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Nigeria’s broadband expansion is being held back not by a lack of international capacity, but by governance gaps, fragmentation and the absence of a coordinated national framework, industry leaders said at the Africa Hyperscalers Connectivity Strategy Workshop held in Lagos. Participants at the workshop, which brought together senior officials, network operators, tower companies, internet service providers, data centre operators and regulators, said Nigeria’s digital progress has stalled despite the country having one of the largest subsea cable capacities in Africa. Nigeria currently hosts eight subsea cable systems delivering more than 360 terabits per second of capacity to its shores. But…

Bybit will begin phasing out services for residents of Japan from 2026, introducing gradual account restrictions as it moves to comply with the country’s regulatory requirements, the cryptocurrency exchange said on Monday.The exchange said users classified as Japanese residents will be subject to the restrictions on a rolling basis, while those incorrectly flagged have been asked to complete additional identity checks. Bybit is not registered with Japan’s Financial Services Agency, which requires crypto exchanges serving Japanese users to hold local approval.“If you’re a resident of Japan, please note that starting from 2026 your account will be subject to gradual restrictions.…

Below Deck Mediterranean producers didn’t let Joe Bradley get away with shaming Gael Cameron for cheating in the wake of his own infidelity. During the Monday, December 22, episode of the hit Bravo series, Gael admitted she didn’t believe Joe had good intentions after last season, saying, “Joe is a snake. He said we’re cool before and then he’s gone behind my back. So, I just don’t trust him.” Joe, meanwhile, shared a similar sentiment. “I still don’t trust her. Last charter season, I didn’t even say this because of Nathan. But she was texting her boyfriend and playing with…

Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State presented the 2026 Imo budget of N1.43 trillion to the state lawmakers on Monday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the figure represented a 78 per cent increase from the 2025 budget of N807 billion. The budget proposal was tagged “Budget of Economic Breakthrough.” Presenting the budget, Mr Uzodimma said that the proposal consisted of 83.4 per cent capital expenditure and 16.6 per cent recurrent expenditure. He stated that the proposed recurrent expenditure of approximately N238.499 billion covered personnel costs, overheads, and subsidies, while the projected capital expenditure was slightly above N1…

The Naira opened the trading week on Monday on a stronger note, appreciating against the dollar at the official market to trade at N1,456.56. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that, according to data released on the website of the Central Bank of Nigeria, the Naira gained N7.93. This represents a 0.5 per cent gain compared to Friday, 19 Dec, when the local currency traded at N1,464.49 per dollar. READ ALSO: Naira rebounds, gains N1.65 against dollar at official market The gain represents an improvement for Naira, which experienced depreciation in the previous week. A Business Expectation Survey (BES) report published…

Nigeria will begin their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations campaign on Tuesday with a Group C opener against Tanzania in Fès, Morocco. The Super Eagles go into the match as clear favourites, but they know AFCON games are rarely straightforward, especially on opening day. For Nigeria, this tournament carries extra meaning. After missing out on the 2026 FIFA World Cup, AFCON 2025 has become an opportunity to lift spirits and restore confidence among fans. A good start against Tanzania is seen as vital. Tanzania, known as the Taifa Stars, are making only their fourth AFCON appearance. Their previous outings in…

Minister of Environment, Balarabe Lawal, has reaffirmed that the Ogoni clean-up remains a top priority for his ministry. Lawal made the statement when the National Security Adviser, NSA, Nuhu Ribadu, led a presidential delegation, including the Minister of Works, David Umahi, and senior officials from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company, NNPC, Limited, on a courtesy visit to the Rivers State Government House in Port Harcourt on Monday. He said projects recommended by the United Nations Environment Programme, UNEP, are progressing steadily, including mangrove restoration, healthcare services, human capacity building, and women empowerment programmes. Also speaking, NNPC’s Group Chief Executive Officer,…

Police operatives in Benue State have successfully freed 19 travellers who were abducted by suspected armed bandits along the Ohimini–Otukpo Road in Ohimini Local Government Area. Security sources disclosed to Zagazola Makama that the abduction took place in the early hours of December 22 after gunmen mounted a roadblock at Mechanic Village on the Ohimini–Otukpo corridor and intercepted two commercial vehicles, forcing their occupants into the surrounding forest. According to the sources, the attack was reported at about 2:00 a.m., involving a Toyota Hiace bus travelling from Oju to Ibadan with nine passengers. Another vehicle, a Toyota Hummer bus belonging…

Nollywood actress, Bimbo Ademoye has opened up about the kind of wedding she wants, revealing that she prefers a simple wedding. Speaking in a recent interview with her rumoured fiance, VJ Adams, Ademoye said she would probably hold her wedding in the neighbourhood she grew up in Ebute-Meta, Lagos. “I want a very, very small wedding. I want like angels falling down from the sky. I would probably take it to Ebute-Meta where I grew up,” she said. The movie star explained that the neighbourhood where she grew up shaped her life. On parenting style, Ademoye, who previously revealed that…

Super Eagles first choice goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, has unveiled his new look ahead of the team’s opening fixture Tanzania at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, DAILY POST reports. The Chippa United shot stopper now has a blonde hairstyle. Nwabali’s new hairstyle has drawn the attention of fans and his teammates. The new look is a sign of his confidence and readiness for the competition. The 29-year-old has established himself as a key figure in the Super Eagles since breaking into the team at AFCON 2023. The former Enyimba and Katsina United goal tender kept four clean sheets in the…