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DOUBLE EXCITEMENT AS GLO GIFT CUSTOMERS 200% DATA BONUS ON NEW MiFi PURCHASE DOUBLE EXCITEMENT AS GLO GIFT CUSTOMERS 200% DATA BONUS ON NEW MiFi PURCHASE Technology company, Globacom, has launched a new 200% data value back offer on every MiFi device purchased at Gloworld outlets across Nigeria. The company said in a press statement issued in Lagos that the 200% data bonus awaits new MiFi customers registering with new Glo SIMs. The new MiFi devices are available at the rate of N14,999 at all Gloworld outlets, the company’s one-stop shop across the country. Disclosing the details of the offer,…

Interswitch Champions Healthcare Innovation, Assures Of Continuous Commitment To Health Drive Interswitch Champions Healthcare Innovation, Assures Of Continuous Commitment To Health Drive Interswitch Group, one of Africa’s leading integrated payments and digital commerce companies, has reaffirmed its commitment to driving innovation in healthcare through its sponsorship of the 2025 edition of the Healthcare Federation of Nigeria (HFN) Annual Conference. The event, themed “Expanding Access to Quality Healthcare: Transforming Nigeria through Innovation, Partnership, and Sustainability,” took place on February 27th and 28th, at the Oriental Hotel in Lagos, bringing together key stakeholders across the healthcare value chain, including policymakers, industry leaders,…

Lagos plans to eradicate malaria with digital technology Akin Abayomi Lagos plans to eradicate malaria with digital technology. Lagos State Government has launched an initiative, the Pathway to Malaria Pre-Elimination & Digitization Program, aimed at reducing malaria prevalence to below 1% through digital technology, strengthened case management, and expanded public-private partnerships. The state Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, emphasized that Lagos, with a malaria prevalence already below the national average at under 3%, is leading the charge in eliminating the disease. A key highlight of the program is the mandatory rapid diagnostic testing (RDTs) before malaria treatment to prevent…

President Bio of Sierra Leone pays visit to Tinubu at Villa President Bola Tinubu  President Bio of Sierra Leone pays visit to Tinubu at Villa President Bio of Sierra Leone pays visit to Tinubu at Aso RockVilla. President Bola Tinubu is meeting with his Sierra Leonean counterpart, Julius Bio, at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja. Bio arrived at the forecourt of the Villa at 12:22 pm Monday in the company of the bagpipers of the Presidential Guards Brigade. He was received by the President’s Chief of Staff, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila, who ushered him into the closed-door meeting. Nigeria and…

Desmond Elliot emotional as Meranda steps down from Lagos Assembly speaker Desmond Elliot Desmond Elliot emotional as Meranda steps down from Lagos Assembly speaker “Madam speaker can I allow others to speak first,” said emotional Elliot. Overwhelmed in a heart-wrenching display of emotion at the Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday, Desmond Elliot, representing Surulere Constituency II, was unable to contain his tears as lawmakers gathered to bid a heartfelt farewell to Mojisola Meranda, who resigned as speaker of the chamber after 49 days in the seat. Meranda, who emerged as the first female speaker in the history of…

Obasa reclaims his place as Lagos Assembly speaker MudashirunObasa Obasa reclaims his place as Lagos Assembly speaker. Mudashiru Obasa has been returned as the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly. Obasa was reinstated following the resignation of Mojisola Meranda, who stepped down from the role with immediate effect. He was returned as the speaker during Monday’s plenary session. In January, the lawmakers impeached Obasa over multiple allegations, including poor leadership style, high-handedness, frequent lateness to plenary sessions, abuse of office, and intimidation of colleagues. The impeachment was supported by over 90 per cent of the lawmakers. Reacting to…

Donald Trump Mentions Five  Cryptocurrencies For National Reserve Donald Trump Donald Trump Mentions Five  Cryptocurrencies For National Reserve Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Solana, and Cardano will be included in a “Crypto Strategic Reserve”, according to Trump. “A US Crypto Reserve will elevate this critical industry after years of corrupt attacks by the Biden Administration, which is why my Executive Order on Digital Assets directed the Presidential Working Group to move forward on a Crypto Strategic Reserve that includes XRP, SOL, and ADA,” the US president said on Sunday. “I will make sure the US is the Crypto Capital of the World.”…

Makinde set to host Sierra Leone President Governor Seyi Makinde Makinde set to host Sierra Leone President. Gov. Seyi Makinde will receive Sierra Leone’s President Julius Bio in Ibadan on Monday. This is contained in a statement issued on Sunday by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Dr Suleimon Olanrewaju. The statement revealed that President Bio will visit the Fasola Agribusiness Industrial Hub in Oyo. The governor warmly welcome President Bio and his delegation, expressing that the people of Oyo State are delighted to host them during this visit. “President Bio and his team will experience Oyo State’s rich history and…

Jonathan gives reason for refusal to implement 2014 confab report Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Jonathan gives reason for refusal to implement 2014 confab report Jonathan gives reason for refusal to implement 2014 confab report. Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Sunday explained why his administration did not implement the recommendations of the 2014 National Conference. He made this known when he joined former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar to pay a condolence visit to the family of late Afenifere Leader, Chief Ayo Adebanjo in Lagos. Jonathan said the political situation in Nigeria at the time was too turbulent to accommodate presentation of the recommendations,…

ATM machines ready for withdrawal fee of N100 for cash transaction ATM machines ready for withdrawal fee of N100 for cash transaction. Banks are loading their ATMs with cash as they commenced charging N100 for transactions on March 1. The Central Bank released the revised ATM transaction fees in a circular dated February 10, 2025. Under the revised fee structure, withdrawals from one’s bank ATMs will remain free of charge. However, customers using ATMs of other banks will be subjected to a charge of N100 per withdrawal of N20,000 or less at on-site ATMs, which are located within or directly…