Pan-African conglomerate, Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to driving the industrialisation of Nigeria and the African continent at large. The DIL also pledged to persist in its transformative efforts and maintain a leadership role in advancing sustainable economic growth across the region. This position was made known by the Group Executive…
Energy technology company, Schneider Electric, has identified artificial intelligence (AI), digitization, energy transition and global rebalancing as megatrends reshaping the global ecosystem. Its Zone President, Middle East and Africa, Walid Sheta, in a keynote during the company’s Innovation Day Nigeria 2025 in Lagos yesterday with: “Competitive Advantage Through Automation and Sustainability,” as theme, said the…
Every November, Nigerians look forward to one of the biggest shopping moments of the year — Konga Yakata, one of the country’s most anticipated Black Friday sales. This year feels different. From all indications, Konga Yakata 2025 is not just another discount season; it’s a full-blown shopping festival redefining what value, convenience, and excitement mean…
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has stated that the proposed implementation of the 15 per cent of valorem import duty on imported petroleum products (petrol and diesel) is no longer going to be implemented. The regulator advised members of the public to eschew panic-buying as the nation had enough petrol in…
Thought leaders and professionals have pushed for human-centred approaches to technology, business and education. This is as the world is increasingly becoming shaped by automation, artificial intelligence (AI) and digital systems. The experts converged virtually for the Rehumanising Communication Summit – a timely conversation exploring how to preserve empathy, trust, and human connection in the…
The Federal Government officially launched the Nigeria Talent Accelerator Network, a game-changing initiative aimed at strengthening the nation’s workforce capabilities, addressing critical productivity gaps, accelerating digital transformation, and preparing Nigeria’s workforce for the future of work. The initiative is part of the World Economic Forum’s Reskilling Revolution in Nigeria, co-chaired by the Federal Ministry of…
Nigeria faces $31.5 billion financial shortfall required to take care of her Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a crisis compounded by severe macroeconomic instability. Despite this huge shortfall, the nation maintains its position as the largest destination for impact investment in West Africa, according to the latest Nigeria Impact Investing Ecosystem Mapping and Market Sizing Report….
Phase3 Telecom has restated its commitment to excellence, adaptability, and a clear vision for Africa’s digital future. Its Executive Chairman, Mr. Stanley Jegede, who gave the commitment as the company marked its 22-year journey in leading West Africa in independent fibre-optic infrastructure and connectivity provision, said the company remained laser-focused in leading the charge for…
The telecom industry maintained strong performance through the third quarter (Q3) of 2025, with active voice subscriptions rising to 173.54 million in September, from 171.57 million it was in August, latest industry stats from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has shown. The data also showed that teledensity, which represents the number of active telephone lines…
