…General of the Federation. The Nigerian Bar Association is not in receipt of any communication from the office of the Honourable Attorney General of the Federation and cannot take it as the position of the Honourable Attorney General of the Federation," it stated. The NBA further explained that the meeting convened by…
…chief. The witness, Richard Agulu, a former Zenith Bank employee now with the Nigerian Communications Commission, made the admission while being cross-examined by Emefiele's counsel, Matthew Burkaa (SAN), before Justice Yusuf Halilu of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Maitama, Abuja. Agulu told the court that…
…of rapid subscriber growth fuelled by lower equipment prices and cheaper service plans. Communications Authority (CA) data shows Starlink had 24,999 subscribers at the end of March, more than three times the 8,063 customers it reported nine months earlier. Although that represents less than 1% of Kenya’s fixed internet…
…delays and leadership instability have slowed the delivery of critical Information and Communications Technology (ICT) systems across government. The probe, commissioned by Communications and Digital Technologies Minister Solly Malatsi in December 2024, paints a picture of an institution whose operational failures have…
…framework for the digital economy. A Tuesday directive from the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, seen by TechCabal, directs regulators to maintain the existing regulatory framework while the government harmonises policies on internet platforms, artificial intelligence, online safety,…
…hubs linking these international cable systems with internet exchanges, telecommunications operators and enterprise customers. Operators also argue that this growing connectivity strengthens the business case for hyperscale cloud providers to establish local infrastructure. “The directive sends a signal to the world th…
…that constrained revenue generation, including the suspension of excise duty on telecommunications services, the continued suspension of the proposed green tax introduced in 2023, and government fiscal policies promoting local production of healthcare products, which reduced import duty and VAT collections on medical i…
…within Nigerian airspace depends on an invisible but highly sophisticated network of communication, navigation and surveillance systems managed by the agency. Long before passengers board an aircraft, NAMA's infrastructure is already at work-supporting flight planning, coordinating aircraft movement, monitoring airspac…
…and online publications and civil society groups. Also expected at the lecture are Mass Communication and Journalism lecturers and students of Caleb University, Ikorodu, Lagos; Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos; Yaba College of Technology, Yaba, Lagos and Nigerian Institute of Journalism, Ogba, Lagos. The statement sa…
…in hard-to-reach communities across the state. Ahemba urged applicants to await further communication from SUBEB and the consulting firm on the next stage of the recruitment exercise. He added, "The state government approved the recruitment of 1,000 rural teachers. The recruitment exercise was handed to a consulting fi…
Solly Malatsi, South Africa's Communications Minister, has said the Starlink licencing controversy has evolved from a satellite broadband debate into a political battle over his reform agenda In a sharply worded letter, dated Sunday and addressed to Parliament’s communications committee chairperson Khusela Sangoni, Mal…
…connections to infrastructure like the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT) and the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), governments often use us primarily as a software provider. In markets with weaker currencies, higher inflation, or tighter public budgets, the model becomes more f…
…utmost shock, I discovered that, contrary to my assumption that they had been in regular communication over the matter, Governor Seyi Makinde had not received a single call from President Bola Tinubu", he stated. While drawing a comparison with the 2014 abduction of the Chibok schoolgirls under former President Goodluc…
…utmost shock, I discovered that, contrary to my assumption that they had been in regular communication over the matter, Governor Seyi Makinde had not received a single call from President Bola Tinubu,” Obi wrote. Drawing a comparison with the 2014 Chibok schoolgirls’ abduction, Obi recalled that Tinubu was among those…
…disruptions to transportation." The agency also cautioned that "temporary power and telecommunications outages may occur in affected areas, while poor visibility during intense rainfall could pose risks to motorists and aviation operations." The forecast further highlighted the potential for waterlogging of farmlands,…
…architecture-one built on coordination, transparency, accountability, and strategic communication. National security is often judged by the day's headlines. A terrorist attack, a kidnapping, an arms seizure, or a successful rescue quickly captures public attention. Such scrutiny is both natural and necessary in a democ…
…House nor FIFA immediately provided additional public details regarding the reported communication or the review process that led to the reversal of Balogun’s dismissal. Vanguard News
…roads, as well as the provision of solar lighting systems, boreholes and Information and Communications Technology facilities. "These projects are designed to complement existing infrastructure provided by the government," Shaibu added. The Army Chief expressed delight at the large turnout at the event, describing it a…
…council. Among the appointments, Alhaji Jamiu Olawumi was named Director of Strategic Communications, while Dr. Desmond Ojumu was appointed a member of the Medical Committee. Hon. Ayila Ayinde, Hon. Adesakin and Hon. Azeez Musbau were named members of the Contact and Mobilisation Committee, while Hon. Lateef Awogbade j…
…they arise. When contacted by Sunday PUNCH on June 11, the Head of Media and Strategic Communications at the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, Eniola Akinkuotu, requested that enquiries be sent via email. Although he acknowledged receipt, stating, "This is well received. The appropriate department is w…
…in the privacy ecosystem, including regulators, businesses, financial institutions, telecommunications companies, media organisations, and ordinary citizens. The goal is for all of us to do what is right for the country. With artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies advancing at a rapid pace, what are th…
…podcast interview, including video recordings, transcripts, correspondence, electronic communications and digital metadata, warning that any destruction or alteration of evidence could be relied upon in future court proceedings. The solicitors warned that failure to comply with the demands within seven days would leave…
…N39bn in inherited pension liabilities owed to pensioners of the defunct Nigerian Telecommunications Limited, Mobile Telecommunications Limited, Power Holding Company of Nigeria, Assurance Bank, NICON and the defunct People's Bank of Nigeria. According to PTAD, the payments comprised N25.05bn representing a 35-month pe…
…within the alleged trafficking network, carrying out assignments and maintaining regular communication with those coordinating the movement of children. The first assignment, according to Onome, would become the beginning of his deeper involvement in the operation. He admitted that the child involved was the son of one…
…from the alleged fraud. Speaking through his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, the former vice president said the controversy had moved beyond ordinary forgery allegations into a full-blown crisis of institutional credibility, and that many Nigerians seeking public sector appointments may…