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Telecommunications operators in Nigeria are calling for legislation to abolish right-of-way charges on fibre-optic infrastructure, arguing that the fees increase the cost of expanding broadband networks. The chairman of the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria, Gbenga Adebayo, made the call during discussions on investment and innovation at the Nigerian Economic Summit in Abuja….
The Federal Government has reported paying ₦1.23 trillion out of approximately ₦3.3 trillion in outstanding debts owed to electricity generation companies, in a move aimed at easing financial pressures within Nigeria’s power sector. The payment was disclosed following a Federal Executive Council meeting in Abuja, according to a report published by Punch Newspapers. The report…
The House of Representatives has threatened to issue arrest warrants against chief executives of telecommunications companies who fail to appear before its committee investigating persistent poor network services across Nigeria. The warning followed the rejection of a proposal by the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria to send its chairman, Gbenga Adebayo, to represent…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is scheduled to travel from Abuja to Makkah, Saudi Arabia, to perform Umrah, an Islamic pilgrimage, as part of a spiritual exercise focused on Nigeria’s peace, unity and national development. The Presidency announced the planned trip on Wednesday, October 28, stating that the President would use the religious visit to pray…
At least 62 people have reportedly been killed and 52 others injured following a deadly attack on Binnari community in Karim-Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State, raising fresh concerns about the safety of rural communities in Nigeria. The attack occurred on Friday, October 23. The National Emergency Management Agency provided the updated casualty figures…
The Independent National Electoral Commission has launched an investigation into suspicious photographs appearing in Nigeria’s preliminary register of voters, including images suspected of being generated using artificial intelligence. The development has triggered public concern about the accuracy of the voter register ahead of the 2027 general elections. INEC said it had identified and flagged questionable…
An investigative panel has attributed the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in detention in Niger State to suffocation linked to severe overcrowding, poor ventilation and failures in the treatment and supervision of detainees, the findings have renewed calls for accountability, improved detention conditions and stronger safeguards for people held by law enforcement agencies. The…
The Federal Government has approved a monthly transport intervention of ₦70,000 for federal public service workers for six months, beginning in November 2026, following discussions with organised labour over workers’ welfare and the rising cost of living, the agreement emerged from negotiations involving the government and the Nigeria Labour Congress in Abuja on October 27….
Nigeria’s equities market reportedly added approximately ₦1.75 trillion to its market capitalisation in a recent trading session, reflecting an increase in the combined market value of listed shares. The development was highlighted in Nigerian financial news coverage published on October 28, as investors continued to monitor corporate performance, economic policy and market conditions. The reported…
Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has linked Nigeria’s persistent insecurity to widespread poverty, arguing that efforts to reduce crime must address the economic conditions that leave many communities vulnerable. Obi reportedly made the remarks during a town hall meeting with stakeholders and supporters in Lokoja, Kogi State, on October 27. He also expressed his intention…