MTN, Airtel to share network infrastructure in Nigeria, Uganda
MTN Group and Airtel Africa have forged a network infrastructure-sharing agreement in Nigeria and Uganda, a strategic pivot aimed at accelerating mobile connectivity in underserved regions. The telecom giants said in a statement on Wednesday that the partnership reflects a growing shift towards cost optimisation and aims to enhance mobile services, particularly in remote and
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MTN Group and Airtel Africa have forged a network infrastructure-sharing agreement in Nigeria and Uganda, a strategic pivot aimed at accelerating mobile connectivity in underserved regions. The telecom giants said in a statement on Wednesday that the partnership reflects a growing shift towards cost optimisation and aims to enhance mobile services, particularly in remote and
JUST IN: FG suspends financial council dues after backlash
The Federal Government has announced a temporary suspension of the implementation of annual dues imposed on public interest enterprises by the Financial Reporting Council. This came following widespread concerns from industry stakeholders. The Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment, Jumoke Oduwole, disclosed the decision at a Ministerial Consultative Meeting on the Financial Reporting Council Annual
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The Federal Government has announced a temporary suspension of the implementation of annual dues imposed on public interest enterprises by the Financial Reporting Council. This came following widespread concerns from industry stakeholders. The Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment, Jumoke Oduwole, disclosed the decision at a Ministerial Consultative Meeting on the Financial Reporting Council Annual
Wike’ll block Atiku’s 2027 presidential ambition, says minister’s aide
Lere Olayinka, media aide to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has vowed that his principal will frustrate former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s 2027 presidential bid. Olayinka made the declaration while reacting to Atiku’s recent comment that he had no regrets about not picking Wike as his running mate in the 2023
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Lere Olayinka, media aide to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has vowed that his principal will frustrate former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s 2027 presidential bid. Olayinka made the declaration while reacting to Atiku’s recent comment that he had no regrets about not picking Wike as his running mate in the 2023
‘Sorry for the insults,’ Natasha apologises to Ezekwesili over clash with Nwaebonyi
Embattled Kogi Central senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has apologised to a former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, over her clash with the senator representing Ebonyi North, Onyekachi Nwaebonyi. PUNCH Online reports that Ezekwesili and Nwaebonyi clashed on Tuesday at the hearing of the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions on a fresh petition from
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Embattled Kogi Central senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has apologised to a former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, over her clash with the senator representing Ebonyi North, Onyekachi Nwaebonyi. PUNCH Online reports that Ezekwesili and Nwaebonyi clashed on Tuesday at the hearing of the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions on a fresh petition from
Lassa fever kills corper in Ogun
The Ogun State Commissioner for Health, Dr Tomi Coker, on Tuesday declared an outbreak of Lassa fever in the state. Coker said that the hemorrhaging viral fever recently claimed the life of a 25-year-old female National Youth Service Corps member who fell sick in Ondo and was brought to one of the state’s secondary health
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The Ogun State Commissioner for Health, Dr Tomi Coker, on Tuesday declared an outbreak of Lassa fever in the state. Coker said that the hemorrhaging viral fever recently claimed the life of a 25-year-old female National Youth Service Corps member who fell sick in Ondo and was brought to one of the state’s secondary health
Reps to probe N1.24tn Sukuk-funded road projects
The House of Representatives on Wednesday resolved to probe Sukuk-backed road projects valued at about N1.24 trillion raised in the past seven years ( 2017- 2024). The resolution of the House followed the adoption in plenary of a motion of urgent public importance sponsored by Nasarawa lawmaker, Mr Jonathan Gbefwi. Recall that the Federal Government
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The House of Representatives on Wednesday resolved to probe Sukuk-backed road projects valued at about N1.24 trillion raised in the past seven years ( 2017- 2024). The resolution of the House followed the adoption in plenary of a motion of urgent public importance sponsored by Nasarawa lawmaker, Mr Jonathan Gbefwi. Recall that the Federal Government
PICTORIAL: Obi commends Super Eagles despite draw against Zimbabwe
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has lauded the Super Eagles for their resilience and sportsmanship in Tuesday’s FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Zimbabwe. In a post on X.com on Wednesday, Obi, who travelled to Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, to witness the match firsthand, praised the players for their dedication and fighting spirit.
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Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has lauded the Super Eagles for their resilience and sportsmanship in Tuesday’s FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Zimbabwe. In a post on X.com on Wednesday, Obi, who travelled to Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, to witness the match firsthand, praised the players for their dedication and fighting spirit.
Soliders arrest two suspects over killing of Kaduna Catholic priest
Troops of the special military task force, Operation Safe Haven, have arrested two suspected killers of Rev. Fr. Sylvester Okechukwu. This is contained in a statement issued by the OPSH media officer, Maj. Samson Zhakom, on Wednesday in Jos. The News Agency of Nigeria repots that Okechukwu, a priest of the Catholic Diocese of Kafachan,
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Troops of the special military task force, Operation Safe Haven, have arrested two suspected killers of Rev. Fr. Sylvester Okechukwu. This is contained in a statement issued by the OPSH media officer, Maj. Samson Zhakom, on Wednesday in Jos. The News Agency of Nigeria repots that Okechukwu, a priest of the Catholic Diocese of Kafachan,
UNIPORT confers professorship on NESREA DG
The University of Port Harcourt has promoted the Director General of NESREA, Innocent Barikor, to a Professor of Political Economy and Development Studies. His promotion came alongside that of 45 other staff members of the institution. In a statement on Wednesday, the Vice Chancellor of the Institution, Onwunari Georgewill, disclosed that the promotion of Barikor
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The University of Port Harcourt has promoted the Director General of NESREA, Innocent Barikor, to a Professor of Political Economy and Development Studies. His promotion came alongside that of 45 other staff members of the institution. In a statement on Wednesday, the Vice Chancellor of the Institution, Onwunari Georgewill, disclosed that the promotion of Barikor
I’m pleased with my verbal exchange with Nwebonyi – Ezekwesili
Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, has defended her clash with the senator representing Ebonyi North Senatorial District, Onyekachi Nwaebonyi, at a Senate Committee hearing on Tuesday. Speaking during an appearance on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily programme on Wednesday, Ezekwesili stated that she is pleased with her verbal engagement with the Imo lawmaker, saying that the
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Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, has defended her clash with the senator representing Ebonyi North Senatorial District, Onyekachi Nwaebonyi, at a Senate Committee hearing on Tuesday. Speaking during an appearance on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily programme on Wednesday, Ezekwesili stated that she is pleased with her verbal engagement with the Imo lawmaker, saying that the