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No fewer than 9,000 youths in the Niger Delta have acquired entrepreneurial skills in the LiveWIRE program of the Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC) since it was introduced in 2003 as part
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The Nigerian power sector is grappling with poor investments, inadequate gas supply, and outdated infrastructure, all of which contribute to the frequent blackouts experienced across the country. The national grid has collapsed 11 times in
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Fouzi Lekjaa, Morocco’s Delegate Minister for Budget, presented an ambitious array of reforms to the 2025 Finance Bill (PLF No. 60.24) during yesterday’s session at the House of Councillors. The proposed amendments target income tax
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The Principal Secretary for ICT and Digital Economy, Eng. John Tanui, has emphasized the government’s commitment to digital transformation through the manufacturing of smart phone devices. Eng. Tanui, while delivering his keynote address during the
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Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate in real terms surged by 3.46% in the third quarter (Q3) of 2024, compared to the same period in 2023. This marks a notable 0.92 percentage point increase
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Canalys’ latest research reveals that Africa’s smartphone market grew by 3% year on year in Q3 2024, reaching 18.4 million units, reflecting resilience amid a complex economic landscape. While stabilizing currencies and easing price pressures
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MTN Congo has officially launched 5G, making the Republic of Congo the fifth African country in MTN Group’s rollout of ultra-fast broadband technology. The milestone was celebrated at a ceremony presided over by President Denis
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Multiple reports have confirmed that the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) is set to launch card tokenisation in 2025. Reportedly the tokenisation could replace traditional card details with unique digital identifiers, effectively reducing the risk
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The retail industry is undergoing rapid transformation, and the upcoming Digital Retail Africa 2025 is set to prepare businesses for the challenges and opportunities ahead. Taking place on 30 January 2025 at the Cape Town International Convention
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The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, said there is an urgent need for Nigeria to embark on reforms in customs practices aimed at improving trade flow and reducing delays at
