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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved a 50% tariff increase for telecom operators, raising the cost of data and airtime for Nigerian subscribers. The adjustment, effective immediately, aims to address operational cost challenges faced by...
In a landmark move to safeguard the interests of telecommunications consumers, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to foster regulatory collaboration....

NCC’s Maida highlights the role of corporate governance in transforming Nigeria’s telecom sector

NCC’s Maida highlights the role of corporate governance in transforming Nigeria’s telecom sector The Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu...

Coup attempt thwarted in Burkina Faso

Soldiers have been apprehended by the National Gendarmerie's research division on the orders of the Military Prosecutor, accused of offenses including "military conspiracy, violation...

“We are ready for Niger intervention” – ECOWAS defense chiefs

The ECOWAS standing force has expressed its readiness intervene in Niger Republic in order to restore democracy and reverse the unconstitutional military takeover. This was...

Why we demolish illegal structures? – Kano governor

Following the controversies generated by the demolition of what it called “illegal structures” in the early hours of Saturday, Kano State Government has issued...

Nigeria’s fuel subsidy conundrum

The concept of subsidies is neither inherently bad nor undesirable. In fact, it is a policy tool that’s often deployed to redistribute wealth and...

Nine killed in Somalia blast

By Aminu Kutama At least nine people were killed and several others wounded in simultaneous car bomb attacks in a town in central Somalia on...

Ghana annouces visa on arrival for all travellers

By Ismail Auwal The Ghanaian Government has announced that visas on arrival will be issued to visitors entering the country between December 22, 2022 and...

Nine killed, 47 wounded in Al-Shaabab attack

By Aminu Kutama Nine people were killed and 47 wounded Sunday in an attack on a hotel in Kismayo, southern Somalia, claimed by the Al-Shaabab...

Ugandan Government declares Ebola outbreak

By Aminu Kutama The Ministry of Health in Uganda has declared an outbreak of the Ebola virus disease in the country. Uganda’s ministry of health announced...

Former Aljazeera journalist voted Kenyan MP

By News Desk Former Aljazeera journalist Mohammed Adow, has been elected as Kenya's Wajir South Member of Parliament. Mohammed Adow, who was a correspondent for the...

Just in: William Ruto triumphs over Odinga in Kenya’s presidential election

By Aminu Kutama The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission of Kenya has on Monday declared Deputy President, William Ruto the winner of the country’s fiercely-fought...

Elephant kills Colombian researcher in Uganda

By News Desk A Colombian researcher working for an American university was killed on Sunday after being trampled by an elephant in Kibale National Park...

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