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Airtel Africa Foundation, through Airtel Nigeria, has marked International Volunteer Day 2025 by celebrating the impact of the Employee Volunteer Programme (EVP), a flagship initiative by which employees volunteer their time, expertise, and personal resources to advancing the Foundation’s mission across 14 African markets. The celebration brought together volunteers at the Airtel Nigeria Headquarters in Lagos for moments of team bonding activities, testimonials, and volunteer spotlights. The event also served as a call to action, encouraging more employees to register for EVP activities and join the volunteer community. The EVP has become a cornerstone of Airtel Africa Foundation’s community impact,…

Religion is the all-time mirror of life through which humanity seek to encounter God; and, His manifestation in fulfillment of happiness in lifespan of mankind in pursuit of destiny. Every religion therefore carries the marks of the era of its founding; an era defined by rousing practices that eventually turn out as primitive by successive eras due to evolving nature of civilization and concomitant impact on knowledge. Primeval Judaism, when read through contemporary eyes of modern civilization, would appear severe, perverse, territorial and at times violent. Yet, it is all about civilisation that has evolved and revelation that has deepened.The…

By Citizen Bolaji O. Akinyemi Apostle & Nation Builder; Chairman, Board of Trustees, PVC-Naija In view of Nigeria’s deeply troubling security realities and the dangerously volatile nature of the December travel season—marked by intense inter-state movement and heightened exposure to criminal attacks—I hereby make an urgent announcement on behalf of PVC-Naija and issue a strong national travel and safety advisory to all citizens. As responsible stakeholders in nation-building, we cannot, in good conscience, ignore the escalating danger on Nigeria’s highways and transit corridors. Recent events, including the tragic and unacceptable abduction of six Directors of the Ministry of Defence—on a…

On Pipelines Security, while all that was appropriated and passed for security of all Nigerians in the budget is ₦3.25 Trillion— Who Is Protecting Nigerians? Nigeria is at a turning point — and the truth must go viral. NNPC’s audited accounts reveal that ₦17.5 trillion was spent on pipeline protection, energy-security and under-recovery in just one year.Yet, the entire national security budget for the same year was only ₦3.25 trillion — and insecurity is worse than ever. This is not a budgeting error.This is a national emergency. Citizen Bolaji O. Akinyemi has filed a powerful petition to the National Assembly…

The profile of Comptroller Frank Okechukwu Onyeka and his officers at the Tin Can Island Port Command of the Nigeria Customs Service continues to rise as their performance also continues along the upward trajectory. Comptroller Frank Onyeka is well known for his acumen in the area of revenue generation, but he has also been an avowed advocate of legitimate trade facilitation as well as having a good eye for anti-smuggling activities. Inspite of the transitioning from the NICIS 11 to the Unified Customs Management System, codenamed the B’Odogwu software platform which naturally came in with the teething problems usually associated…

In the Wake of the ₦17.5 Trillion Pipeline Security Scandal The revelation that NNPC Ltd.’s audited financial statements reportedly show a staggering ₦17.5 trillion spent in one 0 on pipeline protection, energy-security costs and under-recovery has triggered widespread outrage and deep concern among Nigerians. This amount is over five times the entire national security budget (₦3.25 trillion for Defence, Police, NSA and intelligence services), yet insecurity continues to worsen nationwide. Kidnappings surge. Terror attacks multiply. Farmers abandon their fields.Children remain out of school.Food insecurity deepens.And citizens are asked to pay ₦1,000–₦1,200 for a litre of PMS. The scandal raises a…

Demonstrating unwavering commitment to a safe and dignified workplace, IHS Nigeria held an awareness walk followed by a high-impact seminar as part of activities to commemorate the global 16 days of activism to End Gender-Based Violence against women and girls. The initiative underscored the organisation’s ongoing efforts to sensitize the community, educate employees, strengthen internal safeguards, and reinforce its zero-tolerance policy for all forms of harassment and abuse. After the walk along Adeola Odeku and Idejo Streets on Victoria Island, employees convened for a seminar at the IHS Nigeria corporate head office, where Bukola Konkwo, Associate Director, Operations Excellence IHS…

Leading telecommunications service provider, Airtel Nigeria, has been honoured with the Best in Technology for Development award at the 2025 edition of the Sustainability, Enterprise and Responsibility Awards (SERAS), held in Lagos at the weekend. For its work executing the vision of Airtel Africa Foundation locally, Airtel Nigeria received nominations in two highly competitive categories: Best Company in Environmental Stewardship and Best in Technology for Development. Highlights of the nominations included Airtel’s long-standing commitment to digital inclusion through investments in programmes such as the Federal Government’s Three Million Technical Talents (3MTT) initiative. The SERAS, now in its 19th year, is…

In commemoration of the 2025 International Men’s Day, IHS Nigeria has hosted an outreach event at Ifesowapo Aboru Secondary School, Ipaja, Lagos State. The initiative was aimed at inspiring and empowering young students through conversations centered on leadership, respect, mental health, responsibility, and gender equity. Welcoming the IHS team to the school, Director and Principal of Ifesowapo Aboru Secondary School, Giwa Muyideen, expressed appreciation for the company’s ongoing commitment to educational advancement. “We are deeply honoured to have IHS Nigeria here to commemorate International Men’s Day with us. We thank them for what they have done, what they continue to…

IHS Nigeria, the country’s leading communications infrastructure provider and a subsidiary of the IHS Towers Group, joined senior government officials, security leaders, members of the diplomatic community, development partners, and senior private-sector stakeholders at the official unveiling of the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) Strategic Plan (2025–2030). The event which held at the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) in Abuja, marked an important step in strengthening Nigeria’s national security coordination and response architecture.Delivering a goodwill message at the event, Senior Vice President and Chief Corporate Services Officer (CCSO) for IHS Nigeria, Mr. Dapo Otunla, who represented the company,…