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Association says charges account for up to 60% of fibre deployment costs By Chidinma Chukwu, Abuja The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has urged state governments to abolish right-of-way charges on telecommunications infrastructure, warning that the fees account for up to 60 per cent of fibre-optic deployment costs in some states and […]

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Bolsonaro’s defiance on fleeing to Florida signaled continued upheaval for Brazil, where leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva won a dramatic runoff election Sunday.

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‎Former Kano State Governor, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has warned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) that alleged irregularities in the preliminary voter register could undermine the credibility of the 2027 general elections.

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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has challenged President Bola Tinubu to provide daily proof of his presence in Makkah for Umrah, alleging that the planned pilgrimage could be a smokescreen for a trip to France.

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Gov. Seyi Makinde said natural resources alone cannot guarantee a prosperous national economy.

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Gunmen have killed a 36-year-old man, injured a pastor and left another person missing in an attack on Lamor community in Pushit District of Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State.

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The national leadership of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, has said that there are no reasons to fear that the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, will postpone the 2027 general elections.

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Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has disclosed that he has no agreement to split legislative seats with the APC, insisting that his agreement with the party is to deliver President Bola Tinubu victory in next year’s presidential election.

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Moonshot 2026: Courage & Conviction kicked off in Lagos on Wednesday, bringing together technology leaders, startup founders, investors, policymakers and innovators to discuss the future of Africa’s digital economy.

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