Nigeria’s telecommunications industry has become the backbone of the country’s digital economy, supporting banking, commerce, education, and national security. Yet behind the seamless phone calls and internet connectivity lies a costly reality: telecom operators in Nigeria spend over one
The ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran has once again exposed a long-standing vulnerability in the global energy system: the world’s heavy dependence on hydrocarbon fuels. As tensions escalate in the Middle East, oil supply routes have been disrupted and prices have surged, reminding governments and citizens alike that petroleum-based
ABUJA, Nigeria — In a decisive move to overhaul Nigeria’s struggling energy sector, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed the Electricity Act (Amendment) Bill into law. This landmark legislation officially de-monopolizes the power sector, stripping the Federal Government of its exclusive control and handing over the reins of generation, distribution, and regulation
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa says Ondo State has recorded notable progress across key sectors since its creation five decades ago. According to him, the state’s journey reflects resilience, steady growth, and determination. Ondo State came into existence on February 3, 1976, during the administration of former Head of State Murtala Mohammed. During a press conference in […]
Nigerian billionaire industrialist Aliko Dangote has renewed calls for a fundamental shift in Africa’s economic strategy, urging governments and private investors across the continent to prioritize domestic industrial capacity over reliance on imported refined products. Speaking about the challenges involved in building large-scale refining infrastructure, Dangote
Nigeria has kicked off the financial advisory process for a large-scale fibre-optic expansion under the $2 billion Building Resilient Digital Infrastructure for Growth (BRIDGE) Project, backed by the World Bank. The initiative aims to deploy 90,000 kilometres of fibre across the country to improve broadband access, particularly in underserved areas. As part of the
