FG launches $40m blueprint ICT project to transform tertiary education
The Federal Government of Nigeria has initiated the Blueprint ICT Development Project, investing $40 million to revolutionize the nation’s tertiary education system…
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Operators call for probe of 2,000 CNG tricycles scheme
The National Commercial Tricycle and Motorcycle Owners and Riders Association has called for an official investigation into the alleged diversion of 2,000…
English Premier League adopts Microsoft AI into fan app
The English Premier League has announced a five-year partnership with Microsoft to bring artificial intelligence to its digital platforms. Under the deal,…
Nigeria finalizes first policy to boost local oil content
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board has announced it is finalising the Nigeria First Procurement Policy, a new framework aimed at…
CAC launches AI-powered portal to simplify company registration
The Corporate Affairs Commission has launched a new Artificial Intelligence-powered registration portal designed to simplify company registration and speed up approval processes,…
Nigeria’s promissory notes drop 15.6% in Q1 2025 — DMO
Nigeria’s promissory notes plummeted by 15.6% quarter-on-quarter, declining from N1.542 trillion in December 2024 to N1.301 trillion in March 2025, according to…
14m tonnes of platic waste choke oceans yearly – FG
The Federal Government has raised alarm over the global plastic pollution crisis, revealing that approximately 14 million tonnes of plastic waste clog…
Dangote refinery to absorb ₦1.07trn yearly in direct fuel distribution push
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has unveiled plans to distribute fuel directly to marketers nationwide, absorbing over N1.07 trillion annually in distribution costs. The…
Afreximbank appoints George Elombi as next president
Shareholders of the African Export-Import Bank have appointed Dr. George Elombi as the Bank’s next President and Chairman of the Board of…
Kano business icon Aminu Dantata dies at 94
Prominent Kano businessman and philanthropist, Alhaji Aminu Dantata, has passed away at the age of 94. His death was confirmed on Saturday…
Dangote launches strategy to end Africa’s fertilizer dependence
President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has unveiled an ambitious plan to achieve fertilizer self-sufficiency across Africa within 40 months. The…
China bans non-certified power banks on flights
Alex Omenye China’s aviation authority will begin enforcing a new regulation on Saturday banning airline passengers from carrying power banks that lack…