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NITDA begins consultation on online protection bill

The National Information Technology Development Agency has called on stakeholders to provide input on the proposed Online Harms Protection Bill, which seeks to address the growing challenges of online safety in Nigeria. In collaboration with Advocacy for Policy and Innovation, a non-profit organisation focused on advancing digital innovation and policy development across Africa, NITDA released...
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Ogun deploys solar streetlights in rural communities

The Ogun State government, through its Ministry of Rural Development, has provided solar-powered streetlights to several rural communities to improve night-time visibility and enhance security. The disclosure was made in a statement on Thursday following the installation of the solar lights in the Ipatira communities of Ejila Awori ward in the Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area....
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Polaris Bank honoured at 2024 NECA awards

Polaris Bank has emerged as the sectoral winner in the Banking and Other Financial Institutions Sector category at the 2024 NECA Annual Employers’ Excellence Awards. The bank received sectoral recognition for its innovative HR practice at the fourth edition of NECA’s Excellence Awards, which was held recently in Lagos. It is the bank’s first award...
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Japan donates to Africa’s sustainable energy fund

Japan has joined the Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa as a donor, thus expanding the fund’s donor base to 11 and strengthening its capacity to support crucial energy projects. According to a statement on Wednesday, SEFA said the announcement was made at a thematic boardroom session showcasing innovative funding structures to accelerate Africa’s energy transition....
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Ready-to-wear clothing tops women, youth exports – Report

A report commissioned by the Nigeria African Continental Free Trade Area Coordination Office has revealed that women and youth traders export ready-to-wear clothing the most in trade with other African countries. The Nigeria AfCFTA Coordination Office reported data from a questionnaire administered to 302 women and youth traders and organisations across different sectors and geopolitical...
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FG intervention halts gas supply cut

Power generation rose to a high of 3,624.34 megawatts on Thursday following the restoration of the national grid by engineers of the Transmission Company of Nigeria after the grid collapsed the preceding day. It was also gathered that the Federal Government had to intervene in tackling gas supply to generation companies after suppliers of the...
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NCDMB, J’Berger execute contract for Oloibiri Museum

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board on Thursday executed the engineering, procurement, and construction contract with Julius Berger Plc for the development of the Oloibiri Museum and Research Centre. The museum is to be located at Otuabagi, Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. A statement released by the NCDMB corporate communications department on...
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ICSAN urges govt to support MSMEs growth

The President of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria, Funmilayo Ekundayo, has called on the federal government to prioritise reforms in the power sector and address macroeconomic challenges to support micro, small, and medium enterprises. Ekundayo, speaking at a press parley in Lagos on Thursday, emphasised the adverse effects of unstable electricity...
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