By Stellamaris Ashinze The Managing Director, Equinix Nigeria (MainOne), Mr Wole Abu, says that Nigeria has emerged Africa’s digital leader, boasting 132 million active internet subscribers and 43 per cent broadband penetration. Abu made this known at the inauguration of the executive committee of the Nigerian Institute of Electrical ElectronicContinue Reading
By Ibukun Emiola An exhibition showcasing a rare collection of currencies has opened at the Cornelius Adepegba Museum of African Art, Institute of African Studies, University of Ibadan. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the exhibition tagged “An Exhibition of Dele T. Fawole Numismatic Collection” showcased works ofContinue Reading
By Raji Rasak The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Customs Administration of Benin Republic have inaugurated an Interconnected System for Management of Goods in Transit (SIGMAT) platform, aimed at boosting regional trade. Mr Adewale Adeniyi, Comptroller General of Customs (CGC) and the Director General of Benin Customs Administration, MmeContinue Reading
By David Adeoye The Oyo State Government says Ladoke Akintola International Airport, Alakia, Ibadan, will begin international flight operations by June 2026. The Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, confirmed this in Ibadan. Oyelade said the international terminal, currently at 15 per cent completion, is expected toContinue Reading
By Alaba Olusola Oke The Ondo State Government says the Children’s Parliament will be resuscitated and featured as one of the activities to mark the 2025 Children’s Day celebration. Dr Seun Osamaye, the Special Adviser on Women Affairs and Social Development, said this at a news conference to outline theContinue Reading
By Uchenna Eletuo Two clerics, Prof. Amidu Sanni, Chief Imam, Lagos State University, and Pastor Charles Ighele of the Holy Spirit Mission Church, Ikeja, have described President Ahmed Bola Tinubu’s presence at Pope Leo XIV’s inauguration mass as a demonstration of religious tolerance. The clerics spoke with the News AgencyContinue Reading
By Ifeoma Aka Dr Eric Odo, the Chairman, Igbo-Etiti Local Government Council, Enugu State, has disclosed plans to begin a free healthcare programme for elderly people in the area. Odo made the disclosure at a meeting with some senior citizens of the area in Ogbede. He said that the councilContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has commenced the disbursement of April 2025 upkeep payments to eligible student beneficiaries across the country. Mrs Oseyemi Oluwatuyi, Director, Strategic Communications in NELFUND disclosed this to newsmen in Abuja. Oluwatuyi said, while most payments had been successfully processed, a smallContinue Reading
By Aisha Cole The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has expressed commitment to facilitating the importation of renewable energy technologies into the country. The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Bashir Adeniyi, made the pledge at the NCS Trade Facilitation Consultative Forum held in Lagos. The forum had the theme “Trade Facilitation MeasuresContinue Reading
By Ifeanyi Olannye The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has launched campaign against human trafficking and violence against persons in secondary schools in Delta. The Commander, NAPTIP Benin Zonal Command, Mr Sam Offiah, who inaugurated the Anti-Human Trafficking Vanguard in Abraka, Ethiope East Local GovernmentContinue Reading
