The International Press Institute Nigeria has said that it will resist further attacks on journalists in the country going forward, reports Digital TimesNG. The President of the IPI Nigeria, Musikilu Mojeed, said this in his welcome address at the 2025 IPI Nigeria Conference and Annual General Meeting in Abuja on Tuesday. At the opening ceremony, attended by several dignitaries, including Vice President Kashim Shettima, who served as the Chairman of the occasion, and the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, Mojeed said the time had come to check the impunity in the country. While calling for a review…
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Nigerians in the Diaspora have urged the Federal Government to take immediate action to resolve longstanding challenges associated with obtaining the National Identification Number (NIN) and Nigerian passports abroad. The appeal was made by three Diaspora organisations—the International Advocacy for Human Rights and Anti-Corruption (IAHRAC), Concerned Nigerians in Germany, and the Nigeria Business Forum, Switzerland. In a joint statement issued on Monday and signed by Okoro Akinyemi (IAHRAC), Lewis Ehiwario (Concerned Nigerians), and Dozie Ugochokwu (Nigeria Business Forum), the groups called on the government to urgently address persistent delays in NIN and passport processing. According to the statement, the demand…
The Chairman of the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), Adebayo, has commended the Ogun State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) for its exceptional performance in protecting telecommunications infrastructure across the state. Adebayo gave the commendation during a courtesy visit to the Ogun State Command Headquarters in Abeokuta on Thursday, 27th November 2025. He praised the Command for its professionalism, rapid response, and intelligence-led operations, noting that Ogun State currently records the lowest incidents of vandalization, fibre cuts, and damages to telecom installations nationwide. He attributed this achievement to the commitment and leadership…
Facebook delivered a culturally relevant experience at the recently concluded AprokoNation Fiesta 2025, engaging thousands of attendees through immersive activities and creator-driven interactions that showcased community, creativity, and connection. The activation spotlighted how young adults in Nigeria use Facebook to find out more about the world around them, explore their interests, and navigate through different life stages. It also showcased Facebook as a platform where creators can meaningfully connect and go deeper with their audience “Facebook is a leading place for conversations about cultural moments around the world and more young adults in Nigeria are discovering that it is a…
In an unprecedented move that has sent waves of excitement across Nigeria’s shopping community, Konga, the nation’s leading composite e-commerce group, has announced a one-week extension of its blockbuster Yakata sale campaign. Initially scheduled to end on November 30, 2025, Nigeria’s biggest sale of the year will now run until Saturday, December 6, 2025. The announcement came after a wave of public appeals from shoppers across the country, many of whom took to social media pleading for more time to enjoy the discounts. Comments and heartfelt posts poured in from customers saying they needed “just one more week” to buy…
Rather than simply hosting another industry gathering, the 2025 edition of The Iconic Brand Africa (TIBA) Conference positioned itself as a rallying point for forward-thinking professionals determined to redefine business and career growth. With the theme “Thriving in Business & Career Through Innovation & Resilience,” the conference served as a strategic hub where entrepreneurs, career leaders, and innovators examined how African professionals can rise above today’s challenges through creativity and grit. Beyond the conversations and knowledge sessions, the conference also spotlighted outstanding achievers who embody these qualities. Among the honourees was Linda Ochugbua, celebrated as one of the Top 10…
Nigerian shoppers are already in high gear as the 2024 Konga Yakata sales enter their decisive final stretch, with this year’s edition emerging as the most exciting and value-packed yet. As the countdown intensifies toward the peak day, Black Friday, November 28, Konga is poised to roll out its boldest price cuts and exclusive deals, setting off a nationwide rush among consumers eager to secure unbeatable bargains before the clock runs out. Konga Yakata, Nigeria’s equivalent of the global Black Friday phenomenon, has lived up to its reputation throughout November, delivering unprecedented value across multiple product categories. However, industry insiders…
PalmPay, Nigeria’s leading digital banking platform, and Jumia, a leading e-commerce platform, are partnering to make this year’s Black Friday shopping experience more rewarding for shoppers from November 7th to December 1st. Since the campaign, themed “Shop Smart, Earn Big!”, began, shoppers have been rewarded with cashback on their purchases by shopping on Jumia and paying with PalmPay. With the campaign in its last week, more customers are to be rewarded by spending between ₦5,000 and ₦20,000 to receive ₦1,000 cashback, while those who spend ₦20,000 or more will receive ₦2,000 cashback. This exclusive offer is open to the first…
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has further strengthened its international profile as a leading airport operations and management institution following a courtesy visit by the Secretary-General of Airports Council International (ACI-Africa), Mr. Ali Tounsi, to the Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, in Abuja on Tuesday. Mr. Tounsi’s visit is part of his official mission to Nigeria to assess the country’s preparedness to host the ACI-Africa Regional Conference & Exhibition scheduled for October 2026, an event poised to draw global aviation leaders, investors, regulators, and industry influencers. Accompanied by a high-level FAAN delegation led by…
Dangote Group is entering a new phase of global industrial leadership with the announcement of a strategic partnership with Honeywell International Inc., a move set to accelerate the expansion of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and reinforce Nigeria’s energy future. Under this landmark collaboration, Honeywell will deliver advanced technologies, specialty catalysts, and critical process systems that will enable the refinery to increase its processing capacity to 1.4 million barrels per day by 2028, a transformative milestone in Dangote’s journey toward building the world’s largest integrated refining and petrochemical complex. Honeywell, one of the world’s leading Fortune 100 technology and industrial giants,…