MTN tackles Netflix, Showmax, others in streaming battle
In a bold move to reshape Africa’s digital entertainment space, telecoms giant MTN Group has teamed up with UK-based video software powerhouse Synamedia to launch a next-gen streaming platform for mobile and broadband users across the continent. The partnership, aimed at delivering high-quality, relevant, and accessible content, marks MTN’s entry into direct competition with major
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In a bold move to reshape Africa’s digital entertainment space, telecoms giant MTN Group has teamed up with UK-based video software powerhouse Synamedia to launch a next-gen streaming platform for mobile and broadband users across the continent. The partnership, aimed at delivering high-quality, relevant, and accessible content, marks MTN’s entry into direct competition with major
Nigeria, U.S. to deepen economic ties across key sectors
Nigeria and the U.S. have expressed commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation between them through various economic sectors. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, disclosed this in a statement by Alkasim Abdulkadir, his Special Assistant on Media and Communications Strategy, on Monday in Abuja. Tuggar disclosed that the commitment is the outcome of an
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Nigeria and the U.S. have expressed commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation between them through various economic sectors. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, disclosed this in a statement by Alkasim Abdulkadir, his Special Assistant on Media and Communications Strategy, on Monday in Abuja. Tuggar disclosed that the commitment is the outcome of an
Trump tariffs: Trade among yourselves, Ecobank advises Nigeria, others
Trade among yourselves to counter trump tariff, Ecobank tells Nigeria, others The Chief Executive Officer of Ecobank Transnational Inc., Jeremy Awori, has urged African nations to deepen trade among themselves as a buffer against the potential economic impact of new tariffs imposed by United States President Donald Trump. Speaking in an interview with Bloomberg TV,
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Trade among yourselves to counter trump tariff, Ecobank tells Nigeria, others The Chief Executive Officer of Ecobank Transnational Inc., Jeremy Awori, has urged African nations to deepen trade among themselves as a buffer against the potential economic impact of new tariffs imposed by United States President Donald Trump. Speaking in an interview with Bloomberg TV,
We’ve attracted $491m investments into CNG in one year – PCNGI Coordinator
The Programme Coordinator, Presidential CNG Initiative, Mr Michael Oluwagbemi, says over 491 million dollar investments have been attracted into AutoCNG, while more than 9,000 direct and 75,000 indirect jobs have been created in the last one year. Oluwagbemi stated this while addressing State House Correspondents on Monday. He said that the conversion capacity of vehicles
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The Programme Coordinator, Presidential CNG Initiative, Mr Michael Oluwagbemi, says over 491 million dollar investments have been attracted into AutoCNG, while more than 9,000 direct and 75,000 indirect jobs have been created in the last one year. Oluwagbemi stated this while addressing State House Correspondents on Monday. He said that the conversion capacity of vehicles
VIDEO: From boxing ring to Lagos streets: Anthony Joshua connects with fans, ponders future
Former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua recently took to the streets of Lagos for a jog, and it didn’t take long for fans to recognize the boxing star. In a video he shared on X.com on Sunday, excited onlookers greeted him with cheers and fist-bumps as the boxer jogged down the street. In his post, Joshua
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Former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua recently took to the streets of Lagos for a jog, and it didn’t take long for fans to recognize the boxing star. In a video he shared on X.com on Sunday, excited onlookers greeted him with cheers and fist-bumps as the boxer jogged down the street. In his post, Joshua
Man beats 27-year-old daughter to death in Lagos
The Police in Lagos State have detained a man for allegedly beating his 27-year-old daughter to death. The spokesman of the command, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this while briefing newsmen on Monday in Lagos. He said that the incident happened on March 26 at Ojo area of the state. “On April 3, at 8:00 a.m,
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The Police in Lagos State have detained a man for allegedly beating his 27-year-old daughter to death. The spokesman of the command, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this while briefing newsmen on Monday in Lagos. He said that the incident happened on March 26 at Ojo area of the state. “On April 3, at 8:00 a.m,
IYC scribe faults Lokpobiri’s comments on Rivers crisis
The Secretary-General of the Ijaw Youth Council Worldwide, Maobuye Obu, has faulted recent remarks credited to the IYC President, Jonathan Lokpobiri, regarding the political situation in Rivers State. Lokpobiri, while speaking at a stakeholders’ meeting organised by Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited in Port Harcourt, had suggested that the Ijaw people could have done more to
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The Secretary-General of the Ijaw Youth Council Worldwide, Maobuye Obu, has faulted recent remarks credited to the IYC President, Jonathan Lokpobiri, regarding the political situation in Rivers State. Lokpobiri, while speaking at a stakeholders’ meeting organised by Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited in Port Harcourt, had suggested that the Ijaw people could have done more to
Nigeria expresses interest in hosting 2030 Commonwealth Games
Nigerian Olympic Committee announced it has met the March 28, 2025, deadline for expression of interest to bid for the 2030 Commonwealth Games. Nigeria can only commence a formal bid with the backing of the country’s government. Nigeria lost a bid to host the 2014 Commonwealth Games to Glasgow. A statement released by NOC spokesman
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Nigerian Olympic Committee announced it has met the March 28, 2025, deadline for expression of interest to bid for the 2030 Commonwealth Games. Nigeria can only commence a formal bid with the backing of the country’s government. Nigeria lost a bid to host the 2014 Commonwealth Games to Glasgow. A statement released by NOC spokesman
UCL: Arteta says Arsenal can upset Real Madrid on ‘biggest night’ of career
Mikel Arteta has no doubt that Arsenal can upset Real Madrid on the “biggest night” of his career in the Champions League quarter-finals. The Gunners have never been crowned European champions and face the 15-time winners in a quarter-final at the Emirates on Tuesday with the return leg in Madrid next week. The two sides
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Mikel Arteta has no doubt that Arsenal can upset Real Madrid on the “biggest night” of his career in the Champions League quarter-finals. The Gunners have never been crowned European champions and face the 15-time winners in a quarter-final at the Emirates on Tuesday with the return leg in Madrid next week. The two sides
CJN cautions judicial officials on data breaches, cyber threats
The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has cautioned judicial officials against the risks associated with data breaches, cyber threats, and online systems as they embrace digitalisation. The CJN made this statement on Monday while delivering a keynote address at the opening ceremony of the 2025 National Workshop on Information and Communication Technology, held
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The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has cautioned judicial officials against the risks associated with data breaches, cyber threats, and online systems as they embrace digitalisation. The CJN made this statement on Monday while delivering a keynote address at the opening ceremony of the 2025 National Workshop on Information and Communication Technology, held