NCC Approves Disconnection of Exchange Telecoms from MTN Network

Abuja, Nigeria – The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved the disconnection of Exchange Telecommunications Ltd. from MTN Nigeria’s network due to unresolved interconnect charges. The regulatory body disclosed this in a public notice issued on Friday by its Director of Public Affairs, Mr Reuben Muoka, at the commission’s office. Reason for Disconnection Exchange Telecommunications,…

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Police Issue Warning Over Fraudulent Use of IGP Name

Abuja, Nigeria – The Nigeria Police Force has expressed concern over unprofessional conduct by a minority of its officers, which continues to undermine the institution’s standards and reputation. Despite numerous warnings and disciplinary measures, certain officers persist in actions that erode public trust. More concerning is the fraudulent use of the name and office of the…

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BioNTech Reaches $1.26 Billion Settlement Over COVID-19 Vaccine Royalties

Washington, U.S. – BioNTech (22UAy.DE), the German biotech firm that developed a COVID-19 vaccine in partnership with Pfizer (PFE.N), has resolved royalty disputes with the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the University of Pennsylvania (Penn). The company announced two separate settlement agreements totalling $1.26 billion to address allegations of underpaid royalties related to…

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Trump Urges Supreme Court to Delay TikTok Ban Deadline, Seeks Political Resolution

Washington, U.S. – President-elect Donald Trump has petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to postpone the implementation of a controversial law that mandates TikTok’s sale or faces a nationwide ban. The law, enacted by Congress in April, gives TikTok’s Chinese parent company, ByteDance, until January 19, 2025, to divest the platform to an American entity. If…

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