Confusion has trailed the planned migration to end-user billing for Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) as telecommunications operators in Nigeria have faulted the claims by some Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) …
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Stakeholders Raise Alarm Over Delay in Cargo Evacuation at Tin Can and Apapa Ports
Stakeholders in Nigeria’s export business have again raised serious concerns over the slow pace of cargo movement at the Tin Can Island and Apapa ports in Lagos. These delays, especially …
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JUSUN Calls Off Strike, Orders Judiciary Workers to Resume Today
The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) has officially suspended its nationwide strike, directing all members to return to work today, Wednesday. This decision follows successful negotiations with key government …
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Enugu Regulator Orders MainPower to Refund 20,000 Customers Over April 2025 Overbilling
The Enugu State Electricity Regulatory Commission (EERC) has directed MainPower Electricity Distribution Company (formerly Enugu Electricity Distribution Company, EEDC) to refund over 20,000 customers for wrongful billing in April 2025. …
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Nigerian Stock Market Soars to ₦70.5 Trillion, Surpasses Pre-2008 Levels by 347% Amid Institutional Support and Reforms
Sixteen years after the devastating 2008 global financial crisis that sent shockwaves through Nigeria’s capital market, the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) has not only staged a complete recovery but also posted …
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Nigeria’s Textile Industry at Risk as Benin Republic Emerges West Africa’s New Manufacturing Hub
Nigerian manufacturers are sounding the alarm as the Republic of Benin steadily rises as a leading textile hub in West Africa, drawing billions in investment and posing stiff competition to …
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Rivong Digital Agency Gains Global Traction with Scalable Tech Solutions
Rivong Digital Agency, a fast-rising Nigerian tech company founded in 2022, is carving a name for itself on the global stage. Led by entrepreneur and product designer Joshua Omojowolo, the …
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FG Needs ₦880bn Annually to Maintain Roads, but Key Funding Law Ignored Since 2007
The Federal Government needs to spend around ₦880 billion every year to maintain the country’s federal road network properly, according to Minister of State for Works, Mohammed Goroyo. However, the …
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Vitel Wireless Completes Interconnectivity with Major Telecom Operators in Nigeria
Nigeria’s first Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO), Vitel Wireless, has announced a major breakthrough after completing interconnectivity with all major mobile network operators in the country. This achievement means subscribers …
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9 Payment Service Bank Wins Digital Bank of the Year at RegTech Rockstar Africa Awards
9 Payment Service Bank (9PSB) has been named the Digital Bank of the Year at the 2025 RegTech Rockstar Africa Awards, a prestigious recognition that celebrates innovation and excellence in …