Author: Akintayo Adams

Nigeria’s telecommunications sector faces a potential shutdown as workers under the Private Telecommunications and Communications Senior Staff Association (PTECSSAN) began a strike on Monday. The union, representing over 800 workers across telecom facilities, including IHS and Huawei, issued a seven-day strike notice demanding the reinstatement of sacked workers, recognition of the union, improved working conditions, and the remittance of membership dues. In a statement, Okonu Abdullahi, the Secretary-General of PTECSSAN, explained that the strike had become unavoidable due to the poor working conditions faced by members and the refusal of employers to recognize the union. He warned that the strike…

Sterling Bank Limited has made history by becoming the first institution in Africa to adopt an indigenous core banking solution, SeaBaaS, developed by Nigerian tech company Peerless. This landmark move, following an announcement in August 2024, positions Nigeria as a leader in digital banking, underlining the strength of local innovation and talent. According to Abubakar Suleiman, CEO of Sterling Bank, SeaBaaS is the first fully African-developed core banking platform. He described this as a significant step toward economic self-reliance, with plans to share the technology across the continent. The advanced system, powered by data analytics and artificial intelligence, aims to…

During its highly anticipated “Glowtime” event on Monday, Apple unveiled the latest iPhone 16 series, which CEO Tim Cook described as “the first iPhones designed from the ground up for Apple Intelligence and its breakthrough capabilities.” The lineup includes four versions: the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max, with pre-orders opening on Friday and official release slated for September 20. Pricing for the models starts at $799 for the iPhone 16, $899 for the iPhone 16 Plus, $999 for the iPhone 16 Pro, and $1,199 for the iPhone 16 Pro Max. All models…

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a recall for Dove Beauty Cream Bar Soap (100g), batch number 81832M 08, produced in Germany, due to the presence of Butylphenyl Methylpropional (BMHCA), also known as Lilial, a chemical impurity linked to reproductive harm and skin sensitization. In a statement released on Monday, NAFDAC explained that BMHCA is banned in cosmetic products under the Cosmetic Products Regulation due to its potential to harm the reproductive system and affect unborn children, as well as trigger allergic reactions. Regulatory authorities in the European Union have already banned the…

The Department of State Services (DSS) has granted administrative bail to Joe Ajaero, President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), following his arrest earlier on Monday. Pro-democracy activist and African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, announced Ajaero’s release in a tweet on Monday night, describing the situation as a victory over the “fascist regime” of President Bola Tinubu. Ajaero had been arrested at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja while en route to the United Kingdom for an official engagement. The reasons for his arrest have not been fully disclosed. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp…

The Department of State Services (DSS) has confirmed visiting the Abuja office of the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) but refuted claims of an “unlawful occupation” made by the human rights group. SERAP had earlier raised concerns about the DSS allegedly harassing and intimidating its staff, calling on President Bola Tinubu to intervene. In a statement, SERAP described the DSS’s presence at their office as an attack on their rights. In response, the DSS clarified that the visit was part of a routine investigation, carried out by two unarmed operatives, and rejected claims of any unlawful activity. The service…

The National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) has placed its members on strike alert following the arrest of Joe Ajaero, the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), by the Department of State Security (DSS). Acting General Secretary Igwebike Dominic made the announcement in a statement on Monday, calling for Ajaero’s immediate and unconditional release. The arrest has raised concerns of a potential shutdown of the national grid as NUEE members prepare for possible industrial action. In response to Ajaero’s detention, the union expressed strong disapproval, stating, “Nigeria is our collective country; our leaders should not make us live like…

Former Super Eagles coach Finidi George has revealed that Victor Osimhen has yet to apologize for a viral social media outburst in which he disrespected the coach. The incident occurred after Osimhen went live on Instagram, countering claims that Finidi accused him of faking an injury to avoid playing in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin Republic. The outburst sparked widespread criticism, with calls for the forward to apologize. In an interview with Nigeria Info FM, Finidi, now head coach of Rivers United, shared that he had reached out to Osimhen to address the issue. “I…

El Salvador is in mourning following a tragic helicopter crash that claimed the life of the country’s police chief, Mauricio Arriaza, along with eight others, including fugitive banker Manuel Coto. The UH-1H military helicopter went down near Pasaquina, close to the Honduran border, shortly after takeoff on Sunday evening. Police Director-General Arriaza was escorting Coto to San Salvador, the capital, after his arrest for allegedly embezzling $35 million from the COSAVI credit union. Coto’s apprehension by Honduran authorities, as he attempted to flee to the U.S., followed a previous, erroneous announcement by Salvadorean officials in July claiming his detention in…

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has announced a new series of appointments following his return from a four-week annual leave. In a statement released by his Special Adviser on Media, Suleiman Olanrewaju, Governor Makinde appointed Akin Akinleye as his Executive Assistant on Sports Development and approved appointments to three key state boards. The appointees to the boards are as follows: Pacesetter Transport Service Board: Oyo State Pension Board: Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo State: The appointments, as noted in a letter signed by the Chief of Staff, Segun Ogunwuyi, are effective immediately. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community or Google…