Nigeria's 2026 budget allocates N18.9m to a defunct maritime anti-corruption task force while underfunding vital port projects. Explore the controversial spending priorities in the Marine and Blue Economy Ministry.
New NCC data exposes a severe fibre cut crisis, with over 19,000 incidents in 8 months. Telecoms lose N27bn, disrupting banking, healthcare & security nationwide. Read the full report.
Nigerian troops have dismantled a suicide bombing network linked to the Gamboru Market mosque attack and intercepted a large cache of terrorists' logistics in Adamawa State. Read more on the latest security operations.
Operation HADIN KAI troops have arrested eight suspects and dismantled a terrorist bombing network in Adamawa State. Key materials linked to a mosque bombing were recovered. Read the full details of the military's latest success.
A Borno engineer identified his former teacher as the key coordinator of a suicide bombing network arrested by the army. Discover the shocking revelations from the investigation.
Minister Bello Goronyo says Nigeria's development depends on professionals translating knowledge into national impact. He urged stronger collaboration at the Sokoto Professionals Network AGM.
Nigerian DStv users breathe a sigh of relief as Canal+ and Warner Bros Discovery sign a new multi-year deal, saving 12 popular channels from being removed. Read the full details of the agreement here.
Nigerian DStv users can breathe easy. A new Canal+ and Warner Bros Discovery agreement secures 12 popular channels, avoiding a blackout. Read the full details of the multi-territory deal.
NCC data reveals 6.38 million Nigerians are on 5G networks, while national data consumption hits a record 1.24 million terabytes in a month. Explore the growth, urban-rural divide, and infrastructure challenges.
Afrobeats star DannyTheProphet secures Young International Artiste of the Year award and a major PR deal with Amity Global Network, marking a stellar rise in Nigeria's music scene.
Popular skit maker Brainjotter partners with Apex Network as brand ambassador. He cites integrity as key, aiming to drive positive social media change. Read more.
Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, refutes allegations of terrorist activity in his community, defends local security network, and warns against fake news. Full details.
Nigerian Navy Ship BEECROFT has transferred 58 seized bags of foreign parboiled rice to Customs. The interception highlights ongoing efforts to curb smuggling in Lagos waters.
The US Coast Guard is actively pursuing another sanctioned oil tanker near Venezuela, intensifying pressure on Caracas's oil sector. This follows the recent seizure of the 'Centuries' tanker. Get the latest details.
Key Nigerian private sector actors unite with civil society to design market-driven strategies for economic resilience and preventing violent extremism in fragile states. Discover the innovative plans.
Lagos State and Iru Kingdom announce Oniru Business & Cultural Day for Feb 14, 2026, plus a new Business Network to drive investment and cultural development in the kingdom. Learn more.
African feminist movements unite across borders to confront sexual violence as a human rights crisis. A new solidarity network launches to demand justice for survivors and push for the ratification of the AU-CEVAWG convention. Read more.
Nigerian film industry, Nollywood, enters a transformative phase with a $1 billion partnership between The Entertainment Network (TEN) and The Evolution Media Group (TEMG). Discover the plans for global expansion, new studios, and job creation.
Cross River Governor Bassey Otu receives Federal Government's compliance certificate for the $3.5 billion Bakassi Deep Seaport, hailing it as a game-changer for Nigeria's maritime economy. Read more.
NSC CEO Pius Akutah urges Nigeria to become a maritime hub, detailing reforms in ports, dry ports, transit parks & dispute resolution saving billions. A must-read for business.
Maritime experts warn of rising AI-driven cyberattacks on Nigeria's ports and vessels. Stakeholders push for a national cybersecurity framework to protect trade and national security. Read the full report.
Nigerian engineers warn policy gaps and outdated tech threaten Nigeria's share of the multi-trillion dollar blue economy. Urgent action needed to harness ocean wealth.
Nigeria's massive N37.59 trillion sea trade in Q3 2025 highlights a critical need for a strong indigenous shipping industry. Experts warn of billions in annual losses and urge action on the dormant Cabotage Fund to reclaim maritime wealth.
Nigeria is falling behind Indonesia in the blue economy race, warns Maritime Innovations Hub CEO Ronke Kosoko. Urgent investment and action are needed to close the gap. Read more.
Nigerian Communications Commission reports teledensity at 80.87% with massive data consumption despite tariff hikes. 4G dominates as government approves 4,000 new towers for rural areas. Read the full analysis.
Shipping lines in Nigeria pay $4.6 million annually to repatriate stowaways, despite paying security fees in dollars. SAN Chairman Boma Alabi criticizes the failed security system.
Abiola Laseinde reveals why she founded The CIO & C-Suite Awards Africa to celebrate tech leaders who kept the world running during COVID-19. Discover her mission for recognition and female inclusion.
The Shipping Association of Nigeria reports 2,300 security breaches by stowaways yearly, costing firms $2,000 per case. Port security agencies dispute the figures. Read more.
MultiChoice confirms 11 channels, including CNN and Cartoon Network, could be removed from DStv by Dec 31, 2025, if a new deal with Warner Bros. isn't reached. Learn the full list and alternatives.
Oodua Peoples Network and Niger Delta Stakeholders' Forum reject Senator Fadahunsi's call to remove NSA Nuhu Ribadu. They argue security leadership requires strategy, not just a military background. Read their full defense.