International Crackdown: Nigerian Authorities Deport 51 Convicted Cyberfraudsters In a powerful display of international cooperation and a firm stance against online crime, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has, in partnership with the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), successfully deported 51 more foreign nationals who were convicted of cyberfraud and internet-related offenses. The latest expulsion, […]
Ooni Unveils Indigenous Website ‘2geda’ to Boost Commerce and Connectivity The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has unveiled Nigeria’s first indigenous social media and business networking platform, named “2geda,” in a bid to revolutionize the country’s digital landscape and empower local entrepreneurs. The ceremonial launch took place on Saturday, August 16, […]
NIHTE, IRF Partner to Train Engineers on Sustainable Road Infrastructure The Nigerian Institution of Highway and Transportation Engineers (NIHTE) and the International Road Federation (IRF) have partnered to train hundreds of engineers to address Nigeria’s perennial problem of poor road quality. The training, which is aimed at improving road and bridge infrastructure, is part of […]
President Tinubu Calls On Digital Creators To Verify Information Before Sharing President Bola Tinubu on Friday, August 1, 2025, issued a stern call to digital content creators and influencers, urging them to prioritize verification before amplifying information across their platforms. Speaking at the Progressive Digital Media Summit held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, President […]
US Passport Slips to 10th Place as Asian Nations Dominate 2025 Global Mobility Rankings The American passport has continued its downward trend in global mobility rankings, slipping to 10th place in the latest 2025 Henley Passport Index. This marks its lowest position in the index’s 20-year history, contrasting sharply with the sustained dominance of Asian […]
Global Travel Industry Leaders to Unveil Cutting-Edge Tech at Amsterdam Summit The global travel industry’s leading players, including major airlines, hotels, fintech firms, and travel platforms, are set to converge in Amsterdam from October 20 to 22, 2025, to showcase cutting-edge innovations and technologies poised to shape the future of post-pandemic travel recovery. The highly […]
PalmPay Earns Global Recognition, Named Among Top 300 Fintech Companies Worldwide by CNBC & Statista PalmPay, a leading neobank and fintech platform focused on emerging markets, has once again secured global recognition, earning a coveted spot on CNBC and Statista’s 2025 Top 300 Fintech Companies in the World list. This marks the second consecutive year […]
TikTok Scales Up Enforcement, Removes 3.6 Million Nigerian Videos in Q1 2025 In a significant move to uphold its Community Guidelines, the short-form video platform TikTok has announced the removal of over 3.6 million videos originating from Nigeria during the first quarter of 2025 (January to March). This figure represents a 50 percent increase in […]
NDDC Disburses ₦5 Billion for Women, Youth Empowerment Through Skills Training in Niger Delta The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has announced the release of ₦5 billion to kickstart skills training and entrepreneurship development programs targeting women and youths across the Niger Delta region. The significant disbursement, part of a larger ₦30 billion approved for […]
Ganduje Chairs New FAAN Board: Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo Inaugurates Eight-Member Team for Airport Transformation Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, the immediate past National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former Kano State Governor, has been officially inaugurated as the Chairman of the Board of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN). The inauguration […]
FG Secures Landmark $747 Million Syndicated Loan for Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway First Phase The Federal Government has successfully secured a significant $747 million syndicated loan facility to finance the crucial Phase 1, Section 1 of the ambitious Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project. This landmark financial deal, announced on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, by the Federal Ministry […]
COREN Institutionalizes One-Year Engineering Residency Program for Graduates to Boost Employability The Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) has formally institutionalized a mandatory one-year Engineering Residency Programme (EREP) for all engineering graduates from Nigerian universities and polytechnics. This move is aimed at significantly enhancing the practical skills and employability of young engineers, […]
MTN, 9mobile Partner on National Roaming to Boost Seamless Connectivity Nationwide In a landmark development poised to significantly enhance telecommunications services across Nigeria, MTN Nigeria and 9mobile have announced a strategic three-year national roaming agreement. This partnership, which takes effect next week and is expected to roll out nationwide in July, will allow 9mobile subscribers […]
ECOWAS Parliament Calls for Urgent Legal Framework on AI in West Africa The Parliament of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has called for the urgent development of a robust legal framework to govern Artificial Intelligence (AI) across the sub-region. The plea was made by the Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament, Hadja Memounatou […]
MTN Boosts Digital Literacy in Borno, Donates 750 Tablets to Schools MTN Nigeria Communications Plc has significantly bolstered the digital literacy agenda in Borno State, donating 750 digital tablets to 15 secondary schools across the state. Each of the beneficiary schools received 50 tablets during a symbolic handover ceremony held in Maiduguri, the state capital, […]
AfDB Adviser, Ooni of Ife to Grace OAU Chemical Engineering Department’s 55th Anniversary he Department of Chemical Engineering, Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, is set to host a landmark celebration for its 55th anniversary this Saturday, June 28, 2025. The event will be distinguished by the attendance of Professor Oyebanji Oyelaran-Oyeyinka, a Senior Special Assistant […]
President Tinubu Lauds Wike’s “Fast-Thinking Leadership” in Abuja Road Reconstruction President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has lauded the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, praising his “fast-thinking leadership” for the accelerated reconstruction and completion of the Arterial Road N5 (Obafemi Awolowo Way) in Abuja. The President’s commendation came on Friday during the inauguration […]
Nigeria Customs Service Issues Stern Warning Against Online Recruitment and Auction Scams The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has issued a strong warning to the public regarding a troubling surge in online scams involving fake recruitment and auction offers falsely linked to the service. The NCS urged Nigerians to exercise extreme vigilance to avoid falling victim […]
Nine Chinese Nationals Jailed for Cyberterrorism, Internet Fraud in Lagos Nine Chinese nationals have been convicted and sentenced to one year imprisonment each by a Federal High Court in Lagos for their involvement in large-scale cyberterrorism and internet fraud. The convictions were secured by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), which had previously arrested […]
JAMB Recommends Tough Sanctions for 11 CBT Centres, Fingerprint Cheats in UTME The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has proposed stringent penalties for 11 Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres and numerous registrants implicated in fingerprint irregularities during the registration process for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The recommendations, announced by JAMB Registrar, Professor […]