Telecom operators seek stronger infrastructure protection to sustain Nigeria’s digital growth
By Juliet Umeh & Islamiyyah Adekanbi For more than two dec-ades, Nigeria’s telecommunications operators have powered one of the country’s biggest economic success stories, connecting millions of people, driving financial inclusion and providing the digital infrastructure that supports banking, education, healthcare, commerce and governance. However, they have come out to demand stronger government support, policy […]
S-East monarchs replace controversial Eze Ndigbo title
By Henry Obetta The South East Council of Traditional Rulers has formally replaced the controversial Eze Ndigbo title for Igbo leaders outside the South-East with ‘Onyendu Ndigbo,’ in a move aimed at resolving longstanding disputes over the legitimacy of diaspora traditional leadership. The decision, implemented through the Committee on the Regularisation of Igbo Diaspora Traditional […]
Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, July 29, 2026
The Nigerian Naira opened trading on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, maintaining relative stability against the United States dollar across both the official Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) and the parallel market.
Group vows to resist move to remove lone female LG Chairperson in Bayelsa
Centre for Women’s Rights and Development Initiative, under the leadership of Dr. Mrs. Marilyn Damian Okoro, has alleged the intimidation and alleged plans to suspend and remove the elected Chairperson of Sagbama Local Government Area, Hon. Mrs. Alice Allen Tangi.
Publishers say NERDC’s textbook fee cut fails to address core concerns
The Nigerian Publishers Association (NPA) has said the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council’s (NERDC) reduction of textbook assessment and ranking fees does not address the fundamental concerns surrounding the controversial book ranking policy. In a statement issued on Tuesday by its Executive Secretary, Rotimi Iyiola, the association said although the fee reduction acknowledged stakeholders’ […]
PTI political meeting was peaceful, says Delta gov’s aide
The Executive Assistant (Political) to Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Barr. Jennifer Adasen, has described the Delta Central political meeting held at the Petroleum Training Institute (PTI) Conference Centre, Warri, as generally peaceful and successful.
