FG Plans Internet Access For 55,675 Schools And Hospitals With $500m World Bank Loan

Chinwe Igbokwe03 mins

The Federal Government has unveiled plans to connect 55,675 public schools and health facilities to broadband internet under a $500 million World Bank–backed initiative aimed at expanding access to high-quality, climate-resilient digital infrastructure across underserved regions of Nigeria. According to the World Bank’s Implementation Status and Results Report on the Building Resilient Digital Infrastructure for…

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Court Bars UK-Based Activist, Facebook from Publishing Alleged Defamatory Content Against Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan

Daniel Otera05 mins

A Federal High Court in the Federal Capital Territory has issued an interlocutory injunction stopping a United Kingdom-based activist, Dr Sandra Duru, popularly known as Prof Mgbeke, and Meta Platforms Inc., the operators of Facebook, from further circulating materials alleged to be defamatory against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central in the National Assembly….

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2027 Elections: ‘Obi Or Nothing’ Mentality Could Cost ADC Victory, Party Warns

Augustine Nze03 mins

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has issued a strong warning to supporters of its presidential aspirants, cautioning that an “Obi or nothing” or “must-be-my-candidate” mindset could weaken the party’s chances in the 2027 general elections. Speaking during the virtual ADC Coalition Hours on Saturday, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bola Abdullahi, urged supporters to rally…

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Poor Funding, Manpower Gaps Hindering Military’s Use Of Technology — NCTC

Ayomide Kuku02 mins

The National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) has said inadequate funding and manpower shortages are significantly limiting the Nigerian Armed Forces’ ability to fully deploy technology to enhance operational effectiveness. The Coordinator of the Centre, Major General Adamu Laka, made this known during a lecture delivered at the inauguration of Naval Warfare Course 10 in Calabar…

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President Tinubu Approves Commercial Oil Drilling, Olokola Deep Seaport In Ogun State

Ayomide Kuku03 mins

Nigeria’s energy and maritime landscape is set for a major shift as President Bola Tinubu has approved the commencement of commercial oil drilling in Ogun State, officially positioning the state as an emerging oil-producing hub. Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, disclosed the approval on Thursday during a courtesy visit by the Flag Officer Commanding, Western…

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