Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

NCC Presents Cybersecurity Tips To Help Consumers Stay Safe Online, See A~Z One of the guides is keeping software and antivirus tools updated. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has unveiled a comprehensive set of “A–Z cybersecurity tips” to help telecoms consumers reduce exposure to cyber threats and protect their online identities. The initiative forms part of the Commission’s ongoing consumer education and sensitisation programmes aimed at promoting safer internet use across Nigeria. According to the NCC, the growing dependence on digital tools,such as smartphones, computers and the internet has made consumers more vulnerable to cyber risks including hacking, scams, malware…

LG MICRO RGB EVO: LG’S MOST ADVANCED LCD TV POWERED BY THE PRECISION OF OLED’S AI PROCESSOR Company’s Award-winning Micro RGB evo Sets a New Standard for Triple Color Coverage with 100% BT.2020, DCI-P3, and Adobe RGB Intertek Certification LG Electronics (LG) will unveil its first-ever flagship RGB TV at CES 2026 — the LG Micro RGB evo, a CES 2026 Innovation Awards winner.[1] Employing Micro RGB Technology and LG TV’s smallest individual RGB LEDs, this display marks a significant step forward from MiniLED. The LG Micro RGB evo represents a significant evolution in Micro RGB technology: it uses OLED…

Globe Soccer: Ronaldo emerges Best Middle East Player … annual award to celebrate excellence across global football. Cristiano Ronaldo wins the Best Middle East Player award at the Globe Soccer Awards in Dubai, beating Benzema, Mahrez and Al-Dawsari Portuguese football icon Cristiano Ronaldo has been named Best Middle East Player at the 16th edition of the Globe Soccer Awards, held in Dubai on Sunday. The 40-year-old Al-Nassr forward topped a fan-voted category ahead of fellow stars Karim Benzema, Riyad Mahrez and Salem Al-Dawsari. The award was confirmed by renowned football journalist Fabrizio Romano in a post on social media platform…

Anthony Joshua Survives Highway Collision, Two Lives Lost Tears as two people died in a serious traffic accident on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway near Makun, Ogun State, earlier today. British-Nigerian boxer Anthony Joshua was among those involved in the collision and survived with minor injuries. The incident occurred when a Lexus SUV bearing registration number KRD 850 HN collided with a stationary truck near the Danco Filling Station. According to witnesses at the scene, two fatalities were confirmed immediately following the crash. Emergency responders extracted Joshua from the damaged vehicle. Medical officials at the scene reported that the athlete sustained only…

Orange, Visa partner to boost online payments Orange Money Group and Visa have announced a strategic partnership aimed at expanding access to secure online payments and accelerating financial inclusion across Africa and the Middle East, as digital commerce gains momentum across the region. The partnership, which has already been deployed in Botswana, Madagascar and Jordan, where it has been renewed, was recently extended to the Ivory Coast with the launch of the Orange Money Visa virtual card. The companies said in a statement that the Ivory Coast rollout recorded strong uptake, reinforcing their shared goal of building a more inclusive…

NCAA disagrees with Air Peace boss on taxes responsible for hike in fare The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has openly clashed with Air Peace Chairman, Allen Onyema, over the ongoing hike in domestic airfares, dismissing claims that multiple government taxes are responsible for the spike. In a sharp reaction on Sunday, the NCAA accused airlines of misleading the public and shifting blame to government for what it described as pure market-driven pricing. Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu, said no domestic airline pays the 18 taxes frequently cited to justify high ticket prices. “Any domestic airline…

Sterling Bank champions Africa Fashion Week Sterling Bank was the headline sponsor of the Africa Fashion Week Nigeria x Made By Nigerians Festival 2025 (AFWN x MBN Fest 2025), in a strategic move aimed at unlocking Nigeria’s creative sector valued at $4.7 billion. The two-day event brought together Africa’s top designers and over 250 emerging fashion and trade entrepreneurs, providing a high-impact platform for Nigerian brands to showcase their creations, connect with local and international audiences and expand their commercial reach. The AFWN x MBN Fest 2025 took place at a pivotal time when fashion ranked among ithe fastest growing…

Nwabali expresses confidence in Eagles’ AFCON performance FILE: Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali “… Sometimes you can’t correct everything, but we try to deal with it.” ~ Nwabali Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali says he is not perturbed by Nigeria’s inability to keep a clean sheet at the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, dismissing suggestions of defensive problems. Nigeria have conceded three goals in two Group C matches while scoring five. Tanzania found the net once in the opening game last Tuesday, while Tunisia mounted a late comeback on Saturday, scoring twice after going three goals down. The Super…

Obaseki’s cousin narrated ordeal from football field to Benin palace File Photo: Don-Pedro Obaseki Don Pedro Obaseki, a cousin of former Edo State governor, Godwin Obaseki, has stated how he was allegedly abducted, beaten and stripped by suspected assailants in Benin City, Edo State. Obaseki spoke in a video shared by Africa Independent Television on Sunday. According to him, the incident occurred at about 11:30 am on Sunday while he was playing football with members of the Uwa All Stars at Uwa Primary School, Benin. He alleged that armed men stormed the field, abducted him and dragged him through several…

Discos to roll out 700,000 free meters File: Prepaid meters It was observed that despite earlier interventions such as the Meter Asset Provider Regulations 2018 and the MAP & National Mass Metering Regulations 2021, Nigeria’s metering deficit remains high. Electricity distribution companies have started the distribution of prepaid meters at no cost to their customers, although it was gathered that the meters are largely for Band A and some Band B customers. This is coming a few weeks after the Chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, Musiliu Oseni, accused the DisCos of refusing to pick available meters for onward…