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Telcos To Upgrade 12,000 Sites As NCC Moves To Improve Service
NCC Unveils Major Network Expansion Plan THE Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says telecom operators are expected to upgrade 12,000 base stations in 2026 as part of efforts to improve network quality and expand capacity nationwide. Executive Vice-Chairman of the commission, Dr Aminu Maida, disclosed this during a media breakfast meeting in Lagos. He said the […]
Banks Face New Monthly Reporting Rule On Failed Transfers
New Consumer Protection Measures Announced THE Central Bank of Nigeria has introduced a new rule requiring banks and financial institutions to file monthly reports on failed digital transactions across electronic banking channels. The measure affects failed transactions conducted through ATMs, mobile apps, internet banking platforms, PoS terminals and related services. Industry observers say the policy […]
President Hails Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno On Birthday
By UBONGABASI LINUS Tinubu Congratulates Akwa Ibom Governor PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has congratulated Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Bassey Eno, on the occasion of his birthday, describing him as a committed leader focused on the welfare of the people. In a statement issued by the Presidency, Tinubu joined the governor’s family, associates and residents of […]
Subscribers To Get Airtime Compensation For Bad Service, NCC Says
NCC Introduces Compensation for Network Failures THE Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has directed telecommunications operators to compensate subscribers affected by poor network quality through airtime credits under a stricter enforcement framework. The commission said the move is aimed at improving service delivery, protecting consumers and holding operators accountable for recurring lapses in network performance across […]
HURIWA Blasts Wike Over FCT Teachers’ Strike, Demands Immediate Payment
Rights Group Faults FCT Handling of Teachers’ Strike THE Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has strongly criticised the Federal Capital Territory Administration over the ongoing teachers’ strike, blaming the crisis on what it described as poor attention to workers’ welfare. In a statement issued by its National Coordinator, Emmanuel Onwubiko, the group accused […]
Tinubu, Ruto Exchange Remarks Over Economy & Living Standards
Tinubu’s Remarks Trigger Cross-Border Response KENYAN President William Ruto has responded sharply to comments by President Bola Tinubu suggesting Nigerians are better off than citizens of some other African countries, including Kenya. Tinubu made the remarks during a visit to Bayelsa State, where he inaugurated infrastructure projects and defended his administration’s economic reforms amid complaints […]
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Security Crisis In Nigeria: Bwala Responds To Hasan’s Questions
By MARY EFOMBRUH Q&A: Mehdi Hasan vs Daniel Bwala Mehdi Hasan: Since President Tinubu took office, insecurity has worsened. Nigeria is now one of the deadliest countries in the world. Amnesty International reports document thousands of killings and kidnappings continuing under this administration. Are you proud of that record? Daniel Bwala: I’m not aware. Mehdi Hasan: […]
Bwala Says Past Criticism Of Tinubu Is ‘Politics’, Defends Al Jazeera Appearance
Bwala Responds to Interview Backlash SPECIAL Adviser to the President on Media and Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has responded to criticism that followed his recent interview on Al Jazeera, stating that he remains ready to defend the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu before any interviewer anywhere in the world. Bwala spoke on Saturday for […]
Campus Housing Crisis: Who Really Controls Student Futures?
Beyond Tuition: The Hidden Housing Burden in Nigerian Universities HIGHER education in Nigeria has long been framed as an affordable alternative to private institutions. Federal tuition remains comparatively low. Yet for thousands of students, affordability ends where accommodation begins. A new financial hierarchy now defines university life — one where landlords, agents and property developers […]
Business
Nigeria Bets On Global Capital Drive As Summit Targets Massive Investment Inflows
Nigeria Positions Abuja Summit as Global Investment Gateway NIGERIA is intensifying efforts to accelerate its long-term ambition of building a $1 trillion economy, with organisers of the upcoming World Investment Summit in Abuja projecting about $500 billion in investment commitments as a major near-term milestone. The summit is being framed as a strategic platform to […]
Oborevwori Tells EU: Delta Is Safe, Strategic & Ready For Investment
Delta Markets Itself to European Union DELTA State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has presented the state as a strategic destination for foreign investment during a meeting with the European Union Ambassador to Nigeria, Ambassador Gautier Mignot. The governor, represented by Deputy Governor Sir Monday Onyeme, used the engagement to highlight Delta’s resource base, security […]
Apex Bank Raises Cyber Fraud Alarm, Urges Public Vigilance
CBN Issues Fresh Fraud Alert THE Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has warned members of the public against fraudulent messages, fake emails and suspicious online links falsely presented as official communications from the apex bank. In a public advisory, the CBN said cybercriminals are circulating deceptive content designed to mislead Nigerians, steal personal information and […]
Crude Supply Gaps, Global Prices & Petrol Costs: Why Dangote Debate Persists
By AMOS ESHIOFUNEH JOSHUA Refinery Expectations Meet Market Realities PUBLIC frustration over petrol prices has increasingly focused on the Dangote Refinery, widely seen as a transformational project expected to reduce Nigeria’s dependence on imported fuel and ease domestic pump prices. However, recent discussions around crude supply allocations and rising global oil prices suggest the pricing debate […]
Politics
President Hails Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno On Birthday
By UBONGABASI LINUS Tinubu Congratulates Akwa Ibom Governor PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has congratulated Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Bassey Eno, on the occasion of his birthday, describing him as a committed leader focused on the welfare of the people. In a statement issued by the Presidency, Tinubu joined the governor’s family, associates and residents of […]
HURIWA Blasts Wike Over FCT Teachers’ Strike, Demands Immediate Payment
Rights Group Faults FCT Handling of Teachers’ Strike THE Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has strongly criticised the Federal Capital Territory Administration over the ongoing teachers’ strike, blaming the crisis on what it described as poor attention to workers’ welfare. In a statement issued by its National Coordinator, Emmanuel Onwubiko, the group accused […]
Tinubu, Ruto Exchange Remarks Over Economy & Living Standards
Tinubu’s Remarks Trigger Cross-Border Response KENYAN President William Ruto has responded sharply to comments by President Bola Tinubu suggesting Nigerians are better off than citizens of some other African countries, including Kenya. Tinubu made the remarks during a visit to Bayelsa State, where he inaugurated infrastructure projects and defended his administration’s economic reforms amid complaints […]
Edun’s Exit Raises Questions Over Economics, Loyalty & Power In Tinubu Government
Finance Minister’s Exit Sparks Debate Beyond Cabinet Reshuffle THE removal of former Finance Minister Wale Edun has triggered fresh debate over governance priorities, internal power dynamics, and the management of Nigeria’s economy under President Bola Tinubu. While official explanations focused on restructuring and performance, political observers argue the development reflects a wider pattern in which […]