Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Skype – video call service platform, finally shut down operations, having spent 22 years Skype Skype – video call service platform, finally shut down operations, having spent 22 years Parent company, Microsoft, had announced the discontinuation of the service in February, urging Skype users to migrate to its communications app, Teams. The Skype team thanked its amazing community for sticking with the service over the years, appreciating them for relying on the video call platform to connect with family, friends, and colleagues all over the world. Saluting them for their support and patronage, the team told disappointed users that the…

EFCC gives reason behind VeryDarkMan’s arrest based on Financial Crime Allegations VeryDarkMan EFCC gives reason behind VeryDarkMan’s arrest based on Financial Crime Allegations The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has shed light on the arrest of social media influencer Martins Innocent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), stating that it was prompted by multiple petitions alleging financial crimes and his refusal to honour repeated invitations for questioning. In a statement released by the anti-graft agency on its verified X.com handle, the EFCC emphasised that Otse’s detention follows “grave allegations of financial malfeasance” and that the Commission could not ignore…

FG gives consent to new contracts, N1.8tn road projects Minister of Works, Dave Umahi FG gives consent to new contracts, N1.8tn road projects The Federal Executive Council on Monday approved the rescoping of old highway contracts and new reads worth about N1.81tn, consisting of N760.4bn in naira-denominated projects with a separate $651.7m (N1.05tn) facility for the 7th Axial Road linking the Lekki Deep‑Sea Port to Sagamu‑Ore. This also includes the Aba‑Ikot‑Ekpene Road, whose first phase was ratified at N30.23bn alongside nine other corridors spread across 12 states. The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, revealed this to State House Correspondents at the…

To deploy Starlink in rural areas, Airtel Africa, SpaceX in deal Airtel Nigeria To deploy Starlink in rural areas, Airtel Africa, SpaceX in deal Airtel Africa has sealed a deal with SpaceX to roll out Starlink’s high-speed satellite internet across nine of its 14 African markets. The move is to supercharge connectivity in rural areas, the operator said in a statement on Monday. The partnership will see Airtel Africa integrate Starlink’s satellite tech to enhance its offerings, targeting enterprises, health centres, and underserved regions. SpaceX has secured operating licences in nine countries within Airtel Africa’s footprint, including Nigeria, Kenya, and…

38 technical colleges upgraded to sharpen youths skills – FG Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa 38 technical colleges upgraded to sharpen youths skills – FG * Move is part of effort to position education for skill-based knowledge The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa has announced the upgrade of 38 federal and state technical colleges across Nigeria as part of comprehensive reforms aimed at equipping young Nigerians with globally competitive skills. Speaking on Monday at the 2025 Quarterly Citizens and Stakeholders Engagement on the Nigeria Education Sector Renewal Initiative in Abuja, Alausa said the upgrades are part of a…

Tinubu takes bold move to give consent to first procurement policy President Bola Tinubu Tinubu takes bold move to give consent to first procurement policy Tinubu takes bold move to give consent to first procurement policy. President Bola Tinubu has thrown his weight behind the Renewed Hope Nigeria First policy that makes it compulsory for all federal ministries, departments and agencies to give absolute superiority to Nigerian goods, services and know‑how when spending public funds. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, revealed this to State House correspondents after Monday’s Federal Executive Council meeting at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja. With…

ARCON tells influencers, content creators to take permission before running ads ARCON ARCON tells influencers, content creators to take permission before running ads The Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria has made it compulsory for all influencers and content creators to obtain prior approval before publishing advertisements on any platform. According to CableNG, this directive was issued in a statement on Monday signed by ARCON’s Director-General, Olalekan Fadolapo, who raised concerns about the growing trend of misleading advertisements, particularly across digital media. Fadolapo cited the recent scandal involving the CBEX ponzi scheme as a cautionary tale on the dangers of unchecked…

NIPOST ends cycle of cash payments NIPOST NIPOST ends cycle of cash payments. The Nigerian Postal Service has announced a series of bold reforms aimed at repositioning the organisation as a modern, innovative, and digitally driven postal institution. In a statement release by its Director of Corporate Communications, Franklin Alao, on Monday, NIPOST said the reforms, operating under the theme “Change of Renewed Hope Berths at NIPOST Shores,” were part of efforts to align the agency with global best practices, meet the needs of Nigeria’s growing digital economy, and support the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu. The postal…

View new U.S non-immigrant visa fees for Nigerian travelers View new U.S non-immigrant visa fees for Nigerian travelers The United States Department of State has introduced a revised fee schedule for non-immigrant visa applications. This update affects all U.S. embassies and consulates, including those in Abuja and Lagos, and will impact thousands of Nigerian and international applicants seeking temporary entry into the U.S. In an official announcement, the U.S. State Department confirmed that the fee adjustments apply to a wide range of visa categories, including the commonly used B-1/B-2 visitor visas, F-1 student visas, H-1B work visas, and the K…

Unity Cup tournament: Ahmed Musa joins Super Eagles ahead of Ghana clash in London Ahmed Musa Unity Cup tournament: Ahmed Musa joins Super Eagles ahead of Ghana clash in London Veteran forward Ahmed Musa will lead the Super Eagles of Nigeria as captain at the upcoming Unity Cup tournament in London, the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side Kano Pillars has confirmed. The four-nation competition, scheduled to take place from May 26 to 31, 2025, at Brentford’s Gtech Community Stadium, will feature Nigeria, Ghana, Jamaica, and Trinidad & Tobago. Musa, currently starring for Kano Pillars, has been in outstanding form…