Nigeria signs MoU with Chinese firm to deploy direct-to-device satellite connectivity
The National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Chinese satellite firm, Galaxy Space, to roll out Direct-to-Device (D2D) satellite communication connectivity across Nigeria. Galaxy Space is a leading Chinese company known for…
FCCPC seals visa centres of France, Belgium, Italy over alleged unfair practices
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC,), has sealed off France, Belgium and Italy visa centres located at the Mukhtar El-Yakub House, Central Business District, Abuja. The office was sealed with the combined efforts of operatives from the…
We serve a nation that doesn’t value us: Kenya’s nursing exodus reaches catastrophic levels
Despite Kenya’s acute nurse shortage, thousands of qualified nurses sit idle—trapped between a broken hiring system and a government pushing them to leave the country. What you need to know: Kenyans account for 6.5 per cent of all African applicants…
NYSC Ensures Safety of Corps Members in Benue Amid Killings
The Benue State Coordinator of National Youth Service Corps, Mrs Veronica Garba, said that corps members in crisis areas have been evacuated into family houses in Makurdi. Garba made this known in an interview with the News Agency of…
Abia State to launch 25-year Greater Aba master plan targeting infrastructure, economy, and flood control
State to launch 25-year Greater Aba master plan targeting infrastructure, economy, and flood control Anthonia Obokoh The Abia State Government has announced plans to launch the Greater Aba Master Plan, a 25-year comprehensive blueprint designed to guide the long-term development…
CAC to increase services fees from August 15, cites economic realities
The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has announced a review of its service fees, set to take effect from August 15, 2025. The Commission said the move is part of ongoing efforts to improve service delivery, enhance efficiency, and adapt to…
Hollywood movies are predictable too, Omoni Oboli defends Nollywood
Actress and filmmaker Omoni Oboli has pushed back against criticisms that Nollywood films are too predictable, as she argued that predictability is not unique to Nigerian cinema. In a recent interview with Instablog9ja on Youtube, Oboli said audiences often miss…
Benue food inflation drops to 22% despite deadly attacks
Benue State recorded the most significant decline in food inflation nationwide in May 2025, falling to 22.0% year-on-year from 51.8% in April, even amid ongoing violence and killings in parts of the state. According to the latest Consumer Price Index…
Benue Gov. Declares Wednesday Public Holiday Ahead Of President Tinubu’s Visit To Condole With Attack Victims
The Benue State Government has declared Wednesday, June 18, 2025, a public holiday in honour of the scheduled visit of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the state. This announcement was contained in an official circular signed by the Secretary to…
Fidelity Bank’s CRO assumes office as CRMI president
Executive Director and Chief Risk Officer of Fidelity Bank Plc, Mr Kevin Ugwuoke. Credit: Fidelity Bank Plc Executive Director and Chief Risk Officer of Fidelity Bank Plc, Mr Kevin Ugwuoke, has assumed office as the President and Chairman of the…