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Lebara Nigeria Launches 0724 Phone Number

Lebara Nigeria has unveiled its dedicated 0724 number series, marking a significant milestone in its strategic entry into the Nigerian market, it said on Tuesday. The company confirmed that it has also secured full interconnectivity with major mobile network operators across the country, paving the way for a seamless customer experience upon launch. The Chief...
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Life Insurance in Nigeria: What You Should Know

To some Nigerians, the mere mention of life insurance evokes a sense of foreboding, as if it were an invitation to misfortune. But what if this reaction is rooted in superstitions, not facts? In this piece, OLUWAKEMI ABIMBOLA examines the misconceptions surrounding life insurance and more Insurance gets a bad rap in Nigeria, and it’s...
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Kenya Airways to Resolve Passenger Complaints

Kenya Airways has requested a seven-day period to address and resolve issues stemming from a recent incident involving a Nigerian passenger, Gloria, as well as other operational concerns raised by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority. The airline made the request during a visit to the NCAA headquarters in Abuja. The Kenyan delegation included representatives of...
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FAAN Seeks Private Investment & Welfare Upg

The Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, Olubunmi Kuku, has called for increased private sector participation in the country’s airport operations while emphasising the need for transparency, improved staff welfare, and urgent reforms in revenue generation. Speaking during a stakeholder engagement held in Abuja, Kuku assured that both the Honourable Minister of...
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Nigeria Space Economy: $1bn GDP Potential

The President of the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Chief Emeka Obegolu, has stated that Nigeria’s space economy is capable of contributing $1bn annually to the country’s Gross Domestic Product if the right policies and targeted investments are in place. Obegolu, while speaking in Abuja on Tuesday at the 2nd edition of the Africa...
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African Startups Hit $1B: Nigeria Ranks Third

Nigerian start-ups have emerged as the third highest recipients of funding on the African continent in the first five months of 2025. This was disclosed in the latest Africa: The Big Deal, a platform that tracks funding to African start-ups. At the end of May, African start-ups had raised over $1bn, which compares favourably to...
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Amazon AI Accelerator: $1M for Startups

Amazon Web Services, a subsidiary of Amazon.com, Inc., has opened applications for the third cohort of its Generative AI Accelerator, an eight-week global programme designed to support early-stage startups building transformative generative artificial intelligence technologies. The company, in a statement issued on Tuesday, disclosed that up to 40 startups from across the world will be...
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Tim Akano Bags Multiple Awards

The Chief Executive Officer of New Horizons Technologies, Tim Akano, has received multiple awards from leading institutions in recognition of his sustained commitment to youth empowerment, technological innovation, and national development. In a statement made available on Tuesday, Mr Akano was honoured by the Committee of Pro-Chancellors of Nigerian Federal Universities, the Nigerian Institute of...
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Nigeria Infrastructure: $2.3tn Investment Opportunity

The Director-General of the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission, Jobson Ewalefoh, has called on private investors, both local and international, to seize emerging opportunities in Nigeria’s infrastructure sector, declaring the country “open for business and ready for partnership.” Speaking at the Nigeria Public-Private Partnership Summit 2025 on Tuesday in Abuja, Jobson said the scale of Nigeria’s...
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$2.3tn Infrastructure Gap: Huge PPP Nigeria Opportunity

The Director-General of the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission, Jobson Ewalefoh, has called on private investors, both local and international, to seize emerging opportunities in Nigeria’s infrastructure sector, declaring the country “open for business and ready for partnership.” Speaking at the Nigeria Public-Private Partnership Summit 2025 on Tuesday in Abuja, Jobson said the scale of Nigeria’s...
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