ALTON urges states to scrap telecoms right-of-way fees
Association says charges account for up to 60% of fibre deployment costs By Chidinma Chukwu, Abuja The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has urged state governments to abolish right-of-way charges on telecommunications infrastructure, warning that the fees account for up to 60 per cent of fibre-optic deployment costs in some states and […]
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An indigene of the community, who said he lost a family member in the attack, disclosed that several residents were still missing.
Jigawa approves N7.5m initial deposit for 2027 Hajj exercise
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US signs agreement to build permanent embassy in Jerusalem
During his first term, US President Donald Trump recognised Jerusalem as Israel’s capital in December 2017 and ordered the relocation of Washington’s diplomatic mission from Tel Aviv.
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Navy discovers illegal crude oil storage hub, recovers 20,500 litres in Rivers
According to Folorunsho, personnel acted on credible intelligence and conducted an operation around the Bethel Community axis, where they uncovered a network of concealed dugout pits used to store suspected stolen crude oil.
