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 […]
By Prof Mike A.A. Ozekhome SAN, CON, OFR, LL.D INTRODUCTION “Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour. Owe no man anything, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled […]
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 […]
The African Union (AU) has appointed former Nigerian Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Professor Isa Ali Pantami, as the Co-chairman of the African Scientific Research and Innovation Council (AU-ASRIC). In this new role, Professor Pantami will be responsible for shaping Africa’s policy and strategy for the Fourth Industrial Revolution […]
Legal experts have analyzed the implications of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) reaffirmation of its 5% borrowing cap under the Ways and Means facility for the fiscal years 2024-2025. The CBN’s facility allows the federal government to borrow up to 5% of the previous year’s revenue to address budget […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signaled an impending cabinet reshuffle and directed his ministers to actively engage the media in promoting the achievements of his administration. Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday at the State House, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed that […]
Dr. Vincent Olatunji, National Commissioner and CEO of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), has officially inaugurated the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) for the upcoming Network of African Data Protection Authorities (NADPA-RADPA) Conference. The highly anticipated event, scheduled to take place in May 2025 in Abuja, will also include the […]
Dr. Leo Stan Ekeh, Chairman of Zinox Group, emphasized the need for Africa to develop its own large-scale media platforms during a panel discussion on the future of media. The dialogue, themed “The Media of the Future: Bridging the Gap Between the West and People of African Descent,” was held […]
