Pope Francis, the 266th head of the Roman Catholic Church, has died at the age of 88. He passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025, at his residence in the Vatican’s Casa Santa Marta. The news was confirmed by Vatican News via their official Facebook page. Pope Francis, born Jorge […]
Millions of Nigerian phone users may soon be unable to access WhatsApp, as the messaging platform’s parent company, Meta, has announced that support for several outdated mobile devices will end on May 5, 2025. According to Meta, the decision to phase out support for these older devices is aimed at […]
MTN Nigeria and leading cybersecurity firm, Digital Encode, have thrown their weight behind the 2025 edition of the International Girls in ICT Day campaign organized by eBusiness Life Communication Limited. The event, scheduled to take place on May 15, 2025, at the Lagos Oriental Hotel, aims to inspire and empower […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has reaffirmed its commitment to fairness, transparency, and consumer protection in addressing the issue of unclaimed prepaid airtime recharges. Speaking at a stakeholder engagement forum focused on the matter, the Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of the NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida, emphasized the need to strike a […]
Reuben Muoka, a seasoned ICT journalist and public relations expert, has officially retired from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), concluding a distinguished career that spanned nearly two decades within the nation’s telecoms regulatory body. Muoka, who served as the Director of Public Affairs (DPA) until his exit, joined the NCC […]
Ethiopian Airlines has expanded its aviation portfolio with the launch of its first VIP-configured Boeing 737-800 Business Jet, marking a significant move into the premium charter service market. Unveiled in mid-March, the 15-year-old jet, now registered as ET-BBH, is specifically tailored for luxury private travel and official government use. Featuring […]
The Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, sitting in Abuja, has upheld the election of Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC), dismissing the petition filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Asue Ighodalo. In its ruling on Wednesday, the three-member panel, led by Justice Wilfred […]
It was a night of glitz and celebration as renowned legal luminary and human rights activist, Prof. Mike Ozekhome, SAN, received the 2024 Midwest Herald “Defender of Democracy Award” at the prestigious Midwest Herald Achievers Award ceremony in Benin City, Edo State. The event, held on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, […]
Galaxy Backbone (GBB), Nigeria’s premier digital infrastructure provider, has launched its 2025-2028 Integrated Digital Transformation Strategic (IDTS) Plan, aimed at accelerating the country’s transition to a fully integrated digital economy. The comprehensive strategy, developed in collaboration with key stakeholders, is anchored on five core pillars: • Resilient Digital Infrastructure: Strengthening […]
Former Senator Ayodele Arise has criticized the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) for diverting its focus from national identity registration to issuing multipurpose payment cards. Speaking on Tech TV, Arise, who chairs Card Technologies Limited, warned that the proposed card could create security risks, economic disruptions, and unnecessary complications. He […]
