West Africa LPG Expo 2025 to Showcase Economic Benefits of Compressed Natural Gas
The 6th West Africa LPG Expo 2025 is set to take place in Lagos, Nigeria, from March 3-4, 2025. This flagship event will bring together global and regional energy stakeholders to discuss the economic benefits of compressed natural gas (CNG) and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) as transformative energy solutions.¹ The expo aims to foster innovation, collaboration, and sustainability in the...
PMI and ITU Form Groundbreaking Partnership to Bridge Africa’s Digital Divide
The Project Management Institute (PMI) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) have formed a groundbreaking partnership to enhance project governance, implementation, and future-ready skills development within ITU's global initiatives. This collaboration is built on a shared vision to deliver measurable outcomes across key strategic priorities, with a particular emphasis on Africa.¹ The partnership aims to facilitate policy dialogues, foster knowledge...
World Trade Organisation Sounds Alarm on Economic Fragmentation
As global trade tensions continue to escalate, the World Trade Organisation (WTO) is warning of a potential economic disaster. Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has called for urgent collaboration and reforms to prevent a catastrophic fragmentation of the global economy. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Okonjo-Iweala emphasized the need for policymakers to consider the long-term consequences of their...
Loma Bank Focuses on B2B Growth to Navigate Evolving African Fintech Landscape
Loma Bank, a leading fintech player in Africa, is strategically positioning itself to capitalize on the evolving fintech landscape by focusing on business-to-business (B2B) growth. This strategic shift comes amidst a period of significant transformation within the African fintech sector, characterized by the rapid growth of digital payments, lending, and blockchain technologies. According to Ayomide Olupitan, co-founder of Loma Bank, the...
Wini Group to Establish Nigeria’s First AI University in Epe, Lagos
Wini Group has announced plans to establish Nigeria's first university dedicated entirely to Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Epe, Lagos. This ambitious project aims to position Nigeria as a leader in global technological innovation by equipping Nigerian youths with cutting-edge skills in AI, quantum computing, blockchain, and other emerging technologies. The initiative has received strong support from the Lagos State Government,...
Telecom Operators Await NCC Guidelines on 50% Tariff Hike
Telecommunications operators are currently awaiting detailed guidelines from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on the recently approved 50% tariff increase. The NCC is expected to issue a "determination document" outlining the specific frameworks, terms, and conditions for implementing the tariff adjustments. This document will serve as a crucial guide for operators in adhering to the new pricing structure. The increase, approved...
NEITI Commends NNPCL on Refinery Rehabilitation, Highlights Potential Benefits
The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has commended the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) on the successful resumption of operations at the Port Harcourt and Warri refineries. In a statement released on Sunday, NEITI acknowledged that these achievements mark a significant step towards achieving energy self-sufficiency and fostering economic sustainability in Nigeria. "This milestone will reduce the staggering costs...
BOI Emphasizes Public-Private Partnerships for SME Development
The Bank of Industry (BOI) has reaffirmed the importance of strategic collaborations between the public and private sectors in driving industrial growth and small and medium enterprise (SME) development in Nigeria. Speaking at the first interactive session between BOI and the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (NACCIMA), BOI CEO Dr. Olasupo Olusi emphasized the...
West Africa To Host Summit on Industrialization and Economic Prosperity
The West Africa Industrialization, Manufacturing & Trade (West Africa – IMT) Summit and Exhibition is set to take place in Lagos later this year. This landmark event aims to accelerate industrial development within West Africa by bringing together key decision-makers from across the industrial ecosystem. Themed "Accelerating West Africa's Sustainable Industrial Revolution for Economic Prosperity," the summit will foster collaboration...
Nigerian Tech Expert Erica Arubayi-Ifeka Aims to Empower Women in Technology
Erica Arubayi-Ifeka, a Nigerian technology expert with a distinguished career spanning energy, banking, retail, education, and investment management, has unveiled plans to empower more women in the technology sector. Arubayi-Ifeka, who has worked with global organizations such as Shell International and GTBank, emphasized the importance of mentorship and storytelling in preparing women for leadership roles in the rapidly evolving tech...
