NCC has announced that voice, data services have now been restored to approximately 90% of their peak utilization capacities.  The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says voice and data services affected by undersea cable cuts along the Cote d’Ivoire and Senegal coasts have been restored. Reuben Muoka, NCC Director of Public Affairs in a statement issued on Monday, said that services have now been restored to approximately 90% of their peak utilization capacities. “Following the...
The Senate has seen its fair share of suspensions over the years, with notable figures facing consequences for various reasons. The Nigerian Senate has seen its fair share of suspensions over the years, with notable figures facing consequences for various reasons. Here’s a glimpse into some of the significant suspensions that have occurred since 1999: Senator Joseph Waku (PDP, Benue North West) A notable suspension at the senate was that of the former Senator Joseph...
This CBN amendment bill, aimed at refining certain provisions of the CBN Act 2007, carries significant implications for Nigeria’s financial landscape. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Act 2007 stands as a cornerstone of Nigeria’s financial regulatory framework, outlining the roles, functions, and powers of the apex bank. Recently, the Nigerian Senate has brought forth a significant development in the form of the CBN Amendment Bill, aiming to revise certain provisions of the existing Act....
Ningi’s recent actions have thrust him into the spotlight, leading to a three-month suspension. Senator Abdul Ningi (PDP, Bauchi Central), a seasoned figure in the Nigerian political landscape, has found himself recently at the centre of a storm in the National Assembly. Over three hours of energy and resources were expended during Tuesday’s plenary in the red chamber as Senators unleashed their plight on the budget padding allegations by Senator Ningi and voted in favour...
Idiong, renowned for his extensive experience in the technology sector and visionary leadership approach, assumes the helm of Heirs Technologies with a wealth of accomplishments. Heirs Technologies, a prominent digital transformation company, has declared the appointment of Obong Idiong as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), signalling a strategic move to fortify its position in delivering cutting-edge enterprise solutions and IT consulting services for businesses. Idiong, renowned for his extensive experience in the technology sector and...
The Senators from the Southern part of Nigeria revived the Forum nine months after the inauguration of the 10th Assembly. Amid the turmoil within the Northern Senators Forum (NSF), which saw Senator Abdul Ningi (PDP, Bauchi Central) serving as Chairman until his suspension from the Senate over allegations of 2024 budget padding, the Southern Senators have revived their forum. The Senators from the Southern part of Nigeria revived the Forum nine months after the inauguration...
Ningi’s resignation as chairman of NSF was a sequel to his suspension for three months by the Senate over his statement on the alleged padding of the 2024 budget. Senator Abdul Ningi (PDP, Bauchi Central), has resigned as the chairman of the Northern Senators Forum (NSF). Ningi’s resignation as was a sequel to his suspension for three months by the Senate over his statement on the alleged padding of the 2024 budget. The resignation was...
The loan, previously set to kick off on Thursday, has been deferred due to ongoing adjustments surrounding the launch. The Federal Government announced the indefinite postponement of the Nigerian Students Loan Scheme, just 48 hours before its scheduled launch. Akintunde Sawyer, the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, revealed this development during an exclusive interview with ARISE NEWS on Tuesday. According to Sawyer, the loan, previously set to kick off on Thursday, has...
Akpabio’s retort at Herbert Wigwe’s funeral service did not sit well with many, drawing criticism on social media platforms. In the aftermath of the funeral service for the late Access Bank CEO, Herbert Wigwe, the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, found himself under intense scrutiny and criticism for his comments at the solemn occasion. A viral video shared on X (Twitter) captured the Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayo Fubara, urging the political class to...
Northern Senators Forum (NSF) has strongly and collectively dissociated itself from the action of Senator Ningi on budget padding. The Northern Senators Forum (NSF) on behalf of the Senators from the 19 Northern States and the FCT has refuted claims made by Senator Ahmed Abdul Ningi (PDP, Bauchi Central), distancing themselves from his recent assertions of 2024 budget padding. The NSF, in a unified statement, declared that Senator Ningi’s allegations were his personal opinions and...
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