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First National Bank Launches Digital Programme to Future-Proof SMEs
As digital technologies continue to reshape industries at an accelerated pace, the ability of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to adapt has become a defining .........
Nigeria turns wealthy lifestyle habits into tax funnel
Wealthy Nigerians are now the primary focus of a data-intensive monitoring system designed to shore up public revenue. The taxman is no longer taking declarations at face value; instead, authorities are leveraging digital footprints, luxury purchases and lifestyle audits, tracking everything from ba...
FG faces fiscal pressure as electricity subsidy jumps threefold
…Hits N1.9 trillion in 2025 The federal government is facing mounting fiscal pressure after electricity tariff subsidies surged nearly threefold in two years, from N610 billion in 2023 to N1.92 trillion in 2025, as the gap between the true cost of power and what consumers actually pay continues to...
NRS, 10 others join corporate exodus from national grid
At least 11 more top companies in Nigeria have abandoned the national grid to generate their own power, as the electricity crisis in Africa’s most populous nation continues to bite into production costs and inflate energy bills, new regulatory data shows. Recent data from the Nigerian Electric...
ADC convention move carries high stakes for 2027 elections
Observers say the decision of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to proceed with its national convention despite the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) refusal to recognise the David Mark leadership sets the stage for a deepening internal crisis that could weaken the party ahead of ...
Iheanachor urges African businesses to build scalling strategy
…as Pan Atlantic University holds 22nd inaugural lecture In an environment defined by weak institutions and market inefficiencies, Nkemdilim Iheanachor, professor of strategic management at Pan-Atlantic University, argues that African firms can gain an edge by deliberately building strategies that...
Renowned artist and educator Behailu Bezabih passes at 66
Ethiopia’s art community is mourning the loss of Behailu Bezabih, a celebrated painter, educator, and one of the pioneers of modern Ethiopian art. Assistant Professor Behailu passed away on April 10, 2026, at the age of 66. Behailu was a longtime faculty member at Addis Ababa University’s Alle S...
The Danakil Depression: Ethiopia’s Extreme Geological Frontier
By BEHAK / Travel Blog – The Danakil Depression represents one of the most geologically distinctive regions in Ethiopia, and indeed globally. Located in the Afar Triangle, the area is defined by tectonic activity, geothermal processes, and extreme climatic conditions that shape both the enviro...
I’ll attend ADC convention in spirit — El-Rufai
Nasir El-Rufai, former Kaduna State governor, has said that he would attend Tuesday’s National Convention of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) “in spirit.” El-Rufai made the remark on Monday while leaving the Kaduna State High Court, where he is standing trial on a nine-count charge filed ...
Infantino mediates U.S.-Iran rift over 2026 World Cup
Gianni Infantino has launched a high-stakes diplomatic effort to salvage Iran’s participation at the 2026 FIFA World Cup following the collapse of talks between Washington and Tehran in Islamabad. According to reports, the FIFA president has opened direct lines of communication with both the White...
El-Rufai back in court amid mounting ADC convention debate
Nasir El-Rufai, the former Kaduna State governor, appeared before the Kaduna State High Court on Monday as his trial on corruption-related charges resumed. The proceedings drew a large crowd of supporters and legal observers, highlighting the significant political undertones surrounding the case....
Musk’s ‘APC’ tweet sparks political confusion among Nigerians
A tweet by Elon Musk describing Tesla’s Cybertruck as “an APC from the future” has triggered widespread reactions among Nigerian social media users, many of whom misinterpreted the acronym as a reference to Nigeria’s ruling political party rather than a military term. What Musk intended as a...
Massive skills gap threatens Nigeria’s data privacy push
…480,000 DPOs needed to bridge gap- NDPC Nigeria is facing a shortage of about 480,000 data protection professionals, highlighting a major skills gap as the country’s digital economy expands rapidly, the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) said on Monday. Vincent Olatunji, the national...
Tanzania Expands ICT Backbone Coverage to All Regions, Over 82% of Districts Connected
The Tanzania Telecommunications Corporation (TTCL)  has showcased progress in the country’s national broadband expansion during a high-level communications infrastructure event attended by President Dr. Samia .........
Tanzania Launches 758 Telecom Towers to Boost Nationwide Connectivity
Yas Tanzania  has announced its participation in the official launch of 758 communication towers alongside the handover of newly developed fibre infrastructure to the Government .........
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