Africa Data Centres, a division of the Cassava Technologies group, is excited to announce the launch of its exclusive channel partner programme, ADC Channel. A news report from African Press Organisation (APO) Group on the feat indicated the primary goal of the Channel was to foster collaboration among partners within the ISP, Carrier, Telecommunications, Systems […]
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Tariff Hike: NCC Urges MNOs On Infrastructure Sharing For Cost Efficiency
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has advised Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) in the country to explore the opportunities availed by their co-located telecommunications infrastructure to reduce their surging cost of operations. The management of the commission made the call against the background of current moves by the major telecommunications services providers’ plans to review their […]
Food Prices Sustain Surging Trend In March 2024
…As Rice Sells At 152.93% Higher Y-o-Y The average price of 1kg Rice local sold loose stood at N1,340.74 in March this year, representing 152.93% rise in price compared to the N530.08 it sold at March 2023 and 9.63% rise from N1,222.97 in February 2024, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has reported. The Bureau […]
FG Lauds NCC Boss On Improved Telecom Services Delivery
The Federal Government has commended the current leadership of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) led by Dr Aminu Maida for improved telecom services across the country. The Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, gave the commendation during a recent meeting with the NCC boss and other key officials of the NCC […]
Analysts Forecast Rebound In Banking, Other Stocks In NGX
Investment researchers at Bancorp Securities Limited, a leading investment research and consulting services firm, have predicted that the downward trend that characterized banking stocks share prices in the past few weeks will potentially abate amid current indices in the economy. Last week, the equities market sustained its bearish streak for the sixth consecutive week, with […]
Maersk Mulls New $600Mn Investment In Nigerian Ports
Danish shipping and logistics company, A.P Moller-Maersk, has unveiled plans to expand existing port infrastructure in Nigeria with the investment of $600 million to accommodate more container shipping services in the nation’s ports. The investment plan was sequel to the discussions by President Bola Tinubu with the Chairman of the company, Mr. Robert Maersk Uggla, […]
Gas Explosion: Abiodun Orders Evacuation Of Affected Buildings, To Compensate Victims
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has ordered that some of the buildings affected by Saturday’s gas explosion at Ita-Oshin in Abeokuta North Local Government area of the state should be evacuated for integrity tests to be carried out on the affected buildings. The governor made this known on Sunday during on-the-spot assessment of damage […]
FG Seeks Managers For Proposed $10Bn Diaspora Fund
The Federal Government commenced the search for fund managers for a planned $10 billion diaspora fund that is aimed at attracting dollar inflows and foreign investment into the economy. Reuters reports that a tender document by Nigeria’s Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment through a public notice indicated that the Federal Government was seeking “fund […]
FCCPC To Parley MultiChoice On Proposed Tariff Hike
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has assured pay television service subscribers in the country of its plan to review recent price hike by MultiChoice, the services’ provider, of its cable subscriptions to ensure subscribers in Nigeria get value for their money. Recall that the leading pay TV operator, recently announced increase in […]
AU, ILO Partner To Promote Decent Work, Social Justice In Africa
The AU-ILO Joint Planning Meeting held on 8 April 2024 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, has reassured on the strengthening of the collaboration and coordination between the African Union (AU) and the International Labour Organization (ILO) to promote decent work and social justice in the continent. The joint planning meeting featured 20 representatives from both institutions […]