In a move to bolster national security and digital economy, Nigerian telecommunications operators have begun the process of notifying subscribers with SIM irregularities to link their SIMs with their National Identification Numbers (NIN). This initiative comes in the wake of an order by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) which has[Read More…]
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Loan apps: FCCPC says new regulation to address rising debt coming in 2024
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has said it would be developing a new regulatory framework to address Nigerians’ rising indebtedness to digital money lenders (DMLs), known as loan apps. The Chief Executive Officer of the Commission, Mr. Babatunde Irukera, disclosed this recently while featuring on a TVC[Read More…]
Benue Science, Tech, and Innovation Contest 2024: Embraces by Notable Personalities for Collective Progress
By MBTI Media Crew The Benue Science, Tech, and Innovation Contest, and Award 2024 have garnered significant attention and support from revered figures, signifying a promising leap forward in collaboration and empowerment. Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Asue, among the eminent personalities, has enthusiastically endorsed this initiative, emphasizing the potential for enhanced[Read More…]
NAFDAC seizes N30m worth of unregistered drugs in Abuja
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has confiscated unregistered and counterfeit drugs worth N30 million in the Wuse 2 area of the Federal Capital Territory. The NAFDAC team, led by the Deputy Director of Investigation and Enforcement, Kaduna, Tamanuwa Andrew, raided two drug stores and[Read More…]
NCC Pledges Support For Meta’s 2Africa Cable Project In Nigeria
Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, has said the support of the NCC awaits law-abiding investors like Meta (formerly Facebook), which responds positively to Nigeria’s desire for investments that promote the agenda of government to achieve a robust digital[Read More…]
Unmasking The Life Of An Alleged Serial Fraudster
Chief Collins Ogbuji is a consummate and forward-looking businessman in legitimate chains of businesses spanning several sectors. Like every businessman, he believes he should keep expanding the frontiers of his business for higher prospects. Little did he know that not all men are worthy to be enlisted as business partners.[Read More…]
NCC Renews Commitment To Achieving 70% Broadband By 2025
Despite facing infrastructure challenges in the telecom industry, the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, has assured that the country would achieve the 70 per cent broadband penetration target set by the Commission to be achieved by 2025. The NCC boss said he would[Read More…]
Umoru Wins FirstBank Lagos Open, Eyes Pro Career In Golf
Playing one shot off the pace going to the finals, Isaac Umoru, a golfer at St. Marks Golf & Country Club, Otukpo, Benue State played one of the best golf of his life coming from behind to win the 62nd edition of the annual FirstBank-sponsored Lagos Amateur Open Golf Championship.[Read More…]
Why we failed to meet N387bn revenue target – NCCP
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) said that the lack of patronage for its auctioned frequencies was responsible for the failure to meet the N387 billion revenue target for 2023. The commission’s Director of Financial Services, Yakubu Gontor, disclosed this when he appeared before the Senate Joint Committees on Finance, Appropriations,[Read More…]
Why we failed to meet N387bn revenue target – NCCP
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) said that the lack of patronage for its auctioned frequencies was responsible for the failure to meet the N387 billion revenue target for 2023. The commission’s Director of Financial Services, Yakubu Gontor, disclosed this when he appeared before the Senate Joint Committees on Finance, Appropriations,[Read More…]
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FG Revenue Rises 76% to N12.5tn, Fueled by Tax and Oil Gains — Budget Office
The Federal Government’s earnings have increased by 76 percent, rising from N7.1 trillion in 2022 to N12.5 trillion in 2023, due to higher taxes and oil revenues. This information was revealed in the recently released 2025-2027 Medium Term Expenditure Framework and Fiscal Strategy Paper from the Ministry of Budget and[Read More…]