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Foundation Harps on Quiz Contest Impact on Education, Rewards Students with Cash Prize

The Ola Olufunmilayo Foundation (OOF), is seeking for more quiz competition in Ogun State as a way of giving quality education to children from the state. Speaking during the 2024 quiz contest organised by the Foundation in conjunction with Odogbolu Local Government Education Authority for primary schools in Odogbolu Local Government area of Ogun State, […]

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Business

Tech Expert Seeks Skills Up-Scaling on AI for Nigerians, Says AI-Job Related Losses Not An Issue

Nigeria needs up-skilling of knowledge of AI  for sustainable AI adoption instead of considering if there will be lost of jobs. That was part of the recommendation by Founder, Hyperspace and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of NeuRaL on  AI adoption at the Nigeria Information Technology Reporters Association (NITRA) ICT Growth Conference 4.0, with the theme […]

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Telecoms

Hotspot, Solarkiosk Partner to Boost Connectivity in Rural Nigeria

Hotspot Network, a ‘middle market’ telecom tower operator in Nigeria, has joined forces with Solarkiosk Solutions, which provides off-grid solar energy across Africa. Through the partnership, the two companies have launched a joint venture-Hotspot-Solarkiosk-focused on the communication landscape in underserved areas of the country. According to the two companies, the primary objective of the partnership […]

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Business

Again, Dangote Industries Wins Most Valuable Brand

For the seventh consecutive years, Dangote Industries Limited, has again emerged as most valuable brand in Nigeria, leading other top brands. The latest report of the TOP 50 BRANDS NIGERIA rankings, an annual celebration of the most influential and valuable brands in the country, revealed this. Dangote is immediately followed by MTN Nigeria, which not only ranks second […]

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Business

ChitChat and Mastercard Launch Single App Virtual Debit Cards

AMA  PRES RELEASE ChitChat, a social commerce platform, has partnered with Mastercard to introduce new virtual debit cards. This innovative collaboration will enable users access to a one-stop shop where they can transact and conduct online shopping, manage subscription payments, and transfer funds across the continent in real time-all within the convenience of the ChitChat […]

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Business

MTN Group Announces Demise of Former Nigerian CEO, Sifiso Dabengwa

The MTN Group has announced the demise of one of its outstanding chief Executive Officer, Sifiso Dabengwa who devoted 16 years to the company, serving as the former CEO of MTN Nigeria. A statement by the company said Sifiso was more than a leader; “he was a visionary whose contributions have profoundly shaped our organization. […]

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Business

“It’s a Celebration Day”, Declares Dangote as First Made-in-Nigeria PMS Set for Consumption

The Dangote Refinery, has rolled out its first Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, from its 650,000 barrels per day facility. speaking at a media briefing to announce official sale of its product, billionaire businessman Aliko Dangote declared that “it’s a celebration day” for Nigerians. According to him, all citizens are now going […]

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Business

Intelsat and Stellenbosch University Empower Change Through Education in South African Prisons

Intelsat, a leading global operator of one of the largest integrated satellite and terrestrial networks, in coordination with Stellenbosch University and Johannesburg Correctional Services are now delivering high-quality educational content to female inmates across South Africa. This collaboration leverages the power of satellite technology to bring transformative educational resources to some of the most marginalized […]

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Business

Mastercard Foundation to Turn Global Leaders Attention to Secondary Education and Women’s Empowerment in Africa

 AMA PRESS RELEASE The Mastercard Foundation is expected to host two pivotal events at the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 79) but critical among the two events is the one that will address issues of girls’ education and women’s economic empowerment in Africa. Under the themes “Powering Parity-Inclusive Education for a […]

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News

Fine of N5.5m Looms for Erring Telecoms Operators as NCC Issues Fresh KPI with Zero Tolerance

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has issued a set of key performance indicators for the quality of service (QoS) of all telecommunications companies in the country. The commission’s new QoS Regulations 2024 define parameters for telcos’ 2G, 3G and 4G networks, including drop call rates, call setup success rate and traffic congestion, to improve service […]

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