L-R: Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo, President of Burundi, Évariste Ndayishimiye and President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, during a business meeting where Dangote Industries Limited and the Government of Burundi signed strategic agreements on Monday. Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, paid a brief but strategically significant visit to Burundi, where he explored new investment opportunities and cemented plans to expand the Dangote Group’s presence across the continent. The visit included high‑level talks with President Evariste Ndayishimiye at the presidential palace. Accompanied by former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo, Dangote described the mission as both diplomatic and economic in scope. He revealed…
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By Rukayyat Sadauki The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has recognized outstanding corps members serving as Digital Literacy Champions with the presentation of ₦3.5 million and eight laptops. NITDA Director-General, Malam Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, presented the awards as part of efforts to encourage excellence and strengthen the Agency’s partnership with the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in advancing Nigeria’s digital literacy drive. The visit was aimed at reinforcing institutional collaboration between NITDA and the NYSC in the implementation of Nigeria’s Digital Literacy Framework and accelerating the Federal Government’s goal of achieving 70 per cent digital literacy by 2025. Malam…
L-R: Chief Brand and Marketing Officer, Union Bank of Nigeria, Mrs. Olufunmilola Aluko; Director-General, Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON), Dr. Olalekan Olumuyiwa Fadolapo; and Director Regulation, Monitoring and Enforcement, ARCON, Mrs. Emme Akande with (Back Row Standing) 2nd Right, Head Strategic Brand Management, Union Bank, Alvin Agorom; 5th Right, Head Product Marketing, Ejiebhen Egbomondion; 6th Right, Head Strategic Communications and Media, Olufisayo Adelekun with other Union Bank Inductees during their induction by ARCON as Registered Advertising Practitioners of Nigeria held at the Stallion Plaza in Marina, Lagos recently.
The Ogun State Government has announced plans to deliver a 900-capacity, Artificial Intelligence-enabled digital learning complex at Remo Secondary School, Sagamu, in a move aimed at strengthening technology-based education across the state. Governor Dapo Abiodun disclosed activities marking the institution’s 80th anniversary, noting that the proposed facility represents a deliberate investment in modern learning infrastructure designed to prepare students for a rapidly evolving, knowledge-driven global economy. He explained that the digital classroom project complements ongoing smart-education initiatives within the school, which already features a functional resource centre and a state-of-the-art robotics laboratory established to nurture innovation, problem-solving skills, and digital…
In a bold demonstration of its people-first corporate culture, Adron Homes and Properties has rewarded 15 exceptional staff members with an all-expenses-paid vacation and luxury shopping experience in Qatar. The initiative forms part of the company’s ongoing commitment to appreciating employees whose dedication, innovation, and consistent performance continue to drive the organisation’s growth and success. The staff, drawn from various departments across the company, embarked on the exclusive trip as a token of recognition for their outstanding contributions toward strengthening Adron Homes’ operational excellence and customer satisfaction culture. The experience combines relaxation, cultural exploration, and premium retail opportunities offering beneficiaries…
The Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has accepted to be the Royal Father of the Day at the New Telegraph Awards Night/ Dinner holding at the Grand Ballroom of the Oriental Hotels, Lagos this Friday. That is as veteran Elder journalist and former Governor of Ogun State, Aremo Olusegun Osoba, has also accepted to be the Chairman of the event. The New Telegraph Awards Night/Dinner is a high octane event, where governors, captains of industry, banking and financial institutions and executives as well as public, private sector players and sports personalities would be…
Northwest University Sokoto (NWUS) has signed its first international Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Lahore, Pakistan, in a move to deepen academic collaboration, research exchange, and global institutional engagement. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Mukhtar Umar Bunza, disclosed this on Monday during a press conference, describing the agreement as a milestone in the university’s commitment to internationalisation and capacity development. He said the partnership aligns with the vision of the Founder and Pro-Chancellor, Sen. Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, to advance higher education through cross-border cooperation and position the institution within the global academic ecosystem. According to Bunza, the MoU establishes…
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has issued a firm clarification in response to recent publications attributed to S&P Global, stating that the reports misrepresent its operations and create a misleading picture of Nigeria’s refining landscape. The company categorically refutes claims, amplified through certain newspaper adverts on Monday, February 9, 2026, suggesting that it imports finished Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) into the country. According to Dangote Refinery, the misinformation was appropriately addressed during an S&P Global forum held today in the United Kingdom. Following the clarification, the forum acknowledged the refinery’s pivotal role in reshaping the global refining landscape. In an official statement,…
By Oluwole Alao The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa CCIE, has pledged the Agency’s full support for the Corporate Affairs Commission’s (CAC) artificial intelligence–driven transformation as the Commission marked its 35th anniversary in Abuja. Inuwa, delivered a goodwill message at the celebration, commended CAC for its uncommon consistency and resilience, noting that while many organisations rise and fall after initial success, CAC has continued on a steady growth trajectory, the event was held at the Ladi Kwali hall of the Abuja Continental Hotel. Reflecting on his early engagement with the Commission, the NITDA…
L-R – Engr. Aliyu Yusuf Aboki , Executive Secretary WATRA; Mrs Nneena Ukoa, Head Public Affairs, Nigerian Communications Commission; Hon. Clarence K. Massaquoi, Chairman Board of Commissioners, Liberia Telecommunications Authority; Kelechi Nwankwo, Director Corporate planning, strategy and Risk Management(NCC); Hon. Ben Fofana, Commissioner with oversight responsibility for Licensing and Regulation (LTA); Usman Mamman Director, Licensing & Authorization (NCC) during a courtesy visit to the Commission’s Headquarters in Abuja on 30th January, 2026. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), in line with its commitment to collaboration and regional integration, has reaffirmed its dedication to strengthening partnerships among telecommunications regulators within the West…