Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

MTN applies 50% tariff hike, updates data prices MTN applies 50% tariff hike, updates data prices MTN, Nigeria’s largest telecom operator, has started the implementation of a 50 per cent tariff increase approved by the Nigerian Communications Commission in January. This adjustment, which is evident in the updated prices of data plans, leaves call and SMS rates unaffected for the time being. A senior executive from MTN, who doesn’t want to be mentioned, confirmed the development in a conversation with our correspondent on Tuesday. “Yes, we’ve started updating our price lists. “However, this process is gradual, and we haven’t completed…

NACA urges Nigerians to play safe at Valentine to prevent HIV Dr Temitope Ilori NACA urges Nigerians to play safe at Valentine to prevent HIV • Advised to know your status and engage in regular examination. • Prevent HIV through safe tools available. As Valentine’s Day approaches, the National Agency for the Control of AIDS on Tuesday urged Nigerians to prioritise safety and responsibility to prevent the spread of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections. A statement released by Toyin Aderibigbe, NACA media unit, quoting the Director General of the agency, Dr Temitope Ilori, urged Nigerians to make informed decisions…

Commitment to Creativity, Innovation essential for economic development — Suwaiba The Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad Commitment to Creativity, Innovation essential for economic development — Suwaiba The Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, on Tuesday, noted the importance of creativity and innovation in driving Nigeria’s economic development. During the 2025 National Exhibition of Creativity and Innovation, Ahmad pointed out that the world is evolving rapidly, and it is imperative for Nigeria to foster a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and technical excellence among its youth. Suwaiba who was represented by the ministry director of colleges of…

FG to meet US over visa drop box removal US visa FG to meet US over visa drop box removal. The Federal Government of Nigeria has pledged to take diplomatic action and engage with relevant authorities to address the suspension of the drop box service for Nigerians renewing their US visas. The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs, Oluwole Oke, revealed this when he featured on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily programme on Tuesday. “I am in the US. I will take this matter up. After finishing my meeting in New York, I will also be in…

FG, through raw materials information system, targets $30bn investment Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Mr Uche Nnaji • Platform to empower manufacturers with reliable data sourcing. • Reduce import reliance and boosting domestic production. • Investors will be drawn to Nigeria. The Federal Government has launched the Nigeria Raw Materials Management Information System, a digital platform designed to enhance industrialisation, attract investment, and optimise the country’s raw material resources. The initiative, spearheaded by the Raw Materials Research and Development Council, is expected to bring in $30bn in investments over the next decade through efficient resource management. Speaking at the…

CBN: No more free ATM withdrawals from other banks’ customers File copy CBN has said there will be no more free ATM withdrawals from other banks’ customers. The Central Bank of Nigeria has eliminated the three free monthly withdrawals once allowed for customers using other banks’ ATMs. According to a circular dated February 10, 2025, the apex bank directed all banks and financial institutions to implement new ATM withdrawal charges from March 1, 2025. This means customers will now pay for every withdrawal made from another bank’s ATM. The review affects the charges prescribed in Section 10.7 of the CBN…

Bishop Isaac Idahosa Becomes Kwankwasiyya Media National Leader Bishop Isaac Idahosa Becomes Kwankwasiyya Media National Leader The Kwankwasiyya Media Forum has announced the appointment of Bishop Isaac Idahosa from Lagos State as its new National Leader. The official announcement was delivered by Aliyu AK Balarabe, the National Organizing Secretary of the Kwankwasiyya Media Forum, on Sunday, February 9, during a 60th birthday Thanksgiving and Dinner held in honour of Bishop Isaac Idahosa. In a letter signed by Dr. Muntasir Umar, the National Chairman of the forum, Bishop Idahosa’s appointment was attributed to his “exemplary leadership qualities, unwavering dedication, and…

NNPCL lowers petrol pump price, now a litre costs N945 in Lagos NNPCL lowers petrol pump price, now a litre costs N945 in Lagos Retail outlets owned by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPC Ltd, have effected a downward adjustment in the pump price of the Premium Motor Spirit, also known as petrol, from N960 per litre to N945 per litre in Lagos State. Reports said that NNPC Ltd’s filling stations have adjusted their pumps to reflect the new price template effected nationwide on Tuesday, February 11, 2025. Meanwhile, fuel price in Nigeria today varies according to region. For…

Lagos residents, more than 70% are tenants – REDAN Lagos residents, more than 70% are tenants – REDAN The new National President of the Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria, Akintoye Adeoye, says more than 70 per cent of people living in Lagos State are tenants. Adeoye made this observation during a press briefing for the promotion and institutionalisation of the Environmental, Social, and Governance principles within the real estate sector. He said, “If I were to ask how many people here own their homes, the number would certainly not be 100 per cent. But if I asked how many…

Remembrance: World Leaders, Business Associates and Political leaders Pay Tribute to Herbert Wigwe World Leaders, Business Associates and Political leaders Pay Tribute to Herbert Wigwe Eminent Nigerians and global leaders gathered on Sunday evening to pay tribute to the late banking icon, Herbert Wigwe, in a poignant celebration of his life and legacy. The event marked the first anniversary of his tragic passing in a helicopter accident in Southern California on February 9, 2024, which also claimed the lives of his wife, Doreen, son Chizi, and friend, Abimbola Ogunbanjo. The four-hour memorial service, held at the Eko Hotel in Lagos,…