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Saturday, Dec 13

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From Markets to Mobile Apps: NITDA Takes Digital Literacy to the Streets

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On a bustling morning in Kano, as traders called out prices and shoppers navigated narrow market paths, something different was unfolding. Amid the everyday rhythm of commerce, banners were raised, conversations sparked, and smartphones…

NCC Links Abuja QoS Issues to Diesel Supply Disruptions at IHS Towers

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has acknowledged the quality of service (QoS) challenges currently affecting telecommunications subscribers in Abuja, assuring the public that urgent steps are being taken to restore service…

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Best Tablets to Gift in 2025

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When it comes to giving a useful and thoughtful present, tablets are one of the safest choices. They sit comfortably between phones and laptops, less personal than a phone, but lighter and more fun than a laptop. They work well for…

Why Digital Banks Are Winning Millions of New Customers in Nigeria

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Digital banks are attracting millions of new users in Nigeria by providing better services, simpler onboarding, and quick access to financial tools. Their model has made it easier to reach unbanked and underbanked Nigerians, especially in…

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Sophos XDR Delivers 100% Detection Coverage in the Latest MITRE ATT&CK Evaluation

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Sophos, a global leader of innovative security solutions for defeating cyberattacks, has announced its best-ever results in the MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise 2025 Evaluation. Sophos XDR detected 100% of adversary behaviours (sub-steps)1 across…

ZamPortal: Zambia Takes Passport Services Online

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For years, applying for a passport in Zambia often meant waking up before dawn, travelling long distances, and standing in endless queues, sometimes only to be told to return another day. For citizens in remote communities, the journey…

Pathfinder: Top women Nigerian Leaders Launch new Action Plan to Strengthen Health

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Pathfinder International, a global health and development organisation with more than 65 years of experience across Africa, South Asia, and the Middle East, has released a new Action Plan for Nigeria that sets out priorities for improving…

UK Startup Permutable AI Launches Narrative Intelligence Hub Built on Multi-LLM Architecture

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Permutable AI, a UK-based AI research and data intelligence company, has unveiled the Live Market Insights Hub, a real-time narrative intelligence environment that demonstrates the company’s multi-LLM, source-traceable market analysis…

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Daniel Adeluyi: Nigerian Teen Breaks 11-year Record, Advances in 2025 Breakthrough Junior Challenge

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A young Nigerian student, Daniel Adeluyi, has placed Africa firmly on the global science map after his entry made the Popular Vote shortlist of the 2025 Breakthrough Junior Challenge, one of the world’s most prestigious science…

Angola Goes Digital to Power its Global Transport Hub Ambition

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Border authorities worldwide are under growing pressure to manage rising passenger numbers while strengthening security. To meet this challenge, Angola has taken a proactive approach with the deployment of SITA’s Advance Passenger…

Experts Sound Alarm on Food Security at DIniti8tive–Agropedia Webinar

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As climate shocks intensify across Africa and food systems grow increasingly vulnerable, a cross-section of development leaders, agricultural practitioners, researchers, policymakers and technology innovators convened at the Digital and…

Friday, Dec 12

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Informa Markets Joins Forces with Egypt’s UPA to Expand Africa Health ExCon

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Informa Markets Signs New MoU with Egypt’s UPA to Boost Africa Health ExCon Growth in 2026.

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Naira Gains ₦15.03 to Settle at ₦1,489.97 in Parallel Market

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The Naira strengthened on Friday, December 12, 2025, gaining ₦15.03 to close at ₦1,489.97/$ in the parallel market, an improvement from the previous day’s ₦1,505/$. Traders linked the slight rebound to reduced forex demand toward the…

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Primero at 10: Tinubu Renews Call for Mass Transit Subsidy as Lagos BRT Pioneer Marks Milestone

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Primero Transport Services Limited, operator of Lagos State’s pioneer Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system, marked its 10th anniversary on Thursday, December 11, 2025, with a colourful celebration at its headquarters in Ikorodu. The event,…

UKNIAF in Nigeria: Assessing Infrastructure Advisory Achievements, Future Challenges

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The United Kingdom-Nigeria Infrastructure Advisory Facility (UKNIAF), launched in 2019, is the third programme in a longer 16-year legacy of infrastructure support from the UK Government to the Government of Nigeria. On Tuesday the 2nd of…

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On the Road to Kisumu | A Travelogue By Dr. Omoniyi Ibietan

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My most pleasant visit to Kenya occurred last week because it was the first visa-free visit. I am so happy that President Ruto gave unequivocal expression to a concern he had raised in a video I saw two years ago where he bemoaned why an…

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NECLive: MTN A’isha Mumuni Seeks Investment Reforms to Boost Creative Economy

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A’isha Umar Mumuni, the chief digital officer of MTN Nigeria, has urged governments, investors, and stakeholders to prioritise policy, infrastructure, and investment reforms to ensure African creators can compete globally and profit from…

Nigerians Pay 18 Taxes on Every Flight Ticket

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When Nigerians complain about the cost of flying, their frustration is not without reason. Behind every ticket a traveller purchases, whether to Lagos, Abuja, or Enugu, lies a hidden burden few passengers ever see; 18 different taxes and…

What We Learned at AOT Lagos 7.0: Inside Lagos’ Bold Tech-Enabled Transformation

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The seventh edition of the Art of Technology Lagos (AOT Lagos 7.0) convened key stakeholders across the tech ecosystem: policymakers, founders, investors, researchers, government representatives, venture capitalists, startups, and…

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FuelTree Launches to Accelerate Africa’s Clean Energy and Carbon Future

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Clean-energy and carbon-finance company, FuelTree Limited, has officially launched to transform access to clean cooking, carbon markets, and green finance across the continent. Established as a special-purpose vehicle of SMEFUNDS, CSR-in…

OpenAI Counters Google’s Gemini 3 Surge with New GPT-5.2

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OpenAI hits back at Google. GPT-5.2 is here; faster, sharper and aimed squarely at Gemini 3.

SITEI Conference: CSR-in-Action Champions Africa’s Carbon Finance Dialogue

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CSR-in-Action Group, a sustainability advocacy organisation, convened policymakers, investors, private sector leaders and civil society actors at the 14th Sustainability in the Extractive Industries (SITEI) Conference, held virtually on…

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Anambra Dominates Again, Clinches Four Major Awards at NCCIDE 13 in Jos

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Anambra State has reaffirmed its position as a national leader in digital innovation and governance by sweeping four major awards at the 13th Meeting of the National Council on Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy (NCCIDE) held…

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IATA: Over 90% of $1.2 Billion in Airline Funds Trapped in Africa

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A marginal improvement of $100 million has been made since last reported in April 2025. Out of total blocked funds reported, 93% are trapped in Africa and Middle East (AME). IATA called on governments to lift all restrictions on currency…

OGFZA Secures $24B in Investments for Nigeria

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The Oil and Gas Free Zones Authority (OGFZA) has announced that it has attracted more than 24 billion dollars in investments into Nigeria, an achievement that underscores the strategic value of the nation’s free zones. The Authority also…

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Top 5 Laptops to Buy Before Year-end

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As the year winds down, many stores are offering some of their best laptop discounts. If you’ve been waiting to upgrade, this is a good time. Both premium and budget laptops get price cuts, and newer models arriving in stores also make…

BVN vs. NIN vs. TIN: What Every Business Owner Must Know Now

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BVN, NIN, and TIN are three important identification numbers every business owner in Nigeria must understand. Each one serves a different purpose in banking, identity verification, and taxation. BVN (Bank Verification Number) The BVN is an…

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Staying Relevant while Navigating the Age of GenAI, Automation & Accelerated Digital Transformation at work

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Irrelevance today doesn’t look like failure anymore, it looks like business as usual. Employees are still showing up, still delivering, still attending meetings. However, in a world where Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a trend…

Thursday, Dec 11

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MTN Nigeria Launches Unlimited 5G Broadband Data Plan

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MTN Nigeria has launched its Unlimited Broadband Data plans powered by 5G technology in a move the tech giant states is designed to resolve major frustrations faced by Nigerian internet users, capped data volume limits, high costs, and…

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Paradigm Initiative: Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TFGBV) Surges across Africa

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A new study, conducted by pan-African organisation, Paradigm Initiative (PIN), warns of an alarming surge in the prevalence of Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based violence, with 67 percent of respondents being victims of at least one or…