Nigerian subsidiary of Airtel Africa, Airtel Networks Ltd has acquired 4G and 5G Spectrum from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). The spectrum, it said, is worth $316.7 million, payable in Naira. The communication provider disclosed this in a corporate disclosure made available to the Nigerian Exchange Ltd. on Monday. According to Airtel Africa, the additional spectrum will support the company’s investments in network expansion for both mobile data and fixed wireless home broadband capability, including the 5G rollout. It said the spectrum would provide significant capacity to accommodate its continued strong data growth in the country and exceptional customer experience. “Airtel Nigeria…
Author: Abdallah el-Kurebe
The New Nigeria Peoples’ Party (NNPP) on Monday inaugurated its 2023 Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) known as Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso (RMK2023 PCC)for the success of the party in the 2023 presidential election. The NNPP Presidential Candidate, Sen. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, inaugurating the council in Abuja, said NNPP would continue to work for a new and better Nigeria to kick-start from May 29. Kwankwaso said that the “RMK2023 Presidential Campaign Council (PCC)’’ was made up of four organs including the PCC, the Management of the PCC, the Board of Advisors, and the Committees of the PCC. He said that all the…
A group of publishers in the ObiDatti campaign team has published a book as part of the funding tools for Mr. Peter Obi’s Presidency. Leader of the group and Publisher of DaSoul Media Ltd., Mr. Joe Bankole said on Monday in Abuja at a pre-order public notification that funds realised from selling the books would be used to settle expenditures incurred during the campaign. Bankole added that funds realised would be used to help offset election expenses. “The book titled ‘Business Unusual’ is postulations of Peter Obi’s administration and what he will do if voted into power at the 2023…
The Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA) has named 33 referees, 55 assistant referees, and 19 video match Officials (VMO) for the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand in 2023. This is contained in a statement on the website of the world football governing body on Monday. It said the team was chosen in close cooperation with the six confederations, based on the officials’ quality and their performances delivered at FIFA tournaments and other international and domestic competitions. It added that for the first time in the history of the FIFA Women’s World Cup, six female VMOs have also…
Royal Exchange General Insurance Company Ltd. has announced the appointment of Mrs. Ebelechukwu Nwachukwu as the new Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, effective December 1, 2022. The company’s Chairman, Mr. Ike Chioke, made the announcement at a news briefing on Monday in Lagos. Chioke said that the appointment had been confirmed by the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM). He expressed confidence that Nwachukwu’s extensive experience and knowledge of the insurance industry would drive and enhance the company’s growth. “Nwachukwu brings close to three decades of versatile and trusted experience to Royal Exchange General Insurance, with a track record of excellence and performance,…
The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has passed a vote of confidence on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on its preparations for the 2023 general election. The National Chairman of IPAC, Yabagi Sani said this at a news conference on Monday in Abuja, at the end of an emergency general council meeting. Sani, represented by IPAC National Secretary, Yusuf Dantalle said that the meeting discussed crucial national issues and evaluated emerging threats to the 2023 general election. He said that the issues included plots to remove INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, from office on frivolous allegations, as well as various…
The President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem on Monday warned Election Petitions Secretaries (EPT) and support staff to resist advances that could lead to misconduct. Dongban-Mensem gave the warning at the opening of a two-day training and workshop on capacity building for secretaries and other support staff of the EPT. The theme of the workshop is “Challenges arising from election tribunal and the way forward”. ”This training consists of scintillating topical issues that will in no small measure prepare you for your assignment. ”I, therefore, urge you to pay rapt attention to every detail of it so…
ASHENEWS reports that the Nigerian government on Monday, commenced accreditation of 20 candidates shortlisted for the position of a new and substantive Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF). This online platform recalls that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), arrested the former AGF, Ahmed Idris in May last year for his failure to honour the Commission’s several invitations to answer questions over allegation of N109 billion fraud. Following his arrest, the Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed issued a letter indefinitely suspending Idris. Chukwunyere Anamekwe was appointed in acting capacity to replace the former AGF, who is…
Mr. Chime Asonye, Founder of Nigerian Mental Health, has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for signing the National Mental Health Bill 2021, into law. He however urged incoming administrations to prioritise and implement the National Mental Health Bill 2021, to boost the country’s healthcare system. Asonye made the call in a statement issued in Abuja on Sunday. Nigerian Mental Health is a network of leaders and organisations on mental health. According to him, the bill is the first legislative reform adopted in the field since independence and a major milestone to improve support for psychosocial well-being. “The mental health community came…
The Nigeria Books of Record (NBR) Research Centre has appointed the General Overseer of Omega Power Ministries (OPM), Apostle Chibuzor Chinyere as a Fellow of the organisation. NBR was established in 2009 as part of the “Change Begin with Me Campaign” of the Federal Ministry of Information and Culture. The Director-General of the centre, Prof. David David conferred the honour during a church service at OPM headquarters in Port Harcourt on Sunday. David said that the decision to confer Chinyere as a fellow of the centre was taken in view of his selfless and humanitarian services to the poor and…