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MTN Increases Data, SMS Price As Telecos Implement Approved 50% Hike

MTN Increases Data, SMS Price As Telecos Implement Approved 50% Hike

MTN Increases Data, SMS Price As Telcos Implement Approved 50% Hike MTN Nigeria has increased the price of its data subscriptions as telecommunications operators in Nigeria have begun the implementation of the 50% price increment recently approved by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). The revised MTN data prices seen by Nairametrics show that MTN’s 1.8GB monthly plan now goes for N1,500. This replaces the previous 1.5GB plan priced at N1,000. The 20GB plan has been adjusted to N7,500, up from N5,500, while the 15GB plan now costs N6,500, a rise from N4,500. While other mobile operators comprising Airtel, Globacom, and…
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CBN Announces Fresh ATM Transaction Fees, Effective March 1

CBN Announces Fresh ATM Transaction Fees, Effective March 1

CBN Announces Fresh ATM Transaction Fees Effective March 1 The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced new Automated Teller Machine (ATM) transaction fees for banks and financial institutions, effective from March 1, 2025. This move according to CNN in a statement signed by John S. Onojah Acting Director, Financial Policy and Regulation Department aims to enhance efficiency and increase the deployment of ATMs across the country. The circular titled “Review of Automated Teller Machine Transaction Fees”, the apex bank stated that the review aligns with Section 10.7 of the CBN Guide to Charges by Banks, Other Financial and Non-Bank…
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Nigeria Makes List Of World’s Most Corrupt Country In 2024, Gets New Ranking

Nigeria Makes List Of World’s Most Corrupt Country In 2024, Gets New Ranking

Nigeria Makes List Of World’s Most Corrupt Country in 2024, Gets New Ranking Transparency International, a global coalition against corruption, has ranked Nigeria as the 36th most corrupt country in the world. Nigeria was joined by Uganda, Mexico, Madagascar, Iraq, and Cameroon in the same spot with a total score of 26 points. The ranking released on Tuesday highlighted the 2024 corruption perceptions index. The list ranks Denmark as the least corrupt country with 90 points, Finland as second with 88 points, and Singapore as third with 84 points. No African country made the top 10 very clean list as…
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Mayor Ohafia LGA Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu Alongside Other Colleagues Flags Off ICT Training Program In Ohafia

Mayor Ohafia LGA Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu Alongside Other Colleagues Flags Off ICT Training Program In Ohafia

MAYOR OHAFIA LGA CHIEF ELEANYA O. KALU ALONGSIDE OTHER COLLEAGUES FLAGS OFF ICT TRAINING PROGRAM IN OHAFIA. The Mayor of Ohafia LGA, Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu, alongside the Mayors of Arochukwu and Bende LGA, Hon. Dr. Okereke Eze Aru and Hon. Bassey Uwabunkeonye, respectively, launched a maiden 3-month ICT training program being a ground breaking initiative by the Executive Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, in Ohafia LGA.This aims to empower youths with advanced technology skills to unlock their wealth creating potential whilst fostering positive social engagement. At the event, the Ohafia mayor Chief Eleanya reminded all…
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Ohafia LGA Mayor Eleanya Kalu Leads Delegation To Welcome New Army Brigade Commander

Ohafia LGA Mayor Eleanya Kalu Leads Delegation To Welcome New Army Brigade Commander

Mayor Eleanya Kalu Leads Delegation to Welcome New Army Brigade Commander" Mayor of Ohafia LGA, Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu, paid a courtesy visit to the new Army Brigade Commander who just resumed duty in Ohafia. The visit aims to reinforce the already established cordial relationship whilst discussing pressing security concerns of the larger community. In the company of the mayor for this all important visit were notable government functionaries including the Honourable Commissioner of Science and Technology, Hon David Kalu; Secretary to Ohafia LGA, Dr. Celestine Ude, DG Abia State Transport Agency, Col (Rtd) Ezichi, the DG Greater Ohafia Development…
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Nigerian Police Authorities Mandate Personnel To Contribute Over N3 Billion To POWA Association Under IGP Egbetokun’s Wife

Nigerian Police Authorities Mandate Personnel To Contribute Over N3 Billion To POWA Association Under IGP Egbetokun’s Wife

Nigerian Police Authorities Mandate Personnel To Contribute Over N3billion To POWA Association Under IGP Egbetokun’s Wife. POWA is led by the wife of the Inspector General of Police, Elizabeth Egbetokun. The Nigeria Police Force has mandated its personnel to pay what it tagged “2025 Police Officers’ Wives Association due”. POWA is led by the wife of the Inspector General of Police, Elizabeth Egbetokun. A signal obtained by SaharaReporters showed that officers from the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) would pay N12,000 each while Inspectors and rank and file are expected to pay N6000 each. They were ordered to…
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Justice Nyako Adjourns Nnamdi Kanu’s Case Indefinitely; IPOB Leader Questions Jurisdiction

Justice Nyako Adjourns Nnamdi Kanu’s Case Indefinitely; IPOB Leader Questions Jurisdiction

Justice Nyako Adjourns Nnamdi Kanu’s Case Indefinitely; IPOB Leader Questions Jurisdiction The leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Nnamdi Kanu, on Monday, questioned the jurisdiction of his alleged terrorism case when he re-appeared before Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court for the resumed hearing of his protracted case. Despite Kanu’s insistence that Justice Nyako has no jurisdiction over his case, the judge adjourned the matter indefinitely. Kanu was brought into Nigeria in June 2021 and has since been detained and tried for alleged terrorism. His trial was stalled after Justice Nyako recused herself from the…
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Exceptional Students Below 16 Years Can Sit For UTME – JAMB Registrar

Exceptional Students Below 16 Years Can Sit For UTME – JAMB Registrar

Exceptional Students Below 16 Years Can Sit For UTME – JAMB Registrar The Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof Is-haq Oloyede, says the board has opened the Exceptionally Brilliant Window for candidates below 16 years old to sit for the annual Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Oloyede, who is also a former Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, was a guest on the Sunday edition of Inside Sources with Laolu Akande, a socio-political programme aired on Channels Television. He said, “In Nigeria, there are many brilliant students, we have so many excellent people. We are…
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Supreme Court Dismisses Fubara’s Appeal Challenging Amaewhule-Led Assembly

Supreme Court Dismisses Fubara’s Appeal Challenging Amaewhule-Led Assembly

Supreme Court Dismisses Fubara’s Appeal Challenging Amaewhule-Led Assembly A five-man panel of the Supreme Court led by Justice Uwani Abba-Aji has dismissed the appeal filed by the Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, challenging the leadership of the Rivers State House of Assembly led by Martin Amaewhule. Justice Uwani Abba-Aji while dismissing the appeal awarded a cost of two million naira against the governor payable to the Rivers State House of Assembly as the first respondent and Martin Amaewhule as the second respondent. The dismissal of the appeal by Fubara was hinged on the withdrawal of the suit by his…
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JAMB Warns Exam Centres Against Night Time Registration Of Candidates

JAMB Warns Exam Centres Against Night Time Registration Of Candidates

JAMB Warns Exam Centres Against Night Time Registration Of Candidates The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has warned examination centres against night time registration of candidates for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Fabian Benjamin, JAMB spokesperson, said in a statement that registering many candidates for the examination should not come at the expense of their security. The board named 10 examination centres that have been found culpable. “While JAMB appreciates the enthusiasm of these centres to accommodate as many candidates as possible, this should never come at the cost of the candidates’ personal safety and security,” the…
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