President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for assembling a capable leadership team at the NNPC, highlighting the appointments of Mr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari as Group Chief Executive Officer and Mr Ahmadu Musa Kida as Non-Executive Chairman. Dangote said he visited the President to commend him for putting together such […]
Read MoreFirstBank, the West African premier bank and financial inclusion service provider, is in collaboration with EStars Education Africa Limited (EStars), a global leader in educational esports.to provides a platform for FirstBank to support the rollout of EStars’ comprehensive esports qualifications, including entry-level Certificates and BTEC courses in esports. A statement by the Bank said these […]
Read MoreIn a surprise twist, Airtel Africa is going into an agreement with SpaceX to bring Starlink’s high-speed internet services to its customers in Africa. Currently, SpaceX has acquired requisite licenses in 9 out of 14 countries within Airtel Africa’s footprint. Operating licenses for the other 5 countries are under process. In statement, the company noted […]
Read MoreMTN Nigeria Communications Plc, Nigeria’s leading telecommunications provider, announces the release of its 2024 Sustainability Report. Now in its sixth consecutive year, the Report underscores MTN Nigeria’s continued commitment to sustainability, transparency, and shared value creation through strategic ESG integration and responsible business practices. Notably, this 2024 edition, our second consecutive sustainability report as early […]
Read MoreWhatsApp’s claim that it may be forced to exit Nigeria due to FCCPC’s recent order appears to be a calculated move aimed at inducing negative public reaction and potentially pressuring the FCCPC to reconsider its decision. According to the statement from the FCCPA, it investigated Meta Platforms and WhatsApp (jointly referred to as “Meta Parties”) […]
Read MoreThe Industry Newspaper, organisers of The Industry Summit/Awards have named the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno as the Industry Governor of the Year for his policies and programmes designed to promote and improve startups and entrepreneurship in the state. In the year under review, Pastor Eno has demonstrated exceptional leadership in the […]
Read MoreMTN Nigeria Communications Plc held its 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Lagos, Southwest Nigeria, where shareholders reviewed the company’s full-year financial performance and endorsed its strategic priorities for the future. The AGM came on the heels of a strong first quarter in 2025, during which MTN Nigeria invested a record ₦202.4 billion in capital […]
Read MoreA Startup Consultative Forum, an initiative designed to accelerate the implementation of the Nigeria Startup Act (NSA) and strengthen the country’s tech startup ecosystem, has taken root in Nigeria. Inaugurating the Forum, Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Mr Kashifu Inuwa described the platform as more than just a stakeholder meeting. He […]
Read MoreThe National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), in partnership with the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), has officially commissioned a state-of-the-art IT Community Centre in Ibadan, Oyo State, as part of ongoing efforts to bridge the digital divide and empower youth and women across the state. The centre, which was donated to Oladipo Alayande School of […]
Read MoreMTN Group, Africa’s largest telecoms company, paid more than $2 billion in taxes last year across its 16 markets on two continents. This total included corporate taxes, indirect taxes, withholding taxes, payroll taxes, operating license fees, and other payments to government agencies. MTN Group, which serves 290.9 million subscribers, yesterday released a set of its […]
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