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Girls Defiling Odds to Excel in Technology Celebrate Success Story in Africa

The Girls in STEM Awards Ceremony hosted on 31 January 2025 marked a significant milestone in the journey of the young women who have defied the odds to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). This year, 100% of the program’s matric cohort passed their exams, with many securing scholarships and university placements […]

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Business

TUC Threatens Action Against Telecom Tariff Increase Amid Resistance from Telecom Workers

The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has threatened to go on strike if the Federal Government does not rescind its recent approval for the 50 per cent increase in telecommunications tariff. Meanwhile, the telecoms workers arm of the Nigerian Labour Congress(NLC) said that they are not part of any labour action against the tariff hike. The […]

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Business

McEnies Global Event Protocols to Reskill Ushers, Protocol Personnel on Professional Work Ethics

In an effort to elevate the standards of professionalism within the event management industry, McEnies Global Event Protocols is organising an accelerated training program focused on professional work ethics for ushers and protocol personnel. This exceptional opportunity will take place on Saturday, February 8, 2025, and is completely free of charge. Participants will benefit from […]

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Business

Smart Africa Unveils AI Council to Continent’s Economy into AI Age

Smart Africa, a coalition of 40 African countries representing over a billion people, has launched the Africa Artificial Intelligence (AI) Council to position the continent as a major player in the global AI economy. This Council, according to Smart Africa, which includes numerous stakeholders from government and the private sector, as well as prominent AI […]

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Business

 Two Cargoes of Jet Fuel Departs  Dangote Refinery for Saudi Aramco in Saudi Arabia

Dangote Petroleum Refinery recently achieved a significant milestone by successfully exporting two jet fuel cargoes to Saudi Aramco, the world’s largest oil producer and a leading integrated oil and gas company globally. Saudi Aramco is the official Saudi Arabian Oil Company, which is a majority state owned petroleum and natural gas company that is the national oil company of Saudi Arabia. […]

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Technology

How Modern IT  Makes Security Inevitable for Organisations in Digitalisation Process

Digitalisation in West Africa is a perpetual process. Organisations are investing in the infrastructure and platforms that will power business for the next decade, blazing a new trail for themselves and, in the process, modernising legacy systems and applications. However, each organisation has to confront the potential for a security incident. Case in point, according […]

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Business

Konga Group Flags-off Valentine Campaigns Splashes Discount on Customers

Ahead of the valentine’s celebration,  Konga Group, Nigeria’s composite e-commerce platform, is spreading joy and affordability to its customers with an array of exciting discounts and offers. The campaign, which begins this week to February 16th, 2025, was designed by Konga to ensure that lovers celebrate Valentine’s Day without straining their pockets. This special campaign […]

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Internet

Nigerian Govt Unveils National Broadband Alliance to Drive Internet Connectivity Nationwide

The Nigerian Government has inaugurated the National Broadband Alliance for Nigeria (NBAN) to boost internet connectivity across the country. Unveiling the project in Lagos, Southwest Nigeria today, the Executive Vice Chairman of the  Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, Dr Aminu Maida said that stated that NBAN would significantly enhance broadband penetration, which has grown from just […]

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Business

Nigerian Govt Approvals Two Major Project to Boost Funding for Telecoms Infrastructure Development and Artificial Intelligence

The Nigerian Government has approved the establishment of the Nigeria Universal Communication Access Project, under a Private-Public Partnership (PPP) funding model as part of a broader connectivity objectives in the Infrastructure pillar of the country’s Strategic Blueprint. In a X post in his verified handle, the Minister of Communication, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun […]

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Business

LG Electronics Introduces WebOS Upgrade for LG Smart TV Customers 

LG Electronics (LG) is offering the latest upgrade of the webOS smart TV platform to owners of older LG 4k and 8k Smart TVs, effectively evolving their smart TV into the ultimate home entertainment hub. WebOS Renew program from LG, is made to enhance the user experience on LG smart TVs by providing software upgrades […]

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