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Huawei Revamps T2 Telecom’s Network in Nigeria

T2, the Nigerian telecom operator formerly known as 9mobile, has turned to Chinese infrastructure giant Huawei to rebuild its core network in what it describes as the start of a long-awaited turnaround. The multi-dollar deal marks the company’s first major move since rebranding earlier this month. Backed by new investment and a fresh identity, T2...
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E-Governance Bill to Boost Nigeria’s GDP by 21%

Sami Tunji, Abuja The Federal Government has said that Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product could receive a major boost from the digital economy, with contributions projected to rise to 21 per cent by 2030, if the proposed National Digital and E-Governance Bill is passed into law. The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun...
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Poverty Worsens Health Crisis in Lagos: New Study

A new study has revealed that poverty, transportation challenges, and loneliness remain key determinants of potential poor health among Lagosians, years into the COVID-19 pandemic. The research, led by Omobolanle Agboola, a PhD student in nursing at the University of Minnesota, which studied the impact of economic and environmental determinants of health, found that income...
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Segilola Champions Ethical Gemstone Sourcing at 2025 Lagos S

Segilola Resources Operating Limited has reaffirmed its commitment to championing ethical sourcing, following its confirmation as a sponsor of the Gold and Gemstone Conference and Exhibition 2025, scheduled to be held in Lagos from November 24 to 28, 2025. The organisers said Segilola’s backing reflects its strategic vision to support responsible mining, ethical sourcing, and...
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Nigeria Must Prioritize Manufacturing for Economic Growth

Senior Trade Consultant (West Africa), VDMA, Kayode Jegede, speaks to ARINZE NWAFOR about how urgently Nigeria needs to propel manufacturing with processed raw materials to strengthen its economy How well is Nigeria positioned in the global trade economy? Nigeria needs to improve its current position in global trade. We don’t manufacture sufficiently. Based on recent...
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FMN Creates 400,000 Jobs, Boosts Food Security in Nigeria

Flour Mills of Nigeria has restated its commitment to driving food security in the country and sustaining local content development through investments in agriculture and agro-allied industries. The Group said in a statement that its ‘Feeding the Nation Every Day’ agenda remains central to its 65-year strategy of reducing dependence on imported raw materials. The...
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Propak Summit Showcases Local Manufacturing & Plastics Innov

Propak West Africa has announced that its 12th edition will open next week at the Landmark Centre, Lagos, with a focus on innovative plastic manufacturing and locally made products. The three-day exhibition and conference, which will host over 5,500 industry professionals and more than 250 global brands, will feature live demonstrations of new packaging and...
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Mastercard, Circle Expand Stablecoin Settlement in EEMEA

Mastercard and Circle have deepened their longstanding partnership to enable stablecoin-like USDC and EURC settlement for acquirers in the Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa region. In a statement on Wednesday, MasterCard said the expanded effort marks the first time that the acquiring ecosystem in EEMEA will be able to settle transactions in stablecoins.  This...
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Abuja Illegal Gold Mining Site Shut Down by Minister

The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has directed the deployment of mining marshals to seal off an illegal gold mining site in Gwagwalada, Federal Capital Territory, to mitigate potential environmental hazards. This move follows an earlier operation on August 16, 2025, where another site was successfully recovered and sealed in the District 2...
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Nigeria Revokes 50+ Expired Oil Licences

The Minister of Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, has refused to approve the extension of over 50 expired oil licences currently on his table. Lokpobiri stated that over 60 licences were awarded in a marginal bid round that took place a few years ago. However, he regretted that fewer than six of them have invested...
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