M-Kopa Uganda has launched a new program called “More Than a Phone” to give everyday Ugandans access to quality smartphones with extra benefits like health insurance, device repair, and affordable …
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MTN Nigeria to Carry Out Network Maintenance in Adamawa, Borno, and Kano This Weekend
MTN Nigeria has announced that it will carry out a major network maintenance exercise this weekend, which will temporarily affect services in some parts of Adamawa, Borno, and Kano states. …
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PepsiCo Partners DP World, Invests $20m in New Chips Plant to Boost Local Sourcing in Nigeria
PepsiCo, the multinational food and beverage giant, has deepened its presence in Nigeria with the unveiling of a new snack production plant through a strategic partnership with global logistics company …
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Naira Gains Slightly as Nigeria’s External Reserves Hit $41 Billion High
The Nigerian naira recorded a slight appreciation against the United States dollar on Thursday at the official foreign exchange market, as the country’s external reserves rose to a four-year high …
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Nigerian Printers Fault FG Ban on Outsourcing Jobs to Private Firms
The Gutenberg Print Professionals Association of Nigeria (GUPPAN) has strongly criticised the Federal Government’s new directive stopping Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) from outsourcing printing contracts to private companies. The …
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NESG Says Poor Infrastructure Blocking Nigeria’s Economic Growth Ahead of Summit
The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has raised concerns that Nigeria’s weak infrastructure is holding back economic growth, limiting productivity, and discouraging investment across key sectors. This warning comes ahead …
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Nigeria to Host Gold and Gemstone Conference 2025 in Lagos
Stakeholders in the precious minerals sector are set to gather in Lagos for the Gold and Gemstone Conference and Exhibition (GGCE) 2025, scheduled to take place from November 24 to …
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Gold Fields Triples Profit, Raises Interim Dividend on Strong Gold Prices
South African gold mining giant, Gold Fields Limited, has announced a major boost in its earnings for the first half of 2025, with profits more than tripling compared to the …
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Bolt Appoints Baaba Hammond Ghana Manager
Bolt, the popular ride-hailing and mobility company, has announced the appointment of Baaba Hammond as the new Country Manager for Bolt Business in Ghana. Her role will focus on expanding …
GCB Bank PLC, one of Ghana’s largest indigenous financial institutions, has announced the appointment of Aurelia Baaba Ofori Odame as its new Head of Afro-Asia Trade and State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs). …