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admin - January 23, 2025

MALAWI: Airtel Malawi Appoints New Managing Director

By Smile Hamilton, Malawi          Airtel Malawi Plc has announced the appointment of Aashish Dutt as its new Managing Director, effective February 1, 2025.     Dutt will succeed Abdul Khayyum Shaik, who has been serving as Acting Managing Director since November 1, 2024.     According to a statement signed by […]
admin - January 23, 2025

NIGERIA: FCCPC Demands Service Improvements From Telecom Operators After Tariff Increase

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria          The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), has called on telecom operators to focus on enhancing service quality in the wake of the Nigerian Communications Commission’s (NCC) recent approval of a 50% increase in telecommunications tariffs.     This was made known in a […]
admin - January 22, 2025

BDC Operator Reveals Details Of N22bn Transfers In Trial Of Ex-Minister Of Power, Saleh Mamman

      By Onoja Baba, Nigeria           The trial of former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, on charges of money laundering amounting to over ₦33.8 billion resumed on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at the Federal High Court, Abuja.     Justice James Omotosho presided over the session, which featured the testimony […]
admin - January 22, 2025

NIGERIA: Police Dismantle Criminal Syndicate, Recover Firearms, Rescue Victims

  By Onoja Baba, Nigeria         The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has announced that a total of 134 firearms and 1,012 rounds of ammunition have been recovered, alongside the rescue of 302 kidnapped victims.     The Force also disclosed the arrest of hundreds of criminal suspects, reflecting its commitment to safeguarding […]
admin - January 22, 2025

Kenya Removes Travel Authorisation Requirement For Most African Visitors

                 By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya            Kenya has announced that citizens from nearly all African countries will no longer need to apply for electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before entering the country.     Visitors can now stay for up to two months without prior […]
admin - January 22, 2025

FCT Doctors Embark On Three-Day Strike Over Unpaid Salaries, Allowances

  By Onoja Baba, Abuja         On Wednesday, January 22, 2025, the Association of Resident Doctors (ARD) within the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) commenced a three-day warning strike.     This action arises from grievances including unpaid salaries, delayed allowances, and other unmet demands.     Dr. George Ebong, President of […]
admin - January 22, 2025

Nigeria-British Chamber Of Commerce Appoints Professor Ogechi Adeola As International Trade Adviser

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria         The Nigeria-British Chamber of Commerce (NBCC) has announced the appointment of Professor Ogechi Adeola, the Deputy Vice Chancellor of the University of Kigali, as its new International Trade Adviser.     This appointment, disclosed on the Chamber’s official LinkedIn page, underscores the organization’s commitment to leveraging exceptional […]
admin - January 22, 2025

NIGERIA: Popular Rapper Speed Darlington Finally Released From Kuje Prison

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria          Popular Nigerian rapper Darlington Okoye, known by his stage name Speed Darlington, was released from Kuje prison on Tuesday.     The rapper’s lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, shared this news in a post on X (formerly known as Twitter), writing: “Delighted to announce that our client, Mr […]
admin - January 22, 2025

NIGERIA: Saudi Arabia Sponsors 20 Nigerian Pilgrims For Umrah In 2025

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria            Saudi Arabia has selected 20 Nigerians to participate in the 2025 Umrah pilgrimage, fully sponsored by the Kingdom.   The sponsorship is part of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques’ Guests Programme, aimed at promoting Islamic unity and offering Muslims worldwide the opportunity to […]
admin - January 22, 2025

NIGERIA: Lagos Assembly Calls For Immediate Action On Scavengers And Manhole Theft

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria          The Lagos State House of Assembly has charged the Lagos state government with taking urgent action against the growing issue of scavengers and manhole thefts across the city.     The appeal was made during a plenary session led by Speaker Rt. Hon. Mojisola Meranda, […]
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