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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced that as of May 2025, Nigeria has reached a teledensity of 79.65 percent along with a broadband penetration of 48.81 percent. This disclosure was made during a stakeholders’ forum held in Abuja, where the Commission introduced a draft licensing regime, the General Authorisation Framework, designed to enhance […]
The forces of Operation Delta Safe have intensified their endeavors to combat economic sabotage in the Niger Delta, successfully dismantling 19 clandestine oil refining sites and preventing crude oil theft valued at over N291 million in the past week. As reported by Major General Markus Kangye, Director of Defence Media Operations, the troops obliterated […]
Erstwhile Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Kofo Bucknor-Akerele, has characterized President Bola Tinubu’s pursuit of re-election in 2027 as a misguided priority. Bucknor-Akerele served alongside former Lagos governor Tinubu from May 1999 until December 2002, while Tinubu remained in office until May 2007. The seasoned political figure shared her views on Channels Television’s […]
The United States has deported five migrants convicted of violent crimes to Eswatini, an African kingdom, just days after publicly denying that it had asked Nigeria to accept deported criminals. According to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the five individuals—originally from Cuba, Jamaica, Laos, Vietnam, and Yemen—were removed from the United States because […]
The World Bank’s Global Findex 2025 has revealed that more adults across developing economies, including Nigeria, saved money formally than ever before in 2024, driven by an increase in mobile money usage. According to the report, a record 40% of adults in developing countries now save money using formal financial accounts, including banks, mobile money, […]
By Bamidele Atoyebi In recent discussions surrounding Nigeria’s mining sector, some have raised concerns about the alleged issuance of multiple mineral titles over the same land areas a situation said to be causing confusion and hindering investment. While such concerns merit attention, it is important to distinguish between perception and reality, especially when evaluating […]
The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire, and Immigration Services Board has announced the temporary suspension of its recruitment application portal. The portal will be unavailable until July 21, 2025, as the board works to upgrade its system to accommodate the high volume of applications. According to the board’s secretary, Maj Gen AM Jibril (rtd), […]
In recent discussions surrounding Nigeria’s mining sector, some have raised concerns about the alleged issuance of multiple mineral titles over the same land areas a situation said to be causing confusion and hindering investment. While such concerns merit attention, it is important to distinguish between perception and reality, especially when evaluating the processes and structures […]
Billionaire investor Femi Otedola has strengthened his grip on First Bank by acquiring a substantial stake in First Holdco Plc, the bank’s parent company. Otedola purchased 10.47 billion units of shares worth ₦324.47 billion, increasing his stake from 15% to approximately 40%. This strategic move gives him significant control over Nigeria’s oldest bank. […]
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has expressed deep concern over Nigeria’s persistent poor standing on the global labour rights scale, describing the latest ranking as a national embarrassment that demands urgent action from both government and employers. Speaking at the 68th Annual General Meeting of the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) held in […]
