Author: Lilian Azuh

NITDA DG, Kachifu Inuwa, with the winners of IgniteHer Bootcamp competition at Japan, recently. Nigerian women are making their mark on the global stage, showcasing innovative solutions and driving a new narrative of tech-led growth at the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9), held in Yokohama, Japan. The conference, themed “Co-Create Innovative Solutions with Africa,” served as a critical platform for leaders and investors to forge partnerships and explore new avenues for the continent’s development. This bootcamp, a joint initiative by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), was specifically…

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Nestlé Professional, the Out-of-Home business arm of Nestlé Nigeria, has extended its flagship Business of Food workshop series to Bauchi State, empowering over 250 food vendors, canteen operators, grillers, and caterers with vital culinary and business skills to thrive in Nigeria’s growing foodservice sector. Now in its 11th edition, the Business of Food workshop is Nestlé Professional’s platform for empowering micro, small, and medium-scale food vendors with the skills and confidence to run profitable, sustainable businesses while serving meals that are both nutritious and prepared to the highest hygiene standards. Designed in response to the challenges faced by operators in…

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No less than 1,500 Dangote Cement truck drivers have undergone intensive screening exercises to ascertain their mental, psychological and physical fitness for safe driving. Group Managing Director of Dangote Cement Plc, Arvind Pathak disclosed this to journalists after his presentation at the 2025 Annual Drivers Retreat held at Ilaro, Ogun state. He explained that the screening exercise has been made mandatory for the drivers, but it had to be more intensive given the situation on the roads across the country. The Dangote Cement boss said: “Every driver employed by Dangote Cement is required to undergo an extensive and rigorously structured…

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Falcon Corporation Limited, an established leader in Nigeria’s gas and energy sector, has announced a significant leadership transition. Effective January 1, 2026, Co-Founder and Deputy Managing Director, Mrs. Audrey Joe-Ezigbo, will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer. This follows the retirement announcement of the company’s founding Managing Director, Professor Joseph Ezigbo, after 31 years of visionary leadership and exceptional growth. Under Professor Ezigbo’s tenure, Falcon Corporation Limited evolved from a promising start-up into a dynamic industry leader, championing operational excellence, innovation, and a steadfast commitment to community and environmental responsibility. His passion for delivering sustainable energy solutions and building…

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Kenyon International, a leading service provider in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry, reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to leadership development, youth empowerment, collaboration, and innovation at the recently concluded SPE Nigeria Annual International Conference and Exhibition (NAICE) 2025. Throughout the three-day event, the company engaged with global industry stakeholders, unveiled groundbreaking solutions, and reiterated its dedication to nurturing Africa’s next generation of energy leaders. At the Africa Young Professionals (AYP) Workshop themed “Empowering Africa’s Young Energy Leaders,” Kenyon’s CEO, Dr. Victor Ekpenyong, delivered a compelling call for continental collaboration to drive innovation in the energy sector. “Africa has the talent and…

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SquirrelPR, Africa’s pioneer PR management software, has entered into a strategic partnership with Syncthesis Innovation Hub, a leading communications and ecosystem enabler, to accelerate the visibility, credibility, and growth of Web3 startups across Africa. This collaboration is designed to empower Web3 startups with SquirrelPR’s innovative PR and media relations tools to boost visibility, while reinforcing Syncthesis’s role as a trusted ecosystem partner in storytelling and communications. Together, both organisations will deliver structured, affordable, and impactful PR support to startups navigating Africa’s rapidly evolving Web3 landscape. The partnership will roll out a Web3 PR Accelerator where Syncthesis nominates select startups, and SquirrelPR provides significantly discounted…

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