Domestic violence has become so prevalent in our society and nation that no day goes by without social media being awash with news of domestic violence of both genders that often results […]
Prevalence of Domestic Violence and Culture of Silence
Anthony Nwakaegho
Spate of Killings, Threat to Nigerian Economy, Sovereignty
Nigeria has continued to witness the deadliest killings, as reports suggest that armed non-state actors have killed over 200 people in recent attacks. Several illegal armed groups, ethnic militia groups, religious fundamentalists […]
How DisCos Shortchange Individuals, Communities in the Provision of Transformers, Infrastructures
Energy is required to power industrial processes and to produce goods, equipment and services in a vast majority of productive sectors within the economy, as well as serve individuals in homes and […]
The Ethos of Second Niger Bridge to the East
There will soon be great relief following the near completion of the second Niger Bridge by President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration. The second Niger Bridge, which was initiated under the Goodluck Jonathan administration […]
Judiciary and Electoral Hiccups Towards 2023 Elections
As the electioneering season gathers momentum in Nigeria, some individuals and political parties are said to be at crossroads as they attempt to seek redress in the court of law because of […]
NHIS Proposes 1k/Sec Telecoms Call Charge for Vulnerable Nigerians
National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), has recommended one kobo per second call from telecommunications for full coverage of vulnerable Nigerians. Prof Mohammed Sambo, executive secretary of NHIS, disclosed this in his presentation […]
Nigeria Startup Bill Set To Deepen Technology Ecosystem
The Nigeria Startup Bill (NSB) which has been worked on by the Presidency and leaders of the Nigerian technology industry has now been approved by the Federal Executive Council (FEC) and is […]
Pantami Directs Proper Monitoring Policies On NDEPS, As ICT Sector Rakes 1.37B USD
Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami), Minister of Communications and Digital Economy has directed Council members on proper monitoring policies on National Digital Economy Policy and Strategy (NDEPS) which achievement in two years […]
Mafab, MTN Win Nigeria’s 3.5GHz Spectrum Auction
The Spectrum auction for the deployment of Fifth Generation (5G) technology conducted by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) came to a climax after 11 rounds of bidding that lasted eight hours as […]
ECOWAS Leaders Call for Synergy in Global Sanctions Against Mali and Guinea
Leaders of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has concluded its 60th Ordinary Session of the Authority of Heads of State and Government in Abuja with a communiqué for the […]
UK Includes Nigeria In Red List Category Over Omicron Fears
The United Kingdom has included Nigeria in its red list category as it tightens travel restrictions in an effort to limit the spread of the COVID-19 variant, Omicron. The UK government’s travel […]
NCC Identifies SIM Swaps, USSD e-Payment As Biggest Cyber Fraud Threats
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has listed Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) swaps and Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) e-payment frauds as some of the biggest cyber threats confronting the telecom industry. According to […]
Emirates Airlines Resumes Operations in Nigeria As FG, UAE Settle Lingering Issues
The federal government of Nigeria has lifted the ban on the operations of Emirates Airlines, saying the flights from the United Arab Emirates to Nigeria has commence immediately. The minister of Aviation, […]
ICT Generates N8.13tn To Nigeria’s GDP In Nine Months
Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) sector has contributed N8.13tillion to real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the nine months to September 2021. According to data collated from the National Bureau of Statistics […]
FG Mulls Tax Largesse To Boost Mining Sector
Federal Government of Nigeria has come face-to-face with reality that the nation’s oil-driven economy should be diversified. What are the plans on the ground to actualise this? *** The Minister of Mines […]
Weak Facilities and Recurrent Jailbreaks in Nigeria
The frequency in the reported cases of jailbreaks in Nigeria shows that there are loopholes being exploited by hardened criminals in the administrative system of the Nigerian Correctional Services (NCS). What are […]
IPOB/ESN: The Rise of Mayhem, Economic Wastage in South East
The south-east has been enmeshed in uneasy calm following alleged perpetration of violence by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and the Eastern Security Network (ESN), and their infamous activities have been […]
War Against Hard Drugs: How Has The NDLEA Fared?
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has recorded unprecedented achievements in the war against hard drugs since the appointment of its current chairman and chief executive officer, Brigadier-General Muhammad Buba Marwa. […]
APC On The Move: The Changing Political Complexion Of The South-East
In the last six years, the APC has made critical inroads into the heart of Igboland. A region that was once predominantly PDP is steadily leaving the umbrella for the broom. Will […]
IPOB: Grinding Down the South-East Economy
The IPOB sit-at-home order in the south-east is grinding lives, livelihoods and the economy of the region to the ground. How is it possible to impoverish and destroy the very people that […]
