The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) has unveiled plans for its 2025 Annual Conference, with Rt. Hon. Aminu Bello Masari, former Speaker of the House of Representatives and immediate past Governor of Katsina State, billed to deliver the keynote address. Themed “Reconciling Campaign Promises with Governance Realities: Challenges and Prospects,” this year’s conference will confront one of the most pressing issues in Nigeria’s democratic journey—the widening gap between political pledges and the realities of governance. The high-profile event, now in its ninth edition, will gather media leaders, policymakers, and governance experts at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos, on…
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Access Bank Kenya (ABK) has announced the appointment of Ralph Chinedu Opara as its new Managing Director, effective 8 September 2025, following approval from the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK). Digital TimesNG quotes Digital Banking News as reporting that Mr. Opara joins ABK from his role as Group Head of Access Bank Group’s Commercial Banking Division, where he expanded the unit into the Group’s largest commercial arm, boasting a balance sheet of more than US$1.2 billion and risk assets exceeding US$1.3 billion. Opara is said to have built a reputation for driving growth, managing large-scale portfolios, and leading transformational initiatives…
By Obiageli Oby Ezekwesili The Senate’s Constitutional Overreach in the Case of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Democracy Dies When Laws Become Weapons and Lawmakers Become Serial Lawbreakers. Six months have passed since the unconstitutional suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan on March 6, 2025. The Senator, representing the people of Kogi Central Senatorial District, was suspended following her allegation of sexual harassment against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. These six months have witnessed an unprecedented assault on constitutional principles, judicial authority, and the very foundations of our democratic institutions. Rather than transparently investigate the allegation against the Senate President, an errant political class…
A French parliamentary commission probing the psychological effects of TikTok recommends banning social media for children under 15 and adopting a “digital curfew” for 15- to 18-year-olds, according to a report released Thursday. Such a ban would “send a signal to both children and parents that before the age of 15,” social media “is not harmless,” Laure Miller, a lawmaker and rapporteur for the parliamentary commission, told AFP. The commission was launched in March, after seven families sued TikTok in late 2024 for allegedly exposing their children to content that could push them to suicide. It heard from families whose…
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is fast becoming a study companion for Nigerian students, according to fresh insights from Google Search trends. As schools reopen nationwide, the data shows that learners are increasingly turning to AI to boost their academic performance. Searches for “AI + studying” have skyrocketed by more than 200% compared to 2024, reflecting a strong reliance on AI-powered tools for learning. Beyond the classroom, Nigeria’s overall interest in AI has also reached record levels in 2025, climbing 60% in just one year. The curiosity goes beyond definitions; Nigerians are actively exploring practical applications of AI. For instance, searches for…
By Sir Folu Olamiti FNGE The passing of Dr. Solomon Ehigiator Arase, CFR, has left me profoundly shaken. He departed far too soon, leaving behind not only a towering legacy but also cherished memories that continue to stir my heart. Only days before his transition, he had read a profile piece about himself on Newspot Online Newspaper published on 16 August 2025. Almost immediately, he rang me, curious to know the author. When I told him it was my nephew, Olugbenga Adebamiwa, he requested Gbenga’s number. Upon speaking with him, Solomon expressed heartfelt appreciation for the article. His words still…
QNET, a global lifestyle and wellness company, has launched Harmoniq, a new line of wearable wellness patches that use gentle signals to “remind” the body how to function at its best. This bio-signaling technology works by tapping into the body’s natural communication system, helping restore balance without the need for drugs or invasive methods. The debut products — Harmoniq Vivid, which supports sharper focus, and Harmoniq Soothe, which provides lasting pain relief, are designed for people on the move who want safe, convenient solutions. Why does this matter? In today’s fast-paced, hyper-connected world, people are not only struggling to stay…
Ghana is set to deepen its economic and tourism relations with Nigeria as the Ghana Tourism Authority, in partnership with trade and industry stakeholders, rolls out the Ghana International Expo and Investment Forum in Lagos. Scheduled for September 24–27, 2025, at the Eko FM Auditorium, Agidingbi, Ikeja, the landmark event is designed to position Ghana as a prime hub for business, tourism, and cross-border investment. With the theme, “Unlocking Investment Potential Through Intra-African Trade and Tourism,” the Expo will assemble Ghanaian entrepreneurs, investors, government officials, and global business leaders to explore fresh opportunities. It will spotlight Ghana’s value propositions across…
By Vaughan O’Grady There has been a flurry of announcements from Nigerian operator T2 Mobile in recent weeks. If that name doesn’t seem familiar, which may well be because until August the operator had been known as 9mobile. Here are a few brief updates. The most recent announcement from T2 Mobile has involved what is describes as a multi-million-dollar partnership with India’s Knot Solutions , a company that helps global business majors leverage digital readiness for all their B2C, B2B, and B2B2X revenue stream needs. Knot Solutions is to overhaul T2’s business and operations support systems (BSS/OSS), a move the…
At the just-concluded GITEX 2025 in Lagos, conversations on Africa’s digital future took centre stage, with PalmPay spotlighting its role in shaping trusted financial ecosystems across the continent. On Day 2 of the premier technology and AI summit, held September 3–4 at Landmark Centre, Chibuzor Melah, Vice President of Partnerships at PalmPay, featured on a high-level panel titled “From Idea to Infrastructure – The African Tech Executive & Founders’ Playbook.” The session convened top industry leaders to examine how bold ideas are being turned into scalable systems powering Africa’s fast-expanding digital economy. Speaking on the panel, Melah outlined the key…