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Crude Oil & Refined Products Sale Committee Applauds Dangote Refinery Industry Impact

The $20 billion Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has been hailed as a symbol of industrial revolution, driving Nigeria’s economic emancipation. This commendation was made by the Technical Committee of the One-Stop Shop (OSS) for sale of crude and refined products in naira initiative during a tour of the facility. Coordinator of the OSS Technical […]

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LG Electronics Cutting-Edge HVAC Innovations Excite Consumers at Mega Clima Expo, Displays Smart Technology

LG Electronics Cutting-Edge HVAC Innovations was the centre of attraction at the Mega Clima 2025, West Africa’s premier international HVAC exhibition, which was held in Lagos, Southwest Nigeria, and innovative household items were on display for public admiration, and purchase. LG Electronics spotlighted its latest heating, ventilation, and air conditioning breakthroughs. The company’s exhibit underscores a […]

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GITEX Nigeria: NITDA Extends Invitation to Bayelsa as Diriyi Unveils N750m Innovation Fund

Ahead of the GITEX Nigeria, the National Information Technology Development Agency, (NITDA) is on the way towards getting support from the public sector. Specifically, the Bayelsa State Government the awarded ₦250 million and ₦500 million interest-free loans to two standout innovators and announced plans for an IT knowledge centre in partnership with NITDA. Governor Douye […]

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lnfobip Unveils  Next Generation of AI-Powered Customer Conversations

Global cloud communications platform Infobip has announced its Conversational Experience Orchestration Platform (CXOP)–a game-changing solution that places agentic AI at the heart of every customer interaction. CXOP enables brands to move beyond static, rules-based workflows to deliver dynamic, goal-oriented conversations across marketing, sales, and support-at scale. T he announcement builds on Infobip’s AI Hub, marking a […]

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Africa Data Centres and Blue Turtle Technologies Set to accelerate SA’s Digital Infrastructure

Africa Data Centres, a business of Cassava Technologies, a pan-African technology group, has formed a commercial partnership with Blue Turtle Technologies, one of South Africa’s leading enterprise IT solutions providers, to deploy colocation services in the Cape Town and Midrand data centres. This agreement marks a significant step in expanding South Africa’s enterprise cloud and […]

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Dangote Petroleum Refinery Rejigs Product Distribution Channels with Free Logistics

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has  commenced a significant national initiative designed to transform Nigeria’s fuel distribution landscape. Effective 15th of August 2025, the Refinery will begin the distribution of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and diesel to marketers, petrol dealers, manufacturers, telecoms firms, aviation, and other large users across the country, with free logistics to boost distribution […]

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Smartcash PSB Partners Leadway Assurance to Provide lnstant Motor Insurance

SmartCash Payment Service Bank, a subsidiary of Airtel Nigeria, has made a strategic partnership with Leadway Assurance to offer Smartcash users an effortless access to Leadway’s mobile-friendly motor insurance service. The new offering provides a convenient and affordable way for motorists to stay protected and compliant with national insurance requirements. With this collaboration, new and […]

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Investors Finding Way Back to Kenyan Market

Kenya´s economic growth is expected to strengthen to 5.5 per cent already this year, supported by resilient performance in tourism and recovery in the agricultural sector. Lower inflationary pressure and robust remittances to Kenyan households will also bolster consumer spending, representing a key driver for growth over the next few years. “Overall, we believe that […]

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UK and US Still See Africa as Land of Poverty, Corruption, Says Report

AMA PRESS RELEASE A new groundbreaking report reveals that everyday perceptions of Africa in the UK and the US are still largely shaped by outdated and negative stereotypes-with profound consequences for how people engage with the continent culturally and economically. Titled Stereotypes About Africa in Britain and the United States: A Social-Psychological Study of Their Impact […]

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USSD POLICY: NCC Empowers Consumers to Stop Bank Account Deductions

In what appears to be respite for bank customers who are burdened by bank deductions from their accounts, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) rejigs her End User Billing (EUB) policy for USSD banking in Nigeria. Before now it had been bundles of cries by bank customers over such deductions as in most cases customers are […]

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