By Ayomide Otitoju MTN Nigeria, the country’s largest telecommunications operator, has officially discontinued its 15GB data bundle following widespread backlash over a steep 200% price increase. The telco had initially raised the cost of the plan from ₦2,000 to ₦6,000, sparking outrage among subscribers. 15GB Plan Was a Limited-Time Promotional OfferIntroduced as a promotional offer,…
Three members of the Kaduna State House of Assembly from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), attributing their decision to the impressive performance of Governor Uba Sani. The defecting lawmakers include Henry Mara (Jaba Constituency), Emmanuel Kantiok (Zonkwa Constituency), and Samuel Kamabai (Zangon Kataf Constituency). They…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has defended its new policy imposing charges on cash withdrawals from Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) of banks other than a customer’s own, stating that the measure is mutually beneficial to both banks and their customers. CBN’s Acting Director of the Financial Policy and Regulation Department, John…
By Ayomide Otitoju East African athletes once again asserted their dominance at the 2025 Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, with runners from Kenya and Ethiopia clinching top honors in the annual 42km race. Kenya’s Edwin Kibet emerged victorious in the men’s category on Saturday, crossing the finish line in 2:14:06 to claim the $50,000 top…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Ltd has strongly dismissed allegations circulating in a viral video that its fuel lacks durability. In a statement released on Sunday, the company described the claims as “false and misleading,” asserting that they stem from unverified research devoid of credibility or professional oversight. NNPC Ltd reaffirmed…
Former U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that he had a “lengthy and highly productive” conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, during which both leaders agreed to “immediately” begin negotiations to end the war in Ukraine. In a post on Truth Social, Trump stated that both he and Putin had extended invitations to visit…
By Ayomide Otitoju Nigeria’s largest telecommunications provider, MTN, has issued a public apology following widespread backlash over a sharp 200% increase in the price of its popular 15GB data bundle. The price hike, which raised the cost of the 15GB weekly plan from N2,000 to N6,000, took many subscribers by surprise and triggered outrage on…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Labour Party (LP) has declared that President Bola Tinubu will not have an easy path to re-election in 2027, vowing to present its 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, once again. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, LP’s National Publicity Secretary, Abayomi Arabambi, insisted that the party remains a formidable force and…
By Ayomide Otitoju Guaranty Trust Bank Ltd has announced the removal of processing fees on all GTBank POS terminals, a move aimed at providing cost-effective payment solutions for businesses. The initiative, which took effect on Tuesday, February 11, eliminates Merchant Service Charges (MSC) for merchants using GTBank POS terminals when receiving customer payments. With this…
