by George Ozalla The Board of the Nigerian Communications Commission NCC, led by Chairman Idris Olorunnimbe, has renewed its strategic engagement with the Lagos State Government following a courtesy visit to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu in Lagos. The meeting underscored a mutual commitment to deepening collaboration on critical issues affecting the telecommunications sector, particularly those impacting […]
by George Ozalla The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the promotion of one Deputy Inspector-General, two Assistant Inspector-Generals, and more than twenty-six thousand Inspectors following its 3rd Plenary Meeting held on Thursday, 29 January 2026.Assistant Inspector-General of Police Funsho Adegboye, mni, has been elevated to the rank of Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG). Commissioners […]
by George Ozalla Nigeria Customs Service officers in Ogun State were violently attacked by suspected smugglers during an anti‑smuggling patrol on Saturday, January 31, 2026, resulting in one assailant’s death and the seizure of a large consignment of foreign rice, the service has confirmed. Officers of the Ogun 1 Area Command intercepted a convoy of motorcycles transporting […]
by George Ozalla Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo has commissioned the 1.2-kilometre Nzegwu Okoye Road in Umueri, Anambra East Local Government Area, a project entirely funded and executed by the traditional ruler of Umueri, Igwe Ben Emeka, under the state’s Public-Private-Community Partnership (PPCP) initiative.The commissioning ceremony drew community leaders, residents, and state officials, highlighting a growing […]
by George Ozalla The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission has appointed Mrs Temilade Aderemi Okesanjo as Resident Consultant, Strategy and Communications, as part of efforts to strengthen institutional alignment, organisational effectiveness and public engagement across the Commission’s operations.The appointment marks the first time strategy has been formally incorporated into a resident consultant […]
By Rt Hon Eseme Eyiboh, mnipr There are moments in a nation’s life when institutions are reminded—quietly but unmistakably—that time does not negotiate with comfort. Nigeria’s Senate, returning from the conviviality of Christmas recess and New Year reflection to the discipline of plenary, has arrived at such a moment. The period of acclimatization has passed. […]
by George Ozalla The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on Wednesday 28th. January, 2026 released its Quarter Four 2025 Network Performance Report, presenting fresh data showing steady improvement in network quality across the country while acknowledging persistent gaps in coverage, upload speeds and the rollout of fifth generation services.The report was formally presented at the Commission’s […]
By Prosper Okoye Millions of Nigerian children are still not attending school, a child-focused organisation has warned, as the world marks International Education Day. Saffron Social Development Global Foundation said large numbers of children — especially those from poor and vulnerable backgrounds — continue to be denied access to safe and inclusive education across the […]
by George Ozalla The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is preparing to levy potential penalties totalling about N12.4 billion on major telecommunications operators for widespread breaches of network quality standards, intensifying regulatory enforcement amid persistent consumer complaints and service shortfalls.The regulator said pre‑enforcement notices have been issued to affected companies as cases progress through internal processes, […]
by George Ozalla The Benue State Government has announced plans to establish a State Energy Commission as part of efforts to reposition the power sector, attract private investment and expand access to reliable electricity across the state.Governor Hyacinth Alia disclosed this in Abuja during a strategic engagement with the Rural Electrification Agency, REA, where the […]
