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be unable to access WhatsApp, as the messaging platform’s parent company, Meta, has announced that support for several outdated mobile devices will end on May 5, 2025.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 […]
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has announced that four data centers are currently under construction in Lagos, marking a significant step in the state’s efforts to strengthen its digital infrastructure. This announcement was made at the Lagos House in Marina during a courtesy visit by Her Royal Highness, Princess Alice […]
Through an initiative that aims to strengthen consumer protection in the evolving telecommunications sector while providing a safety net for subscribers who have unused airtime, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has proposed a 12-month grace period for telecom subscribers to reclaim unused prepaid credits from deactivated mobile lines. This was […]
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 […]
Equinix, a global digital infrastructure company, has launched its latest data center expansion, LG2.3, in Lagos, Nigeria aiming to bolster the country’s digital economy by providing advanced colocation and interconnection services to businesses driving the region’s digital transformation. During the inauguration which was held in Lagos, Bruce Owen, President of […]
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 […]
