Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Technology Usage: Nigeria Ranked 109th Globally, 11th in Africa The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta, has revealed that Nigeria is ranked 109th globally and 11th in Africa in terms of technology usage, citing the Network Readiness Index (NRI). He was of the view that the 109th rating is not good for Nigeria which has 82 per cent of the mobile network subscribers base in Africa. Danbatta disclosed this at the opening ceremony of the Forum on Emerging Technologies organised by NCC in Abuja with the theme ‘Contextualising the Network Readiness Index (NRI)…

94 Scholars Appraise Buhari’s Eight Years of Governance in a Compendium A team of 94 academics, researchers and experts have come together to chronicle former President Muhammadu Buhari’s eight years in office. Their findings, documented in a five-volume compendium, scored the immediate past administration around governance and development across sectors in his eight years tenure. Themed: ‘Muhammadu Buhari: The Nigerian Legacy (2015-2023)’, the 125 chapters series initiated by May Publishing Limited captures the policies, programmes, projects, challenges, achievements and shortcomings of the former president, including his ascension to power. Addressing journalists about the work in Lagos, recently, Project Director…

Technology Usage: Nigeria Ranked 109th Globally, 11th in Africa The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta, has revealed that Nigeria is ranked 109th globally and 11th in Africa in terms of technology usage, citing the Network Readiness Index (NRI). He was of the view that the 109th rating is not good for Nigeria which has 82 per cent of the mobile network subscribers base in Africa. Danbatta disclosed this at the opening ceremony of the Forum on Emerging Technologies organised by NCC in Abuja with the theme ‘Contextualising the Network Readiness Index (NRI) for…

Zulum Presents 50 Patrol Vehicles, 300 Motorcycles to Military, CJTF, Hunters Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum has distributed over 50 patrol vehicles and 300 motorcycles to the Nigerian military and volunteers from the ‘Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF)’ and hunters involved in securing communities across the state. The distribution which took place at the multi-purpose hall of the Government House in Maiduguri yesterday, according to a statement by the spokesman of the governor, Mallam Isa Gusau is aimed at enhancing surveillance for preventive and responsive operations against insurgents and other criminal activities. Zulum presented the vehicles to the Theatre…

Ibiere Maclayton: I Never Said My Ex-Wife Married Me For Money – Julius Agwu Julius Agwu, the veteran Nigerian comedian and actor, has denied saying his estranged wife, Ibiere Maclayton, married him because of money. Recall that a section of the media reported he had hinted in a recent interview that his ex-wife “may have married him primarily for his financial status at the time.” However, in an Instagram live session Julius Agwu denied the statement. Daddy Freeze: “They said you said your wife, IB, married you because of money. Please, address that.” Julius Agwu: “I was interviewed by The…

Challenges I Faced On My Way To Stardom — Juliet Ibrahim Ghanaian actress Juliet Ibrahim went down memory lane during the week, recalling the many obstacles she encountered on her way to stardom. According to the half-cast actress, cultural differences and competitive nature of the movie industry posed serious challenges to her during the early days of acting career. The actress made this known via her inspiration broadcast on Instagram tagged, “#LifeLessonswith JulietIbrahim.” Sharing her words of encouragement with her Instagram followers, the beautiful actress said despite the obstacles she encountered while climbing the ladder of success, she never gave…

Mass resignation of coaches hits Spanish Women’s team over Rubiales kiss Several coaching staff of the Spanish Women’s national team have dropped their resignation following Luis Rubiales’ controversial kiss of star player Jenni Hermoso. Rubiales kissed midfielder Hermoso on the lips during the medal ceremony after Spain won the Women’s World Cup final, The player said the kiss was not done through her consent. FIFA had already provisionally suspended Rubiales for 90 days following the incident, but the Spanish Football Federation are backing their boss. But on Saturday, Semra Hunter, football broadcast journalist, who shared a statement from the coaching…

Why 46 students will never forget Remi Tinubu Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu doles out N1m to 46 beneficiaries of her RHI National Scholarship Programme: Pictured is one of the beneficiaries Forty six students in tertiary institutions will never forget Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu as they became the first the first set of beneficiaries of the National Scholarship Programme of her Renewed Hope Initiative on Saturday. The students were awarded scholarship worth N1 million at an event used to kick off the scholarship scheme at the Banquet Hall of the presidential villa Abuja, Busola Kukoyi, media aide to…

Joe Biden requests urgent meeting with Tinubu at UNGA – Envoy President Joe Biden has sent a special invitation message to meet President Bola Tinubu urgently at next month’s United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). The message was conveyed through the US Presidential Envoy and Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Ambassador Molly Phee. Phee, who visited Tinubu in Abuja on Saturday, pledged US’s support for the position of ECOWAS, expressing the high regard the U.S. Administration has for Tinubu. She said Biden has extended an exclusive invitation to meet Tinubu on the sidelines of the UNGA in New York…

An oil refinery in Nigeria Nigeria’s race to revitalise four of its rundown refineries and halt fuel imports Nigeria’s Oil Minister sets ambitious goal: All four oil refineries expected to be operational by year-end.  Port Harcourt facility could start operations in December; Warri and Kaduna to process crude by late 2024. Refinery overhauls and Dangote’s mega-refinery to transform Nigeria’s petroleum landscape. Nigeria’s new oil minister stated on Friday that the country expects all four oil refineries to be ready by the end of the year, with the southern Port Harcourt facility possibly beginning operations as early as December. The Port…