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Mo Ibrahim Foundation Governance for Development in Africa Initiative (GDAI) 2025/2026 PhD Scholarship in the UK (Fully Funded)

The Government of Mauritius Africa Scholarships Scheme 2025 for study in Mauritius (Fully Funded)

Climate Investment Funds (CIF) Youth Fellowship 2025 for young people.

Bertelsmann-Udacity Next Generation Tech Booster Scholarship 2025 for Learners Worldwide

SANWO-OLU SWEARS IN 13 NEW JUDGES, CLAIMS LAGOS HAS BEST JUDICIAL SYSTEM

Inauguration Ceremony: Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu administered the oath of office to 13 new judges at the Government House in Alausa, Ikeja. He congratulated the judges and emphasized their responsibility to uphold justice. Judicial Strength and Excellence: The addition of these 13 judges brings the total number of judges appointed by Sanwo-Olu’s administration to 37. During […]

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NNPCL, EXXONMOBIL SIGN $1.28BN ASSET DIVESTMENT DEAL

Background and Agreement Details: Two years after the divestment plan was announced, NNPC Ltd. and ExxonMobil have signed a $1.28 billion asset divestment agreement. This deal involves MPNU, Mobil Development Nigeria Inc., and Mobil Exploration Nigeria Inc. NNPC stated, “Settlement agreement between NNPC Ltd. and MPNU, Mobil Development Nigeria Inc., and Mobil Exploration Nigeria Inc. […]

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FG LAUNCHES LARGEST CNG PLANT IN LAGOS, PLANS NATIONWIDE STATIONS

FG Inaugurates Largest CNG Plant in Lagos, Plans Nationwide Expansion Inauguration and Purpose : Ekperikpe Ekpo, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), inaugurated the largest Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) plant in Lagos at the Isolo Industrial Area, Ilasamaja, on Thursday. He stated that this development provides an alternative fuel source for Nigerians and aims […]

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29 STRANDED NIGERIANS RETURN FROM SUDAN, FG CONFIRMS

The Federal Commissioner of the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants, and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI), Alhaji Tijani Ahmed, announced the arrival of 29 Nigerian emigrants from Sudan on Thursday in Abuja. Ahmed explained that the voluntary repatriation was necessary due to the ongoing crisis in Sudan. The group included 18 females (five of whom were […]

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7 MYTHS ABOUT STARTING A SMALL BIZ, BUSTED!

Starting a small business is a common dream, but it’s often surrounded by myths that can discourage aspiring entrepreneurs. Here, James Dooley, founder of FatRank, busts seven prevalent myths to empower future business owners with accurate information. Myth #1: You Need A Large Amount of Capital to Start a Business Reality: Contrary to popular belief, […]

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NIGERIA SHOWCASES DIGITAL SOCIAL INVESTMENTS AT APRA 2024

Various digital social investments in Nigeria, through the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) were on showcase at the just-concluded 35th annual conference of the African Public Relations Association (APRA) in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. Through a presentation by Dr. Omoniyi Ibietan, the head of Media Management Relations at the NCC, who later emerged as the Secretary-General of APRA after […]

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DESPITE ECONOMIC HEADWINDS, TIZETI ANNOUNCES 5-YEAR PROFITABILITY RUN, PAYS DIVIDEND

Overview Amid challenging economic conditions across West Africa, Tizeti Network Limited, a leading solar-powered fixed internet service provider in the region, has announced its third consecutive annual dividend for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023. The dividend rate is set at 0.03 kobo per share. Business Model and Expansion Tizeti’s success is attributed to […]

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AFRICA REQUIRES ANNUAL INVESTMENT OF $6BN IN DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE

The International Financial Corporation stated that Africa needs to double its annual spending to $6 billion to enhance internet connectivity for more people and businesses. This investment will primarily focus on deploying additional fibre optic cables from the sea to urban areas and residences. Susan Lund, IFC’s vice president of Economics and Private Sector Development, […]

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OADC ISANDO ACHIEVES TIER-III DESIGN CERTIFICATION BY THE UPTIME INSTITUTE

Open Access Data Centres (OADC), Africa’s fastest-growing data centre company, has announced that its hyperscale core facility in Isando, Johannesburg, has been awarded the prestigious Tier-III design certification by the globally recognized Uptime Institute. This certification is a significant milestone in OADC’s mission to establish and operate world-class, client-centric data centre facilities in South Africa […]

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YAHSAT, SATCOM TO PROVIDE ADVANCED SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS IN ZIMBABWE

Partnership Overview Al Yah Satellite Communications Company (Yahsat), the UAE’s leading satellite solutions provider, has partnered with SATCOM Technologies to explore and develop new satellite communications opportunities in Zimbabwe. This collaboration represents a significant milestone in Yahsat’s ongoing expansion across the African continent. Strategic Goals and Economic Impact The partnership aims to enable key economic […]

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