Paradigm Initiative Nigeria (PIN) has quite recently discharged the primary release of its Digital Rights in Africa report, titled “Stifling The Pipe: How Governments Hurt Internet Freedom On A Continent That Needs More Access”. This came on sidelines of the…
In continuation of annual give-back-to-host communities day organised by the giant cement multinational company, Lafarge Africa, a member of LafargeHolcim, it has expended a total of N160 million on various development projects, spanning education, youths and farmers empowerment in 12…
Contrary to some speculation, the Federal Government was not looking to source any loan from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). A statement from the Ministry of Budget and National Planning released in Abuja on Friday explained that while briefing a…
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has announced that the Federal Government Information App (FGIAPP) will be launched in Abuja on 15 Dec. 2016, as part of efforts to enhance the dissemination of government activities. The Minister…
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the European Union (EU) and the US Embassy are partnering with the government of Nigeria on the platform of the Inter-Agency Task…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reaffirmed its preference for a bank-led digital financial services rather than what is obtained in other climes where telecommunications companies are the major providers of such services. Godwin Emefiele, the CBN Governor, disclosed…
The Naira on Friday remained stable at the parallel market, exchanging at N485 to a dollar. The Pound Sterling and the Euro closed at N602 and N515, respectively. At the interbank market, the Naira also remained stable at N305.50 to…
Vibrant change from economic achievement, the international society shows support and optimism prevails in the country of Nigeria. But the fear from violence including terrorist attacks challenges people’s efforts for the bright future. Collective actions to counter the force of…
The following is an email message sent to the staff of APC and the members of the APC network on 3 December by Poncelet Ileleji, an APC individual member in Gambia. I came online after approximately 52 hours of internet…
The Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) has dragged the Federal Government to court over alleged violation of health laws in the country. The Lead Director of the centre, Eze Onyekpere said in a statement on Monday that the suit at…
