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Dangote Packaging Plans Expansion for African Export as Out Increases 

Dangote Packaging Limited (DPL) plans to expand into the African export market, following a production capacity boost facilitated by new machinery being commissioned in the two manufacturing plants. Chairman of DPL’s Board of Directors, Mr Robert Ade-Odiachi, disclosed the development during a strategic board meeting held on last Wednesday. The company, he said, is increasing […]

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Business

Nigeria’s Food Concepts Plc Set to Deploy SAP SuccessFactors for Employee Transformation  

AMA PRESS RELEASE A leading Nigerian FMCG company has chosen SAP SuccessFactors to transform its human capital management capabilities across its West African operations. Managing Director at Food Concepts Plc (FC), Kofi Abunu, says: “Our company was founded with the vision of becoming the most loved quick-service restaurant and baked goods brand in Nigeria. We know […]

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Business

 Women Professionals Refire Quest to End Gender Bias on Workplace Discrimination 

Leading women professionals from across sectors of the Nigerian economy are rejigging their determination to confront the ongoing issues of workplace discrimination, harassment, and gender bias that continue to hinder their advancement. Speaking during a webinar titled, “Breaking the Glass Ceiling”, and moderated by Funsho Anthony, the webinar’s session featured women such as Linda Ochugbua, […]

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Technology

Africa’s Free Trade Policy Holds Opportunities  for Nigeria’s Digital Market, Says NITDA Boss

The adoption of African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) beyond breaking down trade barriers, streamline regulations, and open new markets for businesses of all sizes has the transformative potential of emerging technologies from Africa According to the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa the recent adoption of the AfCFTA […]

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Business

Mobile Network Operators’ Enterprise Revenue to Reach $348bn by 2029

Telecoms operators’ global enterprise revenue will grow 37% over the next five years; reaching $348bn by 2029. This growth is being driven by operators monetising non-core network services and technologies to better service enterprise customers. According to Juniper Research report, to capitalise on this growth, operators must leverage the modularity of next-generation networks to create […]

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Business

Presidency Gets Dangote Applaud On Oil and Gas Revolutionary Reforms 

President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for assembling a capable leadership team at the NNPC, highlighting the appointments of Mr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari as Group Chief Executive Officer and Mr Ahmadu Musa Kida as Non-Executive Chairman. Dangote said he visited the President to commend him for putting together such […]

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Business

FirstBank Signs Strategic Partnership with EStars to Leapfrog Comprehensive Esports Qualifications

FirstBank, the West African premier bank and financial inclusion service provider, is in collaboration with EStars Education Africa Limited (EStars), a global leader in educational esports.to provides a platform for FirstBank to support the rollout of EStars’ comprehensive esports qualifications, including entry-level Certificates and BTEC courses in esports. A statement by the Bank said these […]

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Business

Airtel Africa Signs Partnership with Deal SpaceX to Satellite Connectivity for Customers

In a surprise twist, Airtel Africa is going into an agreement with SpaceX to bring Starlink’s high-speed internet services to its customers in Africa. Currently, SpaceX has acquired requisite licenses in 9 out of 14 countries within Airtel Africa’s footprint. Operating licenses for the other 5 countries are under process. In statement, the company noted […]

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Business

MTN Nigeria Sustainability Report Beats Mandatory Compliance Deadline with Female Workforce Now 41.4%

MTN Nigeria Communications Plc, Nigeria’s leading telecommunications provider, announces the release of its 2024 Sustainability Report. Now in its sixth consecutive year, the Report underscores MTN Nigeria’s continued commitment to sustainability, transparency, and shared value creation through strategic ESG integration and responsible business practices. Notably, this 2024 edition, our second consecutive sustainability report as early […]

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Business

Quitting Nigeria Does Not Absolve Meta of Liability, Says Consumer Council

WhatsApp’s claim that it may be forced to exit Nigeria due to FCCPC’s recent order appears to be a calculated move aimed at inducing negative public reaction and potentially pressuring the FCCPC to reconsider its decision. According to the statement from the FCCPA, it investigated Meta Platforms and WhatsApp (jointly referred to as “Meta Parties”) […]

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