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NITRA, ALTON & Others Set to Tackle Critical Issues On CNII Bill & Sustainability

The Nigeria Information Technology Reporters Association (NITRA), a body of journalists that report the ICT sector in Nigeria is partnering with the Association of Licensed Telecommunication Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) to tackle the challenges of how to secure telecoms infrastructure and ensure that investments in the sector are protected. The duo in a statement announcing […]

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Business

Again, Dangote Refinery Slashes Fuel Price, Ex-depot Price N820 Per Litre

Dangote Refinery has again within a week interval reduced its ex-depot the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, from N840 per litre to N820 per litre, effective immediately. It would be recalled that the company last week reduced its ex-depot price from N880 to N840 per litre. With assurance of steady […]

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NCC’s Project Targeting  Schools with ICT Empowerment Wins Global Award 

An initiative of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), the Digital Awareness Programme (DAP) has won award of the 2025 World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS). The NCC’s project won the prize under Category C3, which is on Access to Information and Knowledge. The DAP, one of hundreds of projects submitted for the WSIS Prizes competition […]

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Business

Ecobank Unveils Innovative Financial Solution to Leapfrog Nigeria’s Education’s Ecosystem

Ecobank Nigeria, an affiliate of the leading pan-African banking group, Ecobank Group, has unveiled a comprehensive suite of innovative financial solutions designed to support all key stakeholders within the education ecosystem. These offerings are aimed at driving financial inclusion, operational efficiency, and sustainable growth across the sector. For school owners and educational leaders, Ecobank offers […]

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Technology

Nigeria, Amazons Partners to Offer Free Digital Skill Training for Students Tackle  Shortages

The Nigeria Government in partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS) are to offer free digital skills training and certification to students and educators across Nigeria’s higher institutions. The Government through the  Federal Ministry of Education  announced this on its official X handle, in accordance with the Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda to increase access to 21st-century […]

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FinTech

Contactless Payment Value to Double by 2030, Reaching $18.1trl 

Experts in fintech and payments markets, found the value of contactless payment transactions will grow by 106% from $7.7 trillion in 2025. According to Juniper Research, the fastest growing contactless payment mechanism driving this expansion is Near-field Communication (NFC) ticketing; projected to grow by 300% over the next five years. NFC ticketing enables quick tap-in, […]

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Business

MTN’s Chess Ambassador Tasks Young Players on Skills for Greatness

The 2025 Ecobank National Schools’ Team Chess Championship saw chess grandmaster and youth advocate, Tunde Onakoya deliver a simple but powerful message to young players, reminding them to see their background not as a barrier, but as a foundation for greatness. The tournament drew 1,830 students from 366 schools across Nigeria, making it one of […]

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Experts, Stakeholders Predict Dangote Petroleum Refinery as Panacea for Reducing Nigeria’s Inflation

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has been identified as crucial to reducing inflation in Nigeria, according to a report by the Financial Derivatives Company (FDC) Limited think tank. In its recently published Lagos Business School (LBS) Executive Breakfast Presentation for July, the think tank noted that Dangote Refinery has become the key mechanism for reducing petrol prices […]

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MTN Nigeria Reaffirms Support for Women Empowerment, Backs SheCan 6.0

MTN Nigeria has reinforced its commitment to gender equity and inclusive growth with its partnership for the 2025 SheCan Do More Conference. SheCan Nigeria is a movement for today’s woman to realize her potential by empowering, educating and transforming her to do more. Through its annual conference, mentorship programmes, and strategic partnerships, the initiative promotes […]

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Business

Seplat Energy Community Engagement Roadmap Paying-off, Says CEO

Seplat Energy Plc has developed and serviced clear ways of engagement with its communities and developing strong partnership with capitals. Speaking at the 2025 NOG Energy Ween Conference in Abuja during a panel session titled: “Harnessing Africa’s Energy Shift-From Acquisition to Optimisation”, Chief Executive Officer, Seplat Energy, Roger Brown said Seplat Energy, sees engagement with […]

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