technology adoption and create sustainable commercial pathways for Nigerian startups and businesses. The collaboration is designed to bridge […]
The Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Alfred Achebe, has credited Globacom’s longstanding partnership with the Onitsha Kingdom for elevating the Ofala Festival from a traditional palace ceremony to an internationally recognised cultural celebration. The monarch made this known at the 2026 edition of the festival, held at Ime Obi, Onitsha, Anambra […]
The tragic death of Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji.populaly known as Toluwasings, reportedly after being turned away by multiple hospitals amid an ongoing strike by health workers, is a painful reminder of the devastating consequences of a healthcare system that fails its people when they need it most.How did we get to […]
Nigeria’s Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially reopened its National Identification Number (NIN) alignment portal, granting prospective and past candidates a fresh chance to resolve discrepancies between their examination files and official identity records. The decision offers a crucial lifeline for thousands of students whose tertiary education prospects […]
The annual Ofala Festival in Onitsha, Anambra State, opened on Wednesday with a colourful Youth Carnival sponsored by Globacom, as young people showcased the kingdom’s rich cultural heritage, traditions and enduring identity. Organised by the Onitsha Ado Youth Council (OYC), the carnival featured an energetic procession through Inland Town, with […]
Abia State Governor Alex Otti has revealed an ambitious blueprint to transform the region’s agricultural sector, aiming to power local industrialisation, guarantee food security, and establish the state as a major net exporter of farm produce. Speaking at the third edition of the Michael Okpara Memorial Lecture Series held […]
Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission has taken a significant early step toward the upcoming 2027 general elections by inaugurating a dedicated multi-agency logistics committee. The initiative is aimed at overcoming chronic transport bottlenecks and ensuring that no eligible citizen is disenfranchised due to operational delays or late material delivery. […]
Globacom has surpassed the Nigerian Communications Commission’s (NCC) targets for resolving Level 2 (L2) customer complaints in August 2026, earning recognition from the industry regulator for its performance in addressing customer concerns. In a letter signed by Kabiru S. Haruna, Principal Manager, Consumer Protection and Advocacy, Consumer Affairs Bureau (CAB), […]
The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has called for a fundamental shift in Nigeria’s education system from a certificate-driven economy to one that prioritises practical skills, innovation, research commercialisation and the ability to translate knowledge into solutions that drive national development. The call aligns […]
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has intensified efforts to advance digital literacy and technology-driven education in Nigeria by donating high-specification HP OmniBook laptop computers to the National Association of Women in Colleges of Education (WICE) and enrolling 1,135 of its members in digital literacy courses. The interventions are […]
