The Federal Government has unveiled the National Broadband Alliance, a new initiative aimed at transforming the nation’s digital infrastructure and boosting connectivity across the country. The initiative was unveiled on Tuesday in Lagos by the Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, who was represented by the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian…
Apple unveiled its iPhone 17 lineup on Tuesday, featuring its thinnest smartphone ever, as the tech giant works to prove it can keep pace in the generative AI race. The Silicon Valley powerhouse held its annual iPhone release event amid mounting pressures: the White House is pushing the company to reduce its dependence on Chinese…
The Muslim Council of Taraba State has officially banned all forms of wedding parties within Jalingo, the state capital. The decision was made following consultations with Islamic clerics, traditional rulers, and local authorities. The ban specifically targets popular events such as Kauyawa and Ajo parties, which are known for attracting large gatherings of youths who…
A viral video circulating online showed an unidentified pastor performing a dramatic deliverance session for a woman inside a commercial bus (Danfo) in Lagos. Na so una dey dey for here?? Ehnn Lagosians’, the trending video captured, as it’s generating buzzes online. In the footage, the woman confessed to attempting to “destroy” another individual who…
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has asked the Federal Government to revoke the airstrip licence given to the Living Faith Church, also known as Winners Chapel, founded by Bishop David Oyedepo. The council’s call is contained in a communique issued at the end of the 10th meeting of the Expanded General Purpose…
In a joint message commemorating Nigeria’s 26 years of uninterrupted democratic governance, ambassadors of five Western countries have urged the Nigerian government to urgently reform its Cybercrimes Act to protect citizens’ right to free speech and boost investor confidence in the country’s digital economy. The envoys – representing the United States, Britain, Finland, Norway and…
The Senate has waded into two recent high-profile incidents involving airline passengers, vowing to investigate and hold all parties accountable. Chairman of the Senate Committee on Aviation, Senator Abdulfatai Buhari (APC, Oyo North), said on Tuesday that the probe would cover operational standards, passenger rights, and discipline in Nigeria’s aviation sector. “We will not allow…
The Central Bank of Nigeria has announced the introduction of an Electronic Foreign Exchange Matching System aimed at transforming the country’s foreign exchange market. This new system is set to be operational in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market by 1 December 2024, following a two-week test run scheduled for November. The EFEMS is expected to…
Abdul Samad Rabiu, president of BUA Group, has predicted that the naira will strengthen to between ₦1,300 and ₦1,400 to the dollar by the end of the year. Rabiu stated this while addressing journalists shortly after a meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Wednesday. Praising what he described as…
The Senate on Thursday suspended further consideration of a bill seeking to repeal the Electoral Act 2022 and enact a new Electoral Act 2025, following concerns that lawmakers needed more time for wider consultations and a deeper understanding of its provisions. The decision came after the Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele (APC, Ekiti), moved a…
