Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Telecommunications interruption: Major internet outage hits dozens of countries in Africa as undersea cables fail A dozen countries across Africa suffered a major internet outage on Thursday as multiple undersea telecommunication cables reported failures, network operators and internet watch groups said. The MTN Group, one of Africa’s largest network providers, said the ongoing disruptions were a result of failures in multiple major undersea cables. “Our operations are actively working to reroute traffic through alternative network paths,” the South African company said. Network disruptions caused by cable damage have occurred in Africa in recent years. However, “today’s disruption points to something…

Attempts to Derail Akpabio’s Senate Presidency will Fail – Nasarawa APC Chairman The Nasarawa State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon. Aliyu Bello, has vowed to mobilize support for the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, stressing that those attempting to derail his senate presidency will fail. Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio Bello made this known while chatting with journalists in Abuja. The APC stalwart pointed accusing fingers at some senators from the North, who out of selfish interests, are hatching plots to derail Akpabio’s leadership of the 10th senate. According to him, those who came to the upper…

ACCESS BANK: 10 YEARS AFTER HIS EXIT AS BANK CEO AIG-IMOUKHUEDE RETURNS AS BOARD CHAIRMAN, OF ACCESS HOLDING Access Holdings Plc (the Holdco) has announced the return of Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede as its Non-Executive Chairman. In response to the untimely passing of the immediate past Group Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings, Herbert Wigwe and following extensive consultations with key stakeholders, the Holdco Board unanimously decided to invite Aig-Imoukhuede to the helm of governance. Aig-Imoukhuede replaces Abubakar Jimoh, the erstwhile Chairman of the HoldCo who remains on the Board as an Independent Non-Executive Director. Aig-Imoukhuede, a visionary and accomplished leader is…

ACCESS BANK: 10 YEARS AFTER HIS EXIT AS BANK CEO AIG-IMOUKHUEDE RETURNS AS BOARD CHAIRMAN, OF ACCESS HOLDING Access Holdings Plc (the Holdco) has announced the return of Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede as its Non-Executive Chairman. In response to the untimely passing of the immediate past Group Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings, Herbert Wigwe and following extensive consultations with key stakeholders, the Holdco Board unanimously decided to invite Aig-Imoukhuede to the helm of governance. Aig-Imoukhuede replaces Abubakar Jimoh, the erstwhile Chairman of the HoldCo who remains on the Board as an Independent Non-Executive Director. Aig-Imoukhuede, a visionary and accomplished leader is…

ACCESS BANK: 10 YEARS AFTER HIS EXIT AS BANK CEO AIG-IMOUKHUEDE RETURNS AS BOARD CHAIRMAN, OF ACCESS HOLDING Access Holdings Plc (the Holdco) has announced the return of Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede as its Non-Executive Chairman. In response to the untimely passing of the immediate past Group Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings, Herbert Wigwe and following extensive consultations with key stakeholders, the Holdco Board unanimously decided to invite Aig-Imoukhuede to the helm of governance. Aig-Imoukhuede replaces Abubakar Jimoh, the erstwhile Chairman of the HoldCo who remains on the Board as an Independent Non-Executive Director. Aig-Imoukhuede, a visionary and accomplished leader…

Stop procrastination by applying these tips iStock image Procrastination is not just being lazy; it is a deeply rooted habit that is difficult to overcome. Procrastination is a purposefully putting off a more important task in favour of one that is more fun or to do nothing. So instead of working, you might decide to watch a movie, use social media or sleep.  Procrastination is no small matter. It can lead to demotivation, dissatisfaction with work, despair, and even make you lose your job. Chronic or debilitating procrastination can cause serious stress and sickness. How can you stop procrastinating? You…

At 35th birthday, Yemi Alade says ‘I’m ready for the next trip’ Today 13th Mar 24, marks the 35th birthday of singer Yemi Alade, who took to Instagram to showcase her timeless elegance in a series of captivating photos. Dressed in fitted red gown and gloves, Alade exuded confidence and class against a backdrop of a red curtain, with a keyboard casting a warm glow. Alade shared, 366 Days Around The Sun in good heath and prosperity. I’m ready for the next trip”.

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu at the commissioning of Alternative High School for girls and ICT Centre in Bauchi The First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has reiterated that no girl deserves to be left behind in getting educated as a result of mistakes or errors of their past. She says they should rather be given the opportunity to realise their dreams in life. Senator Oluremi Tinubu was speaking at the commissioning of the newly built Alternative High School for Girls in Bauchi State. The First Lady noted that she envisioned the school type while she…

Spotify begins video streaming to rival YouTube dominance Music streaming platform, Spotify is rolling out video streaming starting from Wednesday in a move that brings it into direct competition with the dominant player in the video space, YouTube.   The video feature, which is still in beta version is rolling out first to Premium users in select countries including in the U.K., Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, Brazil, Colombia, Philippines, Indonesia, and Kenya. Spotify said the feature is being rolled out with a limited catalogue of music videos, including hits from global artists like “Ed Sheeran, Doja Cat, and Ice…

According to Report, Nigerians’ mental health is second-best in Africa Nigeria has been ranked the second country in Africa with the best mental well-being, edging Zimbabwe, while Tanzania secured the highest point. This was revealed in the Global Mind Project’s fourth annual ‘Mental State of the World’ report of March 2024, conducted by Sapien Labs, which equally suggests a global decrease in mental well-being since the onset of the pandemic. The report comes as Nigeria battles economic hardship flagged by the high cost of living, amongst others, as a result of the removal of subsidy on petrol and the unification…