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Seplat Energy Records Impressive Performance Grew Revenue to N1.652tn in 2024FY, Up by 15%

Seplat Energy PLC, Nigerian independent energy Company listed on both the Nigerian Exchange and the London Stock Exchange, has announced its audited results for the twelve months ended 31 December 2024, with a strong operational and strategic progress in 2024 culminating with the transformational acquisition of Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited (MPNU) – renamed Seplat Energy […]

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Konga Woos Shoppers with Berekete Sales, Pledges Month-Long Discounts

March is set to be an exciting month as Konga, Nigeria’s e-commerce platform, launches its highly anticipated Berekete campaign for bargain hunters and savvy shoppers. The month-long shopping extravaganza offers discounts of up to 70%. Scheduled to run from March 1st to March 31st, this campaign promises to deliver unbeatable deals across all product categories, […]

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Nigeria Plans Acquiring N2.5bn Satellite Gadget to Combat Illegal Mining

The Federal Executive Council (FEC), at its third meeting of the year on Monday, approved the procurement of a N2.5 billion satellite gadget to combat illegal mining in the country. Mr Dele Alake, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, said this while briefing State House Correspondents, after the FEC meeting. He said the technology was […]

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Global Digital ID Verification Checks to Grow by 15% Over Next 12 Months

The number of digital ID verification checks will reach 86 billion in 2025; rising from 75 billion in 2024. This maintains the trend from the previous year, when growth reached 16%. A Juniper Research  study cited the adoption of strong customer authentication (SCA), a regulatory framework that reduces eCommerce fraud, as a key driver to […]

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Nigeria Needs Stiffer Data Protection Laws, Enhanced Cybersecurity for Hitech Deployment, Says NITDA

The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Mr Kashifu Inuwa believes that Nigeria needs for stronger data protection laws, enhanced cybersecurity frameworks, and AI governance strategies that promote responsible technology deployment. According to him, no digital economy can thrive without adaptive policies stressing that the importance of regulatory frameworks such as the […]

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AfriGO, Moniepoint Plans Introduction of Five Million Contactless Cards 

AfriGO, national domestic card scheme powered by Afrigopay Financial Services Limited (AFSL), a subsidiary of the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System, has announced a strategic partnership with Moniepoint Inc. This collaboration, according to AfriGO, will drive the distribution of 5 million AfriGO cards and introduce contactless, tap-to-pay solutions, boosting Nigeria’s commitment to a thriving, cashless economy. […]

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Red Hat Extends Global Collaboration with Fujitsu to Deliver AI-ready Solution

Red Hat, Inc., the world’s provider of open source solutions, today announced a global collaboration with Fujitsu to deliver a virtualised radio access network (vRAN) solution on Red Hat OpenShift, the industry’s leading hybrid cloud application platform powered by Kubernetes. Fujitsu has chosen Red Hat OpenShift as its preferred hybrid cloud platform to deliver a […]

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Vertiv Resumes Technical Webinar Series for African Data Centre Professionals 

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT), a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, is resuming its technical webinar series in Africa in 2025. Called the “Technology Knowledge Forum” webinar series, the talks aim to keep data centre managers, IT professionals, and industry leaders informed on the latest technology trends shaping the continent. This year’s series of webcasts focus on […]

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MTN Nigeria Records Impressive Performance in  Sustainability Rating

Telecommunications company, MTN Nigeria, has been awarded a “B-” in Climate Change and a “C” in Water Security by the global Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). These scores underscore the telco’s approach to addressing environmental challenges and commitment to transparency in managing climate and water-related risks. The ratings also reflect the company’s continued efforts to enhance […]

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MoMo PSB Partners with Sochitel to Launch Gift Card Services.

MoMo Payment Service Bank (MoMo PSB), a leader in digital financial services in Nigeria, recently partnered with Sochitel Group, a global leader in digital prepaid products. This collaboration introduces the Global Duka Gift Card Service within the MoMo PSB Super App, enabling millions of users to make seamless online international payments for gaming and entertainment […]

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