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· May 7

ARCON’s Court Victory: A New Dawn For Social Media Advertising Regulation In Nigeria – Independent Newspaper Nigeria

The Federal High Court in Abuja affirmed the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria’s (ARCON) authority to regulate advertising on digital and social media platforms, including global giants like Meta. The ruling mandates all advertisers targeting Nigerian consumers to comply with national advertising laws, aiming to bring accountability and consumer protection...
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Business
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Independent
· May 7

Education Minister Shares Experience Of Visit To JAMB’s Control Room, Lauds ICT Deployment Against Examination Cheats – Independent Newspaper Nigeria

Education Minister Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa praised JAMB for the seamless and transparent conduct of the 2025 UTME, highlighting its integrity and adherence to international best practices. The Minister visited JAMB’s control room and various testing centers, observing the digital monitoring of exams nationwide in real-time. The adoption of the...
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Education
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Independent
· May 6

MTN Champs Finale Storms Uyo Eith Over 15,000 Athletes Across 900 Schools – Independent Newspaper Nigeria

The Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo will host the grand finale of MTN Champs Season 3, a grassroots athletics competition aimed at discovering and nurturing Nigeria’s future Olympic stars. Since 2023, the competition has attracted over 15,000 athletes from 900 secondary schools across Nigeria and expanded to include participants...
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Business
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Independent
· May 5

Tourism: A’Ibom Moves To Establish School Of Hospitality Management – Independent Newspaper Nigeria

Akwa Ibom State Government plans to establish a School of Hospitality Management to train professionals for delivering world-class guest experiences. The initiative aligns with the state’s tourism transformation, including renovating Ibom Hotels and Golf Resort to meet global standards. Governor Umo Eno has approved infrastructure upgrades such as transitioning from...
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Business
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Independent
· May 3

Threatening To Leave Nigeria Does Not Absolve You Of Liability, FCCPC Tells Meta – Independent Newspaper Nigeria

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) rejected Meta/WhatsApp’s threat to exit Nigeria as a way to avoid legal liabilities. FCCPC found Meta guilty of violating Nigeria’s data protection and competition laws, including unauthorized data transfer and unfair privacy policies. Meta has faced similar fines internationally but never threatened...
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Business
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Independent
· May 3

Omowunmi Dada Recounts Struggles After Surgery – Independent Newspaper Nigeria

Nigerian actress Omowunmi Dada revealed enduring significant pain in her leg while continuing professional obligations before opting for surgery. She shared her emotional struggle and fear of losing basic mobility during recovery through an Instagram reel. Dada expressed gratitude toward her doctors, friends, and family for their support throughout her...
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Celebrity
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Independent
· May 3

Address Bribery Allegations, Northern Group Tells Oby Ezekwesili – Independent Newspaper Nigeria

The Northern Renaissance Network (NRN) has called on Dr. Oby Ezekwesili to address allegations of accepting bribes related to a sexual harassment case involving Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Accuser Dr. Sandra Duru claims Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan admitted offering payments to Ezekwesili and others, labeling them “useful idiots.”...
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