The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has announced that the Federal Government saved over ₦31 billion in the first half of 2024 through the automation of key port operations, including demurrage, …
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MTN Nigeria Signs Major Digital Partnership with Abia State Government
MTN Nigeria has entered into a landmark partnership with the Abia State Government aimed at speeding up digital transformation and expanding broadband access across the state. The agreement was officially …
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Dangote Refinery Slashes Petrol Price to N825, Spurs Fierce Competition in Downstream Market
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has quietly reduced the ex-depot price of petrol to N825 per litre, intensifying the price war with fuel importers and private depot owners in Nigeria’s deregulated …
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Poor Infrastructure, Funding, and Resistance to Change Stalling Digital Transformation in Nigerian Tertiary Institutions — ICT Directors
Directors of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) from universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education across Nigeria have raised concerns over poor infrastructure, funding constraints, and resistance to change, describing them …
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Kebbi Govt, First Bank Partner on Industrialisation, Mining and Infrastructure
The Kebbi State Government has entered into a strategic partnership with First Bank Nigeria Plc. to boost industrialisation, mining, and infrastructure development in the state as part of its broader …
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FG Launches Reform Plan, Deploys Special Teams to Underperforming Discos
The Federal Government has begun a pilot programme to restructure underperforming electricity distribution companies (Discos) in a bid to overhaul Nigeria’s struggling power distribution sector. This marks the most decisive …
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Coronation Capital, Trium Back Africa’s Growth with AVCA 2025 Sponsorship
Coronation Capital Limited and Trium, both subsidiaries of Coronation Group Limited, have reaffirmed their commitment to Africa’s economic development by sponsoring the 2025 African Private Capital Association (AVCA) conference. The …
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Nigeria’s Leasing Sector Grew by 23% in 2024, Hits N5.17tn – ELAN
Nigeria’s leasing industry recorded a strong growth of 23.2 per cent in 2024, pushing the value of outstanding leases to N5.17 trillion, up from N4.19 trillion in 2023. This was …
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Tanzania and Malawi End Trade War After Retaliation Threats and Regional Pressure
Tanzania and Malawi have finally agreed to end their trade dispute following weeks of escalating tensions and reciprocal import restrictions. The two countries, joined by South Africa which was also …
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Dangote Refinery, Marketers Clash Over Local Fuel Supply Claims
The management of Dangote Petroleum Refinery has rejected claims made by oil marketers that the refinery cannot meet Nigeria’s local fuel demand. Officials of the refinery told our correspondent that …