NEW UK PRIME MINISTER NOT THE LEADER BRITAIN NEEDS — KEMI BADENOCH. (PHOTO)

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 New UK Prime Minister not the leader Britain needs — Kemi Badenoch UK Conservative Party leader, Kemi Badenoch, has congratulated Andy Burnham on becoming Britain’s new prime minister but said while he is “a nice man,” the country needs a leader capable of making difficult decisions rather than “a people pleaser.” In a statement released on Monday on X following Burnham’s assumption of office, Badenoch wished the new prime minister success but vowed to hold his government accountable as Leader of the Opposition. “Today, Britain has a new Prime Minister. I wish Andy Burnham every success. Because we need a Prime Minister and a Government focused on fixing the public’s priorities,” she said. Badenoch said her role was “to hold the Prime Minister to account, not to be his cheer leader.” “My job as Leader of the Opposition, is to hold the Prime Minister to account, not to be his cheer leader. When he does the right thing, I will praise him,” she stated. She welcomed reports that Burnh...

NCC BOARD COMMENDS INDUSTRY'S INFRASTRUCTURE EXPANSION EFFORTS. (PHOTO).


 NCC BOARD COMMENDS INDUSTRY'S INFRASTRUCTURE EXPANSION EFFORTS


The Governing Board of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC)  has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s telecommunications sector and advancing the nation’s digital economy. It also commended the industry's infrastructure expansion drive. This was at the NCC 109th Board Meeting where they issued a communique. 


The Board commended Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) for ongoing investments aimed at expanding network coverage and improving Quality of Experience for consumers. It noted that operators have planned the deployment of more than 12,000 additional coverage and capacity sites nationwide, with over 5,000 already completed.


The Board also acknowledged the expansion of fibre connectivity to more than 700 sites and infrastructure upgrades across over 2,000 Base Transceiver Stations by co-location and infrastructure-sharing licensees.


On consumer protection, the Board reviewed the implementation of directives requiring operators to compensate subscribers affected by poor Quality of Service and noted substantial compliance. More than 75 million subscribers have so far benefited from compensation measures, while validation exercises continue to ensure all eligible consumers are adequately covered.


The Board also considered Nigeria’s growing demand for data services and emphasized the importance of expanding fibre infrastructure to improve service quality, reduce pressure on mobile networks, and enhance connectivity for homes, businesses, and institutions. It noted the significant growth in Fibre-to-the-Home subscriptions and reaffirmed support for policies that will encourage broader access to wholesale backbone and metropolitan fibre networks.


Addressing sector challenges, the Board expressed concern over persistent incidents of infrastructure vandalism and reiterated the need for stronger collaboration among stakeholders to protect telecommunications assets. It commended ongoing

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