The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the implementation of a Geographic Information System (GIS)-enabled alphanumeric digital postcode system for Nigeria, a move aimed at modernising the country’s national addressing framework and strengthening the digital economy. The announcement was made by Dr Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, who said the initiative aligns with the priorities outlined in the ministry’s strategic blueprint. According to the minister, the new system will introduce a geospatially intelligent addressing framework designed to improve location accuracy across the country and enhance the efficiency of mail and parcel delivery services. “As part of…
Author: Elvis Eromosele
By Prince Charles Dickson When Nigerians speak of insecurity, we often imagine the spectacular versions of violence: gunshots in the night, villages attacked, people displaced, lives abruptly shattered. But there is another violence that rarely makes the headlines because it does not always arrive with blood. It arrives with forms, queues, silence, indifference, hunger, delay, and exclusion. It is the violence of systems that do not work for the people who need them most. Some years ago in Jos, I met a woman at a public office who had come to resolve a simple administrative issue tied to access and…
Glovo, in collaboration with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), has launched a new safety feature on its riders’ app, alongside a dedicated training program in Lagos, with a follow-up session scheduled for Abuja. The initiative aims to strengthen rider protection and improve road safety across Nigeria. The feature, described by Reni Onafeko, Interim General Manager of Glovo Nigeria, as a “voluntary opt-in tool,” uses real-time data to help riders monitor and improve their driving behaviour. Onafeko emphasised that the move reflects Glovo’s long-term investment in innovation, safety, and responsible business growth in Nigeria. “This initiative is about protection, education,…
Ibom Air has fully implemented the latest safety directive issued by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) concerning the carriage and use of power banks on commercial flights. The directive, aligned with global aviation safety standards, introduces a new restriction prohibiting passengers from placing power banks in overhead bins during flights. Instead, travellers must keep power banks in the cabin, either in the seat pocket in front of them, under the seat, or inside a carry-on bag that remains within easy reach throughout the journey. The airline emphasised that the long-standing ban on placing power banks in checked baggage remains…
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has joined 60 other Data Protection Authorities (DPAs) in endorsing the “Joint Statement on AI-Generated Imagery and the Protection of Privacy,” reinforcing global efforts to address privacy risks linked to artificial intelligence tools. The Joint Statement was coordinated by the Global Privacy Assembly through its International Enforcement Cooperation Working Group (IEWG). It reflects rising global concerns about AI systems capable of generating realistic images and videos of identifiable individuals. The statement warns against the misuse of AI-powered tools to create non-consensual imagery, defamatory materials, and other harmful content, particularly targeting children and vulnerable groups.…
U.S. President Donald Trump has indicated that the U.S. Navy may begin escorting oil and gas tankers through the Strait of Hormuz to prevent disruptions to global energy supplies. The announcement was made via his Truth Social account and later shared on the official White House X account on March 3, 2026, amid escalating tensions in the Middle East and growing risks to maritime trade. Trump said the United States would deploy both military and financial tools to stabilise energy shipments. He directed the United States Development Finance Corporation (DFC) to provide political risk insurance and financial guarantees to shipping…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the immediate release of approved funds for the maintenance of Nigeria’s space assets, in line with the National Space Policy and Programme. The directive was issued at the first meeting of the National Space Council held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, where he was represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima. Tinubu also ordered that the cost of implementing the revised 25-year roadmap for the national space policy be forwarded to the Federal Executive Council for approval. He stressed that Nigeria must actively participate in the rapidly expanding global space economy, projected to exceed $1 trillion…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has partnered with the National Orientation Agency (NOA) and the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) to enforce the nationwide ban on sachet alcohol and alcoholic beverages in bottles below 200 millilitres. The development was announced in a statement signed by Mojisola Adeyeye. NAFDAC’s Director-General, Enforcement of the ban took effect in January, following a directive by the Nigerian Senate aimed at protecting public health and reducing underage drinking. At a joint press briefing, Adeyeye said the renewed enforcement drive is intended to shield children from alcohol abuse,…
The Jigawa State Executive Council has approved N853 million for the purchase of 86 housing units to support public servants and other beneficiaries across the state. Sagir Musa, Commissioner for Information, Youth, Sport and Culture, disclosed the decision while briefing journalists after the council meeting in Dutse, according to the News Agency of Nigeria. Musa said the council approved the acquisition of the housing units from the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development at a total cost of N853,138,929.56. He explained that the initiative is aimed at addressing accommodation challenges, particularly for public servants, while expanding access to affordable…
The Lagos State Government has announced that a planned 132kV electricity transmission line will significantly improve power supply across the Lekki-Epe and Ajah axis. AbdulHafeez Toriola, Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, disclosed this during a stakeholders’ engagement held at the Adeyemi Bero Auditorium in Ikeja. According to a statement by Adetola Idowu, the ministry’s Director of Public Affairs, the project is designed to address persistent power shortages in Ibeju-Lekki and surrounding communities. Toriola said the initiative would help tackle epileptic electricity supply and support rapid development within the Lekki-Epe growth corridor. He noted that the…