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Month: June 2024

Fidelity Bank Commits to Driving Digital Innovation in Africa

Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has reaffirmed its dedication to supporting the growth and development of Africa’s technology sector. At the recent Africa Technology Expo (ATE 2024) in Lagos, Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, Managing Director/CEO of Fidelity Bank, re-echoed the…

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Digital Supply Chain Good for Small-Scale Farming in Nigeria—NITDA Boss

The Director General, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) Kashifu Inuwa has emphasised the transformative potential of advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), and blockchain in addressing challenges faced by Nigeria’s farmers, noting that…

Counting The Port Harcourt Refinery’s Endless Resumption Postponements

From Business Hilights findings, since 2021, the Federal Government has announced and postponed the resumption of refining operations at the Port Harcourt Refinery for complete seven times shamelessly. THE HISTORY 17 Mar 2021: FEC approves $1.5b for repair of PH…

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ZTE, TD Africa to Introduce Cutting-Edge Mobile Range in Nigerian Market

TD Africa, the leading distributor of tech products in Africa, is excited to announce its strategic partnership with ZTE Corporation, a prominent global provider of telecommunications equipment and network solutions with a global footprint covering over 160 countries. This collaboration…

Dangote Refinery contains minor fire at its effluent treatment plant

The management of Dangote Refinery has announced the successful containment of a minor fire incident at its effluent treatment plant (ETP), Wednesday 26th of June. In a terse statement signed by the Group Chief Branding & Communications Officer, Mr. Anthony…

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Starlink Mini Dish Set To Revolutionize Internet Connectivity

All is set for SpaceX to unleash the highly anticipated Starlink Mini dish in the Nigerian digital market. Industry analysts say this revolutionary device promises to transform internet availability, particularly in underserved areas. It is set to provide satellite-based internet…

Motorists Thank Management on Lagos Trade Fair Road Palliatives, Ask for More

Following ongoing massive drainage clearing works and flood abatement scheme of the Lagos International Trade Fair Complex Management under the leadership of Barr. Vera Ndanusa, flooding menace has reduced to the barest minimum in the complex. Aside the drainage works,…

Seafarers are the Lifeblood of the Maritime Industry – Oyetola

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has stated that Seafarers are the lifeblood of the maritime industry, which is essential to the success of the Blue Economy. This comes as the Director General of the Nigerian Maritime…

SON Launches PAM to curb Consumption of Substandard, Fake Products

By Innocent Orok In order to continually curb the consumption of substandard and fake products by Nigerians, the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) on Monday launched the Product Authentication Mark (PAM). The SON stated that Product Authentication Mark (PAM) would…

Customs Mourns Deputy Compt. Essien

The management of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), with profound sadness and a deep sense of loss, announces the passing of Deputy Comptroller Etop Andrew Essien, who served as the Deputy Comptroller in charge of Revenue in the Account Unit of…