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- 15 Oct 2018
Star Lager Thrills Football Fans As Nigeria Dominates Libya in African Cup of Nations Qualifiers
Nigeria’s premium beer brand, Star Lager, thrilled fans with an unforgettable football and music spectacle at the Star Fan Park in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State on October 13th, 2018. Thousands of excited…
- 13 Aug 2013
FEDEX Connects More African Countries
FedEx Express has announced plans to expand its operation to the North and Southern part of Africa there-by expanding its scope of operation within the African continent. South Africa, Malawi, Libya,…
- 8 Jul 2024
EFCC Places Yahaya Bello on Interpol's Watch-List
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has asked Interpol in North African countries Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt, Libya, Sudan and Algeria to place Yahaya Bello, former Kogi State Governor on…
- 25 Oct 2023
Govt, Regulatory Support ‘Critical’ for Improving Africa’s 4G Performance
Global connectivity intelligence firm Ookla says government support and policy action are crucial in facilitating the roll out of 4G networks across Africa. According to Ookla, operators require…
- 22 Feb 2023
Preparing for Digital Disruptions During Africa’s Year of Elections
By 'Gbenga Sesan This year, 23 African countries will hold elections – ranging from local to parliamentary and presidential. Considering that election seasons are known to come with many digital…
- 8 Apr 2019
Nigeria week ahead: FOMC minutes, OPEC meeting & Gold in focus
By Lukman Otunuga, FXTM Research Analyst, It may be a relatively quiet week for the Nigerian economy as the economic calendar is void of any Tier 1 releases. With the next major report scheduled for…
- 23 Dec 2018
Organised Crime Syndicates Harvest Human Organs in Nigeria, Others
Human organ harvesting is one of the most profitable black market operations around the world. According to Business Insider, across the globe, it is coordinated by an organized crime…
- 18 Dec 2014
Tunis International Bank Goes Live on ICSFS’ ICS BANKS® Solution
Tunis International Bank (TIB), the first bank established in Tunisia under the non-resident banking regulations and a member of Burgan Banking Group, the regional banking arm of Kuwait Projects Co.…
- 9 Jul 2021
How Africa Can Prepare as Drones Enter Hands of Insurgents
By Karen Allen Like in the Middle East, drones are a new threat posed by armed groups and violent extremists in Africa. The proliferation of drone technology across Africa has significantly expanded…
- 28 Apr 2015
Tunis International Bank Goes Live on ICS BANKS®
The Tunis International Bank (TIB), the first bank established in Tunisia under the non-resident banking regulations and a member of Burgan Banking Group, the regional banking arm of Kuwait Projects…
- 4 Jul 2017
FXTM Analysis: Is Market Volatility Making A Return?
FXTM Research Analyst Lukman Otunuga comments on Asian stock movements, following rising US – China tensions over North Korea. Asian stocks concluded lower on Tuesday while European equities…
- 11 Feb 2017
Terrorists Plan to Attack Banks, Others- FG
Federal Government has alerted Nigerians on plans by Muslim Brotherhood Cell, a Boko Haram affiliate, in Kogi State, to acquire bomb-making chemicals and high-calibre weapons to perpetrate acts of…
- 12 Dec 2013
Microsoft launches Student Advantage in Africa
During Anthony Salcito, vice president of education in Microsoft visit to Tunisia, Microsoft announced the official launch of its Student Advantage programme on the continent. In an intimate meeting…
- 21 Oct 2013
Key Measures Point Stinky Fingers @ Nigeria
From pervasive corruption to alarming incidences of intellectual property theft, Nigeria has been ranked among the bottom 10 performers in the world according to a compilation by ENDS.ng, Every…
- 20 Nov 2012
MITSUMI IT Distribution Africa Toasts Debut @ GITEX 2012
MITSUMI IT Distribution has successfully concluded its debut at the recent GITEX which held at Dubai World Trade Centre and the company is excited with its participation at the ICT business…
- 17 Oct 2013
AfDB Sees Opportunities in Africa's Shale Gas Production
Several African countries have potentially viable shale gas deposits, which, if developed, could lead to lower gas prices, increased consumption of natural gas, and reduced greenhouse gas emissions…
- 24 May 2015
Microsoft, IICD Aim to Bridge Gap for Job Seekers, Others
Microsoft Ghana on Friday, in partnership with the International Institute for Communication and Development (IICD) launched the TizaaWorks online platform, which will be a national one-stop online…
- 22 Aug 2012
MITSUMI IT Distribution Africa for GITEX Technology Week 2012
MITSUMI IT Distribution, one of the Africa’s largest IT distributors, has signed a contract with Dubai World Trade Centre for its first time ever participation in GITEX Technology Week 2012, the…
- 30 Nov 2009
RTGS Replacement: Perago Africa, CMA, Montran Meet CBN Requirements
Going by the critical requirements established by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for the Request for Proposal (RFP) for the deployment of a new Real-Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) solution for the…
- 24 Mar 2015
Phase3 Telecom Builds West Africa’s Connectivity Infrastructure:
Phase3 Telecom, West Africa’s largest independent fibre optic infrastructure and telecommunications services provider has announced plans to commence the deployment of aerial fiber optic…
- 20 Mar 2015
Grenell, US Publicist Labels Buhari Fanatic who Wants to Islamise Nigeria
Either out of ignorance or malice, Richard Grenell, a former spokesman for four United States Ambassadors to the United Nations, most recently Ambassador Zal Khalilzad has labelled Mohammadu Buhari,…
- 18 Jun 2013
Help us Follow Dirty Money, Guinea asks G8
Guinea, one of Africa's poorest nations despite abundant natural resources, has urged the G8 to back its battle with corruption by helping trace shell companies used to hide crooked deals and track…
- 27 Nov 2014
Alison-Madueke Elected First Female President of OPEC
Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke, Nigeria’s minister of petroleum, has just been elected the first female president of OPEC (Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries). She is the replacement for the…
- 29 Jan 2013
British Airways Announces Changes to 2013 Summer Schedule
British Airways is set to make a number of changes to its summer 2013 schedule (from March 31) including a new route, terminal changes and frequency increases. The airline will start weekend services…
- 25 May 2015
AfDB Sees Africa's GDP Growth Nearing Pre-crisis Levels
African economies will grow 4.5 percent this year and 5 percent in 2016, approaching levels last seen before the 2007 global financial crisis, as economic prospects improve worldwide, the African…
- 18 Jun 2015
18,000 Killed in Nigeria, Others as Worldwide Cost of War Hit $14 Trn
More than $14 trillion was spent on international conflicts in the past year, according to a report by the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP), which found that Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan were…
- 9 Sept 2015
Phase3 Telecom Commits to Network Efficiency, Resilience and Adaptability
Set to mark its 12th Year Anniversary in October 2015; Phase3 Telecom said one of its major goals in acknowledgement of this milestone is to cull further investment into extending reach, increasing…
- 8 Mar 2016
Dell’s ProSupport Plus Now Available in 33 Countries
PC users can now much enjoy improved performance, as Dell announces the availability of its flagship ProSupport Plus for PCs and tablets in 33 countries across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and…
- 8 Apr 2016
BCG’s Report Links Nigeria's Long-Term Success to Infrastructure Investments
Improving Nigeria's infrastructure through prioritized investments will help to secure its long-term success as Africa's largest economy, according to a new report by The Boston Consulting Group…
- 5 Mar 2012
Affordable Smartphones, Tablets Answer to Broadband Penetration
Two recent polls by independent international ICT agencies have confirmed long held views that Nigerians are very resilient and are moving towards meeting global competitiveness inspite of…