8th Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum #DRIF20 Opens for Applications
Paradigm Initiative has opened applications for the 8th Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum (#DRIF), April 21 – 23 2020. The Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum (#DRIF) has become an important…
NCC Approves Spectrum for 5G deployment, Will it work?
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved the use of spectrum 26GHz, 38GHz and 42GHz for the trial of 5G services in the country. NCC okays the use of spectrums…
ECOWAS Parliament synergize with Stakeholders on rights of the elderly
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has expressed the urgent need to Institute human rights framework to address the human rights concerns of over 10 million elderly persons in Nigeria.…
Host communities for Extractive, Mining Companies lament violations of their rights by expatriates, miners
Demand compensations as decree under the law. Demand quick remediation of environmental hazards and degradation caused by the companies call for stiffer penalties such as repatriation of expatriates, defaulters The…
Amina Mohammed advises #Nigerian Youths to never trade their Dignity for pecuniary gains
Former Nigeria’s Minister of Environment and current United Nations Deputy Secretary General, Amina Mohammed has urged the Nigerian youths to never trade their dignity for pecuniary gains which are often…
PMB re-appoints Adesina, Shehu as media aides
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the re-appointment of Mr Femi Adesina as Special Adviser, Media and Publicity, and Malam Garba Shehu as Senior Special Assistant, Media and Publicity. A statement…
MultiChoice plans to slash DStv/Gotv subscription price for African viewers!
Africa’s biggest pay-TV provider, MultiChoice Nigeria has announced plans to reduce the subscription prices of DStv and GoTV across East Africa – Ugandan, Kenya, Tanzania and Mozambique. This follows a…
Gov Ihedioha promises qualitative education for all Imo Indigenes!
Imo State governor, Rt. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha, has revealed the steps being taken by his administration to provide qualitative education in the state. The governor who made this revelation at…
NHRC calls for Constitutional amendement to enable ex-convicts hold public offices
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has advocated for a constitutional amendment to extant laws prohibiting ex-convicts from contesting elections and holding public offices in Nigeria saying that such a…
Saudi based firm pumps $1million into Fintech in Nigeria!
Nigerian payment app company TechAdvance recently received a $1 million investment from Saudi based Lamar Holdings. The Nigerian tech company is known for its branded financial services. These services –…