General

TENANTS RAISE ALARM OVER SOARING RENT IN RIVERS STATE

Tenants in Rivers State have warned that rising house rents are pushing many families out of decent accommodation. The Executive Secretary of the National Union of Tenants of Nigeria, Caesar Enwefah, said worsening economic hardship has made it increasingly difficult for people to cope with housing costs. He disclosed that in some areas, a self-contained

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General Security

POLICE PROBE DEATH OF 16-YEAR-OLD GIRL IN PRIVATE HOSPITAL, PORT HARCOURT

A resident of Mile Two Diobu in Port Harcourt, Kehinde Ajibade, is calling on the police to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of his 16-year-old daughter, Favor Ajibade, at a private hospital in the city. Favor, an SS2 student of Orogbum Community Secondary School, reportedly died on May 13 under unclear circumstances. Her father

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Technology

STAKEHOLDERS RAISE CONCERNS OVER NIGERIA’S OUTDATED TELECOMS POLICY

By Paul Chimodo Telecommunications stakeholders in Nigeria have raised concerns over what they describe as the slow pace of reform in the country’s National Telecommunications Policy, calling for urgent updates to reflect modern industry realities. The concerns were expressed at a stakeholder engagement forum organised by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), where industry players reviewed

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Technology

CHINA’S SOLAR PANEL EXPORTS TO AFRICA JUMP 83% AMID SURGING CLEAN ENERGY DEMAND

By Paul Chimodo China’s exports of solar panels and cells to Africa rose sharply by 83% year-on-year in April 2026, reflecting growing demand for renewable energy across the continent, according to latest customs data reported by Technext24 and Reuters. The data shows that shipments to African countries reached about 123,787 metric tons in April 2026,

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Technology

55% OF CONSUMERS STILL UNAWARE OF eSIM TECHNOLOGY — REPORT

By Paul Chimodo A new industry report has revealed that more than half of mobile consumers are still unaware of eSIM technology, despite its growing adoption across global telecommunications markets. According to the report referenced by Technext24, about 55% of consumers do not understand or recognise what eSIM is or how it works, highlighting a

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Technology

FG PARTNERS COURSERA TO PROVIDE FREE AI AND DIGITAL SKILLS TRAINING FOR NIGERIANS

By Paul Chimodo The Federal Government has entered into a partnership with global online learning platform Coursera to provide free artificial intelligence and digital skills training for Nigerians as part of efforts to boost the country’s tech workforce. The initiative, announced by the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, is aimed

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Technology General

FG LAUNCHES AI-POWERED WHATSAPP PLATFORM TO BOOST ACCESS TO PUBLIC SERVICES

By Paul Chimodo The Federal Government has launched a new artificial intelligence-powered platform designed to make access to government information and public services easier for Nigerians through WhatsApp and web channels. The platform, known as GovGuideNigeria, was unveiled by the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, as part of efforts to

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Sports

PRENGA WARNS JOSHUA: “I OFFER MORE DANGER THAN JAKE PAUL”

Albanian heavyweight Kristian Prenga has issued a strong warning to former world champion Anthony Joshua, insisting he poses a greater threat than YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul ahead of their scheduled bout. Prenga said Joshua may be underestimating the challenge in front of him and described himself as a far more dangerous opponent than Paul. Speaking through

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Sports

AKINTOLA GIVEN GREEN LIGHT TO FEATURE IN HULL CITY CHAMPIONSHIP PLAY-OFF FINAL

Hull City winger David Akintola has reportedly received approval to feature in the Championship play-off final against Middlesbrough at Wembley, following confirmation of squad eligibility ahead of the decisive fixture. The Nigerian forward is understood to be available for selection after being cleared to take part in the high-stakes encounter, which will determine promotion to

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Sports

FODEN AND PALMER SET TO MISS OUT ON ENGLAND 2026 WORLD CUP SQUAD

Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden and Chelsea playmaker Cole Palmer are reportedly set to miss out on England’s 2026 FIFA World Cup squad, according to multiple British media reports ahead of the official announcement by head coach Thomas Tuchel. The final 26-man list is expected to be unveiled on Friday. Reports indicate that both attacking

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