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NCC, Stakeholders Tackle Rural Connectivity Challenges
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has collaborated with the Association for Progressive Communications and other institutional stakeholders towards addressing challenges confronting rural network connectivity in Nigeria. The collaboration resulted in a two-day workshop hosted in Abuja from June 3-4, 2025, to explore policy framework for enabling community networks towards bridging…
Read More »Mission 300: Unlocking capital for off-grid solutions in Africa
When African Heads of State, government representatives, private sector leaders, development partners, and civil society participants gathered in Tanzania for the Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit, they did so against the backdrop of a continent that has seen off-grid solar solutions revolutionize energy access—with remarkable progress made and significant potential…
Read More »NAGGW Distributes 5m Date Seedlings in 11 Northern States to Combat Desertification
The National Agency for the Great Green Wall (NAGGW) has procured five million date palm seedlings for distribution across 11 frontline northern states to combat desertification and promote economic development in the region. Director-General of the Agency, Saleh Abubakar, made the disclosure during a courtesy visit to some traditional rulers…
Read More »NCC Unveils Plans For Comprehensive National Cybersecurity Framework
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has taken a significant step toward bolstering the nation’s cybersecurity defenses, unveiling plans for a comprehensive framework to safeguard its rapidly expanding telecommunications industry. Dr Aminu Maida, the Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the NCC, who was represented by Abraham Oshadami, Executive Commissioner, Technical Services,…
Read More »Domestic equity gains N259bn
The nation’s equity market on Tuesday sustained growth profile, appreciating by N259 billion as bulls dominated trading during the day. Market capitalization of listed equities increased by 0.36 per cent to N70.894 trillion from N70.635 trillion reported the previous day. The NGX All Share Index also appreciated by 411.53 basis…
Read More »Perm Sec commissions MPA staff clinic
The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Police Affairs, Dr. Anuma Ogbonnaya Nlia, has commissioned a staff clinic with digital equipment to provide free health care delivery to all staff of the Ministry to enhance their productivity at work. The Clinic, which was proposed three years ago and actualized by the present…
Read More »Seplat Energy is Redefining Nigeria’s Energy Destiny – Roger Brown, CEO
From landmark acquisitions to digital innovation and ESG leadership, Seplat Energy is transforming Nigeria’s energy landscape and setting new standards for Africa’s indigenous operators, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, Roger Brown, told Forbes Africa/Penresa team in an interview. Following its landmark acquisition of Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited (MPNU) assets, Seplat…
Read More »Nigerian Air Force Conducts Precision Airstrikes Against Oil Theft in Niger Delta
*Destroyed 49 illegal cooking tanks, 16 boats between January to May 2025* ConcisedailyNews – The 115 Special Operations Group of the Nigerian Air Force, which serves as the air component of Operation Delta Safe (OPDS), has stated that its airstrikes targeting crude oil theft and illegal refining operations in the…
Read More »FCDA Official Arrested for Criminal Conspiracy, Impersonation of CIPMN President
The Nigerian Police Force has arrested a senior official of the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA), Mr. Jamilu Isa Yankwashi, on charges of criminal conspiracy and impersonation of the President of the Chartered Institute of Project Managers of Nigeria (CIPMN), Chief Emmanuel Olabode. The arrest was executed in the early…
Read More »Gov. Zulum Accuses Soldiers, Politicians of Colluding with Boko Haram
In a powerful and unsettling revelation, Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, has accused members of Nigeria’s armed forces, political elite, and local communities of colluding with Boko Haram insurgents. Speaking during an interview on News Central’s Breakfast Central on Wednesday, Governor Zulum voiced his frustration over what he…
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