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Remi Tinubu has donated N100m to assist tanker explosion victims in Niger Remi Tinubu presenting the cheque to Governor Bago President Tinubu has donated N100m to assist tanker explosion victims in Niger First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has donated N100 million to victims of the recent tanker explosion in Niger State. She announced the donation during a visit to Governor Umaru Bago at the Government House in Minna on Tuesday, where she expressed her condolences over the tragic incident. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the explosion, which occurred on Jan. 18 along Diko-Maje Road in Gurara…

No USSD service disruption as Nigerian Banks cleared debt No USSD service disruption as Nigerian Banks cleared debt Telecom operators have kept USSD services active as banks make progress in clearing a N160bn debt, averting potential service disruptions. Nigeria’s telecom operators have ensured the continued availability of Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) services after nine banks made significant progress in repaying a debt of N160 billion, averting a disruption that could have impacted millions of customers. USSD services, crucial for customers without internet access, were at risk of being cut off due to the accumulated liabilities. On January 15, 2024,…

Safety violations: TikTok withdraws over 2 million videos in Nigeria In its continued effort to reaffirm dedication to online safety, social media platform, TikTok has removed over 2 million videos in Nigeria between July and September 2024, as detailed in its latest Q3 Community Guidelines Enforcement Report. A statement obtained by our correspondent on Tuesday stated that impressively, 99.1% of these videos were removed within 24 hours. It, however, emphasised that the move was a global effort with local impact, aimed at reaffirming the platform’s resolve to online safety. The statement said, “With over a billion people around the world,…

FG launches National Broadband Alliance, enhancing access to internet services Internet FG launches National Broadband Alliance, enhancing access to  internet services. The Federal Government has launched the National Broadband Alliance, a new initiative aimed at transforming the nation’s digital infrastructure and boosting connectivity across the country. This was unveiled on Tuesday in Lagos by the Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, who was represented by the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission, Aminu Maida. Tijani, in his address, stated that NBAN would significantly enhance broadband penetration, which has grown from just 6 per cent in…

‘Judah’ inspires study plan on YouVersion Bible app ‘Judah’ inspires study plan on YouVersion Bible app. Popular Nigerian gospel minister Dunsin Oyekan has achieved another milestone as his hit single Judah inspires a seven-day study plan on the widely downloaded Bible app, YouVersion. Oyekan took to Instagram, where he boasts 1.7 million followers, to share the news. He encouraged fans to dive into the devotional, saying, “Understand how praise leads to breakthroughs, strengthens your faith, and aligns you with God’s plan.” It was reported that the nine-minute-long track was debuted at The Experience 2024 before its official release…

Gas Infrastructure To Gulp $20 Billion Annually To Strengthen Operations – NEITI Gas Infrastructure To Gulp $20 Billion Annually To Strengthen Operations – NEITI The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI), said yesterday that Nigeria would need to inject $20 billion annually into its gas infrastructure to maximise the production of the natural resources as the ninth highest gas producer in the world and number one in Africa. Executive Secretary of NEITI, Dr Ogbonnaya Orji, stated this in his 2021 – 2023 reports on Oil, Gas and Solid Minerals which was presented to the Senate Public Accounts Committee chaired by…

FG Gives Approval for Major Road Projects Nationwide including Lagos-Calabar Coastal Route Senator David Umahi • Project will touch and impart every State in infrastructural development. FG Gives Approval for Major Road Projects Nationwide including Lagos-Calabar Coastal Route. The federal government has approved road infrastructure contracts worth N4.2 trillion, covering major highways and bridges across Nigeria, including the second phase of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road. Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, disclosed this to newsmen yesterday in Abuja at the end of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided by President Bola Tinubu. According to Umahi, the projects are spread…

NLC Halts Strike Plan to Protest Telecoms Tariff Hike NLC Halts Strike Plan to Protest Telecoms Tariff Hike • For the purpose of federal government intervention who formed committee to look into the matter. The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has suspended the planned nationwide strike billed to commence today (Tuesday) over the recent 50 per cent increment in telecommunication tariff by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). NLC President, Joe Ajaero, announced the suspension after an extensive meeting with a delegation of the federal government led by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, last night. He said…

African Leadership University and Elevate Africa join in partnership to develop leadership skills across the continent African Leadership University and Elevate Africa join hands in partnership to develop leadership skills across the continent. African Leadership University and Elevate Africa forge strategic partnership to develop leadership skills across the continent. Elevate Africa and African Leadership University have signed a partnership that will see the university lead the design and development of a leadership curriculum for the fellowship. Elevate Africa and African Leadership University have signed a partnership that will see the university lead the design and development of a leadership curriculum…

UBA Knowledge Series: Experts Guide SMEs On Effective Documentation Amid New Tax Regime Head, SME Banking, United Bank for Africa, Babatunde Ajayi; Financial Analyst, Anderson Nigeria, Adeyemi Adeniran and Tax Analyst, Vincent Okoukoni, also of Anderson Consulting, during the UBA Small Medium Enterprise (SME) Business Series, tagged ‘,‘2024 Withholding Tax Regulations, Specific Emphasis on How They Affect SMEs ’held at UBA house , Marina, Lagos, yesterday UBA Knowledge Series: Experts Guide SMEs On Effective Documentation Amid New Tax Regime Tax experts have emphasized the importance of Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) paying close attention to documentation and agreements to…