At Mobile World Congress 2026, the GSMA and the Handset Affordability Coalition announced a major initiative: to offer $40 4G smartphones to connect millions of people across Africa. An ambitious project—but how ready are the mobile networks that will need to support them? nPerf’s 2025 data from Congo, Nigeria and Ethiopia paints a mixed picture….
By Our Reporter ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – The Nigerian Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request for external loans totalling $6 billion, just hours after the proposal was presented during Tuesday’s plenary. The approval followed the consideration of a report by the Senate Committee on Local and Foreign Debts, chaired by Senator Aliyu Wamakko. According to…
Governor Umo Eno (left) and IGP Olatunji Disu exchanging pleasantries during the visit. By Anietie Akpan Strengthening collaboration and deepening partnership between Akwa Ibom State and the Nigeria Police, Governor Umo Eno, is seeking a stronger collaboration in security management. Governor Eno said this on Monday when he paid a courtesy visit to the new…
AIG Auwal Musa Mohammad psc, anipr (centre) leading the WALKATHON. By Anietie Akpan The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has reassured members of the public of its commitment to serve them and to build trust. The Zone 6 Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG), AIG Auwal Musa Mohammad gave this re-assurance on Monday, Day 2 as…
By Inyali Peter, PhD ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – Cross River North has produced some of the finest and most influential leaders in Cross River State and indeed Nigeria. Many of these leaders, however, are largely defined by the high positions they have occupied. High Chief Higgins Peters stands out differently. Widely regarded as the Natural Leader…
