In what appears to be Nigeria’s most dramatic “return on investment” complaint yet, a man on Thursday stormed the All Progressives Congress (APC) national secretariat in Abuja with a message as blunt as it was unsettling: reward me or kill me. The protest, captured in a now-viral video, shows the visibly distressed man holding a placard and demanding recognition for what he described as his personal sacrifices during the party’s 2023 campaign. According to him, loyalty was not just emotional, it was financial, physical, and, ultimately, total. In a country where political support often comes with expectations, some spoken, many implied the man’s outcry reads like a tragic audit of misplaced trust. His claim that he sold his house to fund campaign efforts has not been independently verified, but the symbolism is hard to ignore: a citizen liquidating stability in exchange for promised political dividends. Observers at the scene watched as the protester oscillated between anger and ...
HIGH COST OF DATA: "Need for Local Governments to Push for Community Wi-Fi Projects" - Abioye Tosin Lawrence
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high cost of data subscriptions in Nigeria has significantly impacted businesses across various sectors, both large and small. As businesses increasingly rely on digital tools, platforms, and the internet to operate efficiently, the cost of data has become a major factor in their profitability and growth.
high cost of data subscriptions in Nigeria has significantly impacted businesses across various sectors, both large and small. As businesses increasingly rely on digital tools, platforms, and the internet to operate efficiently, the cost of data has become a major factor in their profitability and growth.
Local governments have a vital role to play in safeguarding the businesses of the people in the country. With their influence and ability, local governments should collaborate with both the public and private sectors to help reduce the cost of data and improve internet access. One effective solution is for local governments to set up free or low-cost Wi-Fi hotspots in public areas such as markets, parks, schools, hospitals, and government offices, providing residents with free access to the internet. This initiative would help improve communication, research, and education without relying on expensive mobile data subscriptions.
Local governments should also focus on safeguarding businesses by partnering with NGOs to roll out community Wi-Fi projects in cities and urban areas, particularly in high-traffic locations. This would enable public internet access for the entire community at minimal costs.
Additionally, offering small grants and subsidies to local startups and businesses, especially those in the tech and digital sectors, could help reduce operational costs, including internet expenses.
Telecom companies in Nigeria have periodically increased data subscription prices, often in response to rising operational costs, inflation, and regulatory changes. This makes it even more crucial for local governments to take action.
Promoting the use of Wi-Fi in homes, workplaces, and public spaces for data-heavy activities (such as streaming or downloading large files) can help alleviate the pressure on mobile data subscriptions.
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