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NITRA Calls for correct Technocrat as Communications Minister

Journalists in the Information and Communications Technology sector, under the aegis of the Nigeria Information Technology Reporters Association (NITRA), comprising reporters and editors in broadcast, print and online media has called for the nomination and appointment of a competent Minister…

Harmonised regulations, infrastructure to drive Africa’s competitiveness – NGX

To address the infrastructure deficit currently affecting capital markets in the West African region, Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) has stated that a harmonised regulatory environment as well as smart infrastructure will help to drive Africa’s competitiveness in the global market….

World largest ship coming in January 2024

The world’s largest ship “ICON OF THE SEAS”. Set to sail in January 2024. Carrying 5,610 passengers and 2,350 crew members. Icon Of the Seas is 5 times bigger and heavier than the Titanic weighing 250,800 tons while Titanic weighed…

Forbes 2023 Index: Dangote Still Africa’s Richest for 12th Consecutive Year

…Listed among world’s top 200 richest persons   For the 12th year consecutively, Aliko Dangote, President of the pan-African Conglomerate, the Dangote Group has emerged the richest man in Africa, despite economic headwinds that affected the fortunes of half of…

FG working with IMO on Climate Change issues concerning Shipping sector

Tackling Climate Change – Cutting GreenHouse Gas, GHG emissions from ships – including adoption of the revised IMO GHG Strategy was the focus at the just concluded 80th session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee MEPC of the International Maritime…

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NPKI Zambia visits NITDA to understudy operational structures

A delegation from the Zambian digital economy sector has arrived Nigeria to understudy the Nigeria’s National Public Key Infrastructure, (NPKI) which the National Information Technology Development Agency, (NITDA) is the country’s custodian. The delegation, led by the by a Director…

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NITDA, GAGE team up to drive Co-Create Africa Tech Expo

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has just announced its partnership with the GAGE company for the Co-Create Africa International Exhibition. The Annual Co-Create Africa International Tech Expo will now be themed ‘’ NITDA-Co-Create West Africa Tech Week. Co-Create…

NCDMB, NLNG plan Local Content Opportunities on E-Marketplace

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and the Nigeria LNG Limited are collaborating to roll out tender opportunities from the gas production and processing company on the Oil and Gas E-Market Place, thereby implementing a key provision of…

Lagos CP, Owohunwa visits NPA Management for synergy

Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Mohammed Bello Koko (7th left), Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Idowu Owohunwa, other top officials of NPA and the Lagos State Police Command during a working visit to the management of…

FG seeks CNG, LPG railway engines for Kano-Maradi from Mota-Engil Group

The Federal Government has requested Mota-Eñgil Nigeria Limited, the Contractor handling Kano-Maradi railway project to consider procuring Compressed National Gas (CNG) and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) as against Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) engines for the rail line Rolling Stock for…