Written by By Bayo Wahab The National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Debo Ologunagba, has downplayed the defection of Governor Peter Mbah to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), arguing that the PDP’s strength lies with the people, not governors. Ologunagba, however, acknowledged that the opposition party is battling with challenges, some of which … Continue reading “Mbah’s Defection: ‘We have challenges but PDP is not in coma’ — Ologunagba”
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — The Coalition Against Malpractices and Corruption (COMAC) has called for a transparency review of financial transactions and procurement activities in the Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, urging relevant institutions to strengthen accountability mechanisms in the sector. Briefing journalists in Abuja on Tuesday, COMAC; a coalition of civil society … Continue reading “Group seeks transparency review in aviation ministry spending”
By Kingsley Omonobi The Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Police Command said, yesterday that its operatives foiled a kidnapping and armed attack in Abuja, recovering an AK-47 rifle and ammunition during a coordinated operation at Byazhin Forest. Spokesman, Josephine Adeh said the operation was part of sustained efforts to ensure the safety and security of residents … Continue reading “Police foil kidnapping attempt at Kubwa forest”
By Innocent Anaba The Supreme Court has struck out an appeal by Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, effectively bringing to an end its attempt to overturn the acquittal of Dismass Adoon, a former aide to ex-Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Patrick Akpolobokemi. The panel of the apex court was … Continue reading “S’Court strikes out EFCC appeal seeking to upturn NIMASA aide’s acquittal”
By Ime-Udoma Richmond New Hampshire Capital has announced a N2 billion investment commitment in the Akwa Ibom State electricity market, focusing on the expansion of metering infrastructure and the development of electricity cooperatives to enhance access, reliability, and sustainability of power across the State. The announcement followed the company’s participation at the Akwa Ibom State Electricity … Continue reading “New Hampshire Capital invests N2bn to expand metering in Akwa Ibom”
By Juliet Umeh With over 103 million internet users and a rapidly expanding online retail space, Nigeria’s e-commerce landscape is witnessing unprecedented growth. Yet, competition from thousands of small businesses selling through Instagram, WhatsApp, and local marketplaces is making it harder for entrepreneurs to stand out. However, the Country Head of Zoho Nigeria, Kehinde Ogundare, … Continue reading “Nigeria’s e-commerce sector booms amid rising competition”
…Only 11 out of 36 states waive RoW fees …Over 19,000 fibre cuts, 3,000 theft cases, incessant outages leave telecom operators battling losses in 2025 By Juliet Umeh As Nigeria races to join the world’s digital elite, one of its biggest barriers isn’t technology, expertise, or investment, it is bureaucracy. The path to the country’s … Continue reading “Roadblocks to Right of way: How States’re killing Nigeria’s broadband dream with wrong policies”
By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech Editor Technology distributor, TD Africa, has reaffirmed its nearly three-decade-long partnership with global technology giant HP Inc. to drive digital transformation and deepen technology penetration across Nigeria and the African continent. The resolution came after a high-level strategic meeting, held in Ikoyi, Lagos recently. The meeting brought together top executives from … Continue reading “TD Africa strengthens partnership with HP to drive Africa’s tech future”
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA— The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, yesterday, declined to admit in evidence a set of exhibits the Federal Government sought to tender against a former National Security Adviser, NSA, Col. Sambo Dasuki (retd). Dasuki, who served as the NSA under former President Goodluck Jonathan, is answering to an amended seven-count … Continue reading “Money laundering: Court rejects FG’s evidence against ex-NSA, Dasuki”
The Archbishop of the Metropolitan See of Lagos, His Grace and Most Rev. Alfred Martins, has urged leaders across Nigeria to prioritise effective governance over politicking by focusing on delivering tangible results that improve the lives of the citizens. He made this call at the commissioning of new Catechists from various Catholic parishes in Lagos … Continue reading “Martins calls on leaders to prioritise effective governance over politicking”