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MTN Nigeria @25: Telecom Giant Celebrates Connectivity, Warns Subscribers Of Fake 25GB Giveaway
By TOSI ORE A Quarter-Century of Connecting Nigerians MTN Nigeria is marking 25 years of operations in the country with a celebration of its contribution to telecommunications and digital connectivity. The company announced the milestone through its verified X account under the campaign theme, “We’ve Come A Long Way.” The anniversary message highlighted the millions […]
Akwa Ibom Police Raid Cult Suspects’ Hideout, Recover Weapons & ₦400,000
By ETETE EKONG THE Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested 10 suspected cultists in separate intelligence-led operations across the state. The police also recovered a locally made pistol, machete, charms, suspected cannabis sativa seeds, cult regalia, a POS machine and ₦400,000. The Command said the arrests followed its renewed crackdown on cultism and other […]
Sabon Gari’s Cashless Shift: How Transfers & POS Are Changing Small-Business Life
By MAHMOOD MALIK MUSA (M. M. M.) IBRAHIM Digital Payments Reshape Local Commerce THE growing use of digital payment platforms is changing the way small businesses operate in Kano’s Sabon Gari area. Roadside vendors, market women, food sellers and neighbourhood shops are increasingly accepting bank transfers and other digital payments as customers move away from […]
At UNIUYO, NDDC, Project New Nigeria Mobilise Students For Civic Participation
By JULIET EKANEM Commission Takes Civic Education to Students THE Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has urged eligible students of the University of Uyo (UNIUYO), Akwa Ibom State, to register to vote and actively participate in Nigeria’s electoral process. The Commission made the call during a voter sensitisation programme organised for students as part of […]
City Boy Crisis Deepens In Abia As Youths Protest Organising Secretary’s Suspension
By AMAKA OHAFIAH Suspension Triggers Protest A leadership crisis has emerged within the City Boy Movement in Abia State following the suspension of its state Organising Secretary, Dr. Charles Ukeagu. The development has triggered protests by some youths and supporters of the movement at its headquarters in Umuahia. The protesters demanded the reversal of Ukeagu’s […]
Cross River Explains Teachers’ Pay Reversal, Says Move Corrects Payroll Anomaly
By BASSEY BENSON Government Explains Controversial Pay Adjustment THE Cross River State Government has explained its decision to reverse a recent salary adjustment affecting teachers employed by local governments across the state. Commissioner for Local Government Affairs, Chief Victor Felix Idem, said the decision was not a deliberate wage cut. He explained that the government […]
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‘Thank The President For What?’ Nigerians In South Africa Demand Action, Not Assurances
Stranded Nigerians Challenge Consul’s Appeal as Evacuation Delay Fuels Anger Consul General Assures Citizens of Ongoing Evacuation Efforts FRUSTRATIONS mounted among stranded Nigerians in South Africa after the Nigerian Consul General urged them to appreciate President Bola Tinubu for the Federal Government’s efforts to evacuate them, despite uncertainty over when the operation would be completed. […]
Inside Calabar’s Forgotten Infectious Disease Hospital
The Hospital Meant to Fight Infectious Diseases TUCKED away along New Edgerley Road in Calabar, behind Zenith Bank’s Chamley Branch and a short distance from the bustling Watt Market, stands the Infectious Disease Hospital (IDH), officially known as the Dr. Lawrence Henshaw Memorial Hospital. Established to serve as a frontline facility for the diagnosis and […]
Nigeria Ranks Third Globally In Student Migration — UNESCO Report
Nigeria Emerges as Global Education Export Hub NIGERIA has been ranked the third-largest source of international students globally, according to a new report by UNESCO. The inaugural Higher Education Global Trends Report revealed that Nigeria accounted for five per cent of all students studying abroad in 2023, placing it alongside Germany in the global ranking. […]
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MTN Nigeria @25: Telecom Giant Celebrates Connectivity, Warns Subscribers Of Fake 25GB Giveaway
By TOSI ORE A Quarter-Century of Connecting Nigerians MTN Nigeria is marking 25 years of operations in the country with a celebration of its contribution to telecommunications and digital connectivity. The company announced the milestone through its verified X account under the campaign theme, “We’ve Come A Long Way.” The anniversary message highlighted the millions […]
Sabon Gari’s Cashless Shift: How Transfers & POS Are Changing Small-Business Life
By MAHMOOD MALIK MUSA (M. M. M.) IBRAHIM Digital Payments Reshape Local Commerce THE growing use of digital payment platforms is changing the way small businesses operate in Kano’s Sabon Gari area. Roadside vendors, market women, food sellers and neighbourhood shops are increasingly accepting bank transfers and other digital payments as customers move away from […]
Funding Review Sparks Fresh Debate Over Nigeria’s Aviation Safety
By FIDELUS ZWANSON Safety Oversight Takes Centre Stage THE Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has warned that any further reduction in its statutory funding could weaken the country’s aviation safety oversight and affect its ability to effectively regulate the industry. Director-General of the NCAA, Capt. Chris Najomo, raised the concern during a public hearing organised […]
Dangote Refinery Becomes Europe’s Biggest Jet Fuel Supplier
By NINI NDUONOFIT-AKOH DANGOTE Petroleum Refinery has strengthened its position in the global energy market after emerging as Europe’s largest supplier of jet fuel for the second consecutive month. The refinery displaced traditional suppliers, including the United States, and supplied about one-fifth of Europe’s total jet fuel imports in July. According to the company, the […]
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At UNIUYO, NDDC, Project New Nigeria Mobilise Students For Civic Participation
By JULIET EKANEM Commission Takes Civic Education to Students THE Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has urged eligible students of the University of Uyo (UNIUYO), Akwa Ibom State, to register to vote and actively participate in Nigeria’s electoral process. The Commission made the call during a voter sensitisation programme organised for students as part of […]
City Boy Crisis Deepens In Abia As Youths Protest Organising Secretary’s Suspension
By AMAKA OHAFIAH Suspension Triggers Protest A leadership crisis has emerged within the City Boy Movement in Abia State following the suspension of its state Organising Secretary, Dr. Charles Ukeagu. The development has triggered protests by some youths and supporters of the movement at its headquarters in Umuahia. The protesters demanded the reversal of Ukeagu’s […]
Encrypted Chats, Seized Phones & A Coup Investigation: Reconstructing The Digital Trail Behind The Alleged Plot
By NJORIGE LYNUS Inside the Digital Trail of Nigeria’s Alleged Coup Plot: How WhatsApp, Zangi Became Investigative Leads The Communications Trail Behind the Alleged Plot IN investigations involving an alleged attempt to overthrow a government, communication can become as important as the physical meetings, movements and financial transactions of the people under investigation. That appears […]
Oborevwori Celebrates APC Chairman Yilwatda @58
By PAULINA NZERUBE Governor Salutes APC Chairman on 58th Birthday DELTA State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, on his 58th birthday. Oborevwori described Yilwatda as a distinguished scholar, dedicated public servant and committed democrat. The Governor conveyed his message in a […]