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Telecom Tariff Hike: Huge Financial Burden On Nigerians
Nigerian telecommunications rates have long been regarded as reasonable, especially in contrast to other industries where they are costly. However, the prevailing economic challenges, rising inflation, the removal of subsidies, and increased energy costs have made it increasingly difficult for telecom companies to maintain profitability. As a result, operators have pushed for tariff hikes, a move that has raised concerns...
Delta Gov. Reaffirms Commitment To Rural Development
The governor of Delta State, Sheriff Oborevwori, has reiterated his intention to boost the state's economy by opening up rural areas. Oborevwori, on Tuesday, during his inspection of the construction of an access road to the proposed Asaba waterfront city, said the project was conceived by the previous administration through a Public partnership model. “It is our strong commitment towards opening...
South-West Govs Team Up Against ISWAP Bandits
South-West states are planning their responses following reports of bandits and fighters from ISWAP infiltrating some of the region's forests. The PUNCH reported that Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, warned last week that bandits fleeing military operations in the North-West were seeking refuge in the state. Raising the concern at the 2025 annual inter-faith service for workers held at the Secretariat,...
Abia Police Command Decorates 63 Newly Promoted Officers (Photos)
The Abia State Police Command, under the leadership of the Commissioner of Police, CP Danladi Isa, on January 14, 2025, held a decoration ceremony for 63 officers recently promoted to higher ranks. The event took place at the Command’s Officers’ Mess in Umuahia. The promotions included 16 officers elevated from Superintendent of Police (SP) to Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP),...
Princess Monica Ottah Congratulates Emeka Wogu, Ohajuruka, Others On SEDC Appointments
Prominent community leader and advocate, Princess (Dr.) Monica Uche Ottah, fondly known as Adadukwu Ihechiowa, has congratulated Dr. Emeka Wogu on his appointment as Chairman of the Governing Board of the South East Development Commission (SEDC). She also congratulated Stanley Ohajuruka, the Executive Director of Finance, and other newly confirmed board members. In her congratulatory message made available to, Princess...
Speaker: Lawmakers To Priotize 2025 Budget, Tax Reform Bills
Tajudeen Abbas, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, has designated tax reform and the 2025 Appropriations Bill as the National Assembly's top legislative priorities for this year. Abbas, who spoke on Tuesday in a welcome address delivered by the Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu, following lawmakers’ resumption from the Christmas and New Year break, emphasised the importance of these reforms...
Midnight Blaze Destroys Goods Worth Millions At Anambra Market
A midnight fire at Ahia Mgbede, which is located across from the New Motor Spare Parts Market in Nnewi, Anambra State, destroyed goods valued at millions of naira. The inferno, which began in the early hours of Tuesday, left several shops in ruins, with goods and properties reduced to ashes. The tragic incident has plunged the affected business owners into agony...
Focus On Education Funding, Obasanjo Urges FG
On Tuesday, former President Olusegun Obasanjo urged President Bola Tinubu to make sure the Federal Government creates a long-term plan for funding education in Nigeria. Speaking at the 70th birthday celebration of the Vice Chancellor of Bells University, Oludele Ojediran, held at the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Obasanjo also urged all levels of government to empower...
Ecobank Backs Nigerian Artists Through Sustainable Art Initiative
The new artwork "Kong in a Cage," created by artist Toyeeb Ajayi, has been unveiled by Ecobank Nigeria. According to a statement from the bank on Tuesday, the installation, made entirely from recycled materials, is now on display at the Ecobank Pan African Centre in Lagos. Ecobank has been fostering sustainability in the country through some of its initiatives, like the...
Africa Has The Potential To Achieve Self-Development — Tinubu
Africa has what it takes to grow, according to President Bola Tinubu, and it should look within to boost intra-African trade for the benefit of its citizens and the continent. The President said this on his official X account on Monday, adding that he had successful conversations with the Rwandan President, Paul Kagame, on the eve of the Abu Dhabi...
