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No less than $89.6 million (about N136 billion) investment in the different value chains of Nigeria’s automobile industry may have been stuck, underpinning the inability of the government to leverage the local market to develop the sector.
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Nigerians have continued to react to some constitutional amendments proposed by the House of Representatives, especially those that stipulate the establishment of State Police and Local Government Police, FCT House of Assembly and Court of Appeal
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Lagos State Government, yesterday, said that the Lagos International Financial Centre (LIFC) would require N10 trillion to drive the needed investment to bridge the infrastructure gap.
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Thousands of Kogi Central constituents have unanimously thrown their weight behind the ongoing recall process for the suspended Senator representing the District in the National Assembly, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, stating that no amount of falsehood and propaganda could derail the exercise.
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An Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court, Ibadan, on Thursday remanded six persons, Afeez Adegboyega, Rasaki Sodiq, Taiwo Ganiyu, Yusuf Popoola, Tunji Moses and Babatunde Isiaka, in a Correctional Facility over alleged armed robbery. The Magistrate, Mrs. M. A. Atanda, who did not take the defendants pleas, ordered that the case file should be sent to the Director…
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The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has announced plans to intensify efforts to enforce compliance with employee compensation regulations, particularly among state and local governments. Speaking at a media parley with the Labour Correspondents Association of Nigeria and the launch of a comprehensive enlightenment and enrollment campaign on Wednesday, the Managing Director of NSITF,…
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Gov. Hyacinth Alia of Benue says that protection of lives and property of citizens remain his administration’s topmost priority. Alia gave the assurance in Makurdi at the homeland security conference organized by the Benue Public Service Institute to proffer solutions to the lingering security challenges. The governor, who was represented by his deputy, Sam Ode,…
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A 24-year-old man,Yusuf Aliu, who allegedly entered a residence and stole property worth N850,000, on Thursday appeared before a Badagry Chief Magistrates’ Court. The defendant, whose address was not provided, is facing a two-count charge of unlawful entry and stealing. He pleaded not guilty to all the charges. The prosecutor, ASP Edet Ekpo, told the…
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Senator Sharafadeen Alli, representing Oyo South Senatorial District in the National Assembly, on Thursday, expressed deep sorrow over the sudden death of Abisola Kola-Daisi, the eldest daughter of the late former Governor Abiola Ajimobi, who died at the age of 44 in the UK. This was contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser…
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The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has reserved judgement for May 8 in the legal battle between MultiChoice Nigeria and the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) over the recent hike in subscription fees for DStv and GOtv services. Justice James Omotosho fixed this date after taking arguments from both parties on whether…
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A Magistrates’ Court in Kafanchan, Kaduna State has sentenced a 24 year-old student, Daniel Nuhu, to 15 months in a correctional centre for stealing grains and gadgets. Nuhu was charged by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corp (NSCDC) with criminal trespass and theft. He pleaded guilty to the charges, and begged the court for…
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The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has disowned a series of AI-generated videos falsely linking him to drug promotions and scholarship offers. The Guardian reports that the cleric denounced the videos, circulating on social media, as misleading and having deceived many by falsely associating the cleric with…
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Bisola Kola-Daisi, the Special Adviser to the Minister of Budget and Planning, Atiku Bagudu, in the administration of President Bola Tinubu, has reportedly passed away in the early hours of Thursday in the United Kingdom. The news was confirmed by Bolaji Tunji, the Special Adviser to the former governor of Oyo State, who spoke to…
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A devastating rainstorm has claimed the lives of three people in Yala Local Government Area, Northern Cross River, after their mud houses collapsed during a fierce downpour. The storm, which marked the first rainfall of the year, came with powerful winds and thunderstorms, toppling trees, cutting electricity lines, and leaving a trail of destruction.…
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The Pan-Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has applauded President Bola Tinubu for signing the South-South Development Commission Bill into law. It also lauded the National Assembly for its expeditious and diligent processing of the pivotal legislation. A statement by PANDEF National Chairman, Dr. Godknows Igali, on Wednesday, said the creation of the commission would engender development…
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The Children, Sexual and Gender-based Violence Offences Court in Awka, has remanded a 15-year old teenager for allegedly raping an 18-year-old girl. The teenager is facing a one-count charge bordering on rape. He however pleaded not guilty to the charge, saying that the act was consensual. Earlier the Police Prosecutor, Insp. Chinyere Okechukwu, told the…
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At least 14 million children face hunger and a heightened risk of malnutrition or death this year, UNICEF warned Wednesday, as major international donors like the United States slash aid budgets. The United Nations children's agency urged governments and philanthropic institutions to contribute to its Child Nutrition Fund to head off a wave of starvation.…
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With a few taps on his phone, Dandam Nangor knows exactly what temperature his greenhouse is at, when to water his crops and even the pH of the soil. Backed by artificial intelligence, it's all designed to make growing his peppers easier -- and perhaps usher in a sort of agriculture 2.0 in Nigeria, where…
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Charles Kibaki Muchiri traced the water trickling across the surface of the Lewis Glacier with his fingers, illustrating how quickly climate change is melting the huge ice blocks off of Africa's second-highest mountain. For nearly 25 years, the affable 50-year-old guide has been taking hikers to the peaks of Mount Kenya, nearly 5,000 metres (16,400…
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The Owerri Archdiocesan Catholic Secretariat has confirmed the release of Rev. Fr. John Ubaechu, the kidnapped Parish Priest of the Holy Family Catholic Church, Izombe. A statement by Rev. Fr. Patrick Mbara, the Archdiocesan Chancellor/Secretary early Thursday morning, disclosed that Ubaechu was released on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls…
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The Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, has charged Nigerian politicians to always be truthful to the electorate during and after electioneering campaigns. The monarch urged them, especially public office seekers, to always endeavour to know the people they intend to govern and understand their plights. Sulu-Gambari gave the charge on Wednesday while receiving a…
Metro
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Lagos State government yesterday demolished structures that are allegedly in contravention of the state's building regulations in Agric Bus Stop, Owusu 1 Community Development Area (CDA), Ikorodu, Lagos.
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Operatives of the Rivers State Police Command have arrested four suspects, including a native doctor, in connection with the ritual killing of two siblings, Chizaram and Chidinma Onuche.
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A retiree and former chairman of the Academy Staff Union of Kaduna Polytechnic (ASUP), Mustapha Yahaya Bida, has alleged the demolition of his house by the Presidential Implementation Committee (PIC).
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The Delta State Police Command's Special Assignment Team has killed five suspected kidnappers in a gun battle around Iyamuge, Otu-Jeremi, Warri, Ughelli, and environs.
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There is fear of imminent environmental challenges following residents’ conversion of canals in Surulere Street, Ojo-Road, Ajegunle, Apapa, Lagos to a refuse dump site.
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Troops of Sector 7 of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) have arrested killers of a Reverend Father Sylvester Okechukwu in Kaduna State.The clergy was initially kidnapped in Tachira village of Kaura Local Council of Kaduna State and thereafter murdered by his abductors.
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A Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has delivered a landmark judgment, awarding N1.1 billion against the Rivers State government. The court’s decision stems from the unlawful demolition and forceful takeover of landed properties belonging
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ORSU Divisional Police headquarters in Orsu council area of Imo State has been rebuilt and reopened for effective operations. The division was destroyed in the early hours of August 6, 2021, by suspected hoodlums during the protracted period of insecurity in the state.
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A Chief Magistrate's Court sitting in Osogbo, Osun State, yesterday, remanded a luxurious bus driver, Ibrahim Muntari, over his alleged involvement in the tragic accident that claimed the lives of five students of Osun State University (UNIOSUN) and one other in Ikire.
Business
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India's success story regarding the deployment of the fifth-generation (5G) network may serve as a vital lesson for Nigeria. India, long dogged by regulatory delays and inadequate infrastructure, is now one of the most impressive 5G rollout and uptake stories
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DICE stands for Digital Innovation and Creative Excellence. It is an initiative by Beyond Limits designed to connect key players in Africa’s tech, business and creative ecosystems. It provides a platform for founders, investors
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The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) is ramping up efforts to standardise locally manufactured products, including the widely recognised Made-in-Aba brands, to strengthen their marketability.
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The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced the implementation of a presidential executive order granting a two-year exemption from import duty and value-added tax (VAT) to critical raw materials used in local pharmaceutical manufacturing.
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The equities market closed trading on a downturn yesterday, as the all-share index (ASI) declined by 0.1 per cent amid selloff in MTN Nigeria Communications (MTNN) Plc and 16 other stocks.
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The failure to activate the Power Consumer Assistance Fund (PCAF) this quarter has deepened Nigeria’s electricity liquidity crisis, with power subsidies surging to N200 billion monthly and generation companies (GenCos) receiving only 39 per cent of their invoices as of December 2024.
Energy
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The oil sector, a key driver of the economy, continues to grapple with governance challenges despite the enactment of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA).
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Shell has announced plans to ramp up cost savings and reduce spending while aiming to deliver more value with lower emissions, in spite of having weakened its carbon reduction pledge in 2024. Ahead of its capital market day, the oil giant revealed it would look to strip out 5 billion dollars to 7 billion dollars…
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Nigeria’s Dangote refinery is making waves in global fuel markets, with its jet fuel exports to the U.S. hitting a two-year high in March, showing its growing influence beyond Africa. Though the U.S. remains a key destination, the refinery is now turning its sights to Europe, potentially competing in the region’s supply chains. Dangote’s 650,000-barrel-per-day…
21 Mar
NNPC Retail Limited (NRL) marked another milestone with the successful hosting of She-Fix 2025, a landmark event dedicated to empowering women in automotive, technical, and energy sectors and commemorating International Women's Day. The event, which took place recently at The Stable Center, Surulere, Lagos, attracted over 300 active participants as part of global celebrations marking…
20 Mar
Following the temporary suspension of petroleum product sales in naira by Dangote Petroleum Refinery, the Arewa Youth Assembly has called on Dangote Petroleum Refinery to disclose the actual cost of producing a litre of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS). The group stated that the move by Dangote to halt the supply of petroleum products in naira…
Editorial
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As Nigerians await government’s final position on the imperative of state police, the unceasing torrents of daily criminalities reported across the country point strongly to the inevitability of the proposed order. State police offers an inspiring option to tackling crime.
Politics
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The House of Representatives passed for second reading bills seeking to alter the Constitution to review death penalty, ensure Local Government reforms and review indigene and citizen status in the country. The bills were sponsored by the Deputy Speaker, Rep. Benjamin Kalu. The bills which were presented by the Majority Leader, Rep. Julius Ihonvbere (APC-Edo)…
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The Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum (PDP-GF) has congratulated former president Goodluck Jonathan for winning the prestigious 2025 Founders Sunhak Peace Prize (FSPP). The congratulatory message is contained in a statement issued by the Director-General of the PDP-GF, Dr. Emmanuel Agbo, on Wednesday in Abuja on behalf of the Chairman, Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi…
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For the embattled Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), it is crisis without end as its secretaryship battle entered a new phase following the open ended judgment from the country’s court of last instance last week.
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The House of Representatives has passed through the second reading a bill for the creation of Orlu State in the southeast region of Nigeria. The bill, sponsored by Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere, a member representing Ideato North/Ideato South Federal Constituency in Imo State, and 33 others, was presented for the second reading by House leader Hon.…
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A political pressure group, Action Collective (AC), has urged Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions, Senator Neda Imasuen, to step aside to allow for an impartial investigation into allegations against the Senate President. In a statement issued on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, the group’s National…
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If a bill being considered by the House of Representatives scales legislative hurdles, the federal government would be stripped of exclusive powers over the control of oil and gas resources in the country. On Wednesday, a bill aimed at achieving this goal scaled the second reading stage on the floor of the House, presided over…
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Features
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AXA Mansard Insurance says its recent Mind Health Report revealed that 44 per cent of young adults currently suffer from mental condition. Its General Counsel and Human Resource Director, Omowunmi Adewusi, in a statement on Thursday, said that the company’s health report underscored importance of mental health in the workplace and among young people. Adewuusi…
Sport
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African 2026 World Cup qualifying facts and figures after matchday six: Chart-topper Salah Prolific Liverpool scorer Mohamed Salah has also netted regularly in World Cup qualifying, topping the charts with six goals for likely qualifiers Egypt. The 32-year-old began with a bang, netting four times in a 6-0 matchday one rout of minnows Djibouti in…
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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr. Nyesom Wike, has urged FCT athletes and coaches preparing for the 2025 National Sports Festival to strive for victory. Wike made the call while receiving the Torch of Unity for the 22nd edition of the festival, scheduled for May 16 to May 30, 2025, in Ogun…
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The Super Eagles will take on long-time rivals, Ghana, in a friendly match during the June international window, Soccernet.ng reports. The fixture adds to Nigeria’s already scheduled friendly against Russia, setting up two key tests
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Former Minister of Youths and Sports Development Solomon Dalung stirred controversy yesterday when he claimed that football died in Nigeria when he left office. He also lamented the poor state of Nigerian football, which has seen the Super Eagles almost out of contention for a place at the 2026 World Cup.
Columnists
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Moving forward, it is imperative that this crisis is swiftly de-escalated through strategic intervention, ensuring that political disagreements do not morph into national security and economic threats.
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In the rapidly evolving digital age, reshaping democracy in Africa has emerged as a pivotal endeavour to enhance government effectiveness, foster positive labour relations, and improve working conditions for workers across the continent.
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Science is discovery and discovery evolve. Few discoveries have elicited as much excitement in the scientific world in recent times as has CRISPR-the gene editing tool made popular by the year 2020 Nobel Prize winning female duo of Jennifer Doudna and Emmanuelle Charpentier.
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The recent Supreme Court judgment in the case of the Attorney General of Lagos State & Ors v. Attorney General of the Federation & Ors (SC/01/2008), has significantly altered the legal and regulatory framework governing lottery operations in Nigeria.
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Phase3 Telecom will continue to remain steadfast in its commitment to ethical governance, sustainability, and regulatory compliance, especially in an era where corporate responsibility is increasingly under the microscope. The board of directors and every member of the Phase 3 team, recognize that trust is the foundation of every enduring institution, and will continue to…
21 Mar
Solving exchange rate challenges Many global software companies price their products in US dollars, making it hard for businesses in emerging markets to keep up with fluctuating costs. Zoho is taking a different approach by offering its products in Naira, shielding businesses from exchange rate volatility and making software affordable. Fluctuating currency values make planning…
19 Mar
In Nigeria, cardiovascular diseases account for 11% of all non-communicable disease-related deaths (Minister of State for Health, 2023). Yet, 8% of premature deaths from heart disease and stroke can be prevented through lifestyle changes, including diet and exercise (Dr. Kingsley Kola Akinroye, Nigerian Heart Foundation). For over a decade, Power Oil has led the charge…
12 Mar
itel, a global smart life brand committed to delivering budget-friendly electronic products for emerging markets consumers, is proud to announce the launch of its groundbreaking powerful smartphone, itel Power 70. Designed to meet the unique power demands of emerging markets, this smartphone redefines convenience and reliability, offering a massive 10000mAh battery. This makes it the…
Guardian Life
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Actress Annie Macaulay-Idibia has returned to Instagram after weeks of silence, but not without a major move, she cleared out her entire Instagram page. The move, which happened early Thursday morning, comes just days after her ex-husband, Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, was seen shopping at a high-end boutique with Edo lawmaker Natasha Osawaru.…
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Nollywood actor and cultural icon, Prince Jide Kosoko, has set the record straight regarding his marital life, asserting that he does not support polygamy. In a recent interview with the Honest Bunch Podcast, Kosoko addressed widespread misconceptions about his family structure, emphasising that his multiple marriages were circumstantial rather than deliberate. “I’m not supporting polygamy,”…
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Nollywood actress Lilian Afegbai has expressed shock and frustration after receiving a friend’s wedding invitation that came with an aso ebi price of $1,200, which amounts to over ₦1.9 million. The 33-year-old actress took to Instagram on Wednesday to rant about the trend of dollarising wedding costs in Lagos, describing it as “doing too much.”…
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Flooding has killed seven people including at least three children after the rising waters swept through parts of Uganda's capital Kampala early on Wednesday, police said. Intense rainfall deluged the capital after a long period of hot and dry weather, with authorities issuing a warning over flooding. "Kampala today morning experienced intense rainfall leading to…
From skincare routines to beauty maintenance and makeup sessions, the beauty industry convinces us that meeting certain standards is essential for feeling beautiful. But at what cost? As the end of the month draws near again, I open my notepad to make a beauty maintenance list. From filing my lash extensions to getting fresh braids…
Getting dressed is more than just putting on clothes—it’s an act of self-expression, a form of storytelling, and sometimes, a quiet rebellion. From childhood games of choosing outfits in magazines to decades of experimenting with different identities through fashion, this piece explores the deep connection between what we wear and who we are. Every morning,…
Rucking, the fitness trend that takes walking to the next level by adding weight for a full-body workout. Learn its benefits, risks, and how to start safely for improved strength, endurance, and posture. Walking is one of the simplest, most effective, and accessible forms of exercise. But what if we added a bit more intensity…
The symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) occur one or two weeks before menstruation, and I dread them. In the week before my period, it feels like a storm is brewing inside me, with waves of pain, anxiety, and stress crashing together in a chaotic symphony. I sometimes wish I could get a break from periods…
Technology
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"Stop Hiring Humans" read a provocative sign at an AI conference in Las Vegas, where the impact of new artificial intelligence models on the world of work had sparked some unease. "We're not worried about tiptoeing around. We're sparking the conversation," said Fahad Alam of Artisan, a startup, at the HumanX AI event. The San…
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Increasing incidents of interference with aviation, maritime and other satellite telecommunications services mean states must urgently enhance the protection of a critical radio-frequency band
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Imagine a world where every citizen can access government services with ease, small businesses can expand into new markets, and women have equal access to financial opportunities. Digital public infrastructure (DPI) is key to making this a reality. DPI is a digital network that crisscrosses the economy, connecting people, data, and money in the same…
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The Executive Director and Co-founder of MSwitch Creative Hub, Mr. Zainab Salami, on Sunday revealed that over 53% of young Nigerians aged 15-24 are jobless, emphasizing the urgent need for strategic interventions to tackle the crisis. She emphasized MSwitch's commitment to empowering young creatives and digital professionals by equipping them with the skills and opportunities…
21 Mar
In the fast-evolving world of digital marketing, skill and strategy still outweigh trends and buzzwords. Matteo Giorgi, an Italy-based digital marketing expert, exemplifies this principle. Managing an impressive €4 million annual advertising budget, he has built a reputation for delivering results through expertise in Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, SEO, and Google Analytics 4. Giorgi’s career…
20 Mar
In the fast-evolving landscape of digital finance and marketing, few professionals have made significant impact as Adeyemi Olalemi.