The Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), Mr. Khalil Suleiman Halilu, has underscored the importance of high-level professional proficiency and technical expertise in procurement management to achieve the agency’s goals. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the 2024 three-day in-house training for procurement […]
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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has disclosed that Starlink’s recent hike in subscription prices was carried out without prior approval from the regulatory authority. This was revealed in a statement signed by Reuben Muoka, NCC’s Director of Public Affairs, on October 8, 2024. According to the NCC, Starlink’s unilateral decision […]
As Nigeria’s financial technology sector evolves, Remita, a pioneering payment company, continues to shape the future of both the Nigerian and African fintech landscapes. Recognized for its dedication to innovation, inclusivity, and reliability, Remita is a major sponsor of the Nigeria Fintech Week (NFW) 2024. At this event, the company […]
Former Senator Dino Melaye has been acquitted in the last of 12 cases filed against him by the Federal Government, bringing a six-year legal battle to an end. Justice Sylvanus Oriji of the FCT High Court, Maitama, delivered the final verdict, clearing Melaye of charges related to providing false information […]
The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) is organizing a three-day in-house procurement training for procurement officers and other relevant staff across the NASENI system. The training, scheduled from October 8 to 10, 2024, at the NASENI Headquarters, aims to equip participants with global best practices in procurement […]
The Catholic Herald is set to honor eminent Nigerians as part of its centenary celebrations, recognizing individuals who have distinguished themselves in various areas of human endeavor. Among those to be honored are prominent industrialist Femi Otedola, who will receive the Catholic Herald Centenary Man Award, and Simeon Eyisi, […]
South African pay-TV provider, MultiChoice, is facing a mass exodus of subscribers as affordable broadband and the popularity of online streaming services increase across the country. The company’s latest annual report, for the year ending March 31, 2024, reveals that active DStv subscribers in South Africa have declined from […]
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Directorate of Road Services (commonly known as VIO) to immediately stop confiscating vehicles or imposing fines on Nigerians for road traffic violations. Delivering the judgment on October 2, 2024, in case number FHC/ABJ/CS/1695/2023, Justice Nkeonye Evelyn Maha ruled that the road […]
Over 12 million customers of First Bank Nigeria were left stranded on Tuesday as the bank’s digital platforms broke down, leaving them unable to access the bank’s app or carry out any financial transactions. The issue persisted throughout October 1, Nigeria’s Independence Day, leading to widespread frustration among customers. Many […]
A new social and business interactive app that aims to expand the possibilities of virtual activities beyond current platforms like Facebook, TikTok, Zoom, WhatsApp, and Snapchat is set to be launched in Nigeria before the end of the year. Developed by Houston-based boutique company eSocialMint Inc., the app, known as […]
