Digital solution provider, Globacom, recorded the highest Internet subscriber growth among Nigeria’s major telecom companies for the month of May. Data from the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, Nigeria’s total Internet users increased to 157 million in May, up from 154.3 million in April. That is a growth of 2.67 million users in one month. Globacom led the market by adding about 1.2 million new Internet subscribers. This means Glo was responsible for almost half of all new Internet users in May. The company’s subscriber base grew from 15.5 million in April to 16.8 million in May. Airtel came second with…
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Nestlé Nigeria Plc has opened applications for its 2026/2027 Community Scholarship Programme, continuing its commitment to supporting young people in its host communities and helping students achieve their academic goals. Since its launch in 2020, the programme has supported more than 250 students, helping to reduce the financial challenges associated with education and creating opportunities for young Nigerians to succeed. The scholarship programme is designed specifically for Science and Technology students and provides financial support for tuition, books, and other school-related costs. Through this initiative, Nestlé aims to support young people in developing the skills and knowledge needed to contribute…
As Nigeria enters the peak of the rainy season, there’s no better feeling than coming home to a space that’s warm, comfortable, and effortlessly functional. To make that experience even more rewarding, Jamara Home, Nigeria’s trusted destination for premium home appliances, electronics, and household essentials, is launching its “Stay Dry, Shop Fly” rainy season campaign. Running from August 4 to August 24, 2026, the nationwide campaign offers attractive deals on a wide selection of genuine home appliances, including televisions, refrigerators, freezers, washing machines, air conditioners, gas cookers, fans, and other household essentials from more than 30 leading international brands. The campaign is designed to meet…
By Adesegun Adeshi Gbenga Nigerian banks have moved swiftly to contain the effects of a sophisticated global cyber campaign sweeping across sectors and continents, with industry sources assuring the public that the nation’s financial system remains strong, resilient and secure. The campaign, described by analysts as one of the most coordinated waves of attacks in years, is neither peculiar to Nigeria nor limited to finance. Organisations in telecommunications, healthcare, government, energy, technology and corporate registries across Europe, Asia, the Americas and Africa have been targeted by the same wave of intrusions, underscoring the borderless nature of modern cybercrime. The data…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has commended the Inspector General of Police, Mr. Tunji Disu, for the prompt deployment of an operational police aircraft to support ongoing security operations in the state. Governor Abiodun had requested the deployment of the aircraft as part of efforts to further strengthen the state’s security architecture and sustain the fight against criminality and banditry. The request was swiftly approved by the Inspector General of Police. Receiving the aircraft and its crew on behalf of the Ogun State Government, the Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Tokunbo Talabi, expressed the Governor’s appreciation to the…
Transformation Agenda with Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)Joint delegation, led by Interswitch Group CEO Mitchell Elegbe and Temenos MEA Managing DirectorSanthosh Rao, explores new frontiers of innovation in areas such as core banking modernization, financialcrime mitigation and Central Bank Digital Currency innovation. Lagos, Nigeria – Interswitch Group, Africa’s leading integrated digital payments and commerce company,together with global banking software provider Temenos, jointly paid a courtesy visit to the Central Bank ofNigeria (CBN) last week, in a continued demonstration of their strategic partnership to advance themodernization of Nigeria’s financial services sector. It would be recalled that earlier in June 2026, Interswitch…
IJEBU IGBO, Ogun State — Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and over 2,000 young residents gathered in Ijebu Igbo on Friday, July 31, 2026, for a youth engagement summit aimed at consolidating party structures ahead of the 2027 general elections and addressing regional governance demands. The event, designated as the “Strategic Ijebu North Youth Retreat/Engagement,” was held at the Omo Ilu Hall. Convened by Prince Farooq Adenugba, Special Adviser to the Governor on OPIC, Housing, and Special Projects, the summit served as both an early grassroots mobilization effort for the APC’s “Project 2027” and an interactive forum for…
Kehinde Micheal Adeleye To speak of Ipara Remo is to speak of a town with a proud history. It is a community built on courage, culture, education and service. Long before modern political boundaries were created, Ipara had already become a peaceful settlement through the vision and leadership of Oguola, one of its earliest settlers. The values of unity, hard work and communal living established in those early years have continued to define the town. Over the years, Ipara has become one of the most respected communities in Remo land. Though not one of Ogun State’s populous towns, it has…
ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE — Hon. Oladipupo Adebutu, the Governorship Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State, has strongly criticized the state government for allegedly forcing public school teachers to attend a political rally.In a press statement issued on July 31, 2026, by his Media Aide, Afolabi Orekoya, Adebutu described the move as a “blatant politicization” and “weaponisation” of the state’s education sector and civil service.The backlash stems from a memo currently circulating within the Ogun State public school system. According to Adebutu, the directive was issued by leaders of various public school teachers’ bodies, including Alhaji Comrade…
The Golden Grand Patron of the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) National, Sir Aare Adetola Emmanuelking, KOF, on Wednesday, 29th July, 2026, hosted the Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, CP Olubode Ojajuni, alongside the leadership of the PCRC, traditional rulers, heads security agencies, community leaders and other stakeholders at a Security Summit in Remoland, Ogun State. The interactive engagement served as a platform for discussions on emerging security challenges and strategies to strengthen collaboration between the Nigeria Police Force and the communities they serve. Speaking at the summit, Aare Adetola Emmanuelking stressed that security is a shared responsibility and…