Inuwa during the virtual inauguration of the Technical Working Group on National Cloud Infrastructure
 Business
  • February 21, 2025

Absence of Global Data Centre Operators in Nigeria Stifling Investments into Infrastructure Deployment, Says NITDA Boss

The absence of global date centres players in Africa denies Nigeria of investment into the data centres infrastructure deployment in the country. Indeed, the lack of clear data on infrastructure is making the attraction investment becomes challenging, the Director-General, Kashifu Inuwa, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), observed. Who made the observation at the […]

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News
  • February 21, 2025

Teenage Spelling Bee Hero Serves as MTN Nigeria’s CEO for One Day

A 15-year-old Ikenna Ikechukwu stepped into the role of CEO at MTN Nigeria for a day on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. The teenager from Glorious Covenant School in Rivers State earned this extraordinary opportunity after clinching the top spot in the 2024 MTN mPulse Spelling Bee competition. Ikechukwu’s day at the helm of one of […]

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Secretary USPF, Yomi Arowosafe
 Business
  • February 21, 2025

USPF Signs MoU with Ogun State on Effective Utilisation of Emerging Tech Centre at Handover Ceremony 

The Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has handed over a new Information and Communication Technology (ICT) project to Ogun State Institute of Technology (OGITECH), Igbesa, Ogun State. The project named: Emerging Technologies Centre (ETC), sited on the Institute’s campus, is aimed at enhancing learning experience of students while providing […]

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Business
  • February 21, 2025

Aliko Dangote Hails IBB Impact on Nigeria’s Private Sector, Pledges N8bn to Presidential Library

The President and Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has praised former Head of State, Gen. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, popularly known as IBB, for implementing policies that liberated the private sector in Nigeria during his regime. Dangote made this statement on Thursday during the unveiling of the book “A Journey in Service”, the […]

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Business
  • February 20, 2025

Advertising Regulatory Council Seeks Effective Compliance with Global Best Practices.

Director-General of the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON), Dr. Olalekan Fadolapo, has reaffirmed his commitment to supporting the Brands Journalists Association of Nigeria (BJAN) in its mission to promote global standards in the advertising industry. Fadolapo, who spoke during a courtesy visit by BJAN executives, emphasized the importance of regulating the industry to ensure […]

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Omobolanle Victor-Laniyan, CEO of Kratos Sustainability Consults.
Business
  • February 20, 2025

BJAN Set to Host World Consumer Day 2025 with Focus on Consumer Challenges in Nigeria

The Brand Journalists Association of Nigeria (BJAN) as part of  its efforts to deepen discussions on issues affecting consumers will be hosting the 2025 World Consumer Rights Day celebration, with particular focus on the challenges that consumers face in Nigeria. The theme for this year’s celebration is: “A Just Transition to Sustainable Lifestyles” and it […]

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Business
  • February 20, 2025

Spending in Public Cloud to Hit $1trl  by 2026, Beating Earlier Estimates by Two Years

The public cloud industry has experienced explosive growth over the years, as billions worldwide rely on cloud storage to manage and safeguard their data. Since 2020, the sector has nearly tripled and is set to reach a remarkable $934 billion value in 2025, 20% more than last year. But even more impressive is how rapidly […]

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Business
  • February 20, 2025

NCC Unveils Plan to Deploy Analytical Tools for Telecoms Consumer Protection

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is enhancing her analytical capacity to better protect telecommunications consumers by leveraging data for proactive decision-making. According to the Executive Vice Chairman of the NCC, Dr Aminu Maida, the Commission is leveraging on its recent partnership with Innovations for Poverty Action to establish an Embedded Consumer Lab to analyze consumer […]

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Business
  • February 20, 2025

Dangote Assures of Commitment to Operational Sustainability

The Pan-African Conglomerate, Dangote Group has re-emphasized its commitment to sustainable practices in its operations across the nation. The declaration came against the background of its partnership with the Kaduna Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADCCIMA) in the ongoing 2025 Kaduna International Trade. Spokesperson for Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), Anthony Chiejina who is the Group […]

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Technology
  • February 20, 2025

Microsoft Investing $1m to Empower One Million Nigerians with  AI Skills in Next two Years

Microsoft has unveiled a one million dollar initiative to equip one million Nigerians with Artificial Intelligence (AI) skills for the next two years. This was announced by Microsoft’s Country Manager for Nigeria and Ghana, Ola Williams, during the Microsoft AI tour in Lagos on Wednesday. Microsoft Unveils $1m Initiative To Boost AI In Nigeria “I […]

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