Zinox Group Chairman, Leo Stan Ekeh, has urged the Federal Government to subsidise electricity supply for schools and research centres, warning that poor power supply is slowing down Nigeria’s progress …
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Schneider Electric Backs Nigerian Students to Lead Clean Energy Drive
French energy giant, Schneider Electric, is turning to Nigerian students to power the country’s transition into clean energy. The company partnered with Enactus, a global non-profit focused on youth innovation, …
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Nigerian Media Content Owners to Explore Artificial Intelligence at NEMCEA 2025
The Electronic Media Content Owners Association of Nigeria (EMCOAN) has announced that artificial intelligence training will be part of this year’s Nigeria Electronic Media Content Exhibitions and Awards (NEMCEA). The …
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Guinness Nigeria CEO Girish Sharma to Lead 2025 National Marketing Summit and Edge Awards
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Guinness Nigeria Plc, Mr Girish Sharma, has been announced as the keynote speaker for the 2025 National Marketing Stakeholders’ Summit and Edge …
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Ghana Targets Africa’s Top Spot in Digital Trade
Ghana is setting its sights on becoming Africa’s leading hub for digital trade and innovation, with the National Information Technology Agency (NITA) announcing bold plans to transform the country into …
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UNDP, Tripoli University Launch Innovation Summer Season
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in partnership with the Centre of Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the University of Tripoli, has launched the Innovation Summer Season, a two-week programme designed …
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FCMB, Dutch Bank Launch N20m AgriTech Investment Readiness Programme 2025
First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has joined forces with the Dutch Entrepreneurial Development Bank, FMO, to launch the FCMB–FMO AgriTech Investment Readiness Programme 2025, a new initiative aimed at boosting …
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Ethio Telecom, Huawei Launch GigaAAU in North Africa
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – August 15, 2025: Ethio Telecom, in collaboration with Huawei, has achieved a major technological milestone by launching North Africa’s first GigaAAU FDD tri-band Massive MIMO site, …
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Ecobank Rewards Young Innovators with N20m in InnovateX Challenge
Ecobank Nigeria has awarded a total of N20 million in cash prizes and growth opportunities to winners of the InnovateX Challenge, a youth-focused competition designed to support young talents in …
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Egypt Records Breakthrough as Cotton Thrives in South Sinai Desert for the First Time
Egypt has made history by successfully growing cotton in a desert environment for the first time, marking a major milestone in agricultural innovation and climate adaptation. The announcement was made …