The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has seized about 200,000 litres of petroleum products from persons involved in illicit economic sabotage in Adamawa State, in its renewed crack down. The success was recorded as operatives of the Service under Operation Whirlwind intensified its crackdown on fuel smuggling, in line with the directives of the Comptroller General…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano Max Air has announced a temporary suspension of all domestic flight operations for 90 days, effective midnight, January 31, 2025, to conduct an internal operational evaluation. The announcement was contained in a post on the airline’s official Facebook page, which was sighted by the Africa Health Report correspondent in Kano. According…
President Donald Trump has offered buyout packages to almost all federal employees, a major move designed to shrink and reform the US government. In an email sent on Tuesday, his administration told workers they had to decide by 6 February whether they wanted to be part of a “deferred resignation” programme. If they agree by…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Lagos State government, through its Infrastructure, Maintenance and Regulatory Agency (LASIMRA), will commence the enumeration of all communications masts and towers in the state, effective February 1, 2025. This exercise, which will be carried out in collaboration with the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), aims to update…
By JOHN NWOKOCHA, Editor The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) is a body to watch in 2025, for accountability, transparency, and good governance practices within government agencies or Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). The ICPC is a shining example in impactful governance leadership looking back into its scorecard in 2024. It…
Africa faced unprecedented crises in 2024, as climate change, migrant accidents, mpox outbreaks, and armed conflicts devastated the continent and threatened the lives and livelihoods of millions. With rising temperatures, droughts and floods, many were killed and displaced in various countries. For instance, a burst dam in northeastern Nigeria in September affected 1 million people,…
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has issued a warning to Nigerians about a new banking malware, which poses a serious threat to users worldwide. Released on Monday by NITDA’s Computer Emergency Readiness and Response Team (CERT), the advisory highlights the evolving nature of cyber threats. The malware, identified as a new version of…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) is intensifying its efforts to prevent corruption. According to a statement signed by the Commission’s Spokesperson, Demola Bakare, The ICPC Chairman, Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu (SAN), Speaking at a National Policy Dialogue on Anti-Corruption, emphasized that “Experience has shown that preventive measures have helped to…
There is no gainsaying internet connectivity is paramount to developmental growth, success and progress of any nation. But Nigeria’s internet frustrations are holding back millions of its citizens, unarguably. With unreliable connections, dropped calls, and painfully slow internet speeds, daily life is disrupted, and businesses suffer. The ongoing challenges in mobile networks have become a…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has unveiled its intention to implement a new tariff system for telecom operators, starting on December 13, 2024. This initiative seeks to streamline service choices, enhance transparency, and address ongoing issues related to data and airtime consumption. During a press conference in Abuja, it was announced that the reform will…
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