The Nigeria Digital Public Relations Summit (NDPRS) has unveiled a six-member Advisory Board made up of leading professionals in public relations, strategic communications, media, and digital innovation as preparations gather pace for its 2026 edition. The move marks a significant milestone for the summit, which is entering its 11th year as one of Africa’s foremost platforms for discussions on digital communications, reputation management, and public relations practice. According to the organisers, the Advisory Board will provide independent guidance, strategic direction, and industry expertise aimed at enhancing the summit’s relevance, influence, and long-term impact. The board is also expected to drive…
Author: Elvis Eromosele
Nigeria is accelerating efforts to modernise law enforcement operations with the deployment of artificial intelligence-driven investigative tools and expanded digital infrastructure across police formations nationwide. The initiative follows renewed collaboration between the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy and the Nigeria Police Force, aimed at transforming policing through technology, improved connectivity, and digital innovation. Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, disclosed that discussions were recently held with the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, and the Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Police Trust Fund, Mohammed Sheidu, on integrating police stations into the Federal Government’s Project BRIDGE…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cautioned Nigeria against proceeding with a proposed $5 billion financing arrangement involving First Abu Dhabi Bank, warning that the structure lacks transparency and could create additional debt-management risks for the country. The warning comes even as the IMF praised the economic reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu’s administration since 2023, noting that they have helped stabilise the economy, strengthen investor confidence, and improve macroeconomic conditions. Speaking during a media briefing, Christian Ebeke, IMF Mission Chief for Nigeria, expressed concerns about the planned transaction, which is structured as a Total Return Swap (TRS). He noted…
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria has called on the Federal Government to withdraw the proposed Customs and Excise Tariff Amendment (CETA) Bill 2025, warning that the planned increase in taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) could hurt manufacturing, threaten jobs, and discourage investment. In a statement issued on behalf of operators in the non-alcoholic beverage sector, MAN urged the Ministry of Finance to suspend the proposed legislation and adopt a more coordinated and evidence-based approach to excise taxation. The proposed CETA Bill seeks to replace the current excise duty of N10 per litre on sugar-sweetened beverages with a new levy based…
The Senate has taken a significant step toward regulating Nigeria’s fast-growing cryptocurrency and digital asset sector by passing the Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASP) Regulation Bill, 2026 for second reading. The proposed legislation seeks to establish a comprehensive legal and regulatory framework for virtual assets, digital assets, and cryptocurrency service providers, while introducing mandatory licensing, transparency, and compliance requirements for operators. Sponsored by Deputy Senate President Jibrin Barau, the bill is aimed at protecting investors, combating fraud, curbing illicit financial activities, and unlocking the economic potential of the digital asset ecosystem. Presenting the bill on behalf of the sponsor, Senator…
TikTok removed more than four million videos and shut down over 86,000 LIVE sessions in Nigeria during the fourth quarter of 2025 as part of an intensified effort to curb harmful and policy-violating content on the platform. The figures were disclosed in TikTok’s Q4 2025 Community Guidelines Enforcement Report, cited by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), highlighting the scale of content moderation in one of the platform’s fastest-growing markets in Africa. According to the report, TikTok removed 4.02 million videos in Nigeria during the quarter, with 99.9 per cent of the content detected and taken down proactively before users…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of a Presidential Task Force on Ebola Virus Disease Preparedness and Emerging Public Health Threats, alongside the immediate release of N10 billion to strengthen Nigeria’s readiness against a possible Ebola outbreak. The announcement was made on Tuesday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, following a high-level stakeholders’ meeting convened to assess Nigeria’s preparedness against the disease. The move comes amid growing concerns over rising Ebola cases in Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, prompting the Federal Government to activate emergency response measures aimed at preventing the virus…
President Bola Tinubu has disclosed that more than 15,000 housing units are currently under construction across Nigeria as part of the Federal Government’s ambitious plan to tackle the nation’s housing deficit and expand access to affordable homes. The President made the announcement on Tuesday in a statement shared on his official X account, highlighting progress under the administration’s Renewed Hope Housing Programme. According to Tinubu, the initiative is designed to deliver 100,000 housing units nationwide, with an initial target of 50,000 homes through the development of housing cities and estates across the country. Tinubu explained that the first phase of…
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has announced plans for the 2026 edition of ICTEL Expo, Africa’s premier platform for dialogue, collaboration, innovation, and sustainable digital development. Scheduled to hold on Tuesday, July 28 and Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at the Grand Ballroom, Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, the event will bring together policymakers, regulators, industry leaders, investors, entrepreneurs, development partners, academia, and key stakeholders from across Africa to explore opportunities and strategies for advancing the continent’s digital economy. With the theme “Africa’s Next Tech Frontier: Building, Securing & Scaling Digital Prosperity,” the Expo will provide a unique…
Victor Ndukuba, Deputy Managing Director, Afrinvest West Africa, a leading investment banking and wealth management firm based in Lagos, Nigeria, has underscored the importance of investor education, technological innovation, and regulatory reforms in deepening participation in Nigeria’s capital market. Speaking during an interactive session with stakeholders in Lagos recently, Victor revealed how the company is navigating the challenges of operating in a highly regulated financial ecosystem. He noted that the resurgence of interest in the Nigerian stock market has made investor education more critical than ever, especially as a new generation of investors enters the market. According to him, the…