The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has issued a final warning to property owners, agents, and private occupiers in the state to cease all illegal recycling and scavenging activities in unlicensed facilities. The agency also advised against the indiscriminate sorting, dumping, storing, and trading of recyclable waste in both private […]
L-R: The Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of NASENI, Mr. Khalil Suleiman Halilu; Vice Chancellor, Bayero University Kano, Prof Sagir Adamu Abbas and the Honourable Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji, laying a block at the ground breaking event of the Sustainable and Emerging Technologies Institute (SETI) at Bayero […]
Jude Maduka, a Nigerian living in the United States, has petitioned the Delta State Commissioner of Police to step in right away in a matter involving alleged land trespassing. Through his attorney, Chidel Onuora, Maduka claimed in the February 7, 2025, petition that Dr. Darlington Ijeh, who is currently the […]
The Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation, an affiliate of Erth Zayed, and the United Arab Emirates Office of Development Affairs have inked a $6 million partnership agreement with the Tony Elumelu Foundation to offer another 1,000 young African entrepreneurs non-refundable $5,000 seed capital, business training, mentorship, and network access. […]
Despite growing awareness fueled by media coverage, cybersecurity education, and real-life experiences, cyber scams continue to evolve, causing unprecedented financial damage worldwide. With advanced tactics such as deepfakes, AI-driven fraud, and social engineering, scammers are staying ahead of cybersecurity efforts and pulling off increasingly sophisticated schemes. According to data from […]
The National Association of Telecommunications Subscribers (NATCOMS), a body representing telecom users in Nigeria, has called for sanctions against telecommunications operators for allegedly undermining the agreement between organized labour and the federal government. This comes as the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) announced a nationwide boycott of telecom services starting March […]
MTN Nigeria has issued a public apology following widespread criticism over its recent tariff hike, which exceeded the 50% upward review approved by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). The telecommunications giant faced backlash after implementing steep increases across various data plans, prompting an outcry from customers and regulatory scrutiny. The […]
The National Commissioner and CEO of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr. Vincent Olatunji, recently hosted representatives from global technology giants Meta, Microsoft, and Google in a high-level strategic meeting aimed at fostering collaboration. The meeting, which was gathered by Techeconomy, focused on exploring potential partnerships between the NDPC […]
The Nigerian House of Representatives has directed telecommunications providers to suspend the implementation of a 50% tariff increase, citing concerns over rising inflation and economic hardship. During a plenary session on Tuesday, lawmakers instructed the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy to put […]
Abuja was abuzz over the weekend as MTN Nigeria introduced its Go Make A Difference (Go M.A.D.) initiative to the capital, motivating residents to take decisive steps towards meaningful transformation. The event, held at Papiee’s Meatro on Friday, January 7, 2025, attracted a diverse audience, including young changemakers, spoken word […]
