Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Niger, MTN in partnership to give civil servants unlimited calls for N550 monthly Niger, MTN in partnership to give civil servants unlimited calls for N550 monthly In its bid to cushion the impact of the recent increase in telecommunications tariff, the Niger government has launched launches Closed User Group (CUG) for public and civil servants. According to the state Commissioner of Communications and Digital Economy, Suleiman Isah, those who are in the closed user group can call their families, colleagues, and superiors who are within the group for as low as N1 per minute. As of recent updates, the average…

January 2026 will be revelation time – Seyi Makinde Seyi Makinde January 2026 will be revelation time – Seyi Makinde Seyi Makinde, the Governor of Oyo State, announced that he will reveal his preferred successor in January 2026. This statement was made during the 11th Omituntun Ramadan lecture held at the government house arcade in Ibadan, the state capital. The lecture, titled ‘Benefits of Being a Good Neighbour: An Islamic Perspective,’ was delivered by Yunus Olushina Teliat, the grand chief Imam of Ogbomoland. The event attracted various religious and political leaders, including Rashidi Ladoja, a former governor of the state.…

Nigeria generates 5,713.60 megawatts of power – TCN TCN logo Nigeria generates 5,713.60 megawatts of power – TCN The Transmission Company of Nigeria says the county as of Tuesday, 5,713.60 megawatts on Tuesday. This is the highest generated in the last four years. The TCN in a statement on Tuesday, said the it successfully transmitted the generated megawatts of power. It said, “This was recorded on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at 21:30 hours, with the new generation peak of 5,713.60 megawatts (MW), surpassing the previous peak generation of 5,543.20MW achieved on February 14, 2025, by 170.40 MW.” The TCN, however,…

Tinubu decides on Ogunjimi as Accountant-General Shamsedeen Ogunjimi Tinubu decides on Ogunjimi as Accountant-General of the nation. President Bola Tinubu has appointed Shamsedeen Ogunjimi as the new Accountant General of the Federation. The appointment, announced on Tuesday, takes effect on March 7, 2025, coinciding with the retirement of the incumbent AGF, Oluwatoyin Madehin. Ogunjimi, 57, was first named as Madehin’s successor in December 2024. His selection was finalised after a competitive process overseen by a committee tasked with evaluating Directors of Accounts in the Federal Civil Service. The process included a written assessment, an ICT proficiency test, and oral interviews,…

Tradition Meets Tomorrow at Tingo AI Radio Event Tradition Meets Tomorrow at Tingo AI Radio Event In an electrifying celebration of innovation and heritage, Tingo AI Radio—Africa’s first AI radio—hosted a landmark meet and greet in Lagos. Indigenous leaders, youth, and tech enthusiasts converged at a vibrant community center to witness demonstrations of cutting-edge robotic automations and awe-inspiring AI innovations. Visitors marveled as state-of-the-art robots showcased capabilities from precision agricultural tasks to interactive cultural storytelling. “Today’s event proves that technology can amplify our traditions rather than replace them,” remarked community elder Chief Adewale. Panel discussions and live demos highlighted how…

Lagos Celebrates Africa’s First AI Radio and Robotic Brilliance Lagos Celebrates Africa’s First AI Radio and Robotic Brilliance In a dazzling display of digital innovation, Tingo AI Radio—Africa’s first AI radio—hosted a meet and greet that brought together indigenous communities and tech enthusiasts in Lagos. The event showcased an array of mind-blowing robotic automations and AI-driven innovations designed to transform local industries. Live demonstrations featured robots assisting in tasks such as precision agriculture and digital storytelling that captured the cultural heritage of the community. “This event has opened our eyes to a new era of possibilities,” exclaimed community elder Mr.…

Tingo AI Hosts Foster Prime Schools for an Exclusive Tech Experience, Bridging the Gap Between AI & Education Tingo AI Hosts Foster Prime Schools for an Exclusive Tech Experience, Bridging the Gap Between AI & Education In a world where technology is reshaping every industry, Tingo AI Radio, Africa’s first and only AI-powered radio station, is taking bold steps to introduce the next generation to the limitless possibilities of Artificial Intelligence! Today, we had the incredible opportunity to welcome students from Foster Prime Schools, Ikoyi Lagos for an immersive, hands-on experience that showcased the power of AI-driven media and automation.…

Reps choose March 26 as submission deadline for memoranda on state creation House of Representatives Reps choose March 26 as submission deadline for memoranda on state creation The House of Representatives, on Monday, extended the deadline for the submission of memoranda on the creation of new states and local governments to March 26, 2025. In a statement issued by the House spokesperson, Akin Rotimi, this decision was arrived at following public demand for additional time to refine and resubmit their legislative proposals in compliance with Section 8 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). Recall that on February 7, 2025, the…

Aiyedatiwa employs 1,000 teachers into Ondo Secondary Schools Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa Aiyedatiwa employs 1,000 teachers into Ondo Secondary Schools. Ondo State Governor, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has approved the employment of 1,000 secondary school teachers in the state. The governor is also putting the finishing touches to the employment of 1,000 teachers for primary schools in the state. According to a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Ebenezer Adeniyan, on Monday, the governor’s approval came after the completion of the recruitment process by the Teaching Service Commission. TESCOM screened thousands of applicants last year for employment as…

Tinubu permits licences for new 11 private universities President Bola Tinubu Tinubu permits licences for new 11 private universities President Bola Tinubu has given his consent for provisional licences for 11 new private universities in Nigeria. In a statement on X by the President’s Special Adviser on Media & Public Communication, Sunday Dare, Tinubu granted the approvals during the Federal Executive Council meeting on Monday. Here are the newly approved private universities: • New City University, Ayetoro, Ogun State • University of Fortune, Igbotako, Ondo State • Eranova University, Mabushi, Abuja • Minaret University, Ikirun, Osun State • Abubakar Toyin…