Nigeria’s leading carrier, Air Peace, has caused a stir in the aviation space after slashing its Lagos-London airfare by a jaw-dropping ₦600,000 — a move that has sent shockwaves through …
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Rivers Pipeline Explosion Triggers $35.3 Million Daily Losses Amid State of Emergency
Nigeria faces a staggering economic setback following a pipeline explosion in Rivers State, potentially leading to losses exceeding $35.3 million daily. The incident, which significantly hampers oil exports from the …
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Lagos, Dangote Foundation Begin Rice Distribution to Millions of Households Across the State
The Lagos State Government, in partnership with the Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF), has commenced the distribution of 50kg bags of rice to over one million vulnerable households across the state. …
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Tinubu Declares State of Emergency in Rivers, Suspends Fubara’s Deputy
President Bola Tinubu has officially declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, Nigeria, following escalating political instability and governance challenges in the region. The move comes after mounting tensions …
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Kenya’s Cybersecurity Threats Surge by 27.2% as DDoS Attacks Spike in Q2 2024/25
Kenya is facing a rising wave of cyber threats, with reported incidents increasing by 27.2% in the second quarter of the 2024/2025 fiscal year. The Communications Authority of Kenya revealed …
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Stronger Fintech Collaboration is Key to Nigeria’s Digital Growth, Says Flutterwave Chairman
In a bold call to action, Dipo Fatokun, Chairman of Flutterwave Technologies Solutions Limited, emphasized the urgent need for greater collaboration within Nigeria’s fintech ecosystem. According to Fatokun, a unified …
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South African Rand Rises as Gold Prices Hit Record High
The South African rand edged higher today, March 18, 2025, gaining 0.4% to trade at 18.0175 per U.S. dollar, following a strong rally in gold prices. Gold soared to an …
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Federal Government of Nigeria witnesses deal inked for the investment, development, and financing of the $20B Ogidigben Gas Project
ln a significant step toward advancing Nigeria’s industrialization ambitions, Alpha Grip Management Company (AGMC), a subsidiary of UAE-based Alpha Group, has partnered with China National Chemical Engineering International Corporation Ltd. …
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Breet Welcomes Balloranking As Its Newest Brand Ambassador
Breet, a leading cryptocurrency exchange platform, is thrilled to announce Balloranking, an Afrobeats sensation, as its official Brand Ambassador. This exciting collaboration, set to run for the next six months, …
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PRIMETECH DIGITAL AFRICA TRAINS OVER 300 EMPLOYEES WITH AI DRIVEN TOOLS
PrimeTech Digital Africa Ltd, an innovative software and EdTech company driving the growth of the industry by leveraging cutting-edge solutions to revolutionize corporate training and e-learning services has trained over …