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Month: August 2023

Just in: Global giants begin Konga’s Battle of the Brands Sept 1

Nigeria’s leading composite e-commerce giant, Konga has lined up a star-studded collection of globally renowned brands for another edition of the popular Battle of the Brands which goes live from Friday, September 1, 2023. Battle of the Brands, a much-anticipated…

Just in: Legalize Illegal Refineries in Niger Delta—Prof. Ozekhome

Leading constitutional lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, (SAN), Prof. Mike Ozekhome has called on the Federal Government to immediately enact a law legalizing the operations of illegal refineries and follow them up with technology support for their upgrade to…

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Inuwa harps on digital inclusivity as guiding principle

In its drive to partner and collaborate with stakeholders, create awareness and visibility of the programmes of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) as well as provide opportunity for states to take advantage of the provision of the Agency’s…

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Elon Musk’s X and content creators

By Sonny Aragba-Akpore   Conscious of the dwindling fortunes from advertising and the possible negative impact on the struggling Twitter which he rebranded as X,Elon Musk took unusual steps in June. He announced incentives for content creators and a sum…

How former Google boss, Ehimuan earned Zenith Bank Non-ED job

More facts have emerged on how the Board of Directors of Zenith Bank Plc has appointed Dr. Juliet Ehimuan as a Non-Executive Director of the bank effective August 29, 2023. The appointment, which was announced in a statement to the…

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MainOne, Hosts Africa’s Peering Community at AfPIF 2023 in Ghana

…Reinforces Commitment to Internet Growth in Africa Leading data services company, MainOne has reinforces its commitment to the growth of internet in Africa by successfully hosting the 12th edition of the African Peering and Interconnection Forum (AfPIF) in Accra, Ghana…

Lagos NUJ Honours Dangote as lead private employer in Nigeria

Accolades unlimited took over the hall for Africa’s foremost business conglomerate, Dangote Industries Limited, (DIL), as journalists in Lagos State conferred an award of excellence on the Group for its outstanding contributions to the economic development of Nigeria and Africa…

Lagos Blue Line Rail transport begins commercial operations Sept 4

From Mile 2 to Marina, Lagos Island, the Blue Line Rail transport will commence full commercial operations from Monday September 4th, 2023. The operation, which will move passengers on return journey from Mile 2 to Marina, is expected to commute…

Just in: NGX Group to pay interim dividend to shareholders tomorrow

Nigerian Exchange Group Plc (NGX Group) is expected to pay its shareholders an interim dividend of 25 kobo per ordinary share of 50 kobo each on Thursday, 31 August 2023. This comes subsequent to an emergency board meeting convened by…

Seplat Energy Signs MoU With MTN Nigeria On 5G to deepen industry lead

Nigeria’s leading oil and gas company Seplat Energy has signed a 5G2Business Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with MTN Nigeria to deploy 5G services to enhance their overall business efficiency. This co-operation will see both Seplat and MTN strengthen their respective…