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…
Dufil Prima Foods, makers of Nigeria’s iconic Indomie Instant Noodles, has concluded the 17th edition of its flagship Corporate Social Responsibility initiative, the Indomie Heroes Awards (IHA), a prestigious platform honouring extraordinary acts of bravery, compassion, and ingenuity by Nigerian children. Held in Lagos, the grand finale of this year’s edition, themed “Unsung Heroes” celebrated…
The Federal Government has announced plans to make the National Housing Data Centre (NHDC) fully operational by December 2025, in a move expected to transform Nigeria’s housing and real estate policy landscape through accurate and evidence-based data. Coordinated by the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development (FMHUD), the initiative aims to harmonise housing statistics…
