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The Nigerian Communications Commission has commenced consultations on a proposal that could allow millions of Nigerian students to access approved educational platforms without paying for internet data.

The proposal, contained in a consultation paper issued by the Joint NCC-Industry Committee on the Implementation of Zero-Rated Access to Education Platforms for Students in Nigeria, seeks public input on a framework for providing free access to educational resources and digital skills development platforms.

The consultation, which runs from June 19 to July 9, 2026, follows calls by President Bola Tinubu for telecommunications operators to provide “unhindered connectivity access to educational institutions and platforms of learning.”

According to the document obtained by The PUNCH on Monday, the initiative, known as the Zero-Rated Data Access Project, is aimed at addressing digital exclusion among students who are unable to afford internet access for learning purposes.

Interested stakeholders are expected to submit written contributions to: zeroratedconsultations@ncc.gov.ng) (mailto:zeroratedconsultations@ncc.gov.ng) on or before July 9, 2026.

https://punchng.com/ncc-plans-free-internet-access-for-students/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web&amp

Qatar has tried to use the silent treatment to cover up this ongoing restriction but i guess the media rounds pushed them to make this statement. If you check, you would not even see this denial on any of their official channels or press statements.

In clear terms this is what is ongoing
1. Unofficially, Qatar stopped attending to applications submitted by individuals and only honoured applications through travel agents. You could apply on hayya yourself and get approved but people noticed that their applications stayed on pending without an approval or rejection.

2. Unofficially they now moved to stop processing applications for men (married or not) if you are traveling alone. Once you submit through an agent with family members on the trip, they will give you visa.

3. It’s sad the Qatar cannot openly come out to say what they want and if you send inquiries to official channels, they will tell you to apply and Qatar is open to everyone.

4. Even in the case where they state if you have uk visa etc you can get ETA. It seems as long as your passport in Nigeria, they will probably not want to honour this arrangement


If you don’t want people to come, don’t miss lead them to buying tickets, booking hotel and then at the middle you do not issue visa.

The part that says even pending applications are affected is really disappointing.

ElevationD:
Now that you have found out, you may please correct your initial comment so that people who read it may not be misled.

Thank you very much for responding.
Have a good day.

I haven’t just found out, take out time to read the attachment that was initially attached. It has always been established that Green is superior to Red and Minsters use read

ElevationD:
Please stop misleading yourself and the gullible.
If you have no knowledge of how these things happen, please ask and stop confusing people with this your yeye “copy and paste”, as they are called.

Your attached simply refers to MDAs only. That circular from Boss Mustapha was to correct those below ministers in the MDAs. Ministers are political appointees and governors are elected and empowered by the constitution. Whose job is more respected? Even councillors have more mouths than ministers, as they are elected. Ministers can be sacked with little or no excuse.

All governors have their red pens, just as they all use the green, black and blue depending on the need and occasion to sign off.
Go and check.

The context of the statement is to draw attention to the fact that Wike as a Minister still uses a Red Pen and Fubara may not realise that the Red Pen he so cherishes is also used by Ministers (reason Wike responded that he still uses it).

It’s worth noting that the Green Pen is superior to Red and is reserved for the highest authority.

Funny reading a statement by Governor Fubara that the Red Biro is still with him.

Technically, Fubara is not meant to use a Red Biro but a Green one according to Chapter 13, Section 34 of the Revised Civil Service Handbook (2010)

Wike as a Minister makes use of a Red Pen.

Please see attached.

Based on pictures from the convention, it’s evident that some people are giving Prof Pantami some hope. If he doesn’t secure VP slot, He may move for Governorship

Out of curiosity what is your take on this combo

Osinbajo - Professor and a Pastor - President. (Southwest Christian)

Age - 65 years old

Pantami- Professor or Dr ( Pending case) and a Mallam - Vice President. ( Northeast Muslim)

Age - 49 years old

The combination seems to play in favor to all sects and sentiments in Nigeria ( Religion, Education, Region and capacity).

jedisco:
Whi knows what's making mana pump?

Took my 2.5x on it and will look for a re-entry... This kind pump nawa

Metaverse Facebook drama

jobark:
I am not holding brief for (Piggy-vest) but we must remember that:

1. They own a Microfinance bank license (cbn regulated)
2. All funds are warehoused with a fund manager (sec regulated)
3. When people break there savings, it attracts a 2.5% charge. ( not to be mistaken with flex)
4. They serve as middle men to some agrictech companies. Easily make huge commissions ( as high as 40% of the profit )
5. Briefly traded crypto ( buying and selling attracted charges
6. They trade currencies - you buy dollar at x to save and they sell back to you at y
7. And I guess they go into various businesses or commercial agreements with different firms.

All of this is not to convince anyone nor financial advice, just my 2cents on how i view the company.

Just a reminder on some ways they make money.

Current rate for savings 8% per annum
Fixed / lock funds rate. 10% on a plan above 3months.
If you break your savings plan - 2.5% charge ( I think they make a lot of money from this)

The last two pages have been very thought provoking and insightful I must say, very interesting debate and solid points from both angles on this argument.

Branch is a big fintech with global partnerships and probably A LOT of funding, it technically is not a Nigerian firm. I am aware they have a partnership with Visa (visa card). the Nigerian MD - Dayo Ademola has decent experience in the financial space (worked in Union bank and Efina). She also had an interview with Fisayo Fosudo on youtube (you may care to watch it for a detailed review)

for now, the only downside is that they don't have an iOS app (iPhone users cant benefit for now) or allow people register via web. (Target market is probably Android User only)

jobark:
First week in January 2021 I bought USD at N470. USD as at date is N497. This reflects a 5.7% appreciation. If it hovers around this rate till end of this month, thats 5.7% in 6months.

Same period under review, I invested some Naira at the rate of 15% per annum for a period of 6months (7.5%). Had other investments as high at 20-30% for same period but I would not be use them as comparison.

This scenario may not be an appropriate benchmark but in reality, even with devaluation, my Naira investment has performed or is at par with my USD saving.

Going forward, I’ll consider having funds domiciled in USD with United capital instead of the money just seating in a bank account.

June to October- 497 to 570 thats 14.6%

Year to date - 470 to 570 thats 21.2%

freeman67:
Okay, thanks. Do you have idea of their requirements?

well i advice you check their website and also speak to them for official information. I'm sure the requirements wouldnt be beyond the usual KYC and all.

freeman67:
I am looking for a good broker/asset manager that has a branch office in Abuja who deals with FGN Bonds, Treasury Bill, Cooperate Bonds, Commercial Papers and Private Placement. My broker Morgan doesn't do more than FGN Savings Bond and SUKUK.

I was frustrated by Stanbic IBTC Bank today. Last week I went to a branch in Wuse 2 and was told there will be an auction this week. I was also told to visit a particular branch ( Garki Branch) early on Tuesday. Only to get there today and find that all the staff there are just novice to many things or just pretending to be Ignorant.

I put a call through to their customer service and the guy that picked promised to call back. I went further to mail them but didn't get a reply. The guy later called back and was trying to tell me TB rates. I reminded him it was FG Bond I discussed with him earlier. Then he said he was going to call back again but didn't.

I went to a GTB closeby and was told to call my account officer. First time I will try such. He picked and was like hello sir., hello sir.. and before I know, he complained he couldn't hear me and cut the call. I tried calling back but he wouldn't pick. Then I went to a First Bank branch and was told that they have not been adviced on it for now. That I should drop my number so he can call me back whenever they reply..All to no avail.

So I need to have more brokers for flexibility. Cashcraft used to be an alternative untill it trapped it's customers. Abeg anybody that knows any good one should please help me with name ooo...

Try Afrinvest, Maitama
address: Oakland Centre
Plot 2940, Aguiyi Ironsi Street
Maitama, Abuja FCT

Good day everyone.

Currently reviewing offers from FBN Quest.

1. FBN Money Marker Fund - 9.34%

2. FBN Fixed Income Fund -11.46%

For clarity, any downsides to picking the Fixed Income Fund offer?.

emmanuelewumi:
Na wa for you.

Are you going to pay tithe from this type of business?

Don't use funds from this business to pay your children's school fees ooo.


Have you done this type of business before?

Where is the location of this proposed business?

hmmmmm i wonder what are the repercussions

emmanuelewumi:
United Capital Eurobond Fund was launched in 2017.

They have historical performance from 2018 to date, the fund under management is $72 million


The performance is not bad

They need to make updates to their fact sheet.

Firstly the minimum holding period as highlighted on their website is incorrect. 90days is not applicable and I feel they should correct it so as not to mislead people.

Secondly i also doubt the YTD rate as advertised. Their performance is good but slightly below what is captured for YTD performance.

LagosInter:
Is united capital better than just using a dorm account?

You get to make a decent interest in comparison, The advertised rate on their website may not be updated. I think it may hover around 4.5-5%. Minimum holding period is 6months or so.

The advantage here is that your dollars is appreciating at the same rate as t.bills investment that is less that 1year. So it’s sort of a win win if you don’t key into the 1year t.bill subscription.

First week in January 2021 I bought USD at N470. USD as at date is N497. This reflects a 5.7% appreciation. If it hovers around this rate till end of this month, thats 5.7% in 6months.

Same period under review, I invested some Naira at the rate of 15% per annum for a period of 6months (7.5%). Had other investments as high at 20-30% for same period but I would not be use them as comparison.

This scenario may not be an appropriate benchmark but in reality, even with devaluation, my Naira investment has performed or is at par with my USD saving.

Going forward, I’ll consider having funds domiciled in USD with United capital instead of the money just seating in a bank account.

Any possibility that this upward trend will get to double digits by the next quarter?

freeman67:
The app is telling to transfer all my contact after signing up and wanted to log in. Why should I do that when it is not as if I want to collect loan from them? When I choose the option of not transferring it refuses to open.

I personally didn’t have this experience when onboarding. I want to believe whatever data or information you share with the application will be safe and in accordance with data protection regulation

davit:
Are the interests per annum or period of investing

Rates are per annum. The app’s selling point is the convenience to allow people easily buy commercial papers, bonds and tbills with ease and less paper work.

For people looking at very low risk investments, Union bank recently lunched the M36 App.

You get to have a dedicated wallet with an actual account number

And you have the options of investing in Tbills, bonds, commercial papers etc...

Below are some rates as at today.

Lazyyouth4u:
Can you find any of the fintech fund managers there?

The fintech in contention is what largely promoted the upload.

Odunayo Eweniyi - 3rd Row, 4th from the right.

Amongst others include founders of farmkart, flutterwave, paystack et all

Today’s daily.

It’s always difficult accepting change and innovation. Do what works for you. At the end, we all strive to make progress and build our individual portfolios in ways that best suit us.