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Coleman Demands Bold Telecom Investments to Close Skills Gap
Nigeria’s telecom manufacturing poised for transformation with new innovations and bold investments.
Coleman Wires and Cables CEO George Onafowokan is pushing Nigeria’s telecom players to invest heavily in local production to grow indigenous talent and reduce imports. Highlighting Coleman’s fibre optic factory and plans for expansion, he called for courage to become true Original Equipment Manufacturers within Nigeria.
What Coleman is advocating means fresh opportunities for you and your community as local telecom manufacturing scales up. More in-country production could lower costs, create thousands of jobs, and develop expertise right here in Nigeria — reducing dependency on imports and growing a stronger, self-sufficient economy. The next time you use your internet or phone, that cable could very well be made in Nigeria, and supporting this effort means investing in your own country’s future prosperity and innovation.
Source: The Sun Nigeria
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Quick Pulse
🏛 Politics: First Lady Oluremi Tinubu praises Jennifer Adighije’s leadership at Niger Delta Power Holding, highlighting the impact of young women in high-level roles across Nigeria. leadership praised.
💰 Business: Nigeria’s economy struggles under heavy borrowing, low productivity, rampant inflation, and systemic corruption, threatening long-term growth and living standards.
💻 Technology: Telecom operators raise alarm over persistent vandalism and theft of critical infrastructure despite new government protections, risking digital service disruptions nationwide.
🎲 Entertainment: UN report exposes North Korea’s harsh punishments, including executions for sharing foreign media, underscoring severe repression and human rights abuses.
🌳 Environment: African leaders call for over $3 trillion in climate funding by 2030 to meet urgent goals, emphasizing fair, grant-based support to avoid worsening debt crises.
Politics and Economy
First Lady Praises NDPHC CEO's Leadership Excellence
Jennifer Adighije stands out as a leading figure shaping Nigeria’s power industry.
The First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, applauded Jennifer Adighije, CEO of Niger Delta Power Holding Company, for her exceptional leadership and dedication during a recent visit in Abuja. Tinubu highlighted Adighije’s diligent and passionate approach, celebrating her as a role model for young Nigerian women in top leadership roles.
Seeing a young woman like Jennifer Adighije successfully lead a key firm in Nigeria's power sector sends a strong message about the potential for women to shape the nation’s future. Her leadership not only inspires young women across Nigeria but also signals progress in diversifying leadership and strengthening the power industry essential to everyday life. This kind of role modeling encourages young professionals, especially women, to aim high and take on challenging roles that directly influence the country’s development.
Source: The Guardian
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What else is happening:
Workers in Rivers State protest against mandatory staff verification exercise.
Oyo APC intensifies campaign to unseat PDP in 2027.
Labour Party’s Peter Obi lauds Ibadanland’s vital role in Nigeria’s growth and development.
Tech and Business
Telcos Face Rising Threats from Infrastructure Vandalism
Telecom sabotage threatens Nigeria’s digital future and service reliability
Despite a new executive order protecting telecom infrastructure as critical national assets, vandalism and theft continue to disrupt services across Nigeria. Weekly reports highlight thousands of fiber cuts and theft incidents that cause widespread outages and degrade network quality for millions.
This relentless sabotage affects your daily connectivity, making it harder to rely on mobile and internet services for work, education, or communication. It also threatens Nigeria’s ambitions to grow its digital economy, meaning delayed online services, frustrated users, and potential setbacks for businesses that depend on reliable telecom networks. The ongoing damage signals a need for stronger community vigilance and government action to secure the digital lifelines that many of us take for granted.
Source: The Nation Newspaper
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Nigeria’s Economy Stalled by Debt, Inflation, and Corruption
Economic hurdles challenge Nigeria’s growth and daily life for many
Nigeria’s potential is restrained by an ongoing mix of heavy borrowing, low productivity, persistent inflation, and widespread corruption. Public debt has swollen dramatically, yet much borrowed money fails to translate into real growth or infrastructure, keeping the economy fragile and inflation high.
This economic strain hits your wallet and everyday life through rising prices and uncertain job markets, fuelled by distorted public spending and policy instability. Without real growth in sectors like agriculture or manufacturing, access to better goods, services, and opportunities stalls. The urgent need for fiscal discipline and accountable governance affects how soon you might see improved stability and prosperity in your community.
Source: The Guardian
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What else is happening:
Interswitch drives payment innovations through knowledge exchange and collaboration
Call for patience and economic renewal under Tinubu administration
Warning on underutilisation of $35bn diaspora remittances by Afreximbank
Botswana appoints Nigerian Gumel as Sovereign Wealth Fund chairman
Entertainment and Culture
Isaac Fayose Sparks Donation Drive for VeryDarkMan’s Dream Car
Isaac Fayose’s ₦10 million offer stirs lively discussion around VeryDarkMan’s dream ride.
Social media critic VeryDarkMan shared pictures of himself with his dream 1995 Hummer pickup and prayed for its arrival. Isaac Fayose offered to donate ₦10 million towards buying the car, igniting mixed reactions online. VeryDarkMan responded he would sell the car for charity if funded.
This story shows how public figures can rally online communities around unexpected causes, blending entertainment with social goodwill. For you, it highlights how digital culture in Nigeria is evolving — supporter-driven campaigns now prompt real conversations about financial help and charity. It also reminds us that social media personalities shape more than opinions; they influence how we connect, share support, and sometimes spark spirited debates on pride, generosity, and celebrity culture.
Source: Legit Nigeria
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Down Syndrome Foundation Opens Resource Centre in Abuja
New resource centre promises brighter futures for Nigerians with Down Syndrome.
Down Syndrome Foundation Nigeria unveiled a new centre in Abuja dedicated to education, rehabilitation, and skills training for persons with Down Syndrome. With over two decades of experience, the foundation vows to support individuals and families while challenging misconceptions about the condition. The centre aims to empower and enhance the lives of those with intellectual disabilities through community advocacy and practical care.
This resource centre means families dealing with Down Syndrome no longer have to walk a lonely path; they gain community support and real tools to help their loved ones thrive. For you, it’s an important reminder how much society is progressing to include every ability in education and opportunity. Greater awareness and resources like this shape a more understanding, supportive Nigeria where diverse potential can shine and grow.
Source: Thisdaylive
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The Social Feed:
N’Korea executing people for sharing foreign films and TV
Selena Gomez embraces fiancé Benny Blanco at the Emmy Awards ceremony
Liam Gallagher leads emotional tributes as Ricky Hatton is found dead
☘ Environment and Community
Africa Needs $3 Trillion to Meet Climate Goals by 2030
African leaders gathered at the Africa Climate Summit highlighted that the continent requires over $3 trillion to hit its climate targets by 2030, yet only $30 billion was received between 2021 and 2022. They called for more grants, not loans, to avoid deepening debt and urged fair, timely financing. The summit emphasized Africa’s role as a proactive climate partner with plans to lead renewable energy and green trade expansions.
This huge funding gap means that your community’s efforts to fight climate change rely heavily on international support, which has yet to meet Africa’s real needs. The call for grant-based finance rather than loans means less financial burden on families and local governments already dealing with economic pressures. As Africa pushes for green energy and sustainable trade, this could open doors for new jobs and cleaner living environments near you. It’s about transforming how your region powers homes and businesses while protecting forests and farms from climate shocks that deeply affect daily life and food supply.
Source: The Guardian
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Community Spotlight:
Ogun govt warns riverine communities to relocate ahead of flooding.
Group urges state of emergency over air pollution in Ogun community.
Kaduna houses and farms flooded; FG issues fresh alert in 11 states.
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❤️ Health & Fitness
Seven-minute bus-stop routine that resets commuter knees
Situation: Keke/BRT knees aching after long commute
Hauwa (Wuse, Abuja) was limping into the office after daily keke hops. A guard showed her a quick curb routine—by week’s end she stopped wincing on stairs.
💡 Solution:
Minute 0–2: Sit-to-stand from a bench x15; hands off knees.
Minute 2–4: Low curb step-ups x12/leg; slow down on the way back.
Minute 4–5: Calf raises x20 holding a pole/rail for balance.
Minute 5–6: Hip-flexor stretch (rear knee soft) 45s/side.
Minute 6–7: Ankle pumps 30/leg, then a 30-second easy walk.
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It wakes up quads/calves, opens hips and boosts joint lubrication so the knee tracks better under load.
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