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South Africa named rising power in 2025 iGaming Trends

20.03.2025

The global iGaming Trends 2025 Report has recognised South Africa as a critical growth market. Published by SOFTSWISS, an international tech company developing software for the entertainment industry, the report leverages extensive data. Among many findings, it outlines how technology, mobile adoption, and evolving consumer preferences shape the region’s future and present opportunities for operators...

Vehicle assembler to adopt Lagos technical college’s automobile department

19.03.2025

Lanre Shittu Motors has said the company will adopt the Automobile Department at the Government Technical College in Aso-soba, Lagos. This automotive company said the development will enhance the school’s academic and practical automotive programmes. According to the Managing Director of the company, Taiwo Shittu, the initiative will include substantial financial backing, in-school training, and...

Maggi introduces ‘Tales of Ramadan’ to celebrate tradition

19.03.2025

In a bid to strengthen bonds and celebrate the essence of Ramadan, MAGGI, a brand from Nestlé Nigeria, has launched Tales of Ramadan—a six-week storytelling series to highlight the power of food in fostering friendship, love, and transformation. According to a statement, the series followed the journey of five women as they navigate the highs...

Schneider secures deal to power Eko Atlantic

19.03.2025

Schneider Electric said on Tuesday that it is partnering with Eko Atlantic City to provide smart and energy-efficient solutions aimed at ensuring 99 per cent electricity availability for businesses and residents in the emerging coastal megacity. This development comes as a growing number of major companies, including MTN, First Bank, Dangote, Shell, and TVC, relocate...

Entrepreneurs advocate action on women’s empowerment

19.03.2025

Women entrepreneurs and business leaders have called for urgent and sustained action to promote the rights, empowerment, and economic inclusion of women and girls in Nigeria. Speaking at an International Women’s Day event themed ‘Accelerate Action’, the NECA Network of Entrepreneurial Women, in collaboration with the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association and the International Chamber of...

CIPM, Sanwo-Olu push for HR transformation

19.03.2025

The Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria, led by its president and chairman of the governing council, Mallam Ahmed Gobir, recently paid a courtesy visit to the executive governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, to advance human resource transformation. A statement disclosed that CIPM’s visit provided an opportunity to commend the governor for...

IPMAN rejects six-month petrol price stability proposal

19.03.2025

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria has rejected a proposal by the Petroleum Products Retail Outlet Owners Association of Nigeria that the downstream oil sector regulator should make it mandatory that fuel prices should be reviewed after six months. IPMAN said PETROAN’s proposal is against the provisions of the Petroleum Industry Act and it...

N2.9tn procurement projects approved in one year – BPP

19.03.2025

The Bureau of Public Procurement issued 395 ‘No Objection’ certificates to various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies in the 2023 fiscal year, approving projects worth over N2.94tn. This was contained in the agency’s annual report, which detailed the government’s commitment to transparency, efficiency, and accountability in public procurement. The report stated that BPP’s intervention saved the...

9mobile accused of blocking subscribers from switching operators

19.03.2025

A rising number of 9mobile subscribers have been unable to switch to other networks in the past month, with industry insiders alleging that the telecom operator is deliberately blocking porting requests at the backend. The issue has sparked concerns among industry stakeholders, with the National Association of Telecoms Subscribers calling on the Nigerian Communications Commission...

Global markets tumble as Israeli airstrikes intensify

19.03.2025

Global markets reacted on Tuesday as Israeli airstrikes on Gaza escalated geopolitical tensions, sending Wall Street into decline and pushing gold prices to record highs. The selloff came as the U.S. Federal Reserve convened for a crucial monetary policy meeting amid rising economic uncertainty. According to Reuters, the latest round of Israeli missile attacks resulted...