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NCC says investments in telecoms are improving network quality and promises stricter enforcement The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, says ongoing investments by telecoms operators are producing measurable improvements in network quality, but has warned it will continue to enforce standards until consumers see consistent service. In a statement on Wednesday, NCC Head of Public Affairs Nnenna Ukoha said the commission …

Cloudflare has announced its first mass layoffs, cutting about 1,100 jobs – about 20% of its workforce – as the company says artificial intelligence has made many roles redundant. The internet security giant announced the decision on Thursday alongside record-breaking quarterly earnings, underscoring the growing impact of AI on the global tech workforce. Cloudflare co-founder and CEO Matthew Prince described …

By Ayo Kehinde The Director-General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), Mustapha Abdullahi, has dismissed reports that he was arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), clarifying that he had only honored an invitation from the Abuja-based anti-corruption agency. Abdullahi clarified a statement released on Wednesday through his media aide, Alhaji Abdulrasaq Danjuma, following media reports linking …

Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, has rejected criticism surrounding his recent visit to the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Prof Nentawe Yilwatda, and insisted that the meeting had no political overtones despite increasing public speculation. Wike, who visited the APC chairman at his residence in Abuja on Tuesday, said attempts to give political significance to the meeting …

Frank Onyeka has been nominated for the Sky Bet Championship Player of the Month award for April following his impressive performances for Coventry City. completesports.com. The Nigerian midfielder played a key role in the Sky Blues’ promotion to the Premier League by winning the championship title. Onyeka featured in three league games during the month and recorded one assist. Also …

… Says Alex Otti, all the South East governors working for Tinubu … He insists Abaribe will not return to the Senate An All Progressives Congress (APC) senator aspirant from Abia South, Prince Paul Ikonne, has rejected the promise of a four-year term by former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, saying when the time is ripe in the South-East to …

Fresh controversy has emerged ahead of the 2027 general elections following claims by the National Chairman of the People’s Redemption Party (PRP) Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, that former Labor Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and New Nigerian People’s Party leader, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, failed to join the PRP because they allegedly wanted guaranteed access to the party’s presidential ticket. Baba-Ahmed made …

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State said his priority was to have a capable candidate in place who could take the state forward.Makinde, who stated this on Wednesday in Ibadan at the International Tourism Summit organized by the state government, said party color would not matter in choosing his preferred successor.The theme of the summit was: “From foundations to governance: …

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has stated that the scheduled date for the Party’s upcoming Primary Election for the 2027 General Election remains unchanged. The party in a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka said clarification became necessary following the circulation of false and misleading reports on social media and other communication platforms stating otherwise. It outlines …

Mrs. Didi Walson-Jack The federal government says it has not approved or conveyed a 40% special allowance for federal civil servants, clarifying that the matter falls under the National Commission on Salaries, Incomes and Compensation. In a statement on Wednesday, the Director of Press and Public Relations at the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, …