Business

NITDA Boss Meets Permanent Secretary’s Team Ahead of 2026 Initiatives implementation

The Director General, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa held talks with the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Engr. Nadungu Gagare ahead of full implementation the year 2026 initiatives of NITDA. The session provided a strategic overview of NITDA’s evolution since its establishment in 2001 and reaffirmed its […]

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Business

Over 2,000 Young Nigerians Begin Free ICT Business Skills Acquisition from MTN Foundation 

In line with the Federal Government’s National Digital Economy and SME Development agenda, MTN Foundation commenced the seventh phase of its ICT business skills onboarding for more than 2,000 entrepreneurs drawn largely from Nigeria’s growing small and medium-scale enterprise (SME) sector. The first week of the virtual training programme ran from Monday, January 5, 2026, […]

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Business

Dangote Industries Vision 2030 Strategy to Fast‑tracking Africa’s Industrialisation

Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) has announced an ambitious Vision 2030 strategy designed to fast‑tracking Africa’s industrialisation, strengthening economic self‑sufficiency, and empowering the continent’s next generation. President of the Group, Aliko Dangote, reaffirmed that the company’s long‑term direction is focused on building Africa’s capacity to feed itself, power its economy, and develop its people sustainably. Revealing […]

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News

Automation, Digitalization, and AI Key Drivers for Modernizing Power Grids, Says Huawei

AMA PRESS RELEASE In 2025 alone, more than 10 major power outages disrupted electricity supplies worldwide, affecting over 1.2 billion people. Ensuring system stability has remained a top priority for global power companies. Stability is not their only concern, however; the drive toward carbon neutrality is accelerating the adoption of renewable energy and electrification. Integrating […]

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Business

Respite for Environment, Society, and Economy Key Problems of Nigeria’s Oil & Gas Problems, Says Seplat Chief

Seplat Energy Plc has reiterated that oil and gas will continue to play a critical role in Nigeria’s energy mix, while stressing the need for operators to conduct their activities responsibly, efficiently, and sustainably. This position was articulated by Mr. Okechukwu Mba, Director, Gas & New Energy, Seplat Energy Plc, who represented the Company’s Chief […]

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Business

Dangote Cement Honours Outstanding Distributors, Gives Prizes Worth N15bn Including High-end SUVs, and CNG-Powered Trucks

Dangote Cement Plc has celebrated its top distributors and customers with ₦15 billion worth of rewards for their continued loyalty, resilience, and outstanding performance. The 2026 Distributors’ Awards Night, celebrated the company’s highest-performing partners under the theme “Partner for Growth.” Recipients received an impressive array of gifts, including cash prizes, containers of cement, high-end SUVs, […]

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Dr. Krishnan Ranganath, Regional Executive – West Africa.
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Transmission, Fragmentation May Derail Africa’s $1.5trl  Digital Economy Potential, Says Expert

As cross-continental digitalisation developments converge to forge tomorrow’s AI economy, Africa today is united in its ambition to become a thriving, technologically empowered market where world-class digital infrastructure yields unprecedented socio-economic returns. At the forefront of this shared pursuit stands a central catalyst: data centres, the physical environments engineered to support the compute, storage, and […]

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L-R:Dangote Petroleum Refinery, Chief HR Officer, Gloria Byamugisha; Dangote Petroleum Refinery, MD/CEO, David Bird; Group Chief Brand & Communications Officer, Dangote Industries Ltd, Anthony Chiejina.
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Dangote Refinery  Assures Nigerians of Constant Product Supply, Says Fuel Scarcity Era Gone with  Subsidy 

Dangote Refinery has reaffirmed its commitment to supplying Nigerians with premium-quality petrol (PMS) that meets global standards, in line with its vision of ensuring energy security for Nigeria and Africa. Speaking at a media briefing in Lagos, Mr. David Bird, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Dangote Refinery, emphasized the facility’s advanced design and […]

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Technology

NITDA DG Warns Absence of Trust in Nigeria’s Digital Ecosystem Stifles Innovation

The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Mr Kashifu Inuwa has warned about the absence of trust in the digital ecosystem. According to him, trust is a critical enabler of digital transformation, as its absence slows down innovation and increases costs, while its presence accelerates progress and reduces barriers to growth. […]

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L-R : Dr Olubunmi Otti, Zonal Coordinator, Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) South-West Zone; Mrs Omotayo Muhammad, Head Competition and Tariff, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC); Mary Iwelumo.
 Business

Telecoms Stakeholders Seek Competition Model Favouring Less Dominant Operators Ahead of NCC-PwC Study

The stakeholders in the Nigerian telecommunications flagged-off discussions aimed at providing a level playing field for all class of players in the industry. The discourse, which is at the auspices of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) was part of a comprehensive study on the level of competition in the telecommunications sector that hoped to address […]

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