Day: August 27, 2026

Day: August 27, 2026
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JUST IN: Tinubu Swears in Abel Enitan as New Head of Civil Service

 President Bola Tinubu has sworn in Abel Enitan as the new Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HOCSF), following the retirement of his predecessor, Didi Walson-Jack. Enitan took the oath of office on Thursday at a brief ceremony held at the State House, Abuja, formally assuming responsibility for the Federal Civil Service. Walson-Jack

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NEWS

NCC Warns Nigerians: Banking Apps, Netflix, Background Services Can Drain Data — Mistura Aruwa

The Deputy Director, NCC, Head Consumer and Education, Mrs. Mistura Aruwa, has called for greater consumer awareness of how mobile applications and modern devices use data, noting that multiple services can operate simultaneously and contribute to rapid data consumption. Aruwa spoke during the National Civil Society Dialogue on Telecommunications and Data Service Provision in Nigeria,

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NEWS

Sunday Akin Dare Says Nigeria Needs Responsible Customer Service, Wider Digital Access

The Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Special Adviser on Media and Public Communication, Mr. Sunday Akin Dare, has stressed the importance of civil society organisations in strengthening accountability and addressing challenges within Nigeria’s telecommunications sector. Akin Dare spoke at the National Civil Society Dialogue on Telecommunications and Data Service Provision in

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NEWS

Stakeholders Demand Accountability, Affordable Data, Improved Telecommunications Services in Nigeria

Civil society organizations and telecommunications stakeholders have called for increased investment, stronger regulatory accountability and improved consumer protection in Nigeria’s telecommunications sector, stressing the need for reliable, affordable and accessible data services across the country. The call was made at the National Civil Society Dialogue on Telecommunications and Data Service Provision in Nigeria, where stakeholders

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Sports

Transfer: Robson Reveals Manchester United’s Major Mistake Over Declan Rice

Manchester United legend Bryan Robson has revealed that the club made a major transfer mistake by failing to secure the services of England midfielder Declan Rice. Robson said United had the opportunity to pursue Rice before he became one of the Premier League’s leading midfielders but did not act decisively. The former United captain believes

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NEWS

Data Demand Surges as NCC Moves Telecom Regulation to Local Level — Edoyemi Ogoh

The Director Technical Standards and Network Integrity at the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Engr. Edoyemi Ogoh, has identified infrastructure investment, regulatory frameworks and operating environments as key factors determining the quality and accessibility of telecommunications services in Nigeria. Ogoh spoke at the National Civil Society Dialogue on Telecommunications and Data Service Provision in Nigeria, where

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National News

Football Crisis: Gusau, 13 NFF Board Members Reportedly Resign Amid Mounting Pressure

The President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Gusau, and 13 members of the federation’s board have reportedly resigned amid mounting pressure over the administration of Nigerian football. The reported resignations come against the backdrop of growing criticism of the NFF leadership following a series of disappointing results by the country’s national teams. The

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National News Security

Police Summons VeryDarkman to Produce Evidence of Alleged Collusion With Kidnappers

Police Summons VeryDarkman to Produce Evidence of Alleged Collusion With Kidnappers The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has challenged social media personality Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), to provide evidence backing his allegation that police officers manning checkpoints on major highways provide information about travellers to kidnappers and bandits. The Force said the

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Foreign Affairs

Ghana Rejects MTN’s $1.8m Support for Xenophobia Victims in South Africa

The Government of Ghana has declined a GHS20 million ($1.8 million) donation offered by MTN Ghana to support citizens affected by recent xenophobic attacks in South Africa. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Wednesday that the government had already made adequate financial provisions for the evacuation and reintegration of Ghanaians affected by the violence,

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