Visionaries who recognize untapped potential can fundamentally reshape entire economies in the rapidly evolving global technology landscape. Dr. Leo Stan Ekeh, Chairman of Zinox Group and a pioneer in Africa’s tech ecosystem, stands as a testament to this transformative power. For over three decades, Dr. Ekeh has not merely participated in Nigeria’s tech evolution; he…
An indigenous solar panel manufacturing company, LPV Technologies and the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) have partnered to halt capital flight occasioned by the importation of solar panels. Managing Director, REA, Engr. Abba Aliyu, who spoke during a facility tour of the company’s state-of-the-art solar panel production plant in Lagos, described LPV Technologies as one of…
Leading carrier, MTN Nigeria said it has invested ₦202.4 billion, a 159per cent increase year-on-year, to upgrade and expand network infrastructure, enhancing service quality and capacity. According to its unaudited results for first quarter (Q1) ended 31 March 2025 released yesterday, the telco also said its total subscribers increased by 8.2per cent to 84.1 million,…
The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development has unveiled plans to scale Nigeria’s national livestock herd to 398.9 million through a structured feed and fodder policy aimed at transforming the sub-sector. Speaking at the validation workshop for the National Animal Feed and Fodder Policy held in Abuja, Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Maiha, emphasised the strategic…
A fintech company, payZeep, has announced an initiative to subsidize mobile data costs for e-hailing drivers, under the umbrella of the Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transporters of Nigeria (AUATON). The initiative is a response to the growing alarm over skyrocketing mobile data expenses raised by members of AUATON. Although, there is already an existing collaboration…
The global crude oil market continues its turbulent descent, driven largely by the unpredictable tariff regime of United States (U.S) President Donald Trump, with rippling effects now hammering Nigeria’s oil-dependent economy, according to the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). Speaking at the State House yesterday during the Meet-the-Press series organised by the…
Chairman Senate Committee on Solid Minerals Development, Senator Ekong Sampson, has said the 10th Senate will closely monitor and ensure judicious use of the N1 trillion earmarked in the 2025 budget to revive and boost the solid minerals’ sector. Senator Sampson, representing Akwa Ibom South spoke yesterday while on an oversight to Mining Sites in…
Nigeria has officially gazetted its Provisional Schedule of Tariff Concessions (PSTCs) under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), marking a major milestone in the country’s commitment to regional integration and trade facilitation across Africa. Announced by the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Jumoke Oduwole, via her official X handle yesterday, the development makes…
The Federal Government and Trinidad and Tobago have signed Bilateral Air Service Agreement to boost trade, tourism and air connectivity. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo and his counterpart, the Minister of Works and Transport, Rohan Sinanan signed the agreement on behalf of both countries at the Piarco International Airport, Trinidad and…
