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Tropical General Investment (TGI) Group, a leading global conglomerate, through its philanthropic arm, TGI Cares Foundation, has reinforced its commitment to supporting vulnerable communities by donating food items and essential supplies to indigent citizens in Ebute Metta, Lagos recently. The TGI Cares Foundation, whose objectives promote food security by supporting appropriate education, championing social interventions, […]

Adebayo Adelabu, the Minister of Power, stated on Tuesday that sanctions would be imposed on any agency or director failing to meet corporate expectations in the power sector. This warning was given during a meeting where performance contracts were signed with various agencies in the sector in Abuja on Tuesday. A performance-based contract is a […]

Mr Olaolu Akindolire, the Ondo State Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, has expressed the state’s readiness to partner with Teesas Education, a pioneering and innovative education technology (EdTech) firm to enhance the standard of education and quality of learners in the state. The honourable commissioner stated this while receiving executives of Teesas Education in […]

Salesforce, a provider of cloud-based software solutions, laid off approximately 300 employees this month, July.  This reduction is part of the company’s mission to optimise its operations and enhance growth, according to reports from Bloomberg. A Salesforce spokesperson commented on the layoffs, stating the importance of continually assessing the company’s structure to best serve customers […]

Okunjimi Odimayo, the House of Representatives Committee on Population chairman, has commended director general, National Identity Management Commission for the efforts at raising the Commission’s profile. Odimayo stated the commendation as NIMC and the members of the House of Representatives Committee on National Population held a retreat themed Identity Management and Legislative Oversight to seek areas […]

The African Public Relations Association (APRA) has called on its members to leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools and associated technologies for insights towards transformation of lives, the PR industry and contemporary life, with a caveat for ethical and responsible use of AI.This advice came in a message sent to members of the continental body by its president, Mr. […]

Nigeria Needs $1,000 Investment Per Primary Student to Tackle Learning Poverty – World Bank Report According to the World Bank’s Human Capital Public Expenditure and Institutional Review report, Nigeria must invest at least $1,000 per primary student to address the country’s alarming levels of learning poverty. Financial and Governance Constraints The report highlights the financial […]

Stakeholders in the telecommunications industry have expressed concerns that the Federal Government’s plan to deploy 90,000 kilometers of fiber optic cables across Nigeria will face significant obstacles, particularly from state governments. These issues, if not addressed, could hinder the project’s success. During the Sixth Edition of the Policy Implementation Assisted Forum (PIAFO) in Lagos on […]

The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy Dr Bosun Tijani, has said the country’s digital economy is capable of revolutionising the nation’s economy as it has been projected to generate $18.3 billion by 2026.  Tijani stated this on Tuesday at a media engagement on the National Digital Economy and e-Governance Bill in Abuja.  According to […]

The number of active Internet Service Providers (ISPs) in Nigeria declined to 242 in July from 252 in May this year as operators whose licences expired failed to renew them.  According to the July updated database of the ISPs published by the Nigerian Communication (NCC), the decline in number came even as two new firms; […]