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THE CHALLENGE OF MODERN-DAY SLAVERY
Government should do more by reducing poverty Like last year, it was very telling that the 2026 edition of the International Day for the Remembrance of Slave Trade and Its Abolition was not marked in our country last Sunday. Perhaps because of the mistaken belief that slavery
Report: Airtel Surpasses 17,000 Cell Sites, Accelerates Nationwide Expansion
Airtel Nigeria is approaching the 18,000-cell-site mark as the telecommunications operator accelerates network deployment across the country, adding more than 1,000 new sites annually and extending high-speed mobile connectivity deeper
‘Rising Transport Costs Push Businesses Towards Smarter Delivery Models’
Nigeria’s rising transport costs are putting fresh pressure on businesses that depend on frequent deliveries, forcing merchants to look beyond traditional delivery models for ways to control fulfillment costs, ChamsAccess,
FG Approves Acquisition of Two Communications Satellites for Nigeria
Oghenevwede Ohwovoroile in Abuja The federal government, through the Federal Executive Council (FEC), has approved the acquisition of two communications satellites, NIGCOMSAT 2A and NIGCOMSAT 2B. This was contained in
Internet Subscribers Hit 157.4M as Broadband Penetration Increases to 56.11%
Emma Okonji The number of active subscribers connected to the internet through various technology channels deployed by the Nigerian service providers, reached 157,405,351, as of May 2026, statistics released by
Zamfara Kicks Off 2027 Budget Preparation With State wide Town Hall
Onuminya Innocent The Zamfara State Government has commenced town hall meetings for the preparation of the 2027 Annual Budget Estimate, signaling a shift toward more inclusive governance in the state.
SIAT Celebrates Legacy, Leadership and People Behind the Group’s Journey
Nume Ekeghe SIAT Group, a leading African agro-industrial group and majority shareholder of Presco Plc, recently hosted an intimate and thoughtfully curated event to celebrate its legacy, leadership and the
Stock Market Down N260bn on Decline in Large, Medium Cap Stocks
Kayode Tokede Opening for trading after the Eid ul Mawlid public holiday, the stock market section of the Nigerian Exchange Limited yesterday closed on a weaker note, as investors’ investment
Firm to Unveil Next-generation Tech Solutions at GITEX
Proxynet Communications, a technology solutions provider accelerating Africa’s digital transformation, has announced its participation at GITEX Nigeria 2026, where it will showcase innovative technology solutions designed to empower enterprises, government
Phone Manufacturer Harps on Battery, Charging Capacity to Drive Products
Stories by Emma OKonji Smartphone manufacturer, Xiaomi is putting battery life at the centre of its latest push in Nigeria’s competitive smartphone market, with the upcoming Redmi 17 built around
