May 2026 – Page 164 – Rise Africa

FestMobile Nigeria launches to boost digital inclusion

13.05.2026

FestMobile, Nigeria’s newest Mobile Virtual Network Operator, has officially launched with a primary mission to penetrate the country’s underserved markets. The rollout marks a significant shift in the industry, as the provider moves beyond the saturated urban hubs to drive digital inclusion across the 36 states of the federation. The entry of FestMobile, a trading...

Ground Handlers Warn Nigerian Airlines Debt May Hit N18bn

13.05.2026

The Aviation Ground Handling Association of Nigeria has warned that the N9bn debt owed by domestic airlines to ground handling companies could rise to N18bn by December if urgent steps are not taken to address the situation. Chairman of AGHAN, Olaniyi Adigun, disclosed this to The PUNCH while explaining why the association issued a strike...

FG Assures Timely Release of Police Operational Funds

13.05.2026

The Federal Government has pledged to prioritise funding for the Nigeria Police Force amid growing security concerns across the country and has assured that approved funds for police operations will be released promptly to strengthen security and electoral processes. This was contained in a press statement issued on Monday by the Director of Press and...

UNIZIK Receives Mobile Clinic From SiliconHub To Boost Healthcare Services

13.05.2026

Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) has received a state-of-the-art Mobile Clinic from SiliconHub Limited, a United States- and Nigeria-based technology company and owner of the Care365 Health Hub. It is the company’s flagship healthcare innovation platform. The donation marks the formal commencement of a strategic partnership between the university and SiliconHub aimed at transforming healthcare delivery...

NDC Releases Timetable For Sale Of Forms, Primaries

13.05.2026

…Fixes Presidential Primary for May 29… Pegs Presidential Forms for N60m The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has announced the commencement of the sale of Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms for aspirants seeking to contest various elective positions on the platform of the party ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement jointly signed...

FAAC Allocations For Devt, Not To Fund Tinubu’s Re-Election, ADC Tells APC

13.05.2026

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of diverting funds from the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC), to finance President Bola Tinubu’s re-election campaign. ADC, in a statement by the National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, said FAAC allocations are meant for development, the salaries of workers, healthcare, education, infrastructure,...

Lagos Seals Domino’s Pizza Outlet In Lekki Over Illegal Sewage

13.05.2026

The Lagos State Government has sealed a Domino’s Pizza outlet in Lekki over the alleged indiscriminate discharge of untreated sewage into the environment, in what authorities described as a threat to public health and environmental safety. The affected outlet, located at No. 38B Freedom Way, Lekki, Eti-Osa, was shut down following an investigation by the...

Awka Emerges First Nigerian City To Benefit From African Development Bank Urban Program

13.05.2026

Awka, the Capital City of Anambra State, has emerged as the first city in Nigeria to benefit from the African Cities Programme of the African Development Bank, aimed at transforming urban infrastructure and city development across Africa. The development followed the signing of a contract with Acciona Construction Firm of Spain on May 4, 2026,...

Nigeria’s School Of Eloquence Breaks GWR With 480-Hour Speech Marathon

12.05.2026

Nigeria’s School of Eloquence has etched its name into global history after officially breaking the Guinness World Record for the Longest Speech Marathon by a Team, completing an extraordinary 480-hour non-stop speaking relay in Lagos. The historic feat, themed “20 Days of Eloquence: Nigeria Speaks to the World,” ran continuously from April 1 to April...

REC Assures Of Credible Polls In Ondo

12.05.2026

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Ondo State has assured the citizens of the state of credible elections starting with the by-election for the Ondo South senatorial district slated for June 20. The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Dr Mutiu Agboke, assured political parties, stakeholders, and residents of the state that his office would remain...

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