Nigerian maritime and logistics company Nigerdock has completed an agreement with the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) for the commencement of operations of Snake Island Port, an 85-hectare, multipurpose port facility comprising three terminals located within the Snake Island Integrated Free Zone. The concession is for a period of 45 years with an optional extension. Nigerdock’s…
The Stanley Jegede Foundation (SJF) has partnered Adopt A School Initiative (ADASI) to drive sustainable Education Development Programs (EDPs) within Osun State as part of its Quarter Four (Q4), 2024 interventions and advocacy this time targeting the South-West. Recall that the Foundation’s Quarter 1, 2, and 3 engagements were tailored to the Northwest, North-central, Southsouth…
Instagram has launched a regional campaign to celebrate a form of connection emerging through Direct Messages (DMs). Recognizing how the act of sharing relatable memes and light-hearted content with friends, family and acquaintances is evolving into a unique vehicle of social communication and bonding across all ages, Instagram is coining a new term, Trendships. With…
Leading technology distributor in sub-Saharan Africa, TD Africa, has joined forces with Check Point Software Technologies Ltd., a global cybersecurity leader, to enhance Nigeria’s cybersecurity resilience. This strategic partnership, announced at a partner roundtable event in Lagos and attended by industry executives, stakeholders, and IT professionals, facilitated discussions on emerging cybersecurity trends and fostered strategic…
Nigeria’s leading e-commerce platform, Konga, has unveiled the Naija Shopping Festival, a Christmas sales event designed to offer shoppers extraordinary discounts and unbeatable deals. This exciting shopping extravaganza began December 1 and runs through December 30, promising an unforgettable experience for all. With discounts of up to 70per cent off on your favourite products, the…
The Consumer Advocacy and Empowerment Foundation (CADEF) has unveiled the Distributed Energy Resources (DER) platform—a comprehensive one-stop hub designed to empower Nigerians with the tools and knowledge needed to embrace clean energy solutions, a move to accelerate Nigeria’s transition to renewable energy. This initiative aligns with Nigeria’s Vision 30:30:30, which aims to generate 30,000 megawatts…
The Government of Senegal, through the Ministry of African Integration and Foreign Affairs, proudly announces the official launch of the candidacy of Mr. Amadou Hott for the presidency of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group. This official launch ceremony, which marks a major milestone for Senegal’s commitment to pan-African development, will be held on Thursday,…
Amnesty International said in a report on Thursday that Nigerian police used excessive force and shot protesters while cracking down on demonstrations in August over a cost of living crisis, killing at least 24 people. The countrywide protests over economic hardship, also dubbed “#10DaysOfRage”, were the biggest demonstrations in Nigeria since October 2020. The Nigeria…
The number of mpox cases will continue to rise during the next four weeks before starting to show signs of flattening early next year, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, has warned. Mpox is a viral infection that spreads through close contact, and typically causes flu-like symptoms and pus-filled lesions. It is usually…
