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Dangote Group Plants 10,000 Mangrove Trees as Part of Environmental Restoration Project

The Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), has embarked on a restoration project of planting 10,000 mangrove trees across coastal states in Nigeria to enhance its environmental sustainability initiatives in line with global best practices, The project, in partnership with Eco-Restoration Foundation, kickstarted at Akodo-Ise, Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos, was aimed at minimising the global effects of climate change, by […]

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Technology

Trade Lenda, Lendsqr & Eight Other Startups to Enjoy N10bn AI Related Funding & $3.5m Cloud Credits from Google

 In a significant step toward advancing the AI ecosystem, the Ministry of Communication, Innovation and Digital Economy and Google have selected beneficiaries of the AI Fund, established by the National Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (NCAIR) in collaboration with Google. The Fund will see each selected startup receive ₦100 million in funding, along with […]

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AI & Computing

Opportunities in Advance AI Beckon for 25,000 Educators &  20,000 Young Nigerians as Google, Govt Unveil N2.8bn Support 

There are great opportunities coming for 20,000 young Nigerians and 25,000 educators with the tools and resources to teach 125,000 young people about AI, inspiring the next generation of AI innovators. The opportunities would be coming through Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation & Digital Economy (FMCIDE), which just secured a new support from Google to […]

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Technology

ITU Global Innovation Forum Moves to Enhance Digital Innovation, Identifies Key Ways

The Global Innovation Forum held by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has identified key ways to help close the “digital innovation gap.” The suggested approaches, focusing on critical factors from expanding collaboration to attracting investment, are meant to spur sustainable economic growth and find solutions to pressing societal challenges through accelerated, and localized, technology innovation. […]

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Business

  Satellite IoT Revenue to Hit $2.9bn Soon but Investment in Robust Cybersecurity Solutions Critical, Says Report

Experts in the Internet of Things market, has found that total global satellite IoT revenue will grow from $2.9 billion in 2024 to $5.8 billion in 2027. Juniper Research studies attributed this substantial growth to the increasing need for IoT connectivity in remote locations and areas that cannot be easily served by traditional terrestrial networks, […]

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StartUps

Twenty-Six Startups to Battle for N100m Grants at Lagos Agrithon Finale

Twenty-six forward-thinking startups in Nigeria’s agriculture sector presented their business expansion initiatives at the Lagos Agrithon Finale, competing for a share in a ₦100 million grant provided by the Lagos State Government to foster the growth of MSMEs within the agribusiness landscape. The Lagos Agrithon, designed to drive innovation across the food systems & agricultural […]

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 Financial

Seplat Energy Nine Months Report Excites as Operating Profit Rises to N411.3bn

Seplat Energy PLC, a Nigerian independent energy company listed on both the Nigerian Exchange and the London Stock Exchange, has announces its unaudited results for the for the nine months ended 30 September 2024, with a strong underlying business performance which supports increase to core dividend by 20% to US3.6 Cents per share in 3Q […]

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Technology

NCC, NITDA, PalmPay to Sponsor  AfriTECH 4.0

The Nigerian Communications Commission [NCC], the National Information Technology Development Agency [NITDA] and PalmPay, have joined the line-up of partners and sponsors of the Africa Tech Alliance Forum, fourth edition, [AfriTECH 4.0] Scheduled to take place on Thursday, November 07, 2024 in Lagos, Nigeria, AfriTECH 4.0 is Africa’s premier technology and innovation conference, uniting key […]

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TD Africa Plans Partnership with Dell Technologies to Optimise Al Tools & Data-Driven Solutions

Tech distribution giant, TD Africa is partnering with Dell Technologies and Intel to examine how AI tools and data-driven solutions can be optimized. Details of the partnership emerged at an event tagged: “Partner Technology Day” where industry-leading experts shared insights on the transformative potentials of AI and data analytic with interactive workshops providing hands-on experience with […]

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Business

I&M Bank Extends Partnership with Backbase to Drive Digital Transformation

AMA PRESS RELEASE l &M Bank Kenya, a Tier 1 commercial bank, has reaffirmed its commitment to digital transformation and customer experience excellence by extending its strategic partnership with Backbase, the provider of the Engagement Banking Platform. The renewed collaboration will allow I&M Bank to continue leveraging Backbase’s next-generation platform and expertise to deliver innovative […]

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