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- 3 Aug 2025
Idris, Information Minister Says Only NBC can Suspend Broadcast Licences
Mohammed Idris, minister of information, has reacted to the closure of Badeggi FM radio station in Niger state. Mohammed Idris, minister of information, On Friday, Umar Bago, governor of Niger state,…
- 6 Jun 2024
Nigeria Has Strong Evidence against Binance- Idris
Mohammed Idris, minister of Information and National Orientation, has said that due processes are being applied in all stages of the trial by the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. This is…
- 4 Jun 2025
Minister of Information to Chair GOCOP Book Launch in Abuja
Alhaji Mohammed Idris, Minister of Information and National Orientation is to chair the public presentation of the book Nigeria Media Renaissance: GOCOP Perspective on Online Publishing, a…
- 7 Apr 2025
FG Begin Technical Upgrade of Government-Owned Media
Alhaji Mohammed Idris, minister of Information and National Orientation, has said that the federal government has commenced investing in cutting-edge technologies and acquiring state-of-the-art…
- 18 Oct 2023
It is not All about Sanctions and Fines, Engage Stakeholders, FG to NBC
Federal government has charged the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to change the erroneous narrative that NBC was synonymous with sanctions and fines. Mohammed Idris, minister of Information…
- 7 Apr 2025
FG to Invest in Cutting-edge Broadcast Technology
Mohammed Idris, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to collaborating with key stakeholders in the global information and broadcasting…
- 30 Jun 2024
Minister Commends NIPR' Pact with Global Alliance for the Establishment of a Degree-awarding Academy in Nigeria
Mohammed Idris, Minister of Information and National Orientation, has applauded the MoU signed between Nigerian Institute of Public Relations and the Global Alliance for Public Relations and…
- 26 Aug 2025
FG Begins Restoration of Voice of Nigeria Shortwave Transmission
Mohammed Idris, minister of Information and National Orientation, has officially launched the contract for restoring the Voice of Nigeria (VON) shortwave transmission, using the 250 KW TX2…
- 20 May 2024
Minister of Information Congratulates Newly-Elected APRA Executives
Mohammed Idris, Minister of Information and National Orientation has felicitated the newly-elected Executive Council of the African Public Relations Association (APRA), elected at the 35th APRA…
- 4 Jun 2024
Tinubu Asks Edun, Finance Minister to Present New Minimum Wage Template in 48 Hours
President Bola Tinubu has directed Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, to present a new minimum wage template in 48 hours following the agreement reached with organized labour. Mohammed Idris, Minister…
- 20 Apr 2016
NJC Sacks 2 Judges over Alleged Judicial Misconduct, Falsification
National Judicial Council (NJC) has sacked Justice O. Gbaja-Biamila of the Lagos State High Court and Justice Idris M. J. Evuti of the Niger State High Court, found guilty of professional misconduct.…
- 16 Feb 2025
Binance Chief Insists Some FG Officials, Reps Demand $150m Bribe
Tigran Gambaryan, top official of Binance, at the weekend, maintained his stance on the bribery allegations against some Nigerian government officials and House of Representatives members. Tigran…
- 18 May 2026
FG Unveils Free Tax Dispute Resolution Platforms for Nigerians
Federal Government on Monday unveiled digital platforms under the Office of the Tax Ombud, enabling Nigerian taxpayers to resolve tax-related disputes free of charge as part of efforts to improve…
- 13 May 2026
FG to Launch Nationwide Free Digital TV Platform June 17
Federal government, yesterday, said that it will now launch the so-called FreeTV, with over 100 channels for news, sports, education, entertainment and children’s programming in multiple Nigerian…
- 13 Jan 2016
Court Bars FG from Freezing MTN Bank Accounts
A Federal High Court in Lagos yesterday turned down an application of mareva injunction seeking to bar MTN Nigeria Communications Limited from emptying its accounts in 21 commercial banks in Nigeria.…
- 14 Mar 2024
Moniepoint Reiterates Commitment to using Innovative Technology to Bridge Financial Inclusion Gap
Given the critical importance of financial inclusion to national development and building a sustainable economy, Group CEO Moniepoint Inc, Tosin Eniolorunda has reaffirmed his organization’s resolve…
- 21 Mar 2025
Nigeria Still Open Crypto Business despite $80Bn Lawsuit against Binance – FG
Federal government is still open to crypto businesses operating in the country despite the ongoing lawsuit against Binance, crypto exchange and the high-profile detention of Tigran Gambaryan, Binance…
- 13 Jul 2013
NLNG Doles Out $140m to Pay NIMASA's Levy
Nigerian Liquefied and Natural Gas Limited (NLNG) has agreed to pay all levies owed the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), thus reaching an amicable settlement with the…
- 23 Sept 2016
CBN, Others Set for E-PPAN’s eGovt Summit Next Week
Top-notch officials from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and across Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of government with thoughts leaders, executives and players in the electronic payment…
- 11 Oct 2023
NBC Says Social Media is a ‘Monster’, Presses for Bill to Regulate Use
Mr. Balarabe Ilelah, director-general, National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has expressed concerns over the current legal framework, which does not grant the NBC the authority to regulate social…
- 23 Jan 2016
Mega Fine: MTN Opts for Out-Of-Court Settlement
MTN has sought for an out-of-court settlement in its suit against the N780 billion fine imposed by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). Wole Olanipekun, a senior advocate of Nigeria who led…
- 31 May 2024
Tinubu Directs MDAs to Patronise NASENI Technologies and Products
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed Federal Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) in the country to patronise technologies and products of the National Agency for Science and Engineering…
- 26 Jun 2024
Peter Oluka, 604 others Inducted as Members of NIPR
Peter Oluka, the editor of Techeconomy, was among the 605 new members inducted into the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) during its 60th anniversary celebration. The induction ceremony,…
- 26 Mar 2018
NITDA Awards 92 Postgraduate Scholarships for 2017/2018 Year
As part of its mandate of developing and regulating the Information Technology (IT) in Nigeria, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has awarded 92 scholarships for…
- 13 Feb 2025
FG Urges Radio Stations to Promote Climate Change Awareness
The Federal Government has urged all radio stations in Nigeria to use their platforms to create awareness about climate change and its impact on the country. The Minister of Information and National…
- 24 Jan 2018
Copyright Legal Battle: MultiChoice Appeal Judgement
By peter oluka MultiChoice Nigeria has appealed the Federal High Court judgment on an eight-year-old copyright infringement legal battle between the South African firm and the Musical Copyright…
- 24 Jan 2018
Multichoice to Pay N5.9Bn for Copyright Infringement
The Lagos Division of the Federal High Court has awarded N5.9 billion “special damages” against Multichoice Nigeria Limited in an eight-year-old copyright infringement legal battle between the South…
- 22 Jul 2015
Etisalat Drags MTN, NCC to Court over Market Share
Etisalat, Telecommunication Company, has reportedly dragged the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) before a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos State over claims that the South African…
- 16 Sept 2024
NCC, ALTON, MainOne Back Oketola's Book on Tech Evolution
Dr. Aminu Maida, Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission, has confirmed his participation as the immediate past Editor of The PUNCH, Dayo…
- 28 Jan 2025
UBA Foundation Wins 'Philanthropy of the Year' at Prestigious THISDAY Awards
UBA Foundation, the Corporate Social Responsibility arm of the United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has been named "Philanthropy of the Year" at the prestigious THISDAY Awards 2025. Tony Elumelu,…