…of the quality of service for other people," he said. He added that while many telecom operators market data plans as unlimited, such packages are generally governed by fair usage policies, under which internet speeds are reduced after subscribers exceed specified usage thresholds. Toriola said MTN is working towards i…

…Finance cost is the total cost a company incurs for borrowing money or financing its operations. It is reported in the income statement and reduces a company's profit. The PUNCH spoke to industry analysts who attributed the improvement to stronger earnings, deleveraging, and increased access to equity financing followi…

The Federal Government has commenced moves to sanitise airport car hire operations through the introduction of a new technology-driven system aimed at eliminating unregulated activities, improving passenger safety and closing security loopholes across the nation's airports. The initiative, known as the Airport Car Hire…

…Nigerian Army announced the surrender of two senior terrorist commanders to troops of Operation Hadin Kai in Borno State, saying the detained suspects have provided valuable intelligence expected to aid ongoing operations against insurgents in the North-East. Senate mourns Gen Abubakar, others The Senate observed a min…

…of major global technology companies and generative artificial intelligence platforms operating in Nigeria. The organisation described the move as a significant step towards addressing concerns over the use of journalistic content by digital platforms and ensuring fair competition in the country's media industry. In a…

…recognition or diplomatic support may have been sought or obtained; the opening and operation of any related bank accounts; the source and movement of any funds involved; and the role of any public officer, private individual, financial institution, intermediary or other person or entity that may have facilitated, enab…

…noted that the future of Africa's energy sector depended entirely on deeper regional cooperation, integrated markets, and cross-border infrastructure.

…IOC said it had made its decision after being satisfied that the ROC does not operate in the four disputed territories that Russia has been attempting to annexe. The IOC said it stands with Ukraine and does not condone the conflict The IOC said it stands with Ukraine and does not condone the conflict As part of new par…

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…States, development partners, and humanitarian institutions to strengthen regional cooperation, improve humanitarian coordination, and support durable solutions for displaced and vulnerable populations across Africa. Doro is expected to participate in the inaugural briefing of the Governing Board later this month as th…

…of the Committee on the Identification of Illegal Structures during an enforcement operation at Kundila along Zaria Road, where officials halted the construction of a building located close to a high-tension electricity line. Dr. Sani, who also chairs the committee, said the affected structures are located along major…

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…to Moonshot series to Nairobi on July 2, gathering more than 120 founders, investors, operators, and executives for an evening that felt less like a conference warm-up and more like a temperature check on the direction of the East African technology industry. Hosted at venture studio Delta40 and supported by Safaricom,…

…monetise the platform through partnerships with organisations that embed it into their operations. The initial target is community development associations and estates, which they believe could use the Wahala App to coordinate incident reporting and respond to emergencies more efficiently. They also intend to partner w…

…Minister Solly Malatsi in December 2024, paints a picture of an institution whose operational failures have become a national digital transformation risk. While more than R2 billion ($123 million) in irregular expenditure over four audited financial years has attracted attention, the report revealed that the bigger pro…

…its annual report. The group did not disclose how many PoS terminals HabariPay currently operates. However, GTCO's PoS terminals processed 41.4 million in 2025, while the value of those transactions jumped 168.34% to ₦1.2 trillion ($875.79 million). The group categorises PoS services under HabariPay. GTCO said HabariPa…

…They must also comply with the Cybercrimes Act, which governs online offences and cooperation with law enforcement; the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act, which regulates digital marketplaces and consumer rights; and the Nigeria Startup Act, which provides incentives and regulatory support for technology…

The Cross River State Police Command has impounded 25 vehicles for operating without registration plates and for using covered, altered, defaced or unauthorised dealer plates. The enforcement operation, carried out on July 3, 2026, was in line with the nationwide directive of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatun…

…data centre ecosystem is ready. The industry says it is ready Nigeria’s data centre operators say they are ready. Ayotunde Coker, chief executive officer of Open Access Data Centres (OADC), a subsidiary of the WIOCC Group (West Indian Ocean Cable Company), said the CBN’s directive is the result of years of investment i…

…agencies for their swift response to the crisis. He urged residents to remain calm and cooperate with security personnel to restore peace, while cautioning politicians against politicising the incident. He stressed that the conflict should not be interpreted as an ethnic dispute between the Kamuku and Fulani communitie…

…also claimed by Beijing. The Chinese ships were approaching a Japanese fishing vessel operating in the area, Japan's coast guard said. The two countries have a long-running territorial dispute over the Senkaku Islands - known as the Diaoyu in China - which lie between Taiwan and Japan's Okinawa. They have figured for d…

…the World Cup. Online gambling is banned in the communist country, but lucrative illegal operations abound prompting periodic clampdowns especially during international sporting events. The raids in late June targeted two rings with an "exceptionally large scale of operation" and a "high level of hierarchy and tight co…

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…it's authority with a view to bringing such problems to a halt, noting that security operatives had been drafted to the local government areas to halt the crisis. "Yes, the crisis happened in my local government area but security agents have been drafted to halt the situation. No reasonable government will fold its han…

…news of the arrest in a telephone conversation with journalists yesterday, said police operatives stormed the family's residence and arrested Adeyemi's father alongside a family friend who was visiting the home. "Police have now stormed the house of the parents of Prince Adeyemi Adeniyi, Plot 3, Adeniyi Dynasty, behind…