A new original equipment manufacturer (OEM), realme, at the weekend made its entry into the market, targeting being the preferred brand in the country within the shortest possible time frame. The company which said it is the fifth top brand in 30 global markets said it is hoping to emerge tops in Nigeria as the…
MTN Nigeria Communications Plc, a leading ICT company in Nigeria, has launched the pilot of its paper-based biodegradable eco-friendly subscriber identity module (SIM) cards, in line with its Project Zero goals which seek to reduce GHG emissions and achieve net zero emissions by 2040. The biodegradable paper-based SIM card is safer for the environment, as…
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has said rate hikes alone will not curb inflation without first resolving the challenges in the real sector. President, LCCI, Mr Gabriel Idahosa, made this known at its quarterly state of the economy news conference in Lagos. Idahosa said the real sector had demonstrated the capacity to…
Upstream regulator, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has said the country’s crude oil and condensate production dipped by 26,391barrels per day from 1.57 million barrels per day (mb/d) in August 2024 to 5.44mb/d. This was contained in its crude oil production report of September 2024. The data said in the period under review,…
MTN Nigeria’s Customer Service Week was a blast. With the theme: “Above & Beyond,” this week-long celebration was all about spreading joy, giving back to customers, and creating unforgettable moments. From surprise visits by top execs to a special goodwill message from the company’s CEO, Karl Toriola to cool giveaways, it was a week packed…
THE Executive Chairman, Courier and Logistics Management Institute (CLMI), Distinguished Prof Simon Emeje, has said the courier and logistics sub-sector can boost Nigeria’s gross domestic product (GDP) by 60 per cent, if fully tapped. The CLIMI boss said tapping into the industry with assets worth over ₦15 trillion requires regulatory excellence and innovation. He made…
THE Yemisi Shyllon Museum of Art (YSMA) at Pan-Atlantic University has announced the opening of Collecting Now: Perspectives on Contemporary Art Collecting in Nigeria on Saturday, October 26. 2024. This groundbreaking exhibition offers a unique insight into the personal and curatorial journeys of six influential Nigerian art collectors, whose passion, vision, and dedication have been…
By Motunrayo Akintunde A pioneering multi-category app, Glovo, in partnership with the Lagos State Ministry of Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade and Investment, and She Code Africa, has launched Women in Tech Bootcamp. This initiative is designed to equip 100 women with essential digital skills to excel in the dynamic tech industry by providing fully funded scholarships…
Pay Tv service provider, StarTimes yesterday said its foray into the solar power sector was to complement Federal Government’s efforts at closing the yawning gap in power supply to homes and businesses across the country. The Chinese technology company, through its subsidiary, StarTimes Solar, said by taking power demand off the national grid and switching…
