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- 8 May 2020
COVID-19: Nigerians Groan, Telcos Feed Fat
The COVID-19 outbreak is now travelling around the world, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. But there is a silver lining for telecom services providers as data revenue has continued to…
- 15 Mar 2017
How New Technology Reduce Health Risks Associated with Oily Diets
It is a well-known fact that too many fats and oils in your diet can increase one’s risk for a number of potential health challenges including obesity, heart disease or cancer. In continuation with…
- 13 Jan 2019
Worrying Security Situation of Critical ICT Infrastructure
Nigeria’s refractory and sore-footed approach to the protection of critical infrastructure particularly ICT resources is worrying. To most Nigerians, ICT infrastructure is fat cow which…
- 20 Mar 2015
FAAN Raises Alarm, Says Fraudsters Target Recruitment Exercise
Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has raised alarm on the activities of fraudsters who may start feeding fat from its ongoing recruitment exercise. Yakubu Dati, general manager, corporate…
- 13 Oct 2014
Disturbing Security Situation of Critical Infrastructure
Nigeria’s refractory and sore-footed approach to the protection of critical infrastructure particularly ICT resources is worrying. To most Nigerians, ICT infrastructure is fat cow which everybody…
- 18 Aug 2014
Beware! Instant Noodles Cause Heart Attack, Cancer
A new research has found that the instant noodles commonly known as ramen may increase people’s risk of metabolic changes linked to heart disease and stroke. In the study, according to Fox News,…
- 4 May 2010
Tips to Understanding Health Insurance Benefits
Health is wealth, so says the popular adage. Life itself is full of uncertainties. That makes the human body vulnerable to sicknesses and diseases, no matter the social status of the person. Against…
- 14 Feb 2014
NIMC Tests, Says Smart Facilities Conform to Intl Standard
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has carried out User Acceptance Test on the National Identity Smart Card facility to ensure that it conforms to international standards and best…
- 15 Oct 2020
NBS puts Nigeria’s Inflation in September at 13.71%
Nigeria’s inflation rate rose by 0.49 percentage point to 13.71 percent in September from 13.22 percent in August. Similarly, food inflation rose by 0.66 percent point to 16.66 percent during the…
- 9 Sept 2021
International Beauty Day: Google Reveals Nigeria’s Top Beauty and Fitness Searches Since Covid-19 Pandemic
In commemoration of International Beauty Day celebration, Google has revealed beauty and fitness-related searches that captured the interest of Nigerians over the past 20 months. International Beauty…
- 15 Nov 2023
Nigeria's Inflation Rises to 27.3% in October
National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Wednesday, November 15, announced that the headline inflation rate for October 2023 has increased to 27.33 percent. On a year-on-year basis, the headline…
- 15 Dec 2023
Nigeria’s Inflation Hits 28.20% in November – NBS
Nigeria’s headline inflation rate for November increased to 28.20% compared to the October 2023 rate which was 27.33%, the National Bureau of Statistics has disclosed. The NBS in its Consumer Price…
- 16 Jun 2024
Nigeria’s Headline Inflation rises to 33.95 in May
National Buereau of Statistics says Nigeria’s inflation rate increased to 33.95 per cent in May 2024. In its latest report released today June 15, the bureau stated that there was an increase of…
- 15 Oct 2024
Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Rises to 32.7 Percent - NBS
Nigeria's annual inflation rate climbed for the first time in three months in September, sparked by a spike in gasoline prices and severe floods in food-producing areas. Consumer prices index (CPI)…
- 29 Jan 2025
NLC Mobilises for Nationwide Protest Feb. 4 over Telecom Tariff Hike
Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) Wednesday announced February 4, 2025, as the date to embark on a nationwide protest against the 50 percent telecommunications services tariff hike in the country. Joe…
- 27 May 2025
5 Must-Have Fresh Foods to Supercharge Your Child's Nutrition
By Diana Tenebe, Chief Operating Officer, Foodstuff Store Proper nutrition is fundamental for the well-being and development of our young ones. It provides the essential building blocks they need to…
- 18 Mar 2015
CPC @ World Consumer Rights Day, Discourages 'Junk' Food Consumption
‎The Consumer Protection Council (CPC), identified Safety, Choice, Information and Basic needs, as critical in addressing Consumer Right related issues. ‎This is part of message from CPC on…
- 4 Jun 2013
Reps Probe Banks over Faulty ATMs, Extortion
The House of Representatives and the Consumer Protection Council (CPC) have launched an investigation into allegations of indiscriminate seizure of customers’ money by malfunctioning Automated Teller…
- 18 Apr 2015
Corruption: Arrest Deziani, Okonjo-Iweala, Sahara Reporters Urge GMB
Sahara Reporters, the vocal online community of international reporters and social advocates dedicated has urged Mohamadu Buhari, President elect, to start his war against corruption immediately…
- 8 Jan 2016
Philips Demos Solution to Link Personal Devices, Hospital & Homes
Royal Philips has announced it will showcase how consumer health and professional healthcare are coming together in the Philips HealthSuite digital platform. The platform is the company’s cloud-based…
- 11 Apr 2016
UBA Holds AGM as Shareholders Applaud Performance
On Friday April 8, during the bank’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) which was held at the Eko Atlantic Hotel, Lagos, the shareholders of UBA applauded the UBA for its strong financial performance in…
- 3 Aug 2016
NCC Arrests 10 in Oyo, Confiscate Pirated Works
The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC), Ibadan Zonal Office yesteday in Ibadan arrested 10 suspected pirates and confiscated several bags of pirated works. Seven of the suspects were arrested for…
- 16 Sept 2016
Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Hits 17.6 % in August - NBS
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has said that Consumer Price Index (CPI) has increased to 17.6 per cent (year-on-year) in August from 17.1 per cent recorded in July. A report released by the…
- 10 Mar 2017
Taxify's Money Zapping Bug
Once upon a time I received an unsolicited email from a company called Taxify that had just entered the Nigerian market but I found the mail interesting because it was about another taxi hailing…
- 18 Mar 2013
FG Bans Importation of Recharge Cards, Others
Federal government has banned the importation of a lot of materials which could be made of Nigeria or may lead to waste, in a bid to improve the country’s economy and to avoid being a dumping…
- 18 May 2017
NBS Inflation Report: Analyst Says 2017 Is Nigeria First Major Test
Report by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) shows Consumer Price Index (CPI) which measure inflation declined by 0.02 per cent in April. According to the NBS in its new report, the inflation…
- 23 Oct 2017
Nigeria, Strategic Market for Kwese TV in Africa- Hundah
Joseph Hundah, president and CEO at Econet Media. A seasoned media and finance executive with over 20 years experience, both on the continent and the globe, Hundah is currently leading the African…
- 12 Oct 2018
20 Things You Didn't Know You Could Do with Search
It's no secret that Google Search is the place Nigerians go to answer questions they are too embarrassed to ask their friends. From answering questions to weather forecasts and sports results, Google…
- 4 Jun 2012
N1.17Bn Fine Tears Telecom Industry Apart
The recent N1.17 billion sledge hammer on the four major mobile operators in the country for allegedly failing in their key performance indicators has thrown up a varied assortment of issues ranging…
- 30 Jun 2019
Angst over Double-Speak on Critical Infrastructure Protection
The recent threat by Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to demolish over 8, 000 telecommunications masts belonging to some telecommunications providers across the country, has again shown the…