The Federal Government, through Galaxy Backbone Limited (GBB), has announced the successful connection of nine underserved Local Government Areas (LGAs) to broadband internet as part of efforts to expand digital access across Nigeria. The initiative, executed under Project 774, is designed to strengthen national digital infrastructure and promote inclusive connectivity in rural and previously unserved communities. According to findings, the newly connected LGAs will enable thousands of rural dwellers to access internet services, opening opportunities in digital education, e-commerce, online marketing, and other empowerment initiatives. A statement signed by Chidi Okpala, GBB’s Head of Corporate Communications, said the rollout reflects…
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Yango has partnered with Flutterwave to expand secure, seamless cashless payments for its food delivery and ride-hailing services in Zambia, enabling users to pay with bank cards processed through Flutterwave’s payment infrastructure. The collaboration strengthens Yango’s digital payments ecosystem at a time of rising e-commerce adoption in Zambia, supporting safer transactions, improved reliability, and broader financial inclusion for customers, restaurant partners, and drivers. Yango, the food delivery and taxi service powered by global tech firm Yango Group, said the integration allows users in Zambia to pay for rides and food orders using bank cards securely processed via Flutterwave’s platform. The…
The Federal Government has renewed its push to develop Nigeria’s cassava bioethanol value chain, positioning it as a catalyst for industrial expansion, energy security, and economic stability. Atiku Bagudu, Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, made this known on Wednesday in Abeokuta during a capacity-building workshop for stakeholders under the Cassava Bioethanol Value Chain Development Project in the South-West. He said the initiative aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which aims to convert Nigeria’s agricultural strengths into industrial and economic gains. Represented by Auwal Mohammed, the Director of Economic Growth, Bagudu said the programme is designed to shift…
Starlink has activated its premium Business Priority service in Nigeria’s most saturated urban areas, offering a workaround to months of residential “Sold Out” notices, but at a steep price of ₦159,000 (about $99) per month. The service, which quietly went live on February 14, targets businesses and high-end users in Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt who have been locked out of standard residential subscriptions due to capacity constraints. Checks across prime Lagos locations, including Victoria Island, Ikoyi, Lekki and Surulere, continue to display “high demand” warnings, with new residential orders suspended. Prospective home users are redirected to waitlists, often required…
By Ishola N. Ayodele “We are not here to indict the giants who cleared the bush. We are here to build the city on the land they prepared” Ishola Ayodele Recently, I read an article titled “Our Predecessors Did Not Lay The Right Foundation’ ‘Tolucomms’ Indicts Generation Of Communications Practice,” an insightful interview with Tolulope ‘Tolucomms’ Olorundero, founder of the Public Relations Women Foundation and Lead Consultant at Mosron Communications, published by Brand Communicator on February 17, 2026 The interview which highlights the evolving challenges in Nigeria’s public relations (PR) landscape. Tolulope ‘Tolucomms’ Olorundero makes several compelling points: the urgent…
By Akonte Ekine Once again, it is that time of the year, March 15th, when the world will celebrate Consumer Rights Day with speeches and popping of champagne in some corners, or should I say, a time when some brands will publish celebratory adverts on the subject of Consumer Rights. However, it shouldn’t stop with that one-day statement of celebration or a slogan of the day with the global theme of Safe Product, Confident Consumers. It should be a part of us as a culture in our daily experiences in all we do among ourselves as consumers; after all, at…
Growing concerns are mounting across Nigeria’s corporate landscape as businesses grapple with what industry players describe as a tightening advert vetting regime imposed by the nation’s advertising regulator. Stakeholders say the increasingly rigorous approval process is slowing campaign rollouts, raising compliance costs, and complicating marketing strategies at a time when companies are already navigating inflationary pressures and weak consumer spending. At the centre of the controversy is the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON), the statutory body responsible for regulating advertising and marketing communications in Nigeria. Marketing executives and agency operators say the vetting process, designed to ensure ethical standards,…
President Bola Tinubu has removed Kayode Egbetokun from his position as the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), sources within the Presidency and the Police Service Commission say. Egbetokun has been directed to prepare handover notes following a visit to the Presidential Villa on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. He will formally hand over leadership of the Nigeria Police Force to Tunji Disu, the Assistant Inspector-General of Police overseeing the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex in Alagbon, Lagos. A senior police source said the decision was communicated to Egbetokun during a meeting at the Villa, and that preparations for the transition are…
Skyway Aviation Handling Company PLC (SAHCO) has achieved the prestigious ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Information Security Management System (ISMS) certification, becoming the only aviation ground handling company in Nigeria, and one of the few in Africa, to attain the globally recognised information security standard. The certification positions SAHCO at the forefront of secure aviation ground handling on the continent, reinforcing its leadership in cybersecurity, operational resilience, and service excellence. ISO/IEC 27001:2022 is the international benchmark for information security management. It provides a structured framework for identifying risks, protecting sensitive data, strengthening cybersecurity controls, and ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information.…
Lagos commuters will begin paying more for public transport from March 2, 2026, following the approval of a 13 per cent fare increase across Bus Reform Initiative (BRI) services. The Lagos State Government announced that the upward review affects Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) corridors as well as standard regulated bus routes statewide. The decision was disclosed in a statement by Kolawole Ojelabi, Head of Corporate Communication at the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA). According to the statement, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu approved the increase following appeals from regulated public transport operators who warned that rising economic pressures were threatening the…