Airtel Nigeria said it is targeting improved network capacity and ultimately improved quality of service (QoS) to end users of telecom services, according to its Chief Executive Officer, Dinesh Balsingh. “Over the last two years we have expanded our geographical network footprint by over 10 percent, and we keep going forward. This expansion allows us…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the nomination of Mr Rabiu Abdullahi Umar as the new Chief Executive of Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). The appointment is subject to Senate confirmation. The president has also approved the removal of Mr Saidu Mohammed as the Authority Chief Executive of NMDPRA, in the public interest….
Nigeria has emerged as the sixth-largest hub globally by Solana developer share, while successfully funnelling over $162,000 in direct capital into the local economy during the first quarter of 2026. These landmark figures are featured in the Q1 Impact Report released on Wednesday by SuperteamNG, the country’s most active Web3 ecosystem. The report reveals that…
Oil prices surged approximately three per cent to reach a two-week high on Monday, driven by stalled peace talks between the U.S. and Iran and ongoing restrictions on shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, which continue to tighten global oil supplies. Brent crude futures increased by $2.90, or 2.8per cent, closing at $108.23 per barrel….
AREWA24, the leading Hausa language family entertainment, lifestyle television network and production studio in Nigeria and across West Africa, has filed a N10 billon defamation suit against Alhaji Ahmed Tijjani Ramalan, Atar Communications Nigeria Limited (operators of Liberty TV and Radio) and the Northern Broadcast Media Owners Association (NBMOA), following a series of false, damaging,…
The intersection of dermatological excellence, technological innovation, and creative storytelling reached a fever pitch on April 23rd as the inaugural Cerawards Africa 2026 took centre stage in Lagos. Orchestrated by CeraVe, the world’s no 1 dermatologist-recommended skincare brand, in an exclusive strategic partnership with Konga Health, Nigeria’s leading distributor of premium skincare and beauty products,…
For many organisations, cybersecurity is still treated as a technical discipline that sits inside IT. Cyber incidents now affect revenue, operations, service delivery, leadership credibility and customer trust. That means cybersecurity can no longer be viewed as a narrow technical function. It has become a business continuity issue, and companies that still separate the two…
The Samsung Galaxy S26 series has made a confident statement of intent; a flagship lineup that blends refined design, intelligent performance, and forward-looking innovation into one cohesive experience. Nigerian consumers looking to get their hands on these devices can now shop directly on Konga or visit any Konga retail center nationwide. The Samsung Galaxy S26,…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) yesterday inaugurated a Joint Committee on Telecoms Identity Risk Management System (TIRMS) Portal to tackle the menace of subscriber identity module (SIM)-enabled fraudulent practices in the country, a development they averred threatened the digital economy ambition of the Federal Government. The TIRMS will…
