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- 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…
- 3 Mar 2016
Ericsson ConsumerLab Report Shows 63% Sub-Sahara Africans Are Unbanked
Ericsson ConsumerLab's study of five countries in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) reveals that 63% of the population are unbanked, and 52% use mobile money through agents. According to…
- 4 Dec 2015
Diamond Bank is Healthy, Solid
Diamond Bank Plc, one of Nigeria’s leading banks providing financial services across the shores of the country has dismissed a media report by Sahara Reporters suggesting that the bank is distressed.…
- 7 Jun 2016
Buhari May Extend 10-Day Trip- Report
President Muhammadu Buhari might extend his 10-day trip to London, where he had gone to treat an ear infection, according to Sahara Reporters, online medium. According to the report, Buhari needs to…
- 4 Jul 2016
Skye Bank CEO, Top Management Resign to Avoid CBN Hammer
Mr. Timothy Oguntayo, group managing director/CEO of Skye Bank Plc and top management staff of the bank have allegedly resigned enmasse to avoid sack by the Central Bank of Nigeria over the alleged…
- 28 Dec 2024
Falana, Media Trial is Old School; Please Try Something New from 2025 – Leo Stan Ekeh
Mr. Leo Stan Ekeh, Chairman of Zinox Group, while reacting to phone inquiries from some journalists to confirm if he was aware of a new lawsuit against his companies, staff, wife, and himself as…
- 3 Jun 2020
NITDA Seeks Withdrawal of Publication Alleging N1Bn Funding from NCC
National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has sought the discontinuation of a publication alleging that the Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC) is funding the agency to the tune…
- 4 Apr 2013
FG Recants, Mulls ‘Amnesty’ for Boko Haram
President Goodluck Jonathan on Thursday set up an amnesty committee to fine- tune details of clemency to Boko Haram sect members. This is a major departure from Jonathan’s earlier stand that his…
- 2 Jan 2013
FG to Borrow $1.15Bn to Boost Power-Maku
The Federal Government is to borrow $1.15 billion for its power reforms this year just as the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) which supervises the National Integrated Power Projects (NIPP),…
- 25 Jun 2025
Fidelity Bank Clears the Air: MD Not Linked to Woobs Case
Fidelity Bank Plc on Wednesday refuted claims that its Managing Director, Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, is involved in an ongoing fraud case concerning the account of Woobs Resources. The Bank’s position…
- 4 Sept 2018
Facts, Fiction in CBN Fine on MTN Nigeria
The Central Bank of Nigeria on Wednesday, 28th August 2018, announced that it is imposing sanctions on four (4) banks for facilitating the 'illegal' repatriation of capital from Nigeria on behalf of…
- 23 May 2025
NGX Clears Fidelity Bank MD of Insider Trading Allegations
Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) has affirmed that the recent purchase of 18 million units of Fidelity Bank shares by its Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, was conducted…
- 21 Mar 2015
What will Happen if GMB Dies in Office - Osinbajo
Prof Yemi Osinbajo, vice presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has said that he is prepared to take over as the president if anything bad happens to General Muhammadu Buhari…
- 23 Jun 2015
Goodluck Jonathan Left N7 Trin Deficit for Nigeria
Ahmed Joda, chairman of the Transition Committee formed by President Muhammadu Buhari to facilitate the transfer of power from the Jonathan administration, has said that the former President left a…
- 9 Sept 2015
Spinlet Supports Nigerian Entertainment Awards
The largest provider of quality music on the go in Africa has supported the Nigerian Entertainment Awards, NEA by hosting an exclusive gala for stakeholders in the Diaspora. The Spinlet and NEA…
- 4 Oct 2022
FG Orders Prosecution to Logical Conclusion of Benjamin Joseph, Alleged Blackmailer of Zinox Chairman
The Federal Government has ordered the continuation of prosecution to a logical conclusion of one Benjamin Joseph, owner of Citadel Oracle Concepts Limited, an Ibadan-based ICT retail firm and…
- 5 Jul 2022
Africa Data Hub Announces First Cohort of it’s Community Journalism Fellowship
Africa Data Hub has announced recipients of the first cohort of the ADH Community Journalism Fellowship. The Africa Data Hub is a reputable and up-to-date source for COVID-19 related data on the…
- 14 Jan 2020
SIM Recycling Puts Nigerian Phone Users in Danger
IN August 2014, Kazeem Biriowo visited sales promotion event organised by the MTN in Ota, Ado/Odo/Ota Local Government Area in Ogun State. Due to the enticing promotional benefits, he bought an MTN…
- 8 Apr 2018
Shittu, Sowore in “Verbal Blows” on Live Programme over 2019 Election
Omoyele Sowore, 2019 presidential hopeful, locked horns with Adebayo Shittu, minister of communication, when they both appeared on a radio programme on Saturday. Both men were guests on a…
- 5 Jan 2020
NativeLand and AfroNation: A Tale of Two Cultures?
By Austin Okere As we start a new year 2020, it is expedient to take stock of the gains in the bourgeoning creatives industry in West Africa’s two biggest economies; Nigeria and Ghana, given their…
- 14 Feb 2016
Africa's Phone Users Reach 700m
Mobile phone subscriptions are now almost eight times higher in Africa than in 2000, reaching about 700 million, according to The EastAfrican According to a report by the International…
- 4 May 2015
97% Nigeria Internet Users Call, SMS When Indoors- Study
Irrespective of where Nigerians are, they want to have access to information at their convenience, as a new study ‎has found 97% internet users make calls or use the short message system (SMS)…
- 16 Apr 2013
Most Nigerians Have no Access to Banks-Report
Sap Community Network and Standard Bank of South Africa (SBSA) have released a survey which showed that Nigeria has one of the largest numbers of people that have no access to traditional financial…
- 17 Oct 2013
AfDB Sees Opportunities in Africa's Shale Gas Production
Several African countries have potentially viable shale gas deposits, which, if developed, could lead to lower gas prices, increased consumption of natural gas, and reduced greenhouse gas emissions…
- 30 Jun 2025
Intron Africa-centric Voice AI Accelerates Delivery of Justice, Patient Care, with New Sahara Models
Intron, a cutting-edge Africa-centric voice technology platform, is accelerating the delivery of justice, patient care, and customer experiences across Africa through Sahara, a suite of best-in-class…
- 5 Dec 2025
Manufacturers Block More Ransomware, But Data Theft Surges - Sophos Report
Sophos, a global leader of innovative security solutions for defeating cyberattacks, today announced new findings from the Sophos State of Ransomware in Manufacturing and Production 2025 report.…
- 25 Feb 2026
Sophos Report: Identity Attacks Drive 67% of Cyber Incidents as Threat Groups Surge in 2025
Sophos, a global leader of innovative security solutions for defeating cyberattacks, today released the 2026 Sophos Active Adversary Report. John Shier It reveals that 67% of all incidents…
- 11 Jun 2014
Ericsson Foresees Growth in Sub-Sahara Africa Mobile Internet, Others
Ericsson, a world leader in communications technology and services, has revealed the scale of the Sub-Sahara Africa’s ongoing data revolution with traffic growth doubling the past year. The June 2014…
- 23 Dec 2014
How Telcos Cheat, Frustrate Subscribers
Despite increasing customers’ frustration, telecom companies continue to push for more revenue, according to a report published in the Guardian. Yearly, telecommunication companies in Nigeria…
- 24 Apr 2026
Kaspersky Discovers Vulnerability in Qualcomm Snapdragon Chips that can Lead to Data Loss & Device Compromise
Kaspersky ICS CERT discovered a hardware-level vulnerability affecting Qualcomm chipsets that are widely used in a range of consumer and industrial devices, including smartphones and tablets, car…