Author: Rommy Imah

The Federal Government has secured $800 million in sovereign financing for its ambitious national broadband expansion project but requires an additional $1.2 billion in private investment to complete the initiative, which aims to extend fibre-optic infrastructure across Nigeria by 2028. The project, known as Project BRIDGE, is designed to deploy 90,000 kilometres of open-access fibre-optic cables across the 36 states, increasing Nigeria’s combined fibre backbone from approximately 35,000 kilometres to 125,000 kilometres and connecting more than 200,000 schools, health facilities and other public institutions. National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, disclosed this during a virtual…

Gender equality advocate and the Creative Director of the Gender Agenda, Dr. Adaora Onyechere Sydney-Jack, has made a strong case for the greater inclusion of women in Nigeria’s male-dominated electoral process. Adaora Onyechere Sydney-Jack, who doubles as the founder of the WEWE Network Afrique, spoke during the panel session of the 10th Annual Conference of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP), held at the Radisson Blu Hotel, GRA, Ikeja, Lagos, October 7-8, 2026, with the theme: “2027 Elections: Trust, Transparency and Shared Responsibilities”. While speaking generally on election preparation in the country, she noted that elections do not hold…

The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr Aminu Maida, has urged staff of the Commission to strengthen service delivery by taking greater ownership of stakeholders’ concerns and ensuring that complaints and requests are followed through to resolution. Maida gave the charge on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at the NCC headquarters in Abuja, while commemorating the 2026 Customer Service Week, themed “Going the Extra Mile.” He said the theme should translate into practical improvements in the way the Commission interacts with consumers, industry players and other stakeholders, stressing that effective regulation must ultimately…

The Leo Stan Ekeh Foundation (LSEF) and the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) have entered into a strategic partnership to equip 1,000 gifted but indigent Nigerian students with practical technology skills, mentorship and industry exposure as part of efforts to strengthen the country’s digital talent pipeline. The partnership, formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), will see the NCS provide technical training and practical learning opportunities to beneficiaries of the Foundation’s 1,000 technology scholarship scheme, giving them exposure to experienced and certified professionals throughout their academic journey. The scholarship initiative, announced by Africa’s foremost technology entrepreneur and Chairman of Zinox Group,…

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced plans to temporarily close the runway of Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport, Owerri, Imo State, for about 25 days to facilitate essential rehabilitation and expansion works. The closure is tentatively scheduled to commence on October 20, 2026, although FAAN said the date remains subject to final confirmation. According to the Authority, the intervention has become necessary following the deterioration of portions of the runway, with potholes and extensive surface cracks reportedly worsened by recent heavy rainfall. The planned rehabilitation will involve pavement repairs, treatment of cracks and resurfacing of affected sections…

The evolving sound of Nigerian music took centre stage at Supremacy Concert 10, as Johnnie Walker AfroExchange used the milestone event to spotlight the artists, influences and cultural exchanges that have shaped a generation. Held on Saturday, October 3, at the Eko Convention Centre, Lagos, the 10th edition of Supremacy Concert featured performances by Tiwa Savage, Wande Coal and Kizz Daniel, bringing together distinct eras of Nigeria’s contemporary music in one vibrant celebration. Tiwa Savage delivered performances of Koroba, Lova Lova and other hits alongside female dancers, while Wande Coal, dressed in an orange double-breasted suit, evoked nostalgia with Pere,…

ValueJet will mark its fourth anniversary this October with the introduction of its first Boeing 737NG into passenger service, alongside a month-long customer reward programme featuring free tickets and two all-expenses-paid trips to Accra and Banjul. The anniversary campaign, which began on October 5, coincides with the scheduled first passenger flight of the airline’s Boeing 737NG, registration 5N-CFZ, from Lagos to Abuja. The aircraft represents a significant fleet milestone for the Nigerian carrier as it continues to strengthen its operations, enhance the passenger experience and expand its footprint across West Africa. As part of the anniversary celebrations, ValueJet will select…

Nigeria’s widening gap between farmers and agricultural extension agents has heightened the need for digital technologies capable of delivering timely farming information and advisory services to millions of farmers across the country. The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has consequently called for an integrated digital ecosystem that will complement conventional agricultural extension services and improve farmers’ access to critical information. The Director-General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa, made the call at the Africa Agribusiness Extension Summit (AAES) 2026, organised by Extension Africa in partnership with NITDA in Abuja. Inuwa, represented by the Director of e-Government, Engr. Salisu Kaka, said Nigeria…

Moniepoint co-founder and Group Chief Executive Officer, Tosin Eniolorunda, has emerged as the only African among business, technology and artificial intelligence leaders named to the 2026 TIME100 Next, placing the Nigerian fintech entrepreneur among a global class of rising leaders shaping the next generation of influence. The annual TIME list recognises 100 individuals whose work is helping to define the future across business, technology, politics, science, sport and culture. Eniolorunda’s selection highlights the growing global attention around financial infrastructure developed in Africa to address the continent’s distinctive access and payments challenges. Founded in 2015 and attaining unicorn status in 2024,…

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is deploying technology and artificial intelligence (AI) to create a structured pathway for young Nigerians to influence government policy through the maiden National Youth Conference. The initiative will enable the Agency to capture, analyse and organise ideas and concerns raised by participants, to help government transform the submissions into actionable policy proposals for national development. NITDA Director-General, Kashifu Inuwa, disclosed this while delivering a goodwill message at the opening ceremony of the conference in Abuja, where he described Nigerian youths as a strategic asset to the country. Inuwa said the conference was designed…