…later served as Minister of Works and Supply before becoming Minister of Transport and Communications under former President Edgar Lungu. He remained an opposition member of parliament after Lungu lost the 2021 election to President Hakainde Hichilema. Hichilema was declared the winner of the 13 August presidential ele…

…operational challenges that require specialised skills, appropriate tactics, effective communication and seamless coordination among security agencies.” The FOC added that the command had continued to leverage technology, innovation and intelligence-driven operations to improve its ability to detect and respond to mari…

…According to a statement issued on Wednesday by the NUPRC’s Head of Media and Corporate Communications, Eniola Akinkuotu, Amadasu said the Deep Offshore Oil and Gas Projects Incentives (Tax Remission) Executive Order, 2026, recently signed by Tinubu, could accelerate investment decisions on major projects that have alr…

…play out in Ede," he said.He described how, three days before that election, he lost all communication at the government house and his security details were withdrawn and sent to police headquarters in Ado Ekiti. He also alleged that security personnel stopped him from leading a march with over 60,000 supporters, and t…

…Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) issued a formal press statement through its Corporate Communication Department, confirming the crash and the deaths. It was the first official acknowledgement that the incident had resulted in fatalities.Police confirm seven people lose their lives as a helicopter crashes at Lolokwe Moun…

…According to a statement issued by the minister’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, the minister said the inspection was aimed at assessing the progress of projects inaugurated during the FCT Administration’s third anniversary and determining whether the contractors would…

…of job creation, in terms of revenue,” Olatunji said. Also speaking, the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, warned that inadequate privacy protection could slow investment and Nigeria’s digital development. Tijani, who was represented by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Nadungu…

…to significantly strengthen the state’s digital infrastructure, improve inter-agency communication, enhance access to government information systems and further advance the administration’s e-governance agenda for faster, more efficient and technology-driven public service delivery”.

…29, 2023. A statement issued at the time by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Communications, Stanley Nkwocha, said the Vice President would use the period for “study, reflection and intellectual renewal.” Nkwocha described it as an opportunity for him to review the administration’s ongoing programmes and deepe…

…or transfer directions purportedly issued on behalf of Universal Insurance. He said only communications bearing his official seal and stamp as a Legal Practitioner and Receiver/Provisional Liquidator, or those from persons he has explicitly authorised in writing, would be recognised during the liquidation.Chukwumerije…

…A fifth defendant, Robert Zanolla, is charged with felony conspiracy, criminal use of a communication facility, and related misdemeanor offenses. The father, Paul Robinson, is charged with tampering with evidence and hindering the investigation. The remaining defendants, all of whom are student-aged, are facing misdeme…

…allowing Airtel Africa to issue specific purchase instructions for up to $65m. The telecommunications firm reconfirmed that the sole objective of these repurchases is to reduce the company’s capital, confirming that every share acquired through the programme will be cancelled. The expanded capital return strategy comes…

…electoral cyber resilience, civil-military coordination and unified strategic communications. According to him, the proposed pillars would provide a practical pathway not only to securing elections but also to protecting the democratic legitimacy upon which national stability depends. Musa assured that, as the country…

…of the campaign window, HAI announced in a statement signed by its Director of Press and Communications, Ernest Omoarelojie, that its grassroots drive will combine street-level mobilization with traditional and digital media platforms. The organization stated that its endorsement of President Tinubu’s second-term bid i…

…months of planning, intelligence-led operations, inter-agency coordination, effective communication and continuous assessment of emerging threats and, above all, through the confidence that citizens place in the institutions established to serve them. “Security should never be viewed as an event. It is a process that b…

…was a Team Lead, Abor, attached to the company's 9th Mile District The company's Head of Communications, Emeka Ezeh, who confirmed the development in statement released on Monday night, August 17, said the deceased was carrying out maintenance work on the distribution substation when he sustained the fatal electric sho…

…electricity infrastructure. Nigeria should consider whether large digital companies, telecommunications companies, industrial parks, universities, mining operations, and manufacturing clusters could similarly become anchor customers for distributed generation. 3. Microsoft is helping bring a retired nuclear reactor bac…

…Oyebanji’s comments also highlight the growing importance of social media in political communication and public perception. With political conversations around the 2027 elections already intensifying, social media is expected to remain a major platform for political campaigns, government messaging and public debate. Wa…

…goods companies, three energy companies, one consumer services company and one telecommunications company. The companies are Dangote Cement Plc, MTN Nigeria Plc, BUA Foods Plc, BUA Cement Plc, Aradel Holdings Plc, First Holdco Plc, HBM Nigeria Plc, Zenith Bank Plc, GTCO Plc, Stanbic IBTC Holdings Plc, Transcorp Hotels…

…preliminary assessment of the election released on Monday and signed by its Media and Communications Officer, Paul Liam, said the rivalry among major political parties increased the logistical and structural difficulties of manipulating the poll on a large scale. “Organised political competition is itself an important…

…refurbished phone dealersSmartphones have become essential tools for banking, education, communication, work and online commerce. But exchange-rate pressures have made new devices increasingly expensive.That has strengthened demand for fairly used and refurbished phones. Dealers can serve consumers who need reliable ac…

…smartphonesThis landmark service aims to extend connectivity in Africa's challenging telecommunications landscapePAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Pascal Oparada is a journalist with Legit.ng, covering technology, energy, stocks, investment, and t…

…the model is expanded; however, connectivity could be a constraint. Agbata said that telecommunications operators may be reluctant to invest in rural areas where commercial returns are limited, creating a risk that residents who could benefit most from online public services may have the weakest internet access. The IC…

…Government has announced plans to connect all riverine communities across Nigeria to telecommunications services by mid-2027. The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, disclosed this on Sunday at Obighoro, a riverine community in Warri North Local Government Area of Delta State. T…

…of the Election Result Viewing (IReV) portal and institutionalise prompt public communication whenever technological or operational challenges occur. On challenges recorded during Saturday’s election, particularly vote buying, security and glitches with the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS), she recommended a n…