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- 5 Sept 2021
Social Media Powerful Tool for Societal Growth - NIIA DG
Prof. Eghosa Osaghae, Director-General, Nigerian Institute for International Affairs (NIIA), said that Social media has been heavily criticised with some of its platforms banned in many countries,…
- 5 Sept 2021
Social Media Powerful Tool for Societal Growth – NIIA DG
The social media has been heavily criticised with some of its platforms banned in many countries, but Prof. Eghosa Osaghae, director-general, Nigerian Institute for International Affairs (NIIA), says…
- 25 Jun 2016
Brexit Will Hurt Nigeria – Dons
Britain’s decision to leave the European Union (EU) will have negative consequences on Nigeria, Prof. Bola Akinterinwa, director-general, Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA), has said.…
- 5 Sept 2025
MTN MIP Fellows Embark on Transformative Study Tour in South Africa
Twenty Nigerian media professionals and digital creators are embarking on a week-long study trip to South Africa as part of the MTN Media Innovation Programme (MIP). The fellowship is designed to…
- 30 Oct 2016
Jega Is First Fellow, Africa Initiative for Governance
The Africa Initiative for Governance (AIG) has announced Professor Attahiru Muhammadu Jega as the first AIG Visiting Fellow of Practice at the University of Oxford’s Blavatnik School of Government.…
- 8 Sept 2022
NIPR Fellowship to Muoka, Ibietan, Meritorious - Danbatta
Professor Umar Garba Danbatta, Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has hailed the conferment of the Fellowship of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations,…
- 23 Jun 2022
NCC Appoints Reuben Muoka as Director of Public Affairs
The Management of the Nigerian Communications Commission has appointed Reuben Muoka, an innovative journalist and consummate public relations practitioner, as its new Director of Public Affairs…
- 30 Oct 2014
Smile Telecom Supports 50 Schools with Internet Bundles
Barely seven months it launched in Lagos, Smile Communications Nigeria Limited has taken bold step towards enhancing education in Nigeria through information communication technology (ICT) by…
- 5 Jul 2018
Cyber Terrorists Target Nigerian Banks, Others- Experts
Hackers believed from Asia are gearing for a massive cyber-attacks targeting companies, including banks and government agencies in Nigeria, according to experts. This is coming as security…
- 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…
- 27 Apr 2016
Education Takes Centre Stage at 2016 Oxbridge Spring Lecture in Lagos
The nation’s education sector will be in the spotlight at the Spring Lecture of the Oxford and Cambridge Club of Nigeria, where the first black female Member of Parliament (MP), Ms. Diane Abbott MP,…
- 24 Oct 2021
Royal Navy Warship Arrives Lagos for Gulf of Guinea Deployment
The British Royal Navyship, HMS Trent, has arrived Lagos State as part of its three months deployment to the Gulf of Guinea. UK’s Deputy High Commissioner in Lagos, Ben Llewellyn-Jones and Commanding…
- 2 Jul 2018
Shittu Puts Chinese Firms’ Investments in Nigeria Telecoms Sector @ $16bn
Barr. Abdur-raheem Adebayo Shittu, Minister of Communications, said Chinese companies have invested over $16 billion in Nigerian telecommunications industry. He disclosed this in Abuja at a one-day…
- 30 Aug 2012
Ndukwe Chairs Book Launch on ICT Reportage
Dr. Ernest Ndukwe, chairman, OpenMedia Group and one of Nigeria’s finest brains will chair the launch of the book “A Decade of ICT Reportage in Nigeria, the award-winning series plus”,authored…
- 2 Jul 2018
ICT Sector Accounts for Over $32 billion FDI Over the Last 15 Years- Shittu
Barrister Adebayo Shittu, Minister of Communication, over the weekend disclosed that Nigeria’s revolution in the ICT sector accounts for over $32 billion in foreign direct investment over the last 15…
- 5 Jul 2018
Huawei, Others Suggest How Digitalise Nigerian Economy
Tank Li, managing director of Huawei Technologies Nigeria, has that said a robust ICT infrastructure is the bedrock for digital transformation in Nigeria. He spoke during a one-day forum…
- 16 May 2022
Ukodie to Unveil Authoritative, Comprehensive Book on ICT Industry
Nigeria’s pioneer ICT journalist and chronicler, Mr. Aaron Ukodie, is set to unveil one of the most authoritative and comprehensive books on the industry. The unveiling of the book, scheduled to hold…
- 30 Nov 2012
Asiodu Says Civil Service Critical for National Development
Chief Philip Asiodu, retired civil servant has declared the civil service an indispensable tool in governance in Nigeria, if the quest for national development is to be achieved. This is coming at a…
- 28 Jan 2017
Ojobo is The Authority Newspaper Public Affairs Spokesperson of the year 2016.
Mr. Tony Ojobo, director of Public Affairs (DPA) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has been named the most outstanding Public Affairs Spokesperson of the year 2016 by the…
- 18 Apr 2016
SAHCOL'S GM, Corporate Communications Bags NIPR Fellowship
Basil Agboarumi, general manager, Corporate Communications of the Skyway Aviation Handling Company Limited (SAHCOL), has been conferred with the Fellowship of the Nigerian Institute of Public…
- 12 Jan 2022
NCC Boss, Danbatta, to Deliver Fountain University's Convocation Lecture
Apparently spurred by the vision, objectives and successes of policies, programmes and projects instituted by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to bridge the digital divide and encourage…
- 11 Sept 2022
NITRA Hails Muoka, Ibietan on NIPR Fellowship
The National body of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Journalists under the aegis of the Nigeria Information Technology Reporters Association (NITRA) in Lagos, has applauded the stride…
- 13 Oct 2018
NCC Names Nwokike, Director, Public Affairs
Mr. Nnamdi Nwokike has been named director, Public Affairs, by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). His appointment which is in line with the NCC management’s realignment of roles and…
- 6 Apr 2009
Zain Africa University Challenge Hits Screen
Nigerians now have the opportunity to watch local universities test their academic prowess against the best universities from across Africa in an International inter-varsity battle of brains,…
- 8 Dec 2020
MTN Nigeria Remains a Role Model Contributor in the Nigerian Disability Space
In celebration of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPWD) 2020, MTN Foundation partnered with the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development of…
- 1 Feb 2022
Emeka Oparah Appointed Airtel Africa Vice President
Mr. Emeka Oparah has been appointed vice president, Corporate Communications & CSR, in Airtel Africa Plc, and he has resumed in Dubai, UAE. Emeka Oparah Oparah, who disclosed his new appointment…
- 22 Sept 2013
British Citizens Accuse UK of Fueling Corruption in Nigeria
Some British citizens have blasted their government for fueling corruption in Nigeria, after the think-tank Chatham House, reported that United Kingdom has doled out more than £1billion in aid to…
- 21 Apr 2024
First Bank Comfirms Appointment of Olusegun Alebiosu as Acting MD/CEO
Board of Directors of First Bank has appointed Olusegun Alebiosu as its acting managing director. Mr Alebiosu has been the bank’s executive director/chief risk officer since 2022. He has been in the…
- 14 Dec 2020
NCC Receives International Public Relations Association Award
The contributions of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to the fight against insecurity in the country has received global endorsement with the Commission bagging two prestigious…
- 26 Jan 2016
Minister for ScienceTech, DfiD Boss Lead Discussions on Sustainable Development
Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, minister for Science and Technology, and Mr. Ben Mellor, head of Nigerian Office, Department for International Development Nigeria (DFiD), are set to lead discussions on…