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Nigeria’s telecommunications sector recorded modest growth in subscriber numbers in March 2026, driven by the activation and reactivation of about 1.11 million SIM cards, according to new data released by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). The data showed that active telephone subscriptions rose from 184.6 million in February to 185.7 million in March, while teledensity

  A solar electrification initiative targeting underserved communities in northern Nigeria is beginning to deliver tangible progress, offering a new model for addressing the country’s persistent energy access gap. When Dr. Nabilah Sani Mohammed first visited Marayar Rogo, a remote community in northern Nigeria, she encountered a stark reality—there were no electricity poles, no grid

  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Joseph Tegbe, a former Senior Partner and Head of Advisory Services at KPMG Africa, as Minister of Power, replacing Adebayo Adelabu, who stepped down to pursue his governorship ambition. The Special Adviser to the President on Information, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, noting that

The Association of Licensed Telecoms Operators of Nigeria has called for the immediate resolution of the ongoing regulatory dispute affecting Nigeria’s airtime credit market, warning that prolonged disruption could undermine consumer welfare, investor confidence, and the country’s regulatory credibility. Speaking on behalf of the association, ALTON Chairman, Gbenga Adebayo, said the situation requires urgent intervention

The immediate past Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has said he duly consulted President Bola Tinubu before tendering his resignation, contrary to reports suggesting otherwise. Adelabu made the clarification in a statement issued on Saturday. According to reports, he resigned from his ministerial position to pursue his governorship ambition in Oyo State under the platform

Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, is reportedly preparing to resign from his position as he moves to contest the governorship election in Oyo State. The development was disclosed in a statement issued by Bolaji Tunji after a meeting between the minister and Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. During the meeting,

Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released 1,264,940 results for candidates who sat the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) on April 17 and 18. The announcement was contained in the Board’s latest bulletin signed by its Public Communication Advisor, Fabian Benjamin. The UTME, conducted annually by Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, serves as

Crude oil from Nigeria climbed to $113 per barrel, outperforming global benchmark Brent crude, as supply disruptions and strong demand from Asia continued to reshape global oil markets. Latest price data shows Brass River crude, one of Nigeria’s key export grades, trading at $113 per barrel, even as Brent crude dipped below $95 per barrel