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CISCO, NITDA, NUC & Others to Rejig Nigeria’s Education Sector Targeting Technology at Foundation Level

There is an multiple sector partnership in Nigeria driven by information technology company, CISCO, National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), National Universities Commission (NUC), National Teachers’ Institute (NTI), National Mathematical Centre (NMC), and the Universal Basic Education Board (UBEC) to creating an inclusive and technology-driven educational ecosystem. This initiative seeks to embed digital literacy across […]

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Nigerian Government to Introduce Digital Literacy as General Course in Universities

The Nigerian Government is planning to include digital literacy into the academic curriculum of all Nigerian universities as a step towards advancing digital skills and preparing Nigeria’s youth for the digital economy. The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is therefore partnering with the National Universities Commission (NUC) to embed digital literacy as a general […]

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Director-General of NCAC, Mr. Obi Asika, and Director-General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa.
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NITDA, Culture-Centric Agency NCAC Mull Alliance on Digital Literacy Focus Talent Hunt

The National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC) and the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) plan to integrate their expertise to groom talents in the NCAC’s Nigeria’s Got Talent platform. The new initiative will integrate NITDA’s digital literacy programs and gamified learning systems, creating opportunities for creatives to thrive in a digitally empowered environment. […]

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Nestlé Professional Champions Affordable Nutrition with Maggi Soya Chunks 

Nestlé Professional, the Out of Home business arm of Nestlé Nigeria and a provider of food solutions, recently introduced the Affordable Nutrition option, Maggi Soya Chunks, to food vendors, chefs and event planners during the Lagos edition of the Business of Food workshop. Canteens, grillers, Maishais, and bukas play an integral role in providing daily […]

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JUST IN: Enhanced Connectivity Expected in 2025 as Telcables Opens New Point at Rack Center Lagos 

TelCables Nigeria, a subsidiary of global ICT solutions and services provider, Angola Cables plans to open a new PoP at the Lagos Rack Centre facility to boost low-latency interconnectivity and Cloud access across West Africa. Fernando Fernandes, CEO of TelCables Nigeria and West Africa said that this strategic expansion aims to significantly enhance digital connectivity […]

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Newly Launched Chinese Shopping App Temu Suspended in Vietnam Over Non-compliance Issues

Shopping app Temu has been forced to suspend its services in Vietnam after it failed to register with authorities, state media said on Thursday. Goods ordered on Temu were no longer being cleared through customs in Vietnam, state media reported, after the company missed an end-of-November deadline to register with the ministry of industry and […]

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Dangote Cement and Communities Sign Landmark Development Pact

 A wave of jubilation swept through Gboko, Benue State, on Wednesday as Dangote Cement Plc and six host communities signed an historic Community Development Agreement (CDA). The landmark accord, which commits Dangote Cement to multimillion-naira development initiatives, was celebrated as a transformative milestone, with the communities pledging to uphold a peaceful coexistence. His Royal Highness, […]

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L-R: Director, Enterprise, West Africa, MainOne Cable, Olubunmi Ogun; IT Director, Airtel Nigeria, Kemi Ariyo; Agile & Digital Transformation Manager, Deloitte Nigeria, Dapo Adefila and Convener, CIO & C-Suite Awards Africa, Abiola Laseinde
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Airtel’s Leadership Team Wins Multiple Awards at CIO 2024

Airtel Nigeria’s leadership team has demonstrated outstanding excellence in innovation and technology as two of its directors were honoured with three prestigious awards at the 5th edition of the CIO & C-Suite Awards. The annual awards, organized by CIO Club Africa, celebrates outstanding achievements in technology and innovation leadership across 11 African nations, recognizing individuals […]

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Nigeria’s Employment Body Lauds Dangote Sugar Factory Investment Impact on Job Creation

The huge investment by Dangote Sugar Refinery in the Sugar Backward Integration Policy (BIP) of the federal government has been hailed by the National Directorate of Employment (NDE), which described its job creation potential as humongous. Director-General of NDE, Silas Agara who commended the Chairman of the Company, Aliko Dangote during his visit to Dangote […]

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Nestlé Nigeria Expands Empowerment Initiative to Support Women Entrepreneurs in Calabar

Nestlé Nigeria has expanded its Nestlé Empowering Rural Women in Nigeria Initiative to include 50 more female retailers in Calabar, Cross River State. At the event to launch this project, the participants were trained in merchandising, bookkeeping, and customer service. Speaking on the importance of this project, Victoria Uwadoka, Corporate Communications, Public Affairs, and Sustainability […]

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