Day: November 11, 2025

NCC begins review of Internet Code, Licensing, Enforcement rules

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has commenced the review of three key regulatory instruments the Internet Code of Practice, Enforcement Processes, and Licensing Regulations — to align with emerging realities in the fast-evolving communications landscape.   Executive Vice Chairman of the NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida, who announced this on Tuesday, said the review is designed to ensure Nigeria’s regulatory framework remains dynamic, competitive, and responsive to technological innovation.   Represented by Barr. Rimini Makama, Executive Commissioner for Stakeholders Management, Maida said the revised Internet Code, soon to be elevated into…

FG records 17% drop in maternal deaths, 12% decline in infant mortality — As Nigeria prepares for 2025 Joint Annual Health Review

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Government has announced significant progress in Nigeria’s health sector reforms, reported a 17 percent reduction in maternal deaths and a 12 percent decline in newborn deaths across 172 high-burden local government areas ahead of the 2025 Joint Annual Review (JAR). Speaking at a ministerial press briefing in Abuja, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, said the upcoming review would evaluate national health performance, renew accountability commitments, and strengthen collaboration among federal, state, and local governments under the Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative…

NDPC Boss rallies stakeholders to power Nigeria’s digital transformation

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Commissioner of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr. Vincent Olatunji, has called on stakeholders across Nigeria’s digital ecosystem to unite in unlocking the nation’s vast technological potential and driving its global competitiveness.   Delivering a goodwill message on behalf of all Chief Executive Officers of parastatals under the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy at the opening of the Digital Nigeria International Conference and Exhibition 2025 in Abuja, Olatunji said the country stand at a pivotal moment where collaboration and innovation are vital to building…

Digital Nigeria 2025: Bosun Tijani urges stakeholders to unite for inclusive, competitive digital economy

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to building a sustainable, inclusive, and globally competitive digital economy, urging collaboration among all stakeholders to achieve Nigeria’s digital transformation agenda. Delivering his keynote address at the Digital Nigeria International Conference and Exhibition 2025 in Abuja, Tijani described the annual gathering as more than a technology showcase but a national platform for dialogue, collaboration, and action that will define the country’s place in the global digital future. “It is with great pleasure that…

NITDA DG Inuwa urges Nigerian youth to lead Africa’s digital revolution

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The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA),Dr Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, has challenged Nigerian youth to take charge of Africa’s digital revolution, described them as the driving force for the continent’s transformation and prosperity. Delivering his opening address at the Digital Nigeria International Conference and Exhibition 2025 held at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre in Abuja, Inuwa said Nigeria’s young population represents the country’s greatest asset and must be equipped to create value in a rapidly evolving digital world.   He commended Vice President Kashim Shettima…

Nigeria to enact Digital Economy, E-Governance Bill — VP Shettima … says new law will trigger ‘govtech revolution’ for smarter governance

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Nigeria is on the verge of a historic digital transformation as the Federal Government moved to pass the National Digital Economy and E-Governance Bill into law, Vice President Kashim Shettima has said. Speaking at the opening of the 2025 Digital Nigeria International Conference and Exhibition in Abuja, themed “Innovation for a Sustainable Digital Future: Accelerating Growth, Inclusion, and Global Competitiveness,” Shettima described the proposed law as the cornerstone of the nation’s ambition to build a $1 trillion economy powered by technology.   He said the bill represented a strategic leap…

Bernard Doro assumes office as Humanitarian Affairs Minister, vows to tackle poverty with renewed hope

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The newly appointed Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr. Bernard M. Doro, on Tuesday officially assumed office at the Ministry’s headquarters in Abuja, pledging to strengthen teamwork, deepen collaboration, and accelerate poverty reduction in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Dr. Doro, who succeeded Professor Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, now National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), was received by the Minister of State, Dr. Yusuf Tanko Sununu, the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Yakubu Adam Kofarmata, Directors, and heads of agencies under the Ministry. In his maiden address, Dr. Doro…

Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation admits 72 new Public Sector Reformers across Africa

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation has expanded its flagship AIG Public Leaders Programme (PLP) with the admission of seventy-two outstanding public servants from seven African countries, in a move aimed at deepening public sector reform and fostering transformational leadership across the continent.   The new participants, drawn from Nigeria, Malawi, Kenya, Cameroon, Zambia, Egypt, and Tanzania, form the fifth and largest cohort of the prestigious programme delivered in partnership with the Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford.   Executive Vice-Chair of the Foundation, Ofovwe Aig-Imoukhuede, described the new cohort as a…

NAHCON reduces 2026 Hajj fare, scraps slots allocation to states

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced a downward review of the 2026 Hajj fares across all zones and cancelled the previous slots allocation to state pilgrim boards, adopting a first-come, first-served system. According to Fatima Sanda Usara, Deputy Director, Information and Public Relations at NAHCON, the review followed extensive consultations with relevant stakeholders and approval from the appropriate authorities. She said the new rates now stand at ₦7,579,020.96 for the Maiduguri/Yola Zone (down from ₦8,118,033.67), ₦7,696,769.76 for the Northern Zone (previously ₦8,244,813.67), and ₦7,991,141.76 for the Southern…

We’re one family in Senate, focused on Nigerians’ welfare — Orji Kalu …Says Tinubu has no opposition ahead of 2027

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Former Abia State Governor and Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has dismissed speculations of a plot to remove the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, declared that the upper chamber remained united and focused on supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration to tackle Nigeria’s economic challenges. Speaking with journalists today at the National Assembly in Abuja, Kalu said the Senate is more interested in making laws that will support the President’s economic reforms and ensure citizens’ welfare. “Whatever was the problem, the Senate is more interested in…