Tag: Nigeria
The Fisheries Society of Nigeria calls for the establishment of the Fisheries Institute to enhance the country's fisheries resources and blue economy. The Fisheries Society of Nigeria (FISON) has called on the Federal Government to establish a...
Nigeria's internet consumption dropped in September 2024 as SIM verification deactivated millions of lines, impacting major telecom operators. In September 2024, Nigeria witnessed a decrease in internet consumption for the first time since February, with data usage...
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Julius Agenmonmen foundation launches first medical outreach in Nigeria, transforming lives in Edo, Delta
The Julius Agenmonmen Foundation launched its first medical outreach in Edo and Delta, offering essential healthcare services to over 2,000 residents. The Julius Agenmonmen Foundation...
FBN Holdings appoints Wale Oyedeji as new GMD
FBN Holdings appoints Wale Oyedeji as new Group Managing Director, effective November 13, 2024, following Nnamdi Okonkwo's retirement. FBN Holdings Plc has officially announced the...
MTN, Airtel generate N3.67tn from data, voice services in 2024 H1
MTN and Airtel generated N3.67tn in combined revenue from data and voice services in the first half of 2024, driven by growing digital demand. Two...
Central Bank of Nigeria and partners commit to women entrepreneurs finance code
The Central Bank of Nigeria, Bank of Industry, and Development Bank of Nigeria have declared their support for the Women Entrepreneurs Finance Code, aiming...
Governor Adeleke declares public holiday for teachers on world teachers day
Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke has declared Monday, October 7, a public holiday for all public and private school teachers in the state to commemorate...
DBN and GAIN launch third edition of entrepreneurship masterclass for women
The Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) and the Grand Africa Initiative (GAIN) have unveiled the third edition of the GAIN Entrepreneurship Masterclass for Women...
Nigeria sees surge in cryptocurrency adoption amid economic challenges
A report by Chainalysis highlights that cryptocurrency adoption in Nigeria is increasing, with the country receiving approximately $59 billion in cryptocurrency from July 2023...
World Bank Group seeks partnership with Nigeria to develop maritime sector
The World Bank Group has expressed interest in collaborating with Nigeria's Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy to enhance the country's maritime sector. The...
Dangote invests over $25 billion in Africa to inspire confidence in local investments
Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man and founder of the Dangote Group, has invested over $25 billion in oil, cement, and sugar in Nigeria to...
Nigerian National Petroleum Company to supply crude oil in Naira to Dangote refinery starting October 1
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) will begin supplying crude oil in naira to the Dangote Petroleum Refinery on October 1, 2024, marking a...
OGD-sponsored South West Development Commission bill passed in senate
The South West Development Commission Bill, aimed at regional growth, was passed today by the Senate, spearheaded by Senator Otunba Gbenga Daniel.On 26th September...
Nigeria discusses adoption of 6GHz open Wi-Fi to boost connectivity, economic growth
The Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC), in collaboration with Meta, Intel, Huawei, ATCON, and other key stakeholders, hosted a forum discussing Nigeria’s adoption of 6GHz...