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Only Conscious Efforts on Critical Measures Can End E-Waste Menace in Nigeria, Says NCC Boss

Stakeholders in the technology space needs to end lip-service on measures to reduce the electronic waste generated by the use of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) tools in the country. According to the Executive Vice Chairman  of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, there is the need for conscious measures to reduce the […]

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Business

Dangote Refinery Takes Delivery of Another One Million Barrels of Crude

Dangote Refinery has made a further move towards the commencement of production of refined petroleum products with the receipt of an additional one million barrels of bonny light crude supplied by the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL). The fresh one million barrels of crude from the Shell terminal via the MT Otis owned by […]

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News

More Nigerians Still Prefer Use of SMS Against OTT Platforms as 2022 Total SMS Hits 25.9 Billion 

Despite the growing use of over-the-top (OTT) platforms across Nigeria’s tech space, most citizens still prefer the use of the traditional text messages platform to communicate, according to the 2022 Subscriber/Network Data Annual Report released by the Policy Competition and Economic Analysis Department of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). The report, which was sighted by […]

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Business

Meta Assures of Desire for Creator Ecosystem, Unveils 2023 Key Milestones in Sub-Saharan Africa

 Meta has assured of its commitment towards the creator ecosystem in Africa as it released its ‘2023 Africa Year in Review’ to showcase some of its significant investments and works across Sub-Saharan Africa in 2023. Captured in an infographic, it highlights Meta’s ongoing milestones and successes across the region while reinforcing its continued investment and commitment […]

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Business

Policy Inconsistency, Infrastructure Dearth & Funding Crisis Bane of Nigeria’s Digitalization Process, Says Olatunji

The National Commissioner/CEO, Nigeria Data Protection Commission, Dr. Vincent Olatunji, has called for close attention to the critical issues of  policies, human capital development, infrastructure and technology deployment, funding are and the imperative to enhance confidence and trust in the digitalization process. Olatunji, who spoke while participating in the One Day Retreat on Digitalisation for […]

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Business

Nigeria Loses $7bn Yearly to Poor Seaport Management in Maritime Sector

 The Nigeria’s House of Representatives said the country  is losing an estimated $7 billion annually as a result of poor management of seaports. This followed the adoption of a motion moved by Mr Julius Ihonbvere and Mr Ibrahim Isiaka, on the need  to “investigate gaps and loss of opportunities in the maritime Sector”. “Nigeria’s seaports […]

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Business

Data Protection Commission Reads Riot Act to Compliance Officers, Says Enforcement of  New Code Begins 2024

Ahead of its enforcement drive in 2024 and in a bid to ensure professionalism among firms that are licensed to carry out compliance as a service, the Nigeria Data Protection Commission has issued a Code of Conduct for DPCOs in Nigeria. And data Protection Compliance Officer (DPCOs) will be held accountable in line with the […]

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BrandTech

MTN Nigeria Becomes First African Brand to Win International Airship Altitude Awards

MTN Nigeria emerged as the winner of the Airship Altitude Awards recently held at the Mobile Leaders Forum in London. The company won the award for its mobile app, ‘myMTN NG,’ a free application designed to simplify the mobile experience of its subscribers. Airship, acknowledged as the leading mobile engagement platform for enterprise brands worldwide, […]

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Business

Total Energies Mulls $6bn Investment into   Nigeria’s Deep Water, Energy Sector

Multinational Energy Company, Total Energies Worldwide says it is ready to invest the sum of $6billion in Nigeria’s deep water and gas production terrain. The Multinational Energy Company made this known on Monday at the State House, during an official visit to the Nigerian President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Receiving the Group Chairman and CEO of […]

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Business

BUA Group Signs Agreement to Establish Mini LNG Plant

BUA Group, one of Africa’s largest foods, mining, manufacturing, and industrial conglomerates, has signed an agreement with CIMC ENRIC, a global leader in the energy equipment industry, in partnership with Axxela, to establish a 700-ton-per-day mini LNG project in Nigeria. The signing ceremony held at the BUA Group headquarters in Lagos, Nigeria. The agreement forma […]

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