Politics Technology

BOLT RECORDS 92 PERCENT SURGE IN DRIVER REGISTRATIONS

By Paul Chimodo Ride-hailing company Bolt says it has recorded a 92 percent week-on-week increase in driver registrations in Nigeria following Uber’s exit from the country. Bolt says the increase reflects growing interest from drivers seeking alternative platforms to continue earning. The company, which has operated in Nigeria since 2016, says it will maintain its

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Technology

FACEBOOK LEADS GLOBAL DIGITAL ADVERTISING SPEND

By Paul Chimodo Facebook remains the leading global digital advertising channel, according to Sensor Tower’s State of Digital Advertising 2026 report. The report says advertisers spent an estimated 348 billion dollars on digital advertising between August 2025 and July 2026, representing a 19 percent increase from the previous year. (TechNext24) Digital advertising impressions also rose

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General Technology

NIGERIA FINTECH WEEK 2026 TO BRING FINTECH ECOSYSTEM TOGETHER

By Paul Chimodo The Fintech Association of Nigeria, FintechNGR, is set to host the 2026 edition of Nigeria Fintech Week from September 22nd to 23rd, bringing together fintech leaders, financial institutions, technology companies, investors, policymakers and innovators. The ninth edition, themed “Legacy in Motion: Powering the Digital Renaissance,” will focus on technologies, partnerships and ideas

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Politics Technology

FRSC WARNS NIGERIANS OVER FAKE TRAFFIC OFFENCE SMS

By Paul Chimodo The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, has warned motorists and members of the public against fraudulent text messages claiming that recipients have been recorded for new road traffic offences. The Corps says the messages, circulated through mobile phones and social media, direct recipients to a fake website designed to impersonate the FRSC

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General Technology

CHATGPT LEADS GLOBAL GENAI APP REVENUE

By Paul Cmimodo OpenAI’s ChatGPT accounted for 63 percent of global in-app purchase revenue generated by generative AI applications, according to a Sensor Tower market analysis reported by TechNext. The $20 monthly subscription is identified as a major driver of the platform’s revenue. Sensor Tower says consumer spending on generative AI apps is expected to

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Education General

TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN RIVERS FACE INFRASTRUCTURE CHALLENGES

Concerns have been raised over the state of educational infrastructure at Captain Elechi Amadi Polytechnic, particularly the institution’s Works Department, which is reportedly not functioning effectively. The deteriorating facilities are said to be affecting learning, limiting students’ practical exposure and creating discomfort and safety concerns. The Rector declined an interview but confirmed that the matter

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General Security

NSCDC CONDUCTS 81 OPERATIONS, ARRESTS 148 SUSPECTS IN 100 DAYS

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Rivers State Command, says it conducted 81 major operations against oil theft, illegal bunkering, pipeline vandalism and other security offences within the first 100 days of Dennis Reuben as State Commandant. The Command says the operations led to the arrest of 148 suspects, with 11 convictions secured,

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Education General

Activist Challenges Rivers Assembly to Extend Probe to Rivers State University

A Port Harcourt-based human rights activist, Charles Jaja, has challenged members of the Rivers State House of Assembly to extend their ongoing probe of PAMO University to Rivers State University (RSU). Jaja, reacting to the lawmakers’ investigation into PAMO University, called on the House to probe the alleged expenditure of N16 billion allocated to Rivers

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Environment General

Rivers Govt Assures Eleme Flood Victims of Lasting Solutions

The Rivers State Government has assured residents of Eleme Local Government Area that their losses and suffering occasioned by the recent devastating flooding in the area have not gone unnoticed. The assurance was given by the Deputy Governor and Chairman of the Rivers State Flood Prevention and Management Committee, Professor Ngozi Nma-Odu, during the presentation

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General Judiciary

Rivers State High Court Resumes Normal Sitting September 17 After Annual Vacation

The Chief Judge of Rivers State, Justice Simeon Chibuzor-Amadi, has announced that judges of the Rivers State High Court will resume normal court sittings on Thursday, September 17, 2026, following the annual judicial vacation. The Chief Judge had earlier directed judges of the High Court to proceed on their annual vacation from Monday, July 20,

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