Barring any unforeseen situation, the Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) will grant licences to companies to operate as Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) before the end of this year. The telecom regulator insists that this is part of strategic effort to ensure the provision of qualitative and efficient telecommunications services throughout the country. NCC Executive Vice-Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, Prof. Umar Garba …

American Nigerian-born columnist, Dr Moshood Ademola Fayemiwo and his American wife, Dr Margie Neal-Fayemiwo, owners of the oldest private mansion in Texas, want the house listed in Historical Homes of America For long, historians, writers and authors have reported the oldest standing mansion in the state of Texas as pictured below. Right? Oops, Wrong! Known as the Seaquist House built …

Over the years, international trade has been recognised as one of the major factors in building global economies. Involving the movement of goods and services across national boundaries, it facilitates globalisation. As a vital part of a nation’s economic activity, international trade also improves economic scale and the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Being able to trade on an international …

It was on 14th October 2022. The innovational literary actor and producer moved away from his regular stage (the desk) from which his props (pen and computer) have created many interesting characters in colorful costumes, worthy of viewing over the years. He then moved temporarily to a larger and more open stage where a ‘Stage Manager’ paid homage to him …

The drum bells rang loud and clear in Uyo recently, producing distinctive and resonant sound as Akwa Ibom State marked its 35th anniversary. Listen carefully; the sound waves from the clanging bells still travel across the length and breadth of the country – and even beyond. On 23rd September 1987, General Ibrahim Babangida’s administration created Akwa Ibom state from the …

Africa is expected to be one of the world’s super powers; but due to a myriad of challenges that plague the continent, it is one of the poorest – and often regarded as the dark continent. The narrative of the continent is that of war, poverty, terror, corruption, disease. And irrespective of the standards of education and achievements, it is …

Driving through the city of Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial capital, one cannot help but observe the practical steps taken by the administration of Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu to establish environmental sustainability in the state. Following the blueprint of the T.H.E.M.E.S. agenda introduced by the Governor as soon as he assumed office in 2019, the state has prioritised cleanliness and environmental sustainability. Spearheading …