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Nigeria Is Resource Rich But Economically Poor!

Daily Dispatch January 9, 2026

By Nick Agule The United States is budgeting $1.5 trillion for its military alone. Nigeria, by contrast, budgets roughly $40 billion for the entire country for all sectors! Out of that $40 billion, only about $3.5 billion is allocated to defence. Yet, Nigeria and the US are buying missiles and

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Video: Woman dies while addressing her colleagues in office

Daily Dispatch January 9, 2026

A woman yet to be identified was reported to have died on the first day of work in new year while addressing her colleagues. She died on Monday, 5th January, while addressing her colleagues and appreciating her boss at the office as the owner of life came calling, not minding her expectations in 2026!‘Of the […]

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NCC, CBN move to introduce refund system for failed airtime and data purchases

Daily Dispatch January 9, 2026

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) have jointly developed a new framework aimed at resolving consumer complaints linked to failed airtime and data transactions.The initiative aligns with the consumer protection mandates of both regulators and seeks to address issues arising from network outages, system malfunctions, and

TECHNOLOGY

NCC unveils draft spectrum roadmap for 2025–2030

Daily Dispatch January 9, 2026

….Seeks Stakeholder Input The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has published a draft National Spectrum Roadmap detailing its regulatory outlook for the planning, management and assignment of radio frequency spectrum from 2025 to 2030. Prepared under the provisions of the Nigerian Communications Act 2003, the roadmap sets out a forward-looking framework to

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Osimhen: The arrogance of a ghetto hero

Daily Dispatch January 9, 2026

By Tunde Odesola (Published in The PUNCH, on Friday, January 9, 2026) Before the raving hawk disappeared into the sunny afternoon sky, the mother hen caught a glimpse of it just in time. Squawking and clucking, the brown mother hen sounded a throaty alarm, frantically calling on her 11 chicks, who sprinted into the sanctuary […]

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What You Might Expect in 2026: A Valedictory Edition

Daily Dispatch January 8, 2026

By Azu Ishiekwene I forecast that by May 29 or earlier, the president will replace ministers, especially those who have since outlived their IOU value. As pressure mounts ahead of the pre-election year, no fewer than five of them will be replaced or reassigned by the end of 2025 – What You Might Expect in […]