Fibre optic cables should be considered ‘critical infrastructure’ in Africa, Google says
November 15, 2024 African governments should give fibre optic cables greater protection from attacks and harmonize policies around layouts to encourage the development of tech infrastructure, a Google executive said…
UBA set to raise N239.4bn through Rights Issue
Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, will raise N239.4 billion through a Rights Issue of 6,839,884,274 ordinary shares of 50 kobo each at N35.00 per share….
REA-NEP to boost renewable energy in Federal universities by 2025
By Enyi Ejike-Umunnabuike Jr In a significant initiative aimed at bolstering energy sustainability across Nigeria, the Nigeria Electrification Programme (NEP) implemented under the Rural electrification agency, are set to…
GOCOP calls for balanced regulatory framework for digital content in Nigeria
The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) has called for a balanced regulatory framework for digital content produced by Nigerian creatives. Deputy General Secretary of the Guild Olumide Iyanda made…
Yes, we did it: Two suspects admit to killing market leader
The Police Command in Enugu State has detained two suspects for alleged armed robbery and murder of Chief Stephen Aniagu, Chairman of Ogbete Main Market Traders Association (OMMATA), Enugu. It…
EFCC, ICPC, NFIU Acts validly enacted, Supreme Court rules
The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed the suit by 16 states against the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), challenging the constitutionality of the acts establishing the Economic and Financial Crimes…
FEC proposes N47.9trn 2025 inflationary budget, okays $2.2bn external borrowing
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has proposed the sum of N47.9 trillion for the 2025 fiscal year for submission to the National Assembly on Monday. The Minister of Budget and…
Customs boss pays tribute to Lagbaja, an ‘astute military leader’
The Comptroller General (C-G) of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, has described the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, as an astute military leader. “Lt. Gen. Lagbaja…
NLNG: Horsfall assumes office as GM, External Relations and Sustainable Development
Dr. Sophia Horsfall, the former Manager of Corporate Communications and Public Affairs, has assumed her role as General Manager of External Relations and Sustainable Development following her appointment by the…