As Nigeria’s digital economy continues to expand, affordable and reliable internet access has become a necessity for individuals, businesses, and remote workers across the country. In a landscape dominated by high data consumption from streaming, remote work tools, and online learning, unlimited data plans have emerged as a crucial lifeline. According to new data from
Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Fintiri has honoured Super Falcons coach Justin Madugu with a three-bedroom bungalow and N50 million for leading Nigeria to victory at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. The governor presented the gifts during a ceremony at the Government House in Yola on Thursday, celebrating Madugu’s tactical brilliance in Nigeria’s
Lagos, August 2, 2025 Vice Chairmen of Local Government Areas and Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in Lagos State have elected a new set of executives to lead their forum, pledging renewed commitment to grassroots governance, accountability, and community-driven development. The election, held in Lagos on Friday, brought together vice chairpersons from across the state,
Dutse, August 2, 2025 The Federal University Dutse (FUD) in Jigawa State has secured a ₦1 billion intervention grant from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) for the establishment of a state-of-the-art innovation hub and technology park. The university’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Abdulkarim Sabo Mohammed, confirmed the development while addressing staff and students during a campus
Nsukka, August 2, 2025 The management of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), has firmly denied reports circulating on social media and some online platforms claiming that a new Vice-Chancellor has been appointed for the institution. In an official statement released by the university’s Registrar, Dr. Mrs. C.N. Nwokike, the institution described the reports as
Abuja, August 2, 2025 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on Nigerian social media influencers to channel their platforms toward nation-building and responsible communication rather than spreading content that could undermine national unity and peace. Speaking at a stakeholders’ engagement in Abuja, the President emphasized the growing impact of digital platforms in shaping public opinion
Lagos, August 2, 2025 MTN Nigeria has become the second company in Nigeria’s capital market history to surpass a market capitalisation of ₦10 trillion, marking a historic milestone in the nation’s telecommunications and financial sectors. At the close of trading on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) on Thursday, August 1, 2025, MTN Nigeria’s stock soared
Lagos, August 2, 2025 The Nigerian naira started the month of August on a steady note against the US dollar, showing no significant movement across official and parallel markets as currency traders assessed ongoing fiscal and monetary policies. At the close of trading on Thursday, August 1, the naira traded flat at approximately ₦1,235 per
Abuja, August 2, 2025 The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has issued a directive mandating all firms currently operating under the Fast Track Scheme to fully migrate to the Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Programme by December 31, 2025. The move marks a critical step in the Service’s efforts to align with global best practices in trade
The city of Madinah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has once again taken centre stage on the global map after being officially re-certified as a ‘Healthy City’ by the World Health Organization (WHO), reaffirming its status as a global leader in urban health standards. This marks the second time the revered city has earned
