The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has issued a directive requiring Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) to directly compensate subscribers who experience poor network service quality. The NCC said the affected subscribers will be compensated by telcos with airtime credits when service delivery fails to meet prescribed Quality of Service (QoS) benchmarks. In a statement released on Sunday, …
The former governor of Kano State and the 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has officially joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC) after resigning from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP). Kwankwaso registered as a member of ADC and received his party card on Monday at Gidan …
A deadly attack on Angwan Rukuba community in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State has sparked controversy over the number of casualties, with police and community leaders presenting conflicting figures. The Plateau State Police Command confirmed that 14 persons were killed in the attack, which occurred at about 8:30 p.m. on March 29, …
As compliance remains low, confusion persists over tax filing obligations under the Nigeria Tax Act 2025* With the March 31 deadline only hours away, many Nigerians are still struggling to understand how to properly file their tax returns, exposing a wider gap in awareness and compliance across the country. Despite repeated warnings from the government, …
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has officially released the timetable for the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for school candidates, setting the stage for nationwide preparations. According to the final international timetable published on WAEC’s official X handle on Monday, the examination will commence on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, and conclude …
Global oil prices climbed sharply to nearly $117 per barrel on Monday as tensions in the Middle East intensified, with the United States reportedly considering ground military operations against Iran. The surge follows renewed missile exchanges between Israel and Iran, heightening fears of a broader regional conflict that could further disrupt global energy supplies. Iran …
Chairman of the Alliance for Economic Research and Ethics (AERE), Dele Oye, has raised concerns that Nigeria is having a shortfall of 360,000 barrels daily and losing at least ₦28.3 trillion annually in additional revenue as oil prices have surged above $100 per barrel due to the ongoing war involving the United States, Israel, and …
Panic and tension have gripped residents of Plateau State following a deadly Sunday night attack on the Agwan Rukuba community in the Jos North Local Government Area. Gunmen, reportedly riding on motorcycles, stormed the area around 7:30 p.m., opening fire indiscriminately on residents who were going about their normal activities. Eyewitness accounts indicate that the …
The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) says Nigeria’s bank recapitalisation has strengthened the financial system but warns that without increased lending to businesses, the exercise will have little impact on the real economy. It gave the warning in a statement issued on Sunday, March 29, by its Chief Executive Officer, Muda Yusuf, …
The Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Emomotimi Agama, has said Nigeria’s capital market is yet to unlock its full potential, calling for urgent collaboration among regulators, investors and issuers to drive sustainable growth and global competitiveness. Speaking at the Emerging Africa Capital Limited Investor Summit & Awards, Agama said while recent reforms …
