The Cloud Network Foundation (CNF) has urged the Federal Government to reconsider the new ATM withdrawal charges recently introduced by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), warning that such policies will further worsen the financial strain on Nigerians. The CBN, in its latest directive, announced that customers will now be […]
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Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has forwarded a list of 16 commissioner nominees to the State Assembly for screening and confirmation. Among the nominees are three women and key political figures, including former Majority Leader of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Umar Tanko-Tunga, and former House member, Mohammed […]
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has unveiled new guidelines for power tariff hikes, providing a framework for electricity distribution companies (DisCos) to follow. The latest order, signed by NERC Chairman, Sanusi Garba, stated that pursuant to the provisions of the Electricity Act 2023, the commission is obligated to review […]
The Cloud Network Foundation (CNF), a leading non-governmental organization in Nigeria, has called on the federal government to reassess the recently approved 50% hike in telecoms tariffs, warning of its potential economic and social repercussions. The increase, which was announced by the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy and subsequently […]
Nigeria’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved two significant initiatives aimed at enhancing the country’s digital infrastructure. The first initiative, the Nigeria Universal Communication Access Project, seeks to provide connectivity to over 21 million people in underserved communities across 4,834 rural areas. The Minister of Communications, Innovation & Digital Economy, […]
The former CEO of FirstBank, Adesola Adeduntan, has launched a new financial services firm called Sequoia Financial Services Limited. This was revealed by Adeduntan on LinkedIn where he shared his excitement stating, “I am happy to share that I am starting a new role as President and Founder of Sequoia […]
The President/CEO of the Digital Bridge Institute (DBI), David Daser, was among the distinguished guests at the official launch of the National Broadband Alliance for Nigeria (NBAN) 2025. The high-profile event, held at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Ikeja, Lagos, brought together top government officials, industry leaders, and key stakeholders […]
Nigerian Afrobeats artists are making a significant impact on the global music scene, and the nominations and big win at the 67th Grammy Awards nominations are a testament to that. The ceremony which took place on February 2, 2025, at the Arena in Los Angeles was a night to remember […]
The Private Telecommunications and Communications Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PTECSSAN) has raised concerns over the recent tariff increment in the telecommunications sector, calling for an urgent review to protect consumers and industry workers. In a strongly worded letter, PTECSSAN highlighted the financial strain the tariff increase would impose on […]
The National Institute for Cultural Orientation (NICO), a parastatal of the Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy commends Executive Governor of Oyo State, His Excellency, Seyi Makinde for his directive for all civil and public servants in the state to wear Aso Oke fabric every Thursday. […]
