The Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN) has pushed back against the fresh lawsuit filed by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery seeking to invalidate fuel import licences issued by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). In a statement, the group argued that the licences being challenged were not mere administrative…
Global leader in power management and smart green solutions, Delta Electronics, has announced its planned expansion of a microgrid system at its Detroit-area facility, developed in partnership with DTE Energy and through the seamless integration of its smart energy solutions. Unlike conventional power systems, this microgrid connects directly through a medium-voltage DTE Energy interconnection, enabling…
By Steven Santini The advantages of edge computing are well-documented, clear and tangible. Many industries today benefit from its reduced latency, improved reliability, enhanced security, and cost savings. It is also these benefits that meet the African continent’s increasing need to process data where it’s generated. Indeed, as the continent accelerates its adoption of internet…
TD Africa, in collaboration with Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) Operated by Selectium, hosted a high-level partner engagement event on May 14, 2026, focused on emerging trends shaping the future of enterprise networking and infrastructure transformation. The engagement brought together key partners to explore how organisations can build smarter, faster, and more secure network infrastructures capable…
The Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, has declared that the era of poor network quality in Nigeria must come to an end. In a statement, the Minister asserted that the Federal Government has successfully addressed the structural and economic bottlenecks that previously hindered the industry, placing the responsibility for immediate…
Importers have rejected the proposed increase in shipping tariffs by major shipping companies in the country. Acting under the aegis of Importers Association of Nigeria (IMAN), South West Zone, the group described the move as a violation of existing agreements with stakeholders and a threat to businesses and consumers already burdened by high costs. Speaking…
Telecommunications regulators from around the world have endorsed a comprehensive set of guidelines to navigate digital challenges and opportunities at the Global Symposium for Regulators 2026 (GSR-26). The new guidelines, 2026 Best Practice Guidelines: Regulatory Governance Essentials, are a digital regulation toolkit to address emerging technologies, infrastructure resilience, youth safety, disaster management and the persistent…
Facebook has launched the sixth edition of its pan-African campaign, ‘Made by Africa, loved by the world: Where stories spark community,’ ahead of Africa Day on May 25. This year’s focus: African cinema. The 2026 campaign features a five-part vodcast series profiling five internationally acclaimed actors and filmmakers from Nigeria and South Africa, hosted by…
Nigeria has attracted the largest share of overall foreign direct investment (FDI) in West Africa while manufacturing investment remained relatively modest due to policy inconsistency, infrastructure deficits, and macroeconomic instability, Pan-African Manufacturers Association (PAMA) has said citing data from the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). The review said Nigeria recorded negative FDI…
