Mohamad Darwish EVP Chief Executive Officer, IHS Nigeria
 Business

IHS Nigeria Warns Against Impact of Telecoms Infrastructure Neglect on Nigeria’s Digital Economy

IHS Towers Nigeria has stressed that robust infrastructure protection mechanisms will be critical in enthroning a more efficient digital economy in the country. This is even as the firm reaffirmed its commitment to supporting government and stakeholders in building a resilient communication infrastructure landscape. The Director of Administration Operations at IHS, Mr. Sadisu Jubrin, who […]

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Mr. Emmanuel Ikazoboh
 Business

Aliko Dangote Retires from Dangote Cement Plc as Ikazoboh Takes-Over Chairman Leadership

Foremost entrepreneur and founder of Dangote Cement Plc, Aliko Dangote has retired as a Director and the Chairman of the Board of Directors, effective July 25, 2025. A statement from the company said that he is relinquishing his position as chairman and retiring from the board to focus on the Refinery, Petrochemicals, Fertiliser and Government […]

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Chief Marketing Officer of MTN Nigeria, Onyinye Ikenna-Emeka.
 Telecoms

5G Technology Transformational Impact Essential in Nigeria’s Digital Economy, Says MTN’s CMO

The 5G technology as a transformational force has the potential to revolutionise media, entertainment, and Nigeria’s broader digital economy. According to the Chief Marketing Officer of MTN Nigeria, Onyinye Ikenna-Emeka, the 5G technology is not just a technology but it is an enabler of experiences. She made the remark during an interactive session with fellows […]

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Business

 Dangote Cement Farmer’s Food Empowerment Projects Get Govt Attention

Minister of Solid Mineral Development, Mr. Dele Alake has lauded the management of Dangote Cement, Ibese for its contributions to the development of its host communities saying its many social investments have succeeded in fostering economic development and social cohesion in the communities. The Minister who spoke through the Mines and Environment Compliance Officer for […]

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Olusegun Alebiosu, MD/CEO First Bank Plc
 Business

FirstBank Partners UN Organ to Drive Sustainable Finance, Lock Capital for Development

FirstBank, the West Africa premier financial institution and financial inclusion services provider, has strengthened its partnership with the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) to reaffirm its commitment to driving sustainable finance and unlocking capital for development. This ongoing partnership was reinforced at the recently concluded Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4) hosted by […]

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Economy

Africa’s Investable Capital for Infrastructure Now Over $4trl of Domestic Savings, Says AFC Report

AMA PRESS RELEASE Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, today publishes the most comprehensive and up-to-date picture of Africa’s investable capital landscape-revealing over $4 trillion of domestic savings in banking assets, institutional funds and reserves. The research in the 2025 edition of the State of Africa’s Infrastructure (SAI) Report underscores AFC’s conviction in […]

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Business

Dangote Assures of Petrol Price Stability Amid Rising Global Crude Oil Price

Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has assured consumers of price stability of her Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol although the price of crude oil of continues to fluctuate in the global market. In a statement signed  by the Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer, Anthony Chiejina, the company  said the decision to […]

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Technology

Customs Technology Strides Progresses as  Form M Enters into B’Odogwu Portal

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has successfully integrated the Form M process into the B’Odogwu Trade Portal through a pilot scheme across three commands. The pilot scheme was implemented at Port and Terminal Multiservices Limited (PTML), Tin Can Island Port, and Apapa Area Command. Spokesman Abdullahi Maiwada confirmed the development in a statement issued on […]

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Business

Presidency Drops Remita as Revenue Collection Platform, as New Treasury Digital Platform Goes Live

The Nigerian Government has dropped the Remita platform previously used for revenue collection, and has replaced it with the Treasury Management and Revenue Assurance System (TMRAS). This launch of TMRAS system ends the business of Remita with the Government, as the new system intends to improve the management of federal revenue collections and payments among […]

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Technology
  • February 25, 2025

Dangote Harps on Impact of Advanced Technology on Industrialization, Pledges Sustain Deployment

The Dangote Industries Limited has instituted a plethora of cutting-edge technology in creating top-notch efficiency for all its companies. Speaking at the just concluded 46th Edition of the Kaduna International Trade Fair, Senior Advisor to the President of the Dangote Group, Fatima Wali Abdurrahman, said the digitization exercise is a sustained endeavour, adding that it […]

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