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9mobile, Nigeria’s fourth-largest telecommunications company, is grappling with a significant loss of subscribers as the company undergoes a leadership transition. According to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), over 7,000 9mobile subscribers ported to rival networks in September, marking a critical challenge for its new owners, LH Telecommunications Limited. The NCC report revealed that 9mobile accounted for a staggering 90% of the 7,886 outgoing porting transactions recorded during the month.Promoted ContentThis sharp decline has reduced its active subscriber base to just 3.6 million, a far cry from its competitors. Competitors Gain Ground Rival network MTN emerged as the largest beneficiary of…

– commissioner says govt passionate about youthThe Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, has reiterated the importance and benefits of sports to Nigeria.According to Dr. Obasa, sports is an area that should not be downplayed as it has the capacity to make the country greater, enrich the youth and improve businesses across the country.The Speaker made the remark on Friday evening at the opening of the second edition of the Obasa Games 2024, a platform through which the organisers seek to further unite the youth in Lagos.Commending Abdul-Ganiyu Vinod Obasa, chairman of Kings Sports…

The First Lady of Lagos State, Dr. (Mrs.) Claudiana Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, along with the UNICEF Country Representative, Cristian Mundiate, and other experts on boy child development, have emphasized the critical role of modern parenting strategies in raising emotionally intelligent, empathetic, and resilient boys.Speaking at the 2024 Lagos Boy Child Initiative Parenting Seminar, an event established by the First Lady, Dr. Sanwo-Olu explained that the seminar was designed to support parents and guardians in their efforts to raise well-rounded boys prepared for today’s world. The event, held on Thursday at Lagos House, Marina, gathered parents, guardians, religious and traditional leaders, as…

In a strategic move to foster growth and elevate the quality of service delivery, the Management of Adron Homes and Properties is thrilled to announce the appointment of exceptional staff members who have exemplified remarkable professionalism and have significantly contributed to the advancement of the Adron brand. We proudly introduce our newly appointed leaders: Adenike Ajobo as Managing Director, Olubunmi Akinfe as Deputy Managing Director, Ihuoma Azuru as Assistant Managing Director of Sales and Marketing (Lagos Nigeria), Barbie Ette as Assistant Managing Director of Sales and Marketing (Northern Nigeria), Odunola Ogundapo as Assistant Managing Director of Sales and Marketing (Western…

Ondo State Governor and All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has cast his vote in the ongoing Ondo State governorship election.Aiyedatiwa voted at his designated polling unit, where he was received with cheers from supporters. This marks a significant moment in the election process, as the incumbent governor exercises his civic duty and sets an example for his constituents.The atmosphere at the polling unit was electric, with Aiyedatiwa’s supporters cheering him on as he cast his ballot. This display of enthusiasm and dedication is a testament to the engagement and passion of the people of Ondo State in…

The Chairman, Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) and Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, on Friday, attended the funeral service of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, at the National Christian Centre in Abuja.The NGF Chairman described Taoreed Lagbaja as a true Nigerian whose remarkable dedication to the defence of the country’s sovereignty and unwavering commitment to peace and security cannot be forgotten. “His remarkable service to our nation, dedication to the defence of our sovereignty, and unwavering commitment to peace and security will forever be remembered,” the NGF said.Governor AbdulRazaq had paid his last tribute to…

Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa assumed office as the Governor of Ondo State in January 2023, following the unfortunate passing of the sitting Governor, Oluwa Rotimi Akeredolu SAN. It could be said that Governor Aiyedatiwa arrived at a time of necessity for the state. In his 20 months of governance, he has demonstrated unwavering dedication to the people of Ondo State. During this period, he has implemented several key infrastructure initiatives in various sectors, particularly in health care. Health Initiatives: The people of Ondo State are committed to ensuring that this monumental project is not abandoned. To complete and effectively utilize…

Kwara State Government on Thursday organized an education conference, with the stakeholders advocating for the review of STEAM, an education policy designed to expose the students to 21st century opportunities in the education sector.STEAM is an acronym of science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) education.The conference was organized by the office of the Special Adviser on Education to Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, Dr Adetola Salau, with the theme: ” Future-Ready Education: Advancing STEAM and Skills Development for Nigerian Youth”. It was largely attended by government officials and educationists including the Kwara First Lady Ambassador Olufolake AbdulRazaq; Deputy Chairman House Committee…

Wema Bank, Nigeria’s foremost innovative financial institution and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, has announced the grand finale of the 5th edition of its flagship youth and startup-focused tech competition, Hackaholics. Launched in 2019, Wema Hackaholics is a groundbreaking initiative designed to harness the creativity and entrepreneurial spirit of Nigeria’s youth, providing them with a platform to turn their tech-driven ideas into reality.  The highly anticipated Hackaholics 5.0 grand finale will take place on November 27th, 2024, under the theme, “Meta Idea: Capitalizing Africa’s Growth Through Innovation.” This year’s theme aims to showcase how tech-driven solutions can…

It was President Bola Tinubu that declared that in the first half of this year, the revenue of Nigeria soared to over N9.1 trillion, compared to the first half of 2023.For instance, N5.2 Trillion accrued into the Federation Account for the period January to June 2023, while a total of N7.3 Trillion accrued into the account for the period July to December, 2023.However, for June this year, accruals into the Federation Account rose to N2.483 trillion in June 2024. It was N2.324.792 trillion in May, meaning for the two months of May and June this year alone, about N4.8 trillion…