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SIM activation and replacement resumes following telcos transition to new identity verification portal
Nigerian telecom operators have announced the full restoration of all SIM-related services such as registration, swaps, and NIN…
Court remands 2 TikTokers for alleged libel against late Mohbad’s widow
A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has ordered the remand of TikToker Saheed Osama and Uyime Udoekwere…
NIMC accuses fintech companies of buying NIN from fraudsters for N5,000
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has accused financial technology companies of buying the personal details and national…
MTN-MIP fellows tour Huawei’s 5G Innovation Hub, Support Centre in Lagos
Last week, the fellows of the MTN Media Innovation Programme (MTN-MIP Cohort 4) were given an experiential tour…
e-Hailing drivers in Edo state to commence 3 days warning strike from Monday July 28
e-Hailing drivers in Benin City, under the aegis of the Amalgamated Union of App-based Transporters of Nigeria (AUATON),…
Dubai-based Yango opens first African office, extends its fellowship to Africa
UAE-based industry-agnostic tech company, Yango Group, has launched its African regional office. The development was disclosed in a…
Court jails popular TikToker and musician for naira abuse in Kano
A Federal High Court in Kano has sentenced two prominent social media personalities to prison for abusing the…
Nigeria contributed 24% of Airtel Africa’s revenue in Q1 2025 as data demand spurs 269% profit surge
Airtel Africa has kicked off its 2025/2026 financial year with a stellar performance, reporting a 269% year-over-year (YoY)…
NLC calls for legislation to regulate Uber, Bolt, inDrive operations in Lagos
The Lagos State Chapter of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has called for legislation to regulate the operations…
