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- 1 Nov 2018
Earthquake Hits Maitama, Abuja’s Highbrow Area
Nigerian Geological Survey Agency (NGSA) has reported that there was earth tremor in Maitama District of Abuja on Thursday. A statement released by the agency said that the incident happened…
- 10 Mar 2025
Foreign Affairs Minister Amb. Tuggar Lauds Moniepoint as a Nigerian Fintech Success Story
In a move that bolsters investor confidence in Nigeria's burgeoning fintech sector, the Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, visited the UK offices of Moniepoint…
- 3 Nov 2016
Court Slams Airtel with N5m Fine over Unsolicited Text Messages
Justice Jude Okeke of an FCT high court Maitama on Wednesday slammed a fine of N5 million on Airtel Nig. Ltd for violation of customer’s right to privacy. The plaintiff, Mr Emmanuel Anene filed a…
- 15 Jul 2026
Court Grants Former CCT Chairman Danladi Umar N100m Bail Over EFCC Charges
A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court sitting in Maitama has granted bail to former Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), Mr Danladi Umar, in the sum of N100 million with one surety…
- 19 Sept 2021
Danbatta, Ndiaye, Hoist Senegal’s Flag @ WATRA Secretariat
An event of historical significance took place in Maitama, Abuja on 16th September 2021, as the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO) of the Nigerian Communications Commission…
- 2 Aug 2019
How MTN Marked 18 Years Anniversary with Customers, Stakeholders
It was a night of good food, fine wine and soul serenading music at the Dunes Event Centre in Maitama, Abuja, on Wednesday July 24, 2019, as Nigeria's leading communications company, MTN Nigeria…
- 25 Feb 2025
MTN Nigeria Donates 4,600 Digital Tablets to Government Secondary Schools
MTN Nigeria has demonstrated its support for education by donating 4,600 digital tablets to Government Science Secondary School, Pyakasa, Maitama. The presentation of these devices took place on…
- 23 Jun 2017
GEJ’s Cousin, Others Accused of Diverting $40m meant for Communication Kits
Justice Nnamdi Dimgba of the Federal High Court sitting in Maitama, Abuja has adjourned to July 7, 2017 the trial of a cousin to former President Goodluck Jonathan, Azibaola Robert; his wife, Stella…
- 3 Aug 2021
TStore partners MTN, 9Mobile, Rolls Out Freebies on Infinix, Tecno Smartphones Purchase
TStore, a frontline retail platform, has partnered with leading telecoms giants, MTN and 9Mobile to offer bargain-hungry shoppers mouthwatering freebies on every purchase of specific models of Tecno…
- 11 Jun 2015
NECO to Introduce CBT in Subsequent Exams — Board chairman
The National Examination Council (NECO) will introduce Computer-Based Test (CBT) in objective papers of its subsequent examinations, according to Dr Paddy Njoku, chairman, NECO Governing Board. Njoku…
- 4 Jul 2018
NOTAP Strengthens Support For Researchers in Patenting Their R&D Results
The National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP) has strengthened its support to Nigerian researchers, inventors and innovators to enable them patent their Research and…
- 24 May 2022
NCC Committed to Promoting Organizational Efficiency, Capacity Building - Danbatta
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has once again reiterated its stance on professionalizing its workforce and strengthening collaborations with strategic partners such as the Nigerian…
- 5 Jul 2016
Union Bank Launches Networking Series
Union Bank of Nigeria Plc. stormed Abuja, Nigeria's capital city with a series of activities to further reflect its commitment towards delivering a simpler and smarter bank to its customers. The…
- 29 Jun 2016
Fourth Edition of StartUP Friday Holds July 1
The fourth edition of StartUP Friday programme of the Office for ICT Innovation and Entrepreneurship (OIIE) has been scheduled for Friday July 1, in Abuja. The programme will hold at the Red Sparrow…
- 21 Jul 2014
Investor in Court to Stop Sale of NITEL, MTEL
Basbsim International Limited has initiated a legal action against the moves by the Federal Government to sell the assets of moribund Nigeria Telecommunications (NITEL) Plc and Nigeria Mobile…
- 31 Mar 2016
Every Youth Deserves Identity, Social Capitals
I believe that every human being has what it takes to create their reality. I believe that every youth should have an identity capital, a social capital; and that ‘youth’ is capital. It is a treasure…
- 18 Feb 2016
#StartupFriday Will Build New Startup Community- NITDA
In its quest towards building a new technology community in Abuja, the Office for ICT Innovation and Entrepreneurship (OIIE), a subsidiary of National Information Technology Development Agency…
- 8 Jul 2014
Airtel Connects 27 Universities Under Nigeria’s First NgREN,
Airtel Nigeria, leading telecommunications services provider, has entered into a strategic partnership with Computer Warehouse Group (CWG) to deploy the country’s first Research and Education…
- 9 Apr 2013
Konga.com Offers Entrepreneurs Storefronts @ Konga Mall
Konga.com, the one-stop online store that provides the shopper with a wide selection of products to meet their beauty, health and lifestyle needs is to launch of Konga Mall, a place for entrepreneurs…
- 16 Dec 2016
Kano State Boosts Fight Against Corruption
The Kano State Government in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Justice organised this year's International Anti-Corruption Day. The event was attended by many government representatives…
- 20 Nov 2016
BBNaija Extends Auditions to Abuja, PH
The search for Nigeria’s biggest reality talent just got bigger with the addition of Abuja and Port-Harcourt as audition venues. Auditions for the Big Brother Naija reality competition will now also…
- 11 Oct 2015
Likeminds Project Launches 'A Swing of Hope' Initiative for IDPs
The recent conflict in Northeast Nigeria has given rise to a Humanitarian crisis of colossal proportions capable of consuming the entire nation and has attracted the attention of Likeminds Project.…
- 24 Feb 2017
Confusion as Thugs Vandalise MTN Office over Xenophobia Attacks
MTN Nigeria’s office in Abuja was attacked by some suspected thugs on Thursday in reprisal to the xenophobia attacks on Nigerians in South Africa. The thugs, according to reports, catered away…
- 10 May 2017
Oracle says New Abuja Office to Drive Digital Transformation
Reinforcing its commitment to Africa, Oracle has announced the opening of a new office in Abuja that will focus exclusively on driving cloud adoptionacross Nigeria’s Public Sector. Key dignitaries…
- 17 Nov 2016
Glo Adds 20 Locations to 4G LTE Coverage
The spread of the new Glo 4G LTE network has continued to gather momentum with additional 20 locations, including Ikorodu in Lagos, Ota in Ogun State and Zuba in Abuja going live on the network.…
- 12 Nov 2017
IIM National Summit to Address Information Communication Gap in Nigeria
By peter oluka The Institute of Information Management (IIM), the premier Information Management Institution in Africa, has announced plans to engage key stakeholders on issues bothering around…
- 3 Dec 2017
IIM National Summit Identifies Solutions Information Deficit in Nigeria
By peter oluka The recently concluded 2017 Summit on Information Management organised by the Institute of Information Management (IIM), has highlighted a number of issues bothering around Information…
- 3 Dec 2017
Big Brother Nigeria Returns For Third Edition, Auditions hold in Six Cities
By peter oluka MultiChoice Nigeria, the leading Pay TV operator in the country, has announced the return of Africa’s biggest reality television show, Big Brother Nigeria, for a third edition proudly…
- 6 Feb 2018
PTAD Verifies over 4000 Nitel/Mtel Pensioners in Abuja
Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate(PTAD) has commenced the first and second phases of verification for pensioners of the Nigerian Telecommunications Limited (NiTEL) and its mobile…
- 1 Aug 2015
EFCC Boss, Others Corner 500 FG Houses in Lagos, Abuja
Influential ministers and aides of for­mer President Goodluck Jonathan were among those who allegedly shared over 500 Federal Government houses located in highbrow areas of Abuja and Lagos as…