Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, has revealed that the National Digital Economy and E-Governance Bill, 2025, is expected to be signed into law this week by President Bola Tinubu. Tijani disclosed this yesterday at a public hearing jointly convened by the Senate and House of Representatives Committees on ICT and […]
The Presidency is planning to restructure asset ownership in the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited amid concerns over what it called its low oil production. The Special Adviser to the President on Energy, Olu Verheijen, made this known on Monday at the ongoing Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists Conference in Lagos. Verheijen outlined a bold […]
A digital infrastructure firm, Equinix, has disclosed its readiness to open its latest high-performance data centre in Lagos, Nigeria. The $22 million investment in LG3 marked the first phase of an ambitious investment plan of around $100 million aimed at transforming Africa’s digital landscape over the next two years. Set to open in Q1 2026, […]
Over 24 million adults, aged between 20 and 79, are living with diabetes in Africa, and the number is projected to increase to 60 million by 2050, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). About 12 million, representing half of the number, remain undiagnosed, silently facing escalating risks of severe complications, disability and premature death. […]
The Presidency has reaffirmed President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to tackling insecurity and promoting peaceful coexistence among Nigerians, describing him as a leader determined to end terrorism and rebuild national unity. The Special Adviser to the President on Policy Communication, Sunday Dare, stated this in a post shared on X on Tuesday, commending Tinubu’s focus on […]
