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NCC approves price hike for phone calls, data services

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) announced on January 20, 2025, that it has approved tariff adjustments for telecommunications operators in response to prevailing market conditions. This is the first adjustment since 2013, marking a significant move aimed at balancing telecom consumer interests and industry sustainability. The NCC’s decision comes under the authority vested in Section Read More…

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Lagos earns massive $71.6 million from 2024 ‘Detty December’ festivities

Lagos, the bustling commercial capital of Nigeria, has once again demonstrated its potential as a destination city by generating over $71.6 million in revenue during the 2024 ‘Detty December’ season. The impressive figures were announced by Mr. Idris Aregbe, the Special Adviser to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tourism, Arts, and Culture. According to the ‘Lagos Read More…

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Dangote Refinery blames petrol price increase on global crude oil surge

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has addressed the recent increase in petrol prices, attributing it to the sharp rise in global crude oil prices. Anthony Chiejina, Group Branding and Communications Officer emphasised that the refinery’s ex-depot price adjustment from ₦899.50 to ₦950 per litre is a direct response to the 15% surge in Brent Crude prices, which Read More…