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When economic correction becomes social exposure
[By Sola Adebawo] Some reforms do not fail because they are economically unsound. They fail because they arrive faster than society can carry them. In policy circles, adjustment is often described as necessary correction. But outside those circles, what citizens…
NUPRC’s digital shift improves royalty tracking, compliance
Sopuruchi Onwuka Digitization of regulatory processes at the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission has significantly improved the tracking and enforcement of royalty payments, according to the Commission’s Chief Executive, Mrs. Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan. Eyesan said default rates on royalty payments were…
UK visas go digital for all Nigerian travelers
Sopuruchi Onwuka The UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) has announced that from 25 February 2026, all Nigerian nationals applying for a UK Visit visa will receive a digital eVisa instead of the traditional vignette sticker placed in their passports. The…
UN warns internet shutdowns are becoming a global tool of repression
Frank Okon The United Nations is raising renewed alarm over the growing use of government-imposed internet shutdowns during civil unrest and elections, warning that digital blackouts are becoming a routine tool to restrict information, suppress dissent and undermine basic rights….
NLNG reskills Abuja journalists at 2026 #NLNGChangeYourStory workshop
Sopuruchi Onwuka No fewer than 32 Nigerian journalists from various media organisations have benefited from the 2026 edition of the #NLNGChangeYourStory initiative, a capacity-building workshop organised by Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG). The three-day training, hosted in Abuja and concluded on…
Digital initiatives can save petroleum industry over $320 bn _Rystad
Sopuruchi Onwuka Digital innovation is becoming a defining force for the oilfield services (OFS) sector as it adjusts to shifting market realities. According to a new analysis from global energy advisory firm Rystad Energy, the next five years could bring…
UK, Nigeria deepen digital cooperation
The United Kingdom and Nigeria have taken another major step in their expanding digital partnership, launching a high-level benchmarking and knowledge exchange tour designed to strengthen how Nigeria clears IT projects and procures public digital products and services. The week-long…
UAE unveils $1 bn AI push in Africa at G20 summit
The United Arab Emirates has announced a billion-dollar investment to expand artificial intelligence infrastructure and AI-enabled services across Africa, marking one of the largest commitments to digital development on the continent. The plan was revealed at the G20 leaders’ summit…
Downloading DeepSeek in US to attract 20 years in prison, $100M fine
A newly introduced bill from Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO) is drawing attention for its unprecedented severity in restricting Chinese artificial intelligence (AI), specifically targeting technologies like DeepSeek. The bill, which Hawley filed last week, intends to “prohibit United States persons…
Cyber attacks: EKEDC issues advisory to protect customers
Sopuruchi Onwuka Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) has warned its customers of rising wave of cyber threats that comes with the increasing reliance on digital platforms for transactions and communications. The company declared in a statement that cyber attackers have…
