In Nigeria, the deployment of mobile broadband is hailed as a potent weapon against extreme poverty, with a reported reduction of 1.5 per cent, as per findings from the Global System for Mobile Telecommunications Association (GSMA). The impact is underscored by GSMA 2023 Mobile Industry Impact Report, a document sighted by The Guardian, which emphasizes … Read more
Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, expressed his disappointment following their 2-1 loss to Ivory Coast in the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday. In post on Instagram, the Chippa United stopper issued an apology to Nigerian fans for the defeat. Jose Peseiro’s side initially took the lead in the first half … Read more
In recent years, Nigeria has witnessed a steady but gradual increase in the adoption of Fifth Generation (5G) network technology, according to statistics released by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). As of November 2023, the penetration of 5G networks in served communities stood at 0.96 per cent, marking a noteworthy rise from previous months. The … Read more
Odunayo Sanya, the Managing Director of MTN Foundation, revealed that the foundation has dedicated a whopping N28.8 billion to enhance primary healthcare services at the grassroots level nationwide. This announcement came during the signing of a partnership agreement with the Private Sector Health Alliance of Nigeria (PSHAN) to establish 52 primary healthcare centers (PHCs) across … Read more
Ahead of the commencement of the sale of Expression of Interest and Nomination forms for the Edo State governorship election, 18 Labour Party (LP) aspirants have appealed to the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party to reduce the fees for the forms. Notable endorsers of this appeal include Barrister Efosa Ogieriakhi, Engr. Michael Osho … Read more
A Suspected 29-year-old simulator who was caught using the plate number of the National Association of Nigeria Students, NANS, is now in police custody in Benin City. he man identified as Martins Uwaifo was said to have been intercepted by operatives of the anti-cultism unit of the Nigerian Police while conducting a stop and search … Read more
Ekele Tracy, a graduate of Mass Communication, who hails from Delta State, is urgently appealing to the public for financial assistance to cover the costs of a kidney transplant. Tracy, currently undergoing treatment at Irrua Specialist Hospital in Edo State, was diagnosed with two kidney failures on December 25, 2023. The required funds for the … Read more