By Ogunojuwo Monijesu The Managing Director, Project Management Institute (PMI), Sub-Saharan Africa, George Asamani, has stressed the importance of mastering technical skills as Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to redefine job roles. In a statement at the weekend, Asamani said as AI integrates into the workplace and redefines job roles, young professionals find themselves at a…
By Ogunojuwo MoniJesu Board Chairman of MTN Nigeria Communications PLC, Ernest Ndukwe, has called for increased investment in telecom infrastructure to position Nigeria as a competitive player in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4thIR). He gave the advice at the 22nd Annual Lecture and International Leadership symposium of the Centre for Values in Leadership in Lagos…
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA), former Senate President, Association of Small Business Owners of Nigeria (ABON), and others have rejected the 15 per cent hike in port charges. They urged the Federal Government and Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) to rescind the decision to avert a further shutdown of businesses…
The Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria (IXPN), a critical infrastructure for keeping Nigerian internet traffic within the country, recently held its annual Members’ Engagement Forum in Lagos, where it updated members on key achievements, milestones and plans for 2025. According to IXPN’s CEO, Muhammed Rudman, the forum provides a valuable platform for collaboration, interaction, and…
KongaFM 103.7, the 24/7 innovative hit music and commerce radio station, has taken the airwaves by storm since its recent launch. Operating on terrestrial frequencies in Lagos on 103.7 and streaming online for listeners globally at www.kongafm.com, KongaFM has quickly become a favourite among audiences. The radio station blends entertainment, inspiration, and commerce in a…
The Director of Corporate Communications and CSR Airtel Nigeria, Femi Adeniran, has called for a human centric approach to workforce transformation in the face of rapid technological advancements. Mr. Adeniran spoke during a panel discussion titled ‘Building a Workforce for the New Era: Talent, Technology, and Transformation’ at the 2025 Career Fair, hosted by Pan-Atlantic…
A program for mid-stage entrepreneurs in Nigeria and other parts of Africa, Cascador, has restated its goal of transforming the economic future of the continent. Its Founder, Dave DeLucia, in an overview of Cascador 2024 Program, said the vision of the initiative extends beyond producing individual successes but building a network of leaders that would…
Nestlé Nigeria has announced an investment of over ₦1.8 billion in dairy development, significantly improving the livelihoods of pastoralists in the Paikon Kore Grazing Reserve, Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Speaking at the launch of the Nestlé Dairy Demonstration Farm in Paikon Kore, Abuja, the Managing Director and CEO of Nestlé Nigeria Plc, Wassim Elhusseini, reiterated…
Local manufacturers, acting under the aegis of Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) have rejected the proposed electricity tariff hike. They say the hike will seriously hurt the economy because local products will not be competitive with imported goods. MAN said incessant increase in electricity tariff is hindering the sector’s performance…
