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IHS Nigeria, part of the IHS Holding Limited (NYSE: IHS) group, one of the largest independent owners, operators, and developers of shared communications infrastructure in the world, has reiterated its commitment to advancing sustainability, environmental stewardship, and community empowerment through responsible telecommunication infrastructure. This reaffirmation came during the Sustainability Table Discourse Series (STS) themed “Sustainability in Action: Scaling the Impact of a Thriving Future to Achieve the SDGs,” where industry leaders, policy makers, and private sector players converged to discuss the role of collaboration, innovation, and circular economy models in achieving Nigeria’s sustainability goals.Representing Kazeem Oladepo, Senior Vice President and…

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has launched a new digital verification platform designed to curb vehicle smuggling, enhance transparency, and strengthen accountability in the automobile importation process. The initiative, known as the Customs Verification Management System (CVMS), was officially unveiled on Monday, 20 October 2025, at the NCS Headquarters in Abuja by the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi. Speaking at the launch, CGC Adeniyi described the initiative as a milestone in the Service’s ongoing modernisation agenda, noting that it closes long-standing loopholes in the vehicle clearance process. “For years, verification of imported vehicles relied on fragmented and outdated methods that…

Colleagues across Airtel Nigeria came together to host a heartfelt send-off celebration in honour of Femi Oshinlaja, who recently concluded his tenure as Chief Commercial Officer. The event was held on Friday, October 17, in the green garden at Airtel Nigeria Headquarters and was attended by the CEO, members of ExCo and employees from across the country. A significant highlight of the occasion was the attendance by Airtel Africa Foundation Chairman and Former Airtel Africa Group CEO, Dr Segun Ogunsanya; Chairman of Odu’a Investment Company, Otunba Bimbo Ashiru; Commandant, NASS, Maj Gen Kennedy Osemwegie; and Senior Partner, KPMG, Mr Ayodele…

Airtel Africa, a leading provider of telecommunications and mobile money services across 14 African countries, has highlighted industry partnerships, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data centres as critical pillars for delivering Africa’s digital future According to Airtel Africa’s Chief Executive Officer, Sunil Taldar, this will shape the next decade of Africa’s telecom revolution, marking a shift from merely connecting people to enabling them to create value through such connections. In a keynote address at the MWC25 Kigali, Mr. Taldar stated: “Africa’s digital decade has begun. The continent that once leapfrogged into mobile telephony is now ready to leap again – into…

Coca-Cola‘s legendary Share a Coke campaign is Here!, and this time it’s all about Gen z and everything we love: unique names, vibes, and life-giving experiences. There’s a great feeling that comes with seeing your name on a bottle of Coke. It becomes more than just a drink; it comes with a moment, a smile, and a reason to share with friends and family. Coca-Cola brought this feeling to life when Share a Coke first launched, and now its back with 1000+ names, slangs, and squad names to celebrate the culture of sharing that’s so deeply Nigerian. For many young…

By Citizen Bolaji O. Akinyemi In every thriving democracy, citizens are not spectators; they are referees. Through periodic evaluation, they determine whether those in power still represent their collective will. In the United States, this mechanism is institutionalized through what is known as the midterm election—a democratic audit held halfway through a president’s four-year term. It is a civic device that forces accountability, moderates excesses, and recalibrates the national direction. Little wonder that information sharing with citizens exceeds propaganda trading, and coup scares are alien to their polity. Members of the military there are, first of all, citizens—empowered through a…

Residents of Oduah Estate in Abuja say they are living in a state of fear and uncertainty, alleging a campaign of terror, intimidation, and death threats orchestrated by a serving police officer identified as DSP Jeffery Ugochukwu. According to a series of “Save Our Souls” (SOS) petitions, the officer, whose current posting within the Nigeria Police Force remains unknown, has allegedly leveraged his position to act with impunity, endangering the lives of dozens of families, including children, nursing mothers, and a then pregnant woman. The tenants, fearing that the threats, some of which were reportedly captured on video, could lead…

The Tincan Island Port Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has successfully concluded a comprehensive in-house training programme held from Monday, October 13 to Friday, October 17, 2025, aimed at enhancing the capacity and professionalism of its senior officers. The week-long training, conducted within the Command premises, brought together officers from various units and departments to strengthen core competencies and operational efficiency. Speaking during the opening ceremony, the Customs Area Controller of the Command, Comptroller Frank Onyeka emphasized the importance of continuous learning and capacity development, encouraging officers to take full advantage of such opportunities to sharpen their skills and…

By Citizen Bolaji O. Akinyemi “All that ever came before me are thieves and robbers; but the sheep did not hear them.” — John 10:8 (KJV) That was the voice of the Messiah — a moral principle by which both the Redeemer and the redeemed would be known. In the throes of the June 12 struggle, General Olusegun Obasanjo once declared that MKO Abiola was not the Messiah.But our national obsession with finding a single Messiah has blinded us to a deeper truth: the true test of a Messianic society is not the presence or absence of saviours, but the…

By Ifeoma Ikem The Consul General of Germany, Mr. David Krull, has commended Nigeria’s film industry, Nollywood, describing it as the second-largest film-producing industry in the world with over 2,500 films released annually. Krull stated that Nollywood’s output demonstrates Nigeria’s creativity and economic potential, emphasizing that the film sector could further strengthen the nation’s economy if properly managed. He made the remark during the Creative Designers Guild of Nigeria (CDGN) second exhibition held in Ikeja, Lagos, with the theme “Re-Defining Culture for Economic Productivity.” According to him, “Nigeria is so productive. We are here to learn, share experiences, and build…