Category: Information

CBN, NCC propose suspension of airtime, data sale during network outages

February 10, 2026

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) have proposed measures to curb failed airtime and data purchase transactions, including instant reversals, real-time transaction tracking, and mandatory suspension of transactions during network downtimes. The proposals are contained in an exposure draft of a joint CBN–NCC framework, dated February 5, on failed airtime and data transactions, […]

Probe Senate over Electoral Act, tax laws, SERAP urges CCB

February 8, 2026

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has petitioned the Code of Conduct Bureau to investigate members of the Senate and...

Gov Adeleke orders security clampdown over alleged takeover of Akirun palace

February 6, 2026

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has issued a warning against an alleged plan to invade and take over the...

Sheikh Gumi denies being arrested by US military

February 5, 2026

Prominent Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmed Gumi has dismissed viral reports and images on social media alleging that he was taken...

Explainer: How Nigeria’s New Tax Reforms Will Help Workers and Small Businesses

November 4, 2025

by Mercy Edewede https://x.com/mercyedewede?s=21 Starting January 1, 2026, Nigeria’s new tax laws will bring 50 reliefs and exemptions aimed at...

Tinubu to address editors Nov 12

October 18, 2025

The Nigerian Guild of Editors has postponed its 2025 All Nigeria Editors Conference to November 12–13, 2025. This is as...

Femi Falana Offers Solution For Nnamdi Kanu’s Detention

October 10, 2025

Nigerian activist and lawyer, Femi Falana, has advised that the detention of the leader of the proscribed Independent People of Biafra...

Youths demand CAC Boss removal over alleged misconduct, illegal deregistration

October 9, 2025

Nigerian youths have staged protests nationwide, accusing the Corporate Affairs Commission of misconduct and unlawful actions against the National Youth...

NUJ Commends DSS For Release of Journalists, Urges Accountability

October 5, 2025

The Nigeria Union of Journalists has commended the Department of State Services for the timely release of two broadcast journalists,...

Trump signs order for TikTok’s sale, valued at $14bn

September 26, 2025

United States President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday, declaring his intention to sell TikTok’s U.S. operations to...

We Are Not Recruiting – INEC Distances Self From Fake Job Portal

September 17, 2025

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has urged members of the public to ignore a fake recruitment advert making the rounds on...

Data visualisation: Yobe govt. gifts journalists 100 new laptops

September 10, 2025

The Yobe Government has distributed 100 new laptop computers to 100 journalists to aid the practice. The role of data...

President Tinubu Abolishes 5% Telecoms Tax For Nigerians

August 20, 2025

President Bola Tinubu has approved the scrapping of the controversial 5% excise duty, which applied to mobile voice and data...

Ex-NNPCL spokesman canvasses tax relief for media houses

August 20, 2025

Former Chief Corporate Communications Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Femi Soneye, has reiterated calls for government support...

NCC to charge N10m for bulk SMS licence, cracks down on fraud

July 9, 2025

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has introduced a new rule that requires companies sending bulk international text messages, also known...

NIMC Restores NIN Verification Services After System Upgrade

July 4, 2025

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has announced the full restoration of its National Identification Number (NIN) verification services across...

To the grassroots

June 22, 2025

There is a hint in the mobile air that we might be on the cusp of a grassroots revolution in...

Day of the African Child – A Deep Dive

June 16, 2025

Introduction Every year on June 16, the Day of the African Child (DAC) is commemorated across Africa and beyond. This...

Alaafin Supremacy: History, Tradition, Culture Sacrosanct – Olugbon

June 3, 2025

Oba Olushola Alao, the Olugbon of Orile-Igbon in Surulere Local Government Area (LGA), Oyo State, says history, tradition and culture...

Owa Obokun: Tinubu Approves Rehabilitation of Ilesa/Ife/Ibadan Expressway

May 24, 2025

President Bola Tinubu on Friday approved the rehabilitation of Ilesha/Ife/Ibadan dual carriage expressways for ease of transportation. Tinubu, speaking at...