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MTN Nigeria has taken a bold step forward in digital infrastructure by announcing the construction of West Africa’s largest data center. Set to be located within Nigeria, this state-of-the-art facility boasts a 1,500-rack capacity and Tier 4 standards, the highest for data centers.  Its design ensures 99.995% uptime, making it incredibly reliable and capable of

Lagos State Government logo The Lagos State Government has assured residents of the state of its resolve to complete all ongoing road and bridge infrastructure projects across the state. Cabinet members of the Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu led government, including the Special Adviser, Office of Infrastructure, Olufemi Daramola and the Commissioner For Information and Strategy, Gbenga

The European Union has called on the Federal and State Governments to increase financing for social protection interventions, “as it is critical to reducing poverty across the country.” According to a statement by the commission on Saturday, the Head of Cooperation of the EU Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Massimo De Luca, made the call

Director-General, NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has lauded President Bola Tinubu’s Executive Order granting special waivers on pharmaceutical inputs, APIs, excipients, and other essential raw materials. The Director General, NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, in a statement she signed on Saturday, said that the Order which would

Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar The Centre for Promotion of Shari’ah has warned Civil Society Organisations to desist from misleading leaders into toeing the wrong direction, especially concerning issues of national public interest. The warning is contained in a statement titled “The Purported Onslaught Against The Sultanate”, issued by the National Chairman of the

One person was confirmed dead in an accident that occurred on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos on Saturday morning. The accident involved a mini truck (MUS 489 XS) and a Toyota Camry (KRD 470 JD). “Preliminary investigations revealed that the accident was caused by excessive speeding during a downpour this morning,” the Lagos State

Unknown gunmen attacked the Anambra State Vigilante Service (AVS), resulting in the deaths of several members. The attack, which took place in Anambra State, targeted a security team affiliated with Governor Soludo’s security operations. According to a source, among the victims was Ebuka Okechi, from Onichangwa, Abia State. Okechi, the only son of his parents

Secrecy of Crypto Usage' Drives Youth Cryptocurrency Adoption, Says Nigerian Regulator – Africa Bitcoin News  Bitcoin.com NewsNigeria SEC Values Local Crypto Industry at $400 Million  DecryptNigeria's SEC boss says crypto can aid 38M unbanked  CointelegraphNigeria issues 30-day deadline for crypto firms to re-register under new regime  CryptoSlateNigeria SEC launches new initiative to speed up VASP registration in June 21

The attraction of single women to married men involves many psychological, emotional, and social factors.  Many women are drawn to the stability and security that married men seem to offer.  However, it’s important to think about the outcomes and handle these feelings carefully and honestly.  By understanding their own reasons, setting clear boundaries, and seeking

Love they say is more than an infatuation, it is a deep and true feeling towards another person, While many think women prefer money over love, in truth, many women want love and attention from men. In Lagos, it’s concerning that more married women are dating younger men to fill the emotional gaps their husbands

Tobi Amusan, Nigeria’s 100m hurdles world record holder, has been cleared to compete in the 2024 Paris Olympics after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) dismissed doping appeals against her. Amusan, a 27-year-old hurdler, was initially charged in July 2023 with missing three anti-doping tests within 12 months. However, the Disciplinary Tribunal of World