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Dangote Cement, Refinery Win Sectoral Awards at NECA 2024 Visible Impact Awards

Pan-Africa Conglomerate, Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), and its subsidiaries Dangote Cement Plc and Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals stole the show at the weekend in Lagos when they carted away excellence awards bestowed by the private sector employers’ body, Nigeria Employers Consultative Association (NECA) during its 2024 annual night of recognitions. Dangote Group was recognised under […]

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Anambra State Public-Private Sector Initiative Extends Internet Access Closer to Citizens

An internet service from the Anambra State ICT Agency in collaboration with Pine Heights Systems Limited  has rolled-out what it called, Solution Wi-Fi is locations across Anambra, bringing free, high-speed internet closer to people. you. Whether you’re a student researching online, a business owner connecting with clients, or someone staying informed, this expansion ensures that […]

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Nigeria Needs Disruptive Transformational Innovation to Tackle National Challenges, Says NITDA Boss

The academia, industry leaders, and policymakers in Nigeria need to embrace disruptive transformational innovation as a tool for addressing the nation’s challenges and unlocking its immense potential. Beyond that the critical role of innovation in driving Nigeria’s sustainable development, economic diversification, and global competitiveness cannot be ignored. According to the Director General, National Information Technology […]

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Dangote Refinery Slashes Petrol Price for Marketers to Ease Consumers Burden

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery on Sunday announced a reduction in its price of the Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, to ₦970 per litre for oil marketers. The company’s Chief Branding and Communications Officer, Anthony Chiejina, disclosed this in a statement. He said the decision is the refinery’s way of appreciating Nigerians “for […]

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Seplat Energy Harps on Gas Impact on Development with Minimal Emissions

Seplat Energy Plc, foremost indigenous energy company, see gas resources in Nigeria and other African countries can drive significant developmental gains with minimal impacts on emission. According to the leading energy company, gas is the immediate solution to many immediate problems in Africa; thus, there is a compelling development case for investment in the resource. […]

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Foreign Nationals, 113 All from Asia Involved in High-level Cybercrimes, Hacking Now in Custody at Nigeria’s Correctional Centre

China, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, Brazil, Philippines and Malaysia nationals to cool-off in Kuje and Suleja correctional facilities until the next adjourned date over high-level cybercrimes, hacking, and activities threatening national security. The group which were arraigned on a 6 count charge bothering on cyber crime includes 113 foreign nationals, comprising of 87 men and 26 […]

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Nigerians to Pay for New Multipurpose National ID, No Funding for Project, Says NIMC

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has revealed that Nigerians will have to pay for the new multipurpose national Identity card due to limited government revenue and to ensure that it is produced for only those who need it. According to Dr. Peter Iwegbu, Head of Card Management Services at NIMC, the decision was made […]

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Lagos Plans First AI Usage Guidelines in Nigeria, Says Regulations Almost Ready

The Lagos State has intentions to publish Nigeria’s first Artificial Intelligence (AI) guidelines, paving the path for responsible technology use. Olatubosun Alake, the Lagos State commissioner for innovation, science, and technology, announced the idea at the 4th Zenith Bank Tech Fair, which took place in Lagos yesterday. According to Alake, the regulations are being prepared […]

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MasterCard Spills Out Mentorship, Funding Offer for Edtech Start-ups

Applications are now open for the 2025 Mastercard Foundation Edtech Fellowship. The six-month, equity-free acceleration programme for edtech (education technology) start-ups is designed for high-growth and high-impact companies using technology and innovation to address challenges in the South African education system. The fellowship is organised in partnership with local non-profit Injini. Starting in April 2025, it […]

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Dangote Cement Donates Multi-Million Naira Educational Projects to Lagos Schools 

Dangote Cement Plc, a cement manufacturer, has donated multi-million Naira educational support projects to secondary schools in Lagos as part of its social investment initiatives aimed at complementing the government’s efforts in providing quality and sustainable education in the state. The company’s management explained that the projects, which were commissioned and handed over to various […]

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