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Aliko Dangote Now World 65th Richest Person, Worth  $28bn

President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote remains the richest man in Africa, and now the 65th richest man in the World, despite the volatility of the Nigerian currency against the dollar. Bloomberg, in its latest top 500 Billionaires Index released on Thursday, revealed that Dangote with a wealth of $28 billion had his wealth increased […]

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MTN Advances Connectivity in Nigeria with Unveiling of Abuja 5G Experience Centre, First in West Africa

Telecommunications provider, MTN Nigeria, has launched the first 5G Experience Centre in Abuja, marking a significant milestone in the brand’s commitment towards advancing connectivity in Nigeria. The state-of-the-art centre is designed to showcase the capabilities of 5G technology, empowering customers, businesses, and innovators to explore its potential. The launch event, graced by industry stakeholders including […]

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Nigerian Scientist, Charles Emogor & Two Other Africans to Receive Global Prize on Animal Care

AMA PRESS RELEASE A Nigerian pangolin protector, a Congolese activist, and a Kenyan boat builder that uses waste plastics are among nine extraordinary winners being recognised by the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) for their contributions to conservation and animals. The prestigious annual Animal Action Awards puts a spotlight on the unsung heroes across […]

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Corporate Communications Experts Reflect on Crisis Management Strategies as ‘New Normal’, Warn Against Ostrich Attitude

Strategic communications experts are worried about the increasing impact organisational crisis is having on corporate performance warning that crisis in organisation is now what they described as the new normal. And according to the Group Chief Executive Officer, The Newmark Group Limited, Gibert Manirakiza, strategic crisis management has become the new normal in the corporate […]

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TikTok Deletes 2.1 Million Videos in Nigeria for Violating Content Guidelines 

TikTok said it removed over 2.1 million videos in Nigeria in the second quarter of 2024 for violating its community guidelines. According to the Community Guidelines Enforcement Report shared on Tuesday, Tiktok said the action is part of the company’s ongoing efforts to enhance content moderation and create a safer platform for users. “Key findings […]

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Dangote Cement Assures Communities of Commitment to Carbon Emission Reduction 

Cement manufacturer, Dangote Cement Plc has reached out to vulnerable and deprived communities across its business operations with food items and unveiled skills acquisition and educational empowerment initiatives. This is part of activities to mark the 2024 Global Sustainability Week. This is just as the President/Chief Executive of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote assured all stakeholders […]

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IHS Nigeria Backs Ilorin Innovation Hub to Boost Technology, Entrepreneurship and Collaboration

IHS Nigeria, part of the IHS Holding Limited of the IHS Towers group, one of the largest independent owners, operators, and developers of shared communications infrastructure in the world by tower count, is sponsoring an Art Hackathon as part of activities leading up to the commissioning of the Ilorin Innovation Hub. The Art Hackathon is […]

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SMS’s Market Value Share to Crash by 32% Amid Increasing Mobile Messaging Traffic

SMS’s market share by value will reduce to 32% of global mobile messaging revenue by 2029; down from 45% in 2024. This 13% drop occurs at a time when the demand for mobile messaging traffic is increasing significantly, growing from 189 trillion messages sent in 2024 to 280 trillion in 2029. The report cites fraudulent […]

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Vertiv Unveils Data Centre Solution Designed to Boost Kenya’s National Motor Vehicle Registration System

 Vertiv , a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, together with local partner Encapsulated East Africa Limited, and the Kenyan National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), recently deployed a new integrated modular data centre infrastructure solution to boost data centre performance and service delivery. As part of its digital transformation strategy, the […]

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Nigeria’s Stride Towards Food Sufficiency to Improve as NITDA Signs MoU with NADF on Technology Application

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the National Agriculture Development Fund (NADF) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding, (MoU) to boost productivity in Agriculture. The NITDA’s Director General, Kashifu Inuwa and the NADF Executive Secretary, Muhammed Abu both signed the MoU, which would ensure food security in Nigeria through the infusion of emerging […]

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