39 m. ago Technology has ended era of voter impersonation, says INEC chairman

THE chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan, has declared that the deployment of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) has effectively solved the protracted challenge of identity theft in Nigeria’s elections. He made the declaration while speaking at the 2025 Digital Nigeria International Conference and Exhibitions in Abuja, held on […]

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94 m. ago Entreprenuers, not govt hand outs or foreign aid, will drive Nigeria’s future —Tony Elumelu

Founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation and Group Chairman of UBA, Tony Elumelu, has urged Nigerian leaders to build partnerships that empower entrepreneurs’ growth, calling for stronger collaboration across government, the private sector and institutions to create an environment where local businesses can scale, thrive and ultimately transform the economy. Delivering the keynote address entitled […]

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2 h. ago Federal Govt Sets Agenda As Nigeria Hosts 2025 Africa Gold, Gemstone Conference

The federal government has outlined a strategic agenda for driving industrial growth and regional integration as Nigeria prepares to host the 2025 Africa Gold and Gemstone Conference. Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, reaffirmed this commitment during a pre-event briefing for the 4th African Gems and Jewellery Exhibition & Conference / Gold & […]

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2 h. ago Reps Member: Electoral Commission’s Attendance At Party Conventions Not Mandatory

The plenary session of the House of Representatives on Tuesday turned rowdy over an attempt to correct the impression that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) must compulsorily observe a convention, congress, conference or meeting of political parties. This followed a motion of personal explanation moved by the member representing the Nnewi North/Nnewi South/Ekwusigo federal […]

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3 h. ago Economic growth: NDPHC asserts commitment to light up communities, industries

The Managing Director/CEO of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC), Engineer. Jennifer Adighije, has restated the company’s commitment to lighting up communities, energising industries, and accelerating Nigeria’s economic transformation through reliable and sustainable power infrastructure. Adighije made the pledge at the groundbreaking ceremony of the 7.5MVA, 33/11kV Injection Substation and 2.5km 33kV line at […]

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4 h. ago Mastercard, Zenith bank launch Essential Debit Card to boost financial inclusion

Mastercard and Zenith Bank have collaborated to launch the Essential Debit Card, scalable solution designed to enhance access to secure digital payments in Nigeria. The card is tailored to meet the everyday financial needs of underserved populations, including low-income earners, who have historically faced barriers to formal banking services. The introduction of this card comes […]

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5 h. ago We’ve grown Nigeria’s digital broadcast subsector by 35%—NIGCOMSAT

The Nigerian Communications Satellite (NIGCOMSAT) Ltd has said that the country’s digital broadcast subsector  has expanded by 35 per cent to 75 per cent utilisation in two years. It said this represented a milestone in the country’s digital transformation drive. The Managing Director of NIGCOMSAT, Mrs Jane Egerton-Idehen, said this earlier in the week in […]

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9 h. ago Christians are being targeted, driven from home, killed in Nigeria — Nicki Minaj

“Churches have been burned, families have been torn apart, and entire communities live in fear constantly, simply because of how they pray. Sadly, this problem is...

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11 h. ago FG to boost automotive sector with policy support, incentives — Shettima

The Federal Government has announced plans to strengthen Nigeria’s automotive industry through targeted policy support and incentives aimed at positioning read more FG to boost automotive sector with policy support, incentives — Shettima

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12 h. ago Coscharis targets growing SUV market, unveils new Renault models

Coscharis Motors Plc., a Nigerian automobile dealer is set to unveil two new Renault models at the 2025 Abuja International read more Coscharis targets growing SUV market, unveils new Renault models

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13 h. ago IMF lauds CBN, urges robust policy tools ahead of inflation targeting

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has praised the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for stabilising the economy while urging it read more IMF lauds CBN, urges robust policy tools ahead of inflation targeting

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14 h. ago TETFund boss seeks overhaul of Nigeria’s education sector, improved funding

"The increase in funding should not only target the construction of new educational institutions...

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14 h. ago Reps In Rowdy Session Over INEC’s ‘Power’ To Monitor Political Parties’ Conventions, Others

  The plenary session of the House of Representatives on Tuesday turned rowdy over attempt to correct the impression that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) must compulsorily observe political parties’ convention, congress, conference or meetings. This followed a motion of personal explanation moved by the member representing Nnewi North/Nnewi South/Ekwusigo federal constituency of Anambra […]

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15 h. ago Christians facing genocide in Northern Nigeria, Middle belt — CAN

“Across many parts of Northern Nigeria and the Middle Belt, Christian communities have experienced targeted attacks.

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19 h. ago Amazon, Microsoft Cloud Services Could Face Tougher EU Rules

The European Commission, the bloc's digital regulator, said it will investigate whether Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft's Azure should come under the scope of the Digital Markets Act (DMA). The post Amazon, Microsoft Cloud Services Could Face Tougher EU Rules appeared first on Channels Television.

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19 h. ago Beyond loans: How credit direct is enhancing pension, insurance for Nigeria’s informal sector

When Stella Odion, who sells foodstuffs at Bola Tinubu Modern Market, Moshalashi, Lagos, faced financial challenges and needed to access read more Beyond loans: How credit direct is enhancing pension, insurance for Nigeria’s informal sector

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19 h. ago COAS visits Kebbi, orders troops to rescue abducted schoolgirls

“For the commanders here, you must leverage intelligence to conduct intelligence-based missions. It has become a pattern that bandits target soft...

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20 h. ago Food security: Stakeholders advocate improved agriculture mechanization

Stakeholders in the agriculture sector have said that Nigeria cannot increase its farming productivity until it starts engaging in large scale mechanisation as compared to other countries. Speaking during at the 50th anniversary celebration of the Nigerian Institution of Agricultural Engineers (NIAE) held at the National Centre for Agricultural Mechanisation (NCAM), Ilorin, the stakeholders emphasised […]

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21 h. ago Digital Economy: VAS revenue explodes 470% as digital lifestyle services boom in 2024

Nigeria’s digital economy witnessed one of its most dramatic growth surges in 2024 as the Value-Added Services (VAS) segment recorded read more Digital Economy: VAS revenue explodes 470% as digital lifestyle services boom in 2024

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21 h. ago Protectionism vs AfCFTA: Nigeria debates its trade future as logistics market hits $10.95bn

Nigeria is racing to modernise its supply chain as global conflicts, climate shocks, and digital disruptions reshape trade across Africa. read more Protectionism vs AfCFTA: Nigeria debates its trade future as logistics market hits $10.95bn

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