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Sandisk Rebrands SSD Device with New Packaging, Product Design Inspired by Innovation

Sandisk has unveiled SANDISK Optimus at  the Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2026) as the new name for its renowned internal SSD lineup for gamers, creators, and professionals. The new branding for this family of products reflects a focus on performance leadership, engineering excellence, and a heritage of trust in flash memory. The powerful collection of […]

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Dangote Refinery Dismisses Shutdown Claims, Says PMS Daily Output Still at 50 Million Litres

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has dismissed reports claiming the refinery is shutting down for maintenance, describing the story as false and misleading. In a statement released on Monday, the refinery emphasised that production remains ongoing, stable, and uninterrupted. “Dangote Petroleum Refinery continues to operate at scale and retains the capacity to supply between 40 million and […]

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Ecobank Completes Repayment of Tendered US$300m Eurobond Notes

Ecobank Nigeria Limited has fully repaid bondholders who validly tendered their notes ahead of the February 2026 maturity date. The bank announced the successful completion of its tender offer, under which it prepaid approximately US$245 million of its US$300 million Eurobond, representing more than 80 per cent of the total issuance. The transaction relates to […]

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FirstBank Injections N500bn into Operations to Meet CBN Regulatory Capital Requirement

First HoldCo Plc has said its commercial banking subsidiary, First Bank of Nigeria (FirstBank), has successfully met the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) minimum capital requirement of ₦500 billion. This milestone was achieved following the completion of a series of strategic capital initiatives, including a Rights Issue, a Private Placement, and the injection of proceeds […]

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FirstBank Leads Conversation on Economic Growth at Nigeria Economic Outlook 2026 Holding Tomorro

FirstBank, West Africa’s premier financial institution and financial inclusion service provider is pleased to announce the Nigeria Economic Outlook 2026 scheduled to hold on Tuesday, 6 January 2025. The theme of the session is “The Great Calibration: Mastering Resilience in an Era of Asynchronous Growth” Nigeria Economic Outlook is an annual customer-facing session which sets […]

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NCC Unveils Nigeria’s First National Mobile Coverage Maps, Gives Consumers Power to Choose Network Operators

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has given telecommunication’s subscribers a tool to explore where mobile networks are available, how they perform, and what users are experiencing. Coverage and speeds may vary by location and device. Known as the National Mobile Coverage Maps, the coverage and speeds may vary depending on your exact location, device, weather, […]

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NCC Plans Crashing Spectrum Cost to Attract Investors to Rural and Underserved Nigerian Communities

The cost of spectrum is expected to reduce in 2026 as the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) unveils a stakeholders’ survey report, which recommended that the reduction of spectrum cost particularly for low-frequency bands. The decision to reduce the cost also borders on the need to encourage service deployment and coverage in rural and underserved areas […]

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Telecoms Companies with Above 10% Share-Holding Structure Gets 45 Days  Directive to Regularise Holdings

Shareholding structures of telecommunications companies that are above 10 per cent, and without its authorization have up to 45 days to regularize same. In a notice issued by the  Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and published on its website, the Commission warned of sanctions against erring organisations The notice,  stated: “All Licensees of the Commission are […]

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MexyGabriel Founder, Nnaemeka Ani Takes Center Stage in Africa’s Evolving Tech Landscape

Founder of MGX Research Center and the visionary behind MexyGabriel, Nnaemeka Ani has emerged as a leading protagonist in the narrative of Nigeria’s technological self-reliance. This is just as the rapidly evolving landscape of African technology, pops-up few figures bridging the gap between high-level research and grassroots digital execution, and this where Ani is a […]

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FirstBank Exclusive 500-Seater Bleacher Support  Boosts 2025 Calabar Carnival 

FirstBank, West Africa’s premier financial institution and financial inclusion services provider, has officially announced its sponsorship of the Carnival Calabar & Festival 2025, unveiling a landmark addition set to redefine the carnival experience — the first-ever private premium seating area at the event. The highlight of FirstBank’s participation is the construction of a 500-seater premium […]

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