Nigeria’s mobile network operators (MNOs) saw a sharp rise in total operating expenditure (opex), climbing from N3.16 trillion in 2023 to N5.85 trillion in 2024, representing an 85% year-on-year increase, according to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). Operating costs cover both direct costs of providing services, such as materials and labor, and indirect costs like

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All On, an impact investment company focused on expanding energy access in underserved and off-grid Nigerian communities, has announced a follow-on investment of $250,000 in ICE Solar Commercial Power Limited, a rapidly growing provider of Energy-as-a-Service solutions for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). This second round builds on All On’s initial investment in 2021, highlighting

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The Archdiocese of Kaduna has dismissed rumors that the abducted Rev. Fr. Bobbo Paschal has been killed. In a statement on Thursday, Rev. Fr. Christian Okewu Emmanuel, Chancellor of the Archdiocese, urged the public to ignore unverified reports circulating on social media. “Our attention has been drawn to claims that Rev. Fr. Bobbo Paschal has

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Lagos made history on Tuesday as 13-year-old Ebunoluwa Seth Oluwatimilehin of Igando Community Senior High School, Lagos, emerged as the overall winner of the 15th UBA Foundation National Essay Competition (NEC), becoming the youngest winner in the competition’s 15-year history. Ebunoluwa, a public school student in SS2, also became the first male winner in over

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United States Congressman Riley M. Moore met with a delegation of senior Nigerian officials led by National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu to discuss the escalating terrorist attacks and persecution of Christians in Nigeria. The delegation included Nigeria’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Bianca Ojukwu, Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun, Attorney General Lateef Fagbemi,

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Security has been heightened in the South-East as the Federal High Court in Abuja prepares to deliver judgment in the terrorism trial of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Kanu has been in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS) since June 2021, following what his lawyers describe as

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Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Benin Zonal Directorate, have arrested Archbishop Angel Oyeghe, founder of Faith Healing Ministry in Warri, Delta State, over allegations of conspiracy, naira mutilation, and suspected money laundering. The arrest followed the circulation of a viral video showing several individuals, under Oyeghe’s supervision, spraying naira notes on

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Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has denied reports of religious or ethnic genocide in the state, responding to claims that had drawn international attention, including from US officials. Speaking at a forum on the protection of internally displaced persons (IDPs) and forcibly displaced persons (FDPs) organized by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in Abuja,

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Armed bandits loyal to notorious kingpin Bello Turji attacked Kurawa community in Sabon-Birni Local Government Area, Sokoto State, on Wednesday night. Incident details: Impact:

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Nigerians are living in fear following a spate of killings and abductions across multiple states over the past week. Nearly 200 people have been kidnapped in attacks spanning Zamfara, Kebbi, Niger, Kwara, Kaduna, and other areas. Key incidents include: Public reaction: Government response: The nation remains tense as both civilians and security forces continue to

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