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…
The Apapa Area Command, Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), has generated N2.4 trillion between January and October 2025, surpassing its total collection for the entire year of 2024 two months ahead of schedule. According to a statement signed by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Superintendent of Customs Tunde Ayagbalo, the Command also achieved a N304 billion…
A towerco, IHS Nigeria, said it has reduced diesel consumption across it footprints by early 50 million litres, adding that it has also fitted P6,000 power sites with hybrid energy solutions, and connected almost 4,000 sites to the grid stating that its Project Green is the Group’s initiative and a key step in the company’s…
Telcom sector regulator, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is transforming rural connectivity from a social challenge into an economic opportunity through a data-led, partnership-driven plan designed to narrow the country’s widening digital divide and accelerate inclusive growth. According to the Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF), the most recent study conducted in 2024 showed that the…
