Usman Malah

Section 37 PPA, 2007 – Interest on Delayed Payments Every public procurement contract must contain clear payment terms and conditions. Payment is to be made in accordance with the contract and within the stipulated period. Where payment is delayed beyond sixty (60) days, the contractor becomes entitled to interest on the unpaid amount at the rate specified in the contract. The contract document must contain provisions specifying: The period of sixty days for payment; and The applicable interest rate payable as a penalty for late payment. �

Contractors Payment Compliance Act   There is a need for a strong, enforceable law to be enacted that compels every tier of government (Federal, State, and Local) to pay contractors all due invoices within 30 days, with mandatory interest (at least at the prevailing Central Bank of Nigeria Monetary Policy Rate plus 5%) on any delayed payment.   Contractors will deliver on their work only for governments to delay payments for months or years, pushing many businesses into distress and liquidation. A Contractors Payment Compliance Act will make it mandatory for government to pay within 30 days, with automatic interest on delays. No more using contractors as unwilling bankers!   The persistent delay in government payment to contractors constitutes a major obstacle to economic growth, infrastructure delivery, and job creation in Nigeria.

@ShehuSani I believe the former Minister Adebayo Shittu has seen it all and i think it is high time to say bye. He was first elected into old Oyo State House of Assembly in 1979 as a young Youth Corps member.

Ex Minister Adebayo Shitu from Oyo reportedly said he has quit politics after he failed to secure the primaries ticket and the Ex Chief of Air Staff Sadiq Abubakar from Bauchi also made similar announcement of his exit.Our kind of rugged politics is not for the gentle hearted.

@MaisheraTM 70 elective positions in Kano state for 2027 but not a single lady in the list😲 Haba!

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has officially released the comprehensive list of aspirants in Kano State for the forthcoming general elections. This marks another important step in the party’s commitment to transparency, internal democracy, and inclusive participation. We congratulate all aspirants and wish them success as they continue to engage with party members and the electorate ahead of the elections.

NCC: How Telecoms Is Powering Our Nation’s Digital Economy For tens of millions of Nigerians, telecommunications services have evolved far beyond mere communication; they now underpin the very fabric of daily life. From enabling banking transactions and facilitating access to education and healthcare, to supporting business operations, governance, and social interaction and entertainment, connectivity has become indispensable in an increasingly digital society. Nigeria has gone from fewer than 500,000 active telephone lines to over 185 million active connections that are powering entire sectors, creating jobs and enabling industries. From 2G connections to 3G, 4G, and the emerging frontier of 5G technologies, Nigeria's telecommunications story is one of relentless forward motion. Each of these generational leaps has rewired the possibilities available to millions of Nigerians: collapsing distances, opening markets, and placing the tools of the global economy into the hands of everyday citizens. Statistics show that internet subscribers in Nigeria are consuming more data than ever before. In March 2026 alone, over 1.42 million terabytes of data were consumed—an average of about 45,800 terabytes daily. To put this in perspective, that volume is equivalent to streaming approximately 61 billion hours of TikTok videos every day. Nigeria’s digital era is flourishing, and it is reshaping the country’s economic and social future. Behind every mobile transaction in shops and businesses; every e-learning platform through which students stream lectures and conduct research across the country; and every streamer, content creator, and entertainer sharing talent and creativity with the world from homes and studios, lies the invisible architecture of a telecommunications sector that has refused to stand still. That architecture—built on policy reforms, sustained investment, and relentless innovation—has become the backbone of Nigeria’s economic ambition to build a $1 trillion economy by 2030. Nigeria’s rapid digital transformation has not come without challenges. As the demand for voice and mostly data services grow exponentially, networks often face congestion, causing dropped calls and slow internet speeds. Yet the industry is unrelenting in increasing network capacity and coverage that will continue to deliver quality telecommunications services to consumers. In 2025, after an adjustment to telecom tariffs to align with current economic realities, operators pledged to upgrade their networks to serve Nigerians even better. In that year, over $1 billion was invested in network upgrades alone, following a prolonged period of under-investments in the sector. A total of 2,866 sites were deployed to address coverage and capacity gaps in several locations in that year. In 2026, operators have committed to continuing these investments, with a plan to deploy over 12,000 new sites in this year alone. They have deployed over 3,000 of these new sites already. This wave of infrastructure upgrades is taking place after a period during which the industry did not experience such a scale of deployment. With improved coverage and capacity, Nigerians can be assured of quality connectivity and improved services. And indeed, our Quality of Service and Quality of Experience assessments show that network quality is improving across many parts of the country. As migration to faster 4G networks continue, with 4G penetration now at 54%, national median speeds have increased to 20Mbps from 16.5Mps two years ago. The Nigerian Communications Commission (@NgComCommission), as regulator for the industry is ensuring that the right environment is in place for the telecommunications sector to continue to thrive. We have also intensified our commitment to repositioning consumer welfare, transparency and accountability at the core of our regulatory approach. (1/2)

@SundayDareSD Happy birthday. I wish you many more bappy returns. Congratulations.

May 29th, 2026 :This early morning of the day of my birth I am grateful to God for clocking 60 years. -Thankful for His Mercy. -Grateful for the gift of 60 years -Indebted to Him for his manifold blessings chief of which is the gift of life and gift of my family. My story long, but let these 2 favorite Bible verses tell it all : Romans 9:16 “So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy" Psalm 62:11 “Once God has spoken; Twice have I heard this: that power belongs to God,and that to you, O Lord, belongs steadfast love”.

Mr. GSM

Dr Ernest C. Ndukwe, OFR He is the current chairman, Board of Directors of MTN Nigeria He granted Telecom licenses to Glo, MTN, Econet (now airtel) as the CEO of NCC. Education: • B.Sc degree, Electronic and Electrical Engineering (University of Ife now Obafemi Awolowo University); • D.Sc. Hon. Degree (University of Nigeria, Nsukka); • D.Tech Hon. Degree (University of Ife). • Executive Education Program at Lagos Business School, • Harvard Business School, • IMD Business School, • INSEAD Business School and Columbia Business School. Skills, expertise, and experience: • Professional Telecommunications Engineer, Entrepreneur, Business Management Trainer with Expertise in Public Policy and Utility Regulation; • Fellow of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (FNSE), the Nigerian Institute of Management (FNIM), and the Nigerian Academy of Engineering, (FAEng); • International Telecommunications Union (ITU) Gold Medal Award Recipient for important contribution to global Information and Communication Technologies, • Served as the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Nigeria’s Telecommunications Regulatory Agency (2000 to 2010).

Human Biology

The power of football

@Omojuwa 27 words sentences deliberately constructed to exclude CR9 from the glory in the comment🤣🤣🤣

It would have been a sacrilege if they didn’t win the World Cup or at least the Olympics. One World Cup and two Olympic gold medals. Impressive run.

@aedcelectricity it has been 72 hours and counting without restoration of power supply for users of your Feeder 8/11KVA at Asheik Jarma Street, Jabi and no assurance as to when will the issue going to be fix.@NERCNG wake up to your regulatory responsibility.

@aedcelectricity it has been over 48hours without supply from AEDC for residents around Feeder 8/11KVA Asheikh Jarma, Jabi. Any idea when will power be restored?@NERCNG @TCN_NIGERIA @Band A

@Drtcnwakile @DrJoeAbah You say 'intentionally' while Arbeloa and his players are bitterly complaining of being robbed by refs.😂😂😂

@DrJoeAbah We can’t win it every season😂 We intentionally allow others win sometimes 😂

The TL has been so quiet since last night. Did Arsenal qualify for the semi-finals of the Champions League by any chance? 😊

The limits of machines 😅

@Palermo_seun Brave men. May success be there portion. We thank them for their services to the nation. Great patriots. May they finish the job and return to their families in good health. 👏👏👏

Heavy g*n battle between the Nigerian troops and bandits in Kaduna's forest. A show of determination and resilience by the nation's gallant soldiers.

@Johannxs Sai kace mai sabon amarya mai laulayi🤣

You can’t get roasted corn at this time of the day, can you?

Impressive 👏👏👏

@BashirAhmaad 16 years (Joined September 2010)

So exactly 20 years ago, Twitter was created. How many years have you been on this platform?

Eid-al-Fitr

Ya Ubangijin Sammai da Ƙasa, duk runtsi, duk yadda rayuwa ta sauya, ka tsare mu daga ƙunci, talauci, fatara, cin amana, butulci da bashi. Ka mana sutura, ka bamu muhalli, abun da za mu ci da ƙoshin lafiya. 🤲