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- 14 Jul 2021
EFCC Launches Eagle Eye App for Online Reporting of Economic Crimes
Economic and Financial Crimes commission, (EFCC), has launched Eagle Eye, an App, designed to ease the process of reporting economic and financial crimes in Nigeria. Abdulrasheed Bawa, executive…
- 1 Nov 2017
FRSC to Induct Journalists, Nollywood Stars as Celebrity Marshals
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Celebrity Marshals Unit has released a list of top media and entertainment personalities to be inducted as new members in 2017. This was contained in a…
- 16 Jul 2017
AMACOS ’92 Alumni to Mentor MAPOLY Students
The 1992 set of the Association of Mass Communication Students of the Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Abeokuta, has concluded arrangements to hold a mentoring programme for the students of the department…
- 7 Oct 2021
Maureen Chigbo Emerges as GOCOP President
Maureen Chigbo, Publisher of Realnews, has emerged as the new president of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) for the next two years. Group photograph of the newly elected Excos of…
- 23 Jul 2020
16 Nigerian Publications Benefited from $39.5m Google Emergency Relief Fund Grants
The Google News Initiative Journalism Emergency Relief Fund (JERF) has announced it is supporting 16 Nigerian publications with funding. Launched in April, the JERF serves to help local publishers…
- 15 Jun 2018
Nigerian Media Code of Election Coverage Receives Endorsements
Enthusiasm is running high that the Nigerian media is committed to the professional and ethical coverage of the 2019 elections. This is as a result of the growing number of media outfits…
- 15 Oct 2020
CPJ Enjoins Online Publishers to Rise against Cybercrime Act
Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has enjoined online publishers in Nigeria to rise against the Cybercrime Act, noting that journalists publishing online are vulnerable to the various challenges…
- 1 Oct 2016
Kidnappers Demand N100m Ransom for CBN Gov’s Wife
The abductors of Margaret, the wife of Godwin Emefiele, governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), have demanded a ransom of N100 million it was learnt. Sources said that the demand was made…
- 29 Dec 2014
Yuletide: E-PPAN Urges Nigerians To Be Security Conscious
E-payment Providers Association of Nigeria (E-PPAN) has urged Nigerians to be security conscious especially at this festive season where a lot of transactions take place with the use of various…
- 29 May 2017
6 Ways to Stay Safe on Public Wi-Fi
With data connection rates still comparatively pricey in Nigeria, Wi-Fi hotspots are often a source of joy for most smartphone/device users in need of some free Web browsing or social media time. The…
- 24 Jun 2025
Court Hands 23 Chinese Nationals 1 Year Jail Term Each for Cyberterrorism, Fraud
A Federal High Court in Ikeja, Lagos state has sentenced 23 Chinese nationals to one year imprisonment each for their involvement in cyberterrorism and internet fraud. Economic and Financial Crimes…
- 11 Jun 2013
Nigerian Youths, Technology & the Future
In this digital age, the backbone of every economy is hinged on Technology with entrepreneurship driving the growth of the entire system. We see Technology powering every facet of human endeavor,…
- 27 May 2014
Jumia Says Win A Trip to 2014 World Cup in Brazil
Jumia, Nigeria’s topmost online retailer is back with another exciting offer for the upcoming world cup. Jumia is giving everyone an opportunity to celebrate during the world cup season with a free…
- 4 May 2010
Afribank, Marhaba Team Up on World Cup Tour Package
Afribank Nigeria Plc, the Official Banker of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) and the Nigerian National teams and Marhaba Services, the Official Tour Operator of the Nigerian Football…
- 28 Mar 2018
Nigeria vs Serbia Match, NYSC Portal Dominate Google Search
Nigeria’s Super Eagles 2-0 defeat to Serbia in the ongoing run of friendly matches in preparation for the 2018 World Cup in Russia dominated searches this week on Google. Mr Taiwo…
- 25 Jun 2014
Kaymu’ Fans Join in World Cup Celebration
The e-commerce boom kicked off in Nigeria and saw hundreds of online retail sites and e-businesses cutting across all fields spring forth. These electronic businesses have in turn revolutionized…
- 26 Oct 2009
EFCC Terminates 800 E-Mail Accounts
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has terminated over 800 scam e-mail a and busted 18 fraudsters, in a renewed fight against cyber-crime. Farida Waziri, EFCC chairman disclosed this…
- 14 Nov 2017
CSO Scrutinises Akwa Ibom Government for Alleged Internet Signals Jamming
Akwa Ibom State has come under scrutiny by Paradigm Initiative over alleged flagrant jamming of internet signals during football matches. According to PI, “On October 7, 2017, thousands of Nigerians…
- 5 Oct 2022
Samsung Nigeria Unveils Galaxy A04s Dubbed ‘The Eagle’
Samsung Nigeria on Wednesday launched the Galaxy A04s into the Nigerian market. The launch of this device reinforces Samsung’s commitment in providing affordable yet quality devices that addresses…
- 31 May 2014
Road to Rio with Jumia Television Madness
As if the anticipation and madness surrounding the World Cup was not incredible enough, Jumia.com Nigeria’s Number one online retail store has come around to make the build up even more exhilarating…
- 14 Aug 2026
World Cup, AFCON, Blord saga top Nigeria’s Google searches in 2026
The 2026 FIFA World Cup, Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), Iran-Israel conflict, and the controversy involving social media activist VeryDarkMan and businessman Blord dominated Google searches by…
- 13 May 2014
LAUTECH Wins 2014 Microsoft Nigeria Imagine Cup
The winning team of the 2014 Microsoft Nigeria Imagine Cup, a student competition which centers on the use of imagination, creativity and technology to help solve some of the world’s toughest…
- 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…
- 15 Mar 2022
Meet the Real Housewives of Lagos this April
The Real Housewives of Lagos (RHOLagos) will debut exclusively on Showmax on 8 April 2022, with new episodes every Friday. RHOLagos follows the opulent lives of six of the most glamorous women in…
- 6 Apr 2024
See Full List of Fake Loan Apps Blacklisted By CBN
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has taken decisive action against fraudulent financial practices by blacklisting several fake loan applications that have been exploiting unsuspecting Nigerians. These…
- 10 Jul 2017
6 Smart Ways to Secure your Device
The world has gone mobile. This fact is justified by the increasing use of the smartphone and other mobile devices, with many tech-savvy individuals relying on these gadgets as handy substitutes to…
- 11 Apr 2014
Akunyili’s Health: Nigerians Search for Clues on Google
Professor Dora Akunyili’s appearance after a long period of sickness has turned out to be the most searched and talked about topic about people in the month of March in Nigeria on Google. The…
- 12 Jul 2018
“33” Export Unveils 2018 edition of ‘City of Friends’ to Celebrate World Friendship Day
Nigeria’s No. 1 friendship beer, “33” Export on Tuesday unveiled plans for the 2018 edition of its signature friendship event tagged “City of Friends” at a media briefing at the Nigerian Breweries…