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 […]
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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. […]
United States President, Donald Trump has announced that Microsoft is in talks to acquire TikTok’s US operations. This development comes after Trump pressured the social network to shed its Chinese ownership or face a ban based on national security grounds. Trump mentioned that “there’s great interest in TikTok” and that […]
The Federal Government of Nigeria through the Ministry of Innovation, Science, and Technology has officially launched the Innovations in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Policy (iSTEP) Program, an initiative aimed at empowering youth-driven innovation and driving Nigeria’s economic transformation. The launch took place through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding […]
