Dangote displays refinery product... Photo: Channelstv
 Business
  • September 12, 2025

Dangote Refinery Refutes Anti-labour Pactices, Monopoly Conduct, Alleges NUPENG Protest to 4000 CNG Buses Project

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has dismissed recent allegations by the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), insisting that claims of anti-labour practices, monopolistic behaviour, and planned fuel price hikes are “entirely unfounded”. The union’s statement, released on 5 September, and subsequent media appearances, alleged that Dangote Group was undermining union activities and threatening […]

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Business
  • September 11, 2025

AI Impact on Marketing Workflow to Top Discussion at BJAN 2025 Marketing Conference

Artificial Intelligence AI and Marketing Workflow: Opportunities and Challenges will top the discussion at the Brand Journalists Association of Nigeria (BJAN) annual conference on 28th, November this year. The conference is aimed at facilitating engagement among stakeholders in the brands, Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC), and related sectors. According to the BJAN chairman, Mr. Daniel Obi, […]

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Business
  • September 11, 2025

Accra to Host Africa Fintech Summit, Allocates 50% Pitch Slots to Ghanaian Startups

AMA PRESS RELEASE Africa Fintech Summit (AFTS) is set for kick-off with the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations (MOC) as a Strategic Partner for the 14th edition of the summit. The Accra International Convention Centre (AICC) Summit, comes on the heels of the n Accra from some of the bold moves by MOCDTI, […]

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Business
  • September 11, 2025

NITDA Invites Stakeholders to Review of Two Draft Regulatory Policy Documents Designed to Standardise Operation

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has invited stakeholders to a public review session of two regulatory policy designed to stadardised the industry. The review of the two documents, the Draft Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) and  Technical Standard for the Nigerian Data Exchange (NGDX) are expected to form part of NITDA’s Rule-Making Process (RMP) […]

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Business
  • September 11, 2025

German Consumer Goods Maker Unveils Stephanie Coker, as “WAW Woman”

German multinational and manufacturer of consumer brands products in Nigeria, Henkel Nigeria, has appointed influencer Mrs. Stephanie Coker-Aderinokun as “The WAW Woman”. This partnership signifies Henkel’s commitment to strengthening its connection with Nigerian households whilst expanding its portfolio in the Nigerian FMCG market. The General Manager at Henkel Nigeria, Okan Erdem, expressed that this collaboration […]

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Business
  • September 11, 2025

Dangote Cement Pays Shareholders About N3.trl,  Pledges to Transform Africa’s Cement Market

Shareholders of Dangote Cement Plc have received over N3.3 billion in dividends over the last 15 years. Aside from this impressive dividend payout, the shareholders have also significantly benefited from the capital appreciation of the cement stock. The benefits to the shareholders were disclosed on the floor of the Nigerian Exchange on Wednesday, during the […]

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Business
  • September 10, 2025

SAP Names Nazia Pillay as Managing Director for Southern Africa

AMA  PRESS RELEASE SAP has appointed Nazia Pillay as its new Managing Director for Southern Africa. Sergio Maccotta, Senior Vice President at SAP Middle East and Africa South, says: “Our purpose as a business is to help the world run better and improve people’s lives, reflected in our ongoing commitment to transformation and corporate responsibility […]

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Business
  • September 9, 2025

Afrobeat Freaks Chase Fortune at MTN’s Next Afrobeats Star Auditions

The MTN’s new talent show, Next Afrobeats Star (NAS), kicked off its regional auditions in Lagos, with hundreds turning up for the auditions, all with the same goal: to take their sound global. Some travelled in from other states, underscoring the scale of the nationwide search. Running from September 5 to 8, the Lagos auditions […]

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Dr Aminu Maida, EVC NCC
 Business
  • September 9, 2025

Nigeria Counts Gains of Telecoms Industry Liberalisation as ALTON Seeks Telecoms Academy to Bridge Skills Gaps

The liberalisation of Nigerian telecommunications industry has been able create about 500,000 since 2001 the liberalisation as well as improved connectivity and powered nation’s economic growth According to the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr Aminu Maida, the industry is now under threat calling for urgent collaboration to close the skill gaps […]

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Business
  • September 9, 2025

Experts, Stakeholders Seek Strategic Partnership and Inclusive Policies for Telecom, Fintech at WATISE 2025

AMA PRESS RELEASE The 2025 edition of the West Africa Telecommunications Infrastructure Summit & Exhibition (WATISE) has ended in Lagos with a strong call for governments, regulators, and industry players to deepen collaboration, protect telecom infrastructure, and prioritise inclusive digital access across the region. The event, held at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Lagos, brought together […]

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