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Expect poor data services – Telecom operators tell consumers

December 2, 2016 by Editorial Team

The Association of Licenced Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) on Thursday informed consumers to expect poor data services, without the review of the Data Tariff Floor. The Chairman of ALTON,

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Court refuses Nnamdi Kanu Bail, Orders that Trial commences immediately

December 2, 2016 by Editorial Team

Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court, Abuja on Thursday declined to grant the bail application filed by Nnamdi Kanu, the self acclaimed leader of the Indigenous People of

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Wole Soyinka claims he has thrown his Green Card away

December 2, 2016 by Editorial Team

Nobel laureate, Wole Soyinka has said that he has thrown away his green card following the emergence of Donald Trump as the elected president of the United States of America.

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Obasanjo calls reps robbers and now they’re preparing to probe him

December 1, 2016 by Editorial Team

Olusegun Obasanjo set to face probe from House

The House of Representatives might conduct a probe into the government of former president, Olusegun Obasanjo. The proposed probe would be focused on a project initiated by the Obasanjo administration

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“APC will be fooling itself if it thinks it will conquer Ekiti” – Fayose

December 1, 2016 by Editorial Team

Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose has said that he might abandon the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in 2018. Fayose gave the hint on Wednesday, November 30, while meeting with members

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FG approves 2017 budget proposal

December 1, 2016 by Editorial Team

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday approved the 2017 budget proposal for onward submission to National Assembly for final approval. The Minister of Budget and National Planning, Udoma

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NCC Asks Operators To Raise Data Tariffs

November 30, 2016 by Feyikemi Akin-Bankole

It was recently gathered that the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) issued a minimum pricing for data services by big mobile operators. The commission demanded that the floor plan for data should be 0.90k/MB as from December 1st,

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D’Banj gives Toke Makinwa 1 million naira for On Becoming book launch

November 30, 2016 by Editorial Team

Toke Makinwa just revealed that popstar, D’banj donated a million naira during her book launch for On Becoming. She posted a picture of D’Banj on her Instagram page and captioned

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‘Many more Chibok girls will be released,’ Presidency says

November 30, 2016 by Editorial Team

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The Presidency has said that more Chibok girls will be released by Boko Haram. The sect released 21 girls in October after successful negotiations with the Federal government. The latest disclosure

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Obanikoro to to testify against Fayose over alleged N4.7b fraud

November 30, 2016 by Editorial Team

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has revealed that the former Minister of state for Defence, Musiliu Obanikoro will testify against Governor Ayo Fayose in the N4.7b fraud case.

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Nigeria to begin Rice Exportation by 2017 – CBN

November 30, 2016 by Editorial Team

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Tuesday said it’s Anchor Borrowers Programme for the promotion of Agriculture had set the country to begin exportation of rice by 2017. The Anchor

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Apple’s Latest iOS Update Is Killing the Battery

November 29, 2016 by Editorial Team

Back in September, Apple launched iOS 10 to mostly positive reviews, but you might want to wait before you update to the latest 10.1.1 version, as reports state the batteries

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Tinubu is a priceless political asset to the APC – Buhari

November 29, 2016 by Editorial Team

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, has dismissed insinuation that President Buhari and the APC leadership are at odds with Asiwaju Bola Tinubu.

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Niger Delta militants claim attack on NNPC pipeline

November 28, 2016 by Editorial Team

The Niger Delta Greenland Justice Mandate, which has claimed responsibility for previous attacks in the region today said in a statement it had carried out an attack at about 4am

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MTN discuss IPO with SEC

November 28, 2016 by Editorial Team

Despite the intentions of the Establishment to derail it, it seems the MTN Group are intent on solidifying their relationship with the Nigerian market. According to Mounir Gwarzo, the Director