Business

IHS Nigeria Redefines Environmental Sustainability in New Partnership Designed to Promote Cleaner Energy

IHS Nigeria has brough a new approach and strategy in environmental sustainability by going into a a strategic collaboration with the Health Services and Environment Secretariat (HSES) of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja to promote clean energy use and improve environmental health standards in the Federal Capital Territory. The partnership was formalized through the […]

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Dangote Refinery Debunks Sack of 4000 PENGASSAN Members, Says Claim Unfounded, Misleading  

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has denied the allegation by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) of mass sacking of its staff because of joining the Association. The refinery described the allegation as both unfounded and misleading, noting that the re-organisation within its workforce was aimed at strengthening operations […]

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Technology

Lagos Seeks Inter-State Collaboration to Drive Nigeria’s Digital Economy

Lagos State played host for the convergence of innovation and ICT leaders recently, when Commissioners for Innovation, Science and Technology and senior state delegates gathered during GITEX in Lagos for the ICT Commissioners Roundtable. Conceived as a national platform to align sub-national digital priorities with federal strategy, strengthen inter-state collaboration and accelerate the drive toward […]

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Lagos Turns Africa’s Digital Epicentre at Staging of  GITEX 2025

Lagos, the pulsating heart of Africa, recently captivated the global technology community, asserting its position as a powerhouse of innovation at the GITEX Nigeria Tech Expo and Future Economy Conference and the GITEX Nigeria Startup Festival. Hosted concurrently on at the Eko Hotel Convention Centre and Landmark Centre respectively, these landmark events heralded a new […]

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NITDA Recounts JICA Partnership Impact, Says Nigeria Now Host 200 Fintech Startups

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), is excited that the over three years partnership with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is propelling the nation’s technology innovation and startup ecosystem to new heights. According to the Director General of NITDA, Mr Kashifu Inuwa Nigeria now boasts as one of Africa’s most vibrant startup ecosystems, […]

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Technology

Digital Technologies Panacea for Rejigging Nigeria’s Construction Market, Says NITDA Boss

Nigeria’s construction industry needs to move from blueprints to bytes by embracing digital technologies that can transform project delivery, boost productivity, and position the sector at the forefront of innovation. According to the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, Building Information Modelling (BIM), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Blockchain, Data Analytics, and Cloud Collaboration tools […]

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IHS Nigeria Two Year Sustainability Report Reveals Landmark Feats in Nationwide Community Impact

 IHS Nigeria, made impressive community impact across the country touching every aspect of national covering such areas as education, health, digital economy and infrastructural development. According to the 2023 and 2024 Impact Report IHS Nigeria continued its commitment to helping foster a more sustainable and prosperous future for Nigeria. The recently released report covered sustainability […]

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Digital Innovation to Spur Africa’s Payment Revenue to $19bn by 2029

Global payments revenue is projected to grow to $2.4 trillion by 2029, according to new research from Boston Consulting Group (BCG). While growth is expected to moderate to 4% annually over the next five years, the industry is undergoing a foundational reset as agentic AI, digital currencies, and fintech business models begin to shape the […]

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Providus Bank Acquires 34% of Distressed Unity Bank in AMCON Facilitated Merger Deal

Providus Bank in a merger deal facilitated by the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) has taken-over on 34 per cent off the neck of distressed  Unity Bank Plc. This has strengthened the business combination deal between Providus and Unity Bank. The 34 per cent total equity stake in Unity Bank was transacted through a […]

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MTN Takes Media Innovation Programme to Global Stage with Unveiling of Pan-African  Version

MTN Group has officially launched the Pan-African Media Innovation Programme (MIP), a bold initiative designed to equip journalists and editors across Africa with the skills, tools and networks needed to thrive in an era of digital transformation. The launch, which took place, in Johannesburg, South Africa, marked the expansion of the successful Nigerian edition of […]

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