5G Revenue Growth Stalls Globally Despite Rapid Coverage Expansion — GSMA Report
The GSM Association says widespread deployment of 5G networks has yet to translate into significant revenue growth for mobile operators globally. The association disclosed this in its latest GSMA Intelligence…
NAFDAC destroys fake N939m pharmaceutical products in South East
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), on Friday, destroyed fake and unwholesome drugs, estimated at over N939 million in the South-East. The exercise was carried…
Cholera aid for African countries stalled by Iran conflict
Emergency cholera medical supplies for several African countries have become stuck in a logistical quagmire caused by the Iran war, aid officials told Reuters, raising concerns about preparations ahead of…
Nigeria strengthens security drive, destroys 2,800 illicit weapons
The National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSLAW), on Friday destroyed over 2,800 illicit firearms in its fifth high-profile arms destruction exercise in Abuja. This…
Tinubu’s UK state visit, Nigeria and the subtle power of place marketing, by Israel Jaiye Opayemi
A few distinct – if not distinguished – words and phrases stand out in the deluge of informed commentaries on President Bola Tinubu’s recently concluded state visit to the United Kingdom…
NICASA expresses solidarity with Ohaneze Ndigbo as recognised socio-cultural body of Igbo people
The Nigerian Citizens Association South Africa (NICASA) has affirmed its solidarity and recognition of Ohaneze Ndigbo Worldwide as a recognised socio-cultural body of the Igbo people. The President-General of NICASA,…
DHQ clarifies CDS remarks, says Safe Corridor not amnesty for terrorists
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has dismissed as misleading and distorted, claims circulating on social media on remarks by the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, on the military’s…
Navy dismantles illegal refinery in Rivers, recovers 20,000 litres of stolen crude
The Nigerian Navy has deactivated an illegal refining in Bonny Local Government Area of Rivers State and recovered more than 20,000 litres of suspected stolen crude oil. This is contained…
10 major takeaways from President Tinubu’s State Visit to the United Kingdom, by Temitope Ajayi
Nigeria returned to global significance with the just-concluded state visit to the United Kingdom by President Bola Tinubu. The President and his wife, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, played their roles…
ECONOMIC GROWTH: Nigeria’s capital inflows jump to $23.22bn in 2025 from $12.32bn in 2024
Capital inflows into Nigeria jumped nearly 90% in 2025, driven overwhelmingly by foreign portfolio investment as investors returned to local financial markets to chase high bond yields after economic reforms….