NCC, CBN Set to Roll Out Refund Framework for Failed Airtime and Data Transactions
In line with the consumer-focused objectives of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the two regulators have drawn up a framework to address consumer complaints arising from unsuccessful airtime and data transactions during network downtimes, system glitches, or human input errors. The framework is the outcome of several months […]
“Nyash” gains global attention as it is added to Oxford English Dictionary
The Oxford English Dictionary has added several Nigerian-origin words in its latest update, reflecting the growing global influence of the nation’s language, culture and cuisine. The December 2025 update, released on the OED website on Wednesday, features more than 500 new words, phrases and senses, including internet slang such as “DM”, “brainfart” and “chug” and […]
WSIS: NCC’s Digital Awareness Programme Wins 2025 Prize for Access to Information and Knowledge
Nigeria, through the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has won the 2025 World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) prize for its project, the Digital Awareness Programme (DAP), under Category C3, which is on Access to Information and Knowledge. The DAP, one of hundreds of projects submitted for the WSIS Prizes competition 2025, received the highest […]
NLC Slams Tax Laws, Queries FG Borrowing
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has criticised the Federal Government’s economic and governance approach, warning that policies crafted without workers’ input were deepening poverty and undermining democracy. Speaking at the 85th birthday celebration and memoir launch of the Congress’ founding President, Hassan Sunmonu, NLC President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, faulted the new tax laws, rising public […]
An Open Letter to Gov. Uba Sani: Kaduna Under your Watch
By: Dr. Timothy Dokpesi Adidi Your Excellency, in the last three (3) years, I have not spent my Christmas holidays in Kaduna State. I usually visit my village in Iviukwe-Agenebode, Edo State, at least to change my environment. In my previous years of spending Christmas and New Year in Kaduna State, it was almost like […]
Rivers Assembly Initiates Impeachment Proceedings Against Fubara
Members of the Rivers state House of Assembly have commenced impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu over what they claim were gross misconduct. The move which is seen as an escalation of the faceoff between the governor and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike underscores the deteriorating […]