The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has challenged the telecommunications industry to move beyond expanding connectivity and focus increasingly on how digital access can translate into higher productivity, new businesses and broader economic opportunity. Dr. Aminu Maida, Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the NCC, gave the charge on Thursday at the eWorld Forum 2026, held to commemorate 25 years of GSM in Nigeria. Maida said Nigeria’s telecommunications journey had moved from the basic challenge of connecting people to a much broader question of what citizens and businesses could achieve with digital connectivity. “The first 25 years were about…
Author: Elvis Eromosele
Pioneering ICT journalists and industry stakeholders have honoured Engineer (Dr.) Ernest Ndukwe, former Executive Vice-Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), and Board Chairman, MTN Nigeria, with a Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his outstanding contributions to Nigeria’s telecommunications sector and his longstanding support for ICT journalism. The award was presented during the eWorldForum and Book Launch, convened by Aaron Ukodie, author and publisher of eWorldnews. The gathering brought together veteran ICT journalists and industry stakeholders to celebrate the evolution of Nigeria’s telecommunications industry and the individuals who played pivotal roles in its development. Among those who joined in…
For generations, August Meeting has brought women across South-East Nigeria together to discuss issues affecting their families and communities, while celebrating the cultural and social bonds that unite them. This year, MAGGI expanded its participation in the annual tradition, reaching 19,670 women through an experience combining food, practical nutrition and celebration. Across five South-East states, MAGGI partnered with 30 women’s associations and held five market activations, more than doubling participation from the previous year and marking its largest August Meeting engagement to date. Following the women’s meetings, MAGGI hosted receptions featuring cooking competitions, music, gifts and appearances by Ruby Ojiakor,…
Renowned actor, producer, and cultural icon Richard Mofe-Damijo (RMD) is set to headline the upcoming Pivot Nigeria Conference 2026, where he will lead a high-level discussion on the tangible economic and social impacts of the nation’s public image. Scheduled for September 29, 2026, at the Muson Centre, Lagos, the conference centres on the theme: ‘The reputation dividend: Who pays for Nigeria’s perception?’ Joining RMD on the speaker roster are notable industry leaders, including Adedoyin Jayesimi, Co-Founder of Comms Avenue, Rosemary Egabor-Afolahan, Director of Commercial and Communications at News Central TV and Elvis Eromosele, Managing Editor, TheNumbersNG.com, a leading business and…
Dr Taiwo Afolabi, SIFAX Group Chairman, has called for greater investment in infrastructure, jobs and regional trade as part of international efforts to prevent conflict and strengthen peace across Africa. Afolabi made the call in New York during the United Nations General Assembly High-Level Global Executive Roundtable on Diplomacy, Multilateralism and Conflict Resolution. He argued that conflict prevention should go beyond diplomatic intervention after tensions have escalated, stressing the need to address economic conditions that can contribute to instability. “Peace creates the environment for investment, investment creates opportunity, and opportunity strengthens the foundations of peace.” Afolabi said the world is…
The 5th edition of the Consumers Value Awards (CVA) has placed consumer and citizen voice at the centre of conversations about value, trust and accountability, with 40 brands and government institutions recognised at the ceremony held yesterday in Lagos. The awards, organised by BrandXchange, a consumer-focused brand and reputation platform, marked the fifth year of the Consumers Value Awards, which has evolved into a platform for consumers and citizens to recognise organisations they believe deliver value. A major highlight of this year’s edition was the Citizens Scorecard, through which participating citizens assessed selected government institutions on their service delivery, responsiveness…
President Bola Tinubu has welcomed the launch of the Abuja Centre for Entrepreneurship (ACE), a $12 million facility designed to provide cutting-edge resources, technology, training, and enterprise support to at least 500 entrepreneurs, 400 start-ups, and 1,500 Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). Located at the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) Industrial Development Centre in Idu, Abuja, the project is funded by the Republic of Korea through the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA). It is being implemented in a tripartite partnership involving the Federal Government (via SMEDAN), KOICA, and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The…
Remita Payment Services Limited has officially expanded into the consumer and retail space with the launch of a new, comprehensive mobile application designed to simplify personal finance and streamline digital payments. Unveiled at the Nigeria Fintech Week 2026 (NFW26) held at the Wole Soyinka Centre in Lagos, the Remita App allows users to link and manage multiple bank accounts from a single interface, eliminating the need to jump between fragmented financial apps. Speaking at the launch, DeRemi Atanda, Remita Managing Director and CEO, emphasised that the app represents a strategic evolution for a company with over two decades of enterprise…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced a temporary shutdown of its Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS) portal, citing technical challenges linked to its current hosting arrangements. The disruption comes at a peak period in the tertiary admission cycle, temporarily restricting candidates, institutions, and stakeholders who depend on the platform for admission processing and acceptance. In an official statement released via its X account, JAMB expressed regret over the sudden downtime and assured the public that intensive efforts are being made to restore full service. “JAMB wishes to inform candidates, institutions and all other users that the Central…
Lagos State maintained its formidable lead over Nigeria’s subnational fiscal landscape in 2025, single-handedly accounting for more than one-third of the country’s internally generated revenue. According to newly released data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) pulled in a combined N5.15 trillion in Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) in 2025, marking a robust 40.93 per cent jump from the N3.65 trillion recorded in 2024. Of that total, Lagos raked in N1.77 trillion, translating to roughly N34 out of every N100 generated internally across the entire country. Lagos’ massive haul comprised N1.48…