Business
MTN Lines Barred, Sparking Subscriber Outrage

MTN has announced a barring of lines for some subscribers today, reportedly affecting those who have not updated their National Identity Number (NIN) as mandated by regulatory standards.
The telecommunications giant has advised impacted customers to visit service centers or use the online platform to update their details and restore service.
The move is part of MTN’s effort to comply with regulatory guidelines aimed at maintaining accurate customer records and enhancing security.
However, one long-time subscriber has expressed significant frustration after their line was barred without prior notice.
The customer, who has used their MTN line for over a decade and linked it to their NIN multiple times, feels this sudden action undermines their expectation of respect and dignity from the service provider.
MTN has not yet specifically addressed this case but reiterates its commitment to regulatory compliance and encourages affected users to update their information to restore their services.
Business
Dangote Refinery Reduces Petrol Price to N825 per Litre

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has lowered the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), or petrol, to N825 per litre, down from N835, as competition heats up in Nigeria’s fuel market.
This follows last month’s price reduction, when the 650,000 barrels per day refinery dropped the price from N865 to N835. The recent price change is aimed at providing more value to customers while strengthening Dangote’s position as a leader in the domestic market.
Business
Skype Finally Shuts Down After 22 Years of Connecting People Online

Skype, once a go-to platform for video and voice calls, is officially shutting down today, May 5, marking the end of its 22-year journey connecting people around the globe. The app was one of the first to revolutionize online communication, offering free calls over the internet long before it became common.
During its prime in the mid-2010s, Skype boasted over 300 million active users each month. Microsoft bought Skype in 2011 for a massive $8.5 billion, planning to make it a key part of its communication tools. However, as newer apps like WhatsApp, Zoom, and even Microsoft’s own Teams grew in popularity, Skype slowly lost its place.
In February, Microsoft announced it would officially shut down Skype on May 5 to focus more on Teams, which now handles most of its communication services. This move affects both free and paid users, although Skype for Business will stick around for a little longer.
Business
United Bank Of Africa, UBA, Delivers 23% Total Dividend for 2024, CEO Promises More to Come

United Bank of Africa, UBA, pays 171 Billion in total to its shareholders for the 79 percent increase for 2024.
This information was revealed during the 63rd Annual General held on the 25th of April, 2025. The UBA shareholders approved of the 3 naira dividend share, which will com bine with 2 naira interim dividend and will represent a 23 percent total dividend for 2024 in total.
It can be noted that UBA now has the highest Nigerian stocks and the CEO, Oliver Alawuba has assured the shareholders of the dividends that will be paid.”What we can assure our shareholders today is that UBA will continue to pay more dividends.”
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