Nigeria’s science and engineering agency, NASENI, is teaming up with Nasarawa state and Bobtrack Tractors to build a tractor assembly plant in the north-central region. NASENI’s existing facilities at the Agricultural Machinery and Equipment Development Institute (AMEDI) in Lafia will be used for the project. This initiative aligns with President Tinubu’s plan for food security […]
Calling all tech minds, designers, and business wizards! The CNG Solutions Hackathon 2024, led by sustainability champion PiCNG, is your chance to make a real difference. Happening on April 24th at Abuja’s Art Tech District, this event aims to supercharge the adoption of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) in Nigeria. Here’s what awaits you: Team Up […]
Key Points: Bayobab acquired MTN Zambia’s fiber optic infrastructure, a major step in their growth strategy. This move improves network management, bandwidth efficiency, and service quality for Bayobab. Bayobab aims to become a regional digital hub, connecting Zambia to seven neighboring countries. They plan further expansion across Africa to boost communication and economic growth. Bayobab […]
Here’s the passage restructured with different wording and without caps: Airtel Africa, a major telecom company, announced the purchase of 40,921 ordinary shares from Citigroup Global Limited for $0.50 each. This transaction took place on April 19th, 2024, on the London Stock Exchange, as part of their previously announced share buyback program (details revealed in […]
Certainly! The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), in collaboration with its Joint Venture partners in OML 18, has generously donated a 2,300-seater state-of-the-art digital library to the Niger Delta University on Wilberforce Island, Amassoma, Bayelsa State. This impressive library is equipped with cutting-edge Information Technology amenities, including 100 computer systems, e-learning and research facilities, interactive smart boards, projectors, camcorders, e-books, e-journals, and an e-learning portal. The Niger Delta University […]
The 20th edition of the Prince Dr. Joseph Adewunmi Ademiluyi Tennis Foundation Tournament promises a spectacular showcase of young tennis talent, culminating in its grand finale on Saturday, April 20th, 2024, at the Lagos Country Club, Ikeja. This year’s event marks the 20th consistent iteration of the tournament, a remarkable milestone characterized by the discovery, […]
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has unveiled a strategy to collaborate with recruitment agencies, providing direct employment opportunities for loan beneficiaries. Akintunde Sawyer, Managing Director of NELFUND, revealed this during an interactive session with the Coalition Against Corruption and Bad Governance (CACOBAG) in Lagos. The aim is to accelerate loan repayment by securing employment for beneficiaries shortly after graduation. Beneficiaries […]
President Bola Tinubu has endorsed comprehensive policies to revamp Nigeria’s education sector. These policies aim to enhance learning, skill development, enrollment, and the academic security of the nation’s children. The approved policies are collectively referred to as DOTS, which stands for: Image Source: Techeconomy Data Repository: Addressing the lack of coordinated, verifiable, and authentic data on various aspects […]
South Africa’s ecommerce sector is expected to exceed USD21 billion by 2025, with more than one billion transactions per year. This is largely due to the proliferation of smart devices and the expansion of internet connectivity which has created a viable environment for eCommerce to thrive in the country. South Africa’s e-commerce market is thriving, fueled […]
The Organised Private Sector (OPSN) has lamented that the new tariff of N225/kwh for Band A electricity customers, may trigger mass closure of businesses. The operators said that over 65 per cent of private businesses, especially manufacturing sector and SMEs, may be forced to close down due to the high electricity tariff. Nigerian businesses, represented by […]