Leading women professionals from across sectors of the Nigerian economy are rejigging their determination to confront the ongoing issues of workplace discrimination, harassment, and gender bias that continue to hinder their advancement. Speaking during a webinar titled, “Breaking the Glass Ceiling”, and moderated by Funsho Anthony, the webinar’s session featured women such as Linda Ochugbua, […]
Read MoreThe adoption of African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) beyond breaking down trade barriers, streamline regulations, and open new markets for businesses of all sizes has the transformative potential of emerging technologies from Africa According to the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa the recent adoption of the AfCFTA […]
Read MoreTelecoms operators’ global enterprise revenue will grow 37% over the next five years; reaching $348bn by 2029. This growth is being driven by operators monetising non-core network services and technologies to better service enterprise customers. According to Juniper Research report, to capitalise on this growth, operators must leverage the modularity of next-generation networks to create […]
Read MorePresident 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 […]
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