The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has begun steps to strengthen data protection rules for Nigeria’s hospitality and telecommunications sectors. The move is part of broader efforts to develop sector-specific privacy frameworks tailored to industries handling large volumes of personal data. The initiative was presented yesterday in Abuja at a stakeholder engagement on data protection […]
The federal government on Wednesday flatly rejected reports that it was planning to introduce new taxes on telecommunications services or petroleum products, describing the claims as factually incorrect and a misrepresentation of recommendations contained in a recent International Monetary Fund (IMF) report on Nigeria’s economy. In a statement issued by the Federal Ministry of Finance, […]
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has exempted its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and his running mate, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, from signing the party’s anti-defection oath, even as the requirement remains mandatory for all other candidates seeking elective offices on its platform. The anti-defection policy, introduced by the party leadership, compels candidates to sign indemnity forms […]
Ghana on Thursday held a landmark global conference seeking to translate growing political support for slavery reparations into practical commitments towards justice. The United Nations in March adopted a landmark resolution that recognised that the transatlantic slave trade was “the gravest crime against humanity”. Since the adoption of the resolution in March, the campaign for […]
Sandro Tonali favours Tottenham over Manchester City, and with no issues on personal terms, attention has now turned to discussions with Newcastle over the fee that could cost less than expected. Newcastle are begrudgingly open to selling Tonali this summer ahead of a painful rebuild up at St. James’ Park. The Italy international, 26, is […]
Nigeria international Victor Osimhen has admitted he is happy at Galatasaray but stopped short of ruling out a move elsewhere amid continuing transfer speculation. The striker enjoyed another productive campaign with the Turkish champions, scoring 22 goals and providing eight assists in 33 appearances across all competitions. His performances have attracted interest from several of […]
Former France striker Olivier Giroud has congratulated Kylian Mbappé after the Real Madrid forward became France’s all-time leading goalscorer. Mbappé surpassed Giroud’s previous record of 57 international goals by scoring twice in France’s 3-1 victory over Senegal in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Giroud, who was working as a pundit during […]
G7 leaders will discuss on Wednesday the security risks posed by AI and social media on the last day of a summit dominated by Donald Trump, before host French President Emmanuel Macron dines with his US counterpart at the Palace of Versailles. The three-day summit of the leaders of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Britain […]
A fresh battle over the control of Nigeria’s electricity sector is brewing, as state electricity regulators have accused the National Assembly of attempting to claw back powers already devolved to states under the Constitution and the Electricity Act 2023. In a strongly worded memorandum submitted to the Senate Committee on Power and obtained by our […]
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Apapa Area Command, has intercepted three 40ft containers of Cannabis Sativa and expired pharmaceutical products illegally imported into the country through the Lagos port complex worth N12.8 billion. In a statement released by the Public Relations Officer of the Command, Isah Sulaiman, the officers of the NCS command in collaboration […]
