Author: Naija Daily News

Indications have emerged that the Nigeria Communications Commission, NCC, may approve a 10% rise in GSM call and data prices, amidst agitations by operators in the country. Already, the National Association of Telecommunications Subscribers, NATCOMS, has appealed to the NCC to approve an increase for telecom companies to enable them to ameliorate the rising cost of operation. NATCOMS National President, Adeolu Ogunbanjo, confirmed the appeal to NCC in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, at the weekend. Ogunbanjo opined that the severe economic atmosphere in the country was affecting the TELCOM operators’ activities and efficiency.…

The fate that Akure, Ondo-based caterer, Adeni Iyabode, at the hands of two teenagers, Philip Emmanuel and Precious Kolawole, would make any Good Samaritan think twice before extending a hand of support to struggling and less privileged members of society. She gave Philip and Precious – 16- and 18-year-olds respectively – jobs and treated them like family members. She opened her heart and her home for them. Those privy to the relations that existed between the woman and her two boys said she gave them free access to every part of her home and resources. Rather than appreciate and cherish…

The Iran-sponsored Hezbollah militant group, shocked Israel on Saturday, by hitting the home of Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, in Caesarea, northern Isreal. The move is seen as one of the most audacious by Hezbollah, even in the face of unrelenting air and land strikes by the Israeli Defence Force on the group’s bases across Lebanon. A Reuters agency report said the attack hit the PM’s home, but nobody was harmed as the house was deserted at the time of the attack. The Prime Minister and his wife were said to be out of their home when the attack occurred,…

The United States of America Diplomatic Mission in Nigeria has assured of its commitment to a simplified and transparent visa application process for Nigerians seeking to travel to the US. The mission, in a statement through its X (former Twitter) handle @USinNigeria, revealed that it has rolled out a number of processes to make it easier for visa application and to address issues observed in the past. The statement said, “We are committed to simplifying the U.S. visa application process and increasing transparency for all our visa applicants in Nigeria. “In August, we introduced a new appointment system to streamline…

Photo Credit: UNHCR Nigeria by Deborah Nnamdi The National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA has said that 259 persons have died, about 625,239 displaced and over one million persons affected by flood-related issues between April and September 2024. This data was revealed after the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) asked Nigerians living along the bank of the River Benue basin to quickly move to safer grounds. Director General of NIHSA, Umar Mohammed, specifically warned on Thursday that water on the River Benue has reached the flooding level due to increased rainfall. He also urged those living along the banks of River…

Ericsson to Build $19m Tech-Hub in Nigeria Swedish telecoms giant, Ericcson Nigeria has announced its plan to build a $19m technology hub in Nigeria. The company said the tech hub would target youths who wish to venture into the growing technology industry and hone their skills for the future. Managing Director of the company, Peter Ogundele, made the announcement during the ongoing two-day business visit of Vice President Kashim Shettima to the Epicentre in Stockholms, Sweden. He said, “Nigeria has enough youths who can come into that field. We can train them; Ericsson will also take part in it, and…

by Deborah Nnamdi The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) has issued an urgent flood warning to communities along the River Benue and River Niger, following significant rises in water levels due to continuous rainfall. In a statement on Thursday, NIHSA’s Director General, Umar Mohammed, urged residents near the riverbanks to evacuate, as water levels in the River Benue have reached critical points. He noted that water gauge data from key stations such as Lokoja, Umaisha, Makurdi, and Ibbi show consistently high levels, exceeding 9 meters between October 9 and October 15. “The map shows critical flood-prone zones across Nigeria, particularly…

The death toll from Tuesday’s night deadly tanker explosion in Majiya village, Taura local government area of Jigawa State, has now crossed the 150 mark, new reports have shown. Police authority in the state had earlier put the death toll at about 100, but new reports have now revealed that more bodies have been recovered from nearby bushes, taking the toll to 153. Although most of the victims of the tragedy have been given mass burial, there were still concerns at the time of this report that the toll might increase even further with many more victims still suffering from…

VP Shettima being taken around some of the Ideations at the Epicentre, Stockholms Maha Bouzeid (Vice President and Head of Region Sweden & MEA (Middle East and Africa) at Business Sweden) in a picture with Ericsson Nigeria representation at the business forum VP Shettima listening keenly to Ericsson MD, Peter Ogundele ANNA MANSSON, Vice President, Head of West Africa, Aria Foods Limited, at the forum

The Israel Defence Forces, IDF, has confirmed the killing the killing of Hamas leader, Yahya Sinwar, in a Thursday operation in Gaza. “Yahya SInwar was eliminated after hiding for the past year behind the civilian population of Gaza,” the IDF said. In his response, Israel’s President, Isaac Herzog said, “His evil endeavours were dedicated to terror, bloodshed, and destabilising the Middle East. “We must act in every way possible to bring back the 101 hostages who are still being held in horrific conditions by Hamas terrorists in Gaza,” President Herzog added. Sinwar was believed to be the mastermind of the…