The death toll from the twin earthquakes that struck northern Venezuela has risen to 589, with more than 50,000 people still missing as international rescue teams intensify efforts to locate survivors beneath collapsed buildings. United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, Tom Fletcher, disclosed the latest figures on Friday, warning that the number of fatalities is…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) Act 2026 into law, introducing a new legal framework aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s digital identity system and accelerating the country’s digital transformation. The President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, announced the development in a statement on Friday,…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has rejected a Federal High Court ruling setting aside an earlier judgment that compelled the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register it as a political party, insisting it remains legally recognised and has not been deregistered. In a statement issued on Friday and signed by its…
By Ayomide Otitoju Fidelity Bank Plc has been recognised by the Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) with the Service Ambassadors Award for the Highest Impact on MSMEs Accessing Credit for the First Time, reaffirming its leadership in small and medium-scale enterprise financing. The award honours Deposit Money Banks that have successfully extended credit to previously…
By Ayomide Otitoju The MIP 5 Fellows have commenced their Immersion Week, designed to bridge classroom learning with real-world industry experience through engagements with senior executives and sector leaders. As part of the programme, participants received insights into Nigeria’s telecommunications industry, emerging technologies and the evolving regulatory landscape. The fellows interacted with senior executives, including…
By Ayomide Otitoju The organisation has been recognised by the Nigerian Academy of Engineering for its contributions to innovation, engineering excellence and technological advancement. The award was presented on June 24, 2026, during the Academy’s Annual Technology Dinner and Awards Night held in Lagos, where the organisation was honoured for its support of key initiatives,…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Next Afrobeats Star (NAS) competition is set to return for its second season, continuing its mission to discover, nurture and showcase emerging Afrobeats talent across Nigeria. Building on the success of its debut edition, the 13-week competition will feature a nationwide call for entries, followed by physical auditions across key regions…
By Ayomide Otitoju MTN has celebrated the successful conclusion of its annual Y’ello Care employee volunteerism campaign, recognising staff members for their contributions to community development during a special Y’ello Care Impact Ceremony. The campaign, which ran for 25 days, saw employees dedicate their time, skills and resources to support underserved communities across Nigeria through…
By Ayomide Otitoju The MTN Foundation has reaffirmed its commitment to combating substance abuse in Nigeria through its Anti-Substance Abuse Programme (ASAP), highlighting the impact of the initiative as activities marking World Drug Day took place across the country. The Foundation said the programme continues to make a difference through awareness campaigns and early intervention,…
