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Airtel Africa Foundation Fulfils Pledge Backs Nigerian Govt Project with ₦1bn Support

Airtel Africa Foundation has presented its pledged ₦1 billion commitment to the Federal Government of Nigeria in support of the 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) programme. During a ceremony at the Ministry of Communications, Innovation & Digital Economy, the Foundation’s Chairman, Dr Segun Ogunsanya, delivered the cheque to the Hon. Minister, Dr ‘Bosun Tijani. In […]

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ZINOX BOSS: Court Throws Out Falana’s Fraud Allegation for Lack of Merit

For the umpteenth time, the court has thrown out a case of fraud filed against the Chairman of Zinox Technologies, Mr. Leo Stan Ekeh, his wife, Chioma Ekeh, and 11 others. The latest is the dismissal of the suit by Justice Akpan Okon Ebong of the FCT High Court, who struck out the case filed […]

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Executive Order Insufficient to Secure Telecoms Infrastructure without Stakeholders’ Internal and Standardisation Resolutions, Say Experts

Industry leaders have identified important measures to secure telecommunications infrastructure in the country and ensure that investments in the telecoms space are protected. They argued that as much as the effective implementation of the Executive Order on the Designation and Protection of Critical National Information Infrastructure (CNII) is important, the Order cannot solely guarantee infrastructure […]

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MTN Group and Airtel Africa Form Alliance Drive Digital & Financial Inclusion in Uganda, Nigeria

Driven by the desire to extend digital and financial inclusion across Africa, MTN Group and Airtel Africa have entered into agreements to share network infrastructure in Uganda and Nigeria, while ensuring compliance with local regulatory and statutory requirements. These sharing agreements target improved network cost efficiencies, expanded coverage and the provision of enhanced mobile services […]

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 Dangote Feeds Thousands in Katsina, Donates 70,000 Bags of Rice to Kwara & katsina Residents

The Aliko Dangote Foundation has donated 35,000 bags of rice to the poor and vulnerable people of Katsina State. Also it extended its Food Intervention Programme to Kwara State with 25,000 bags of 10kg rice set to be distributed across the 16 local government areas of the state. This is coming two weeks after it […]

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USA Imports Over Two Million Barrels of Jet Fuel from Dangote Refinery

The growing influence of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals is extending far beyond Africa and the Middle East, as the United States imports over two million barrels of jet fuel from the world’s largest single-train refinery in March. Experts assert that this development should bring immense joy to Nigerians, as it attests to the […]

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Vertiv Designs New Software for Colocation and Hyper-scaling of Data Centres

Vertiv, a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, has launch Verti Unify, a unified control platform designed to simplify, standardise, and streamline data centre operations by integrating visibility, management, and reporting of critical power and thermal infrastructure while providing scalability and flexibility. As the only leading provider of the full suite of power train […]

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NLNG Rejigs Operational Efficiency to Boost Domestic Gas Supply in Nigeria

In line with its continuous improvement culture, NLNG has committed to working closely with its stakeholders to improve operational efficiency in its domestic Liquefied Petroleum Gas (DLPG) supply to the country. At an engagement session recently with stakeholders in Lagos, NLNG highlighted its plans to enhance engagement and improve operational efficiency of its LPG supply […]

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Minor Hotels Reveals New Masterbrand Strategy Driven by Digital, Loyalty and Distribution

AMA PRESS RELEASE Minor Hotels has unveiled its evolution into a guest-facing masterbrand and reinforced its commitment to creating innovative and insightful hospitality experiences that deliver what matters most to its guests. The brand refresh marks a significant milestone for the global hospitality group as it paves the way to add nearly 300 properties to […]

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Alitheia Capital and Goodwell Investments Exit Baobab Nigeria After 12 Years Financial Naturing

Alitheia Capital and Goodwell Investments have exited their joint venture uMunthu Fund: Baobab Nigeria. According to the companies, this exit reflects the “power of patient capital” in scaling businesses and deepening their impact. The duo went on to say that their investment over the last 12 years has helped Baobab Nigeria grow from a modest, […]

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