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Nigerian financial institution, Unity Bank Plc, has joined forces with SkillPaddy for its “Count Her In” tech program, focusing on empowering at least 1000 female participants in Software Engineering Training. This initiative in IT skill development and empowerment aims to address talent supply gaps and provide individuals with opportunities to achieve their training objectives, launching […]

Heirs Holdings, a prominent African investment company dedicated to enhancing lives and catalyzing transformation across Africa through strategic, long-term investments, has introduced its latest subsidiary, Heirs Technologies Limited. Heirs Technologies aims to fuel Africa’s digital transformation by providing innovative and locally tailored solutions, aspiring to empower the continent through value-added services that leverage top-tier expertise […]

Peter Ogedengbe, the co-founder of the Nest Technology, will be laid to rest today. The family has disclosed the burial arrangements. As per the family’s plans, the funeral service is scheduled to take place at the Chapel of The Healing Cross, Idi-Araba, Lagos, starting at 10 am. Following the service, interment will immediately follow at […]

As President Bola Tinubu prepares to commission the Geometric Power plant in Aba, Turbine 3 was activated at 3:39 am on Sunday, February 25, 2024. This prompted a joyous celebration among Geometric Power engineers and their international counterparts, with the presence of Ikechukwu Monday, the Abia State Commissioner for Power and Public Utilities. The 181-megawatt […]

The Senate has mandated the power committee to investigate the N2 trillion required for electricity subsidy payments, outstanding debts in the sector, and the status of metering in the nation. The upper chamber also opposed the Ministry of Power’s proposals to endorse proposed electricity tariff increases by distribution companies. Additionally, the Senate rejected the removal […]

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) and the Organization of the Oil Exporting Countries (OPEC) have committed to collaborating closely to realize the nation’s goals of attracting investments and increasing production. This agreement was reached during a courtesy visit by the Secretary-General of OPEC, Haitham al-Ghais, to the Group Chief Executive Officer of […]

The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company PLC (EEDC) has transitioned to its new vending system, SuperEdge. In a statement released by the company on Sunday, the migration comes after a successful rollover on Saturday, in preparation for the STS prepaid meter upgrade. Mr. Emeka Ezeh, the Head of Corporate Communications at EEDC, confirmed the development, stating […]

Jumia Nigeria has responded to recent actions by the Lagos State government, which led to the sealing of its Yaba office. The Lagos State Government, acting through the Lagos State Wastewater Management Office (LSWMO), responsible for overseeing all wastewater activities in the state under the Lagos State Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources, sealed […]

Making a argument for the development of gas in Nigeria, Seplat Energy Plc, a prominent Nigerian independent energy company, has asserted that gas development provides a clear solution to Nigeria’s immediate challenges and serves as a long-term transition fuel. Mr. Effiong Okon, the Director of New Energy at Seplat Energy, expressed this view while delivering […]

The federal government of Nigeria is laying the foundation for a significant $2.5 billion carbon market through the establishment of a new committee. Officially inaugurated by Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, the Intergovernmental Committee on Carbon Market Activation Plan aims to develop a systematic blueprint for a sustainable carbon market, aligning with President Bola Ahmed […]