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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…

By Ifeoma Ikem A civil engineer, Mr. McDonald Ejiofor, has lamented the demolition of his ₦500 million property by officials of the Federal Housing Authority (FHA) at 6th Avenue, FESTAC Town, Lagos, describing the incident as the total destruction of years of labour and dreams.Ejiofor, 48, alleged that officials of the FHA, accompanied by policemen attached to the Lagos State Taskforce and some hired thugs, stormed his residence at Plot 1892, Route 65, Caravan Estate, on Saturday, October 11, 2025, and began pulling down his structure while his family was still inside. He said he legally acquired the land from…

By Prince Benson Davies An expert in maritime management and leadership, Dr. Dorcas Masu Daniel-Bature has unveiled her agenda for the Chairmanship of the Lagos chapter of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT), maintaining that she remains committed to leveraging her experience and expertise to advance the interests of CILT members and promote the growth of industry. Bature, who has been described by many as a visionary leader in the Transport and Logistics Industry, expressed passion and enthusiasm while announcing her candidacy for Chairmanship of the Lagos wing of CILT insisting that she will do things differently in…

Abuja, Oct.15, 2025 (NAN) A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mohamed Ndarani, SAN has called for the investigation of all retired Chief Executive Officers and Directors in MDAs as well as public office holders ahead of the 2027 general elections. Ndarani who made the call at a news briefing on Wednesday in Abuja said the call was necessary as another set of elections and the accompanying electioneering campaigning are practically around already. He suggested that retired civil servants should be barred from contesting for any elective positions for at least one year to give the anti-corruption agencies the opportunity to investigate…