Oyo Workers to Receive ₦10,000 Monthly Salary Boost as Makinde Moves to Ease Fuel Price Pressure

In a move aimed at softening the economic strain caused by rising fuel costs, Seyi Makinde has approved a temporary salary increase for workers across Oyo State. The initiative will see employees receive an additional ₦10,000 monthly for an initial period of three months, beginning in April. The announcement was made in Ibadan, the state…

Namibia Rejects Starlink Licence Application, Citing Regulatory Process

Namibia has declined an application from Starlink to operate its satellite internet services within the country, marking another regulatory hurdle for the fast-expanding global provider. According to a notice published in the government gazette on March 23, the application for both a telecommunications service licence and access to radio spectrum was rejected by the Communications…

Nigeria’s Power Crisis Deepens as DisCos Record ₦2.4 Trillion Losses in Two Years

Nigeria’s electricity challenges are worsening, with power distribution companies recording massive financial losses that are further destabilising the already fragile sector. Recent data from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission shows that electricity distribution companies, commonly known as DisCos, lost a combined ₦2.349 trillion between 2024 and 2025 due to persistent billing inefficiencies and weak revenue…