Author: Olabanji Ayoola

Gbagada Housing Estate named after him He’ll be sorely missed — Wife, son Prominent Nigerians, including Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, former governor of the state, Bola Tinubu; former Chief of General Staff, Commodore Ubitu Ukiwe (retd); NADECO chieftain, Ayo Opadokun, yesterday, described late Rear Admiral Ndubuisi Kanu (retd) as a great nationalist and […]

. Its subsea cable, Equiano to run through S’Africa, Namibia, Nigeria and St. Helena . Offers $10m in low-interest loans to help SMEs cushion effect of COVID-19 Search giant, Google is to invest $1 billion over the next five years in Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya and others for the region’s digital transformation. The investment focuses […]

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has debunked claims that it planned to disqualify Nigerians below 18 years of age from getting Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) cards. A media report Wednesday claimed that the NCC was planning to stop Nigerians, under 18 years, from having access to SIM cards. The Commission said parents and guardians can […]

• Globacom picks Eutelsat to connect underserved regions in Nigeria Technology giant, Google, has reiterated its commitment to digital economy and transformation of Africa. It made the announcement during the maiden edition of Google for Africa event, yesterday. The announcement expands its ongoing support for Africa’s digital transformation and entrepreneurship. In 2017, it launched its […]

• Senate hastily okays revised fiscal framework, approves N16.39tr budget for 2022 • Buhari presents ambitious appropriation amid weak 2021 budget performance • N16tr spending plan amounts to ‘overtrading,’ says Adonri Despite outcry and protests against the administration’s penchant for frequent borrowing, the Federal Government, yesterday, hinted of its plan to borrow more to finance […]

• Oil producers meet FG over investment outlook • Key in to Industry Act, Buhari urges sector players • Ship owners accuse NNPC of aiding capital flight Oil and gas industry experts believe that while the proportion of budget funded by the oil and gas sector directly is significant, Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) provisions in […]

• Politicians dump SUVs for bullion vans ahead of election • FG’s threat of emergency rule self-indictment, says Afenifere • Other groups may emerge to counter IPOB in Southeast, Umahi warns • You can’t stop ‘sit-at-home’ order, IPOB replies Southeast governors • Falana: Emergency rule does not empower Buhari to remove Anambra governor At a […]

It was a horrifying moment for residents of Kaduna State, following the ban on commercial motorcyclists and tricyclists by the state government. Stranded residents said the recent policy, which also affected telecommunication services, is taking a serious toll on their lives. Days after the ban, many have remained stranded at bus stops, while commercial bus […]

One thousand days after the Federal Government announced that it contracted 57 companies to cleanup Eleme, Tai, Gokana and Khana councils of Ogoni land mostly polluted by decades of oil spills, the communities still lack potable water and basic health facilities. The Federal Government had made the pronouncement on October 7, 2019, but 1,000 days […]