Read more about the article Flutterwave CEO joins global technology board alongside Silicon Valley leaders
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Flutterwave CEO joins global technology board alongside Silicon Valley leaders

Olugbenga Agboola joins Semafor’s advisory initiative, which brings technology executives and policymakers together to discuss artificial intelligence and its global impact. Flutterwave founder and Chief Executive Officer Olugbenga “GB” Agboola…

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Read more about the article African Union launches credit rating agency after years of advocacy
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African Union launches credit rating agency after years of advocacy

The new agency will assess African governments, businesses and institutions using data and expertise rooted in the continent’s economic realities. The African Union has officially launched the Africa Credit Rating…

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Read more about the article Nigeria’s data demand surges 47% as networks face capacity strain
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Nigeria’s data demand surges 47% as networks face capacity strain

The NCC says rising consumption, AI and cloud computing are putting fresh pressure on Nigeria’s networks, power supply and digital infrastructure. Nigeria’s data consumption rose by almost 47 per cent…

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Read more about the article Public servants begin three-day strike over petrol price, wage demands
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Public servants begin three-day strike over petrol price, wage demands

The JNPSNC ordered workers across the federal, state and local governments to withdraw their services until Sunday over unmet demands on fuel prices and wages. Public servants across Nigeria have…

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Read more about the article Nigeria’s $700bn minerals deal: What the US agreement really means
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Nigeria’s $700bn minerals deal: What the US agreement really means

The recently signed Nigeria-US framework is not a $700 billion investment cheque. It is an agreement to attract investment, develop critical minerals and build more of the value chain inside…

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Read more about the article Atiku demands higher minimum wage as N70,000 loses value
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Atiku demands higher minimum wage as N70,000 loses value

The ADC presidential candidate says rising petrol, food, transport and housing costs have eroded the value of the statutory wage. Former Vice-President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate Atiku…

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Read more about the article FG approves upgrade of four major ports outside Lagos
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FG approves upgrade of four major ports outside Lagos

The Federal Government has approved the modernisation and upgrade of Onne, Rivers, Delta and Calabar ports to expand trade capacity and ease pressure on Lagos ports. The federal government has…

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NMDPRA sets 2028 deadline to end domestic gas price regulation

Nigeria plans to end domestic gas price regulation by September 2028 as NMDPRA targets a fully established willing-buyer, willing-seller gas market. The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA)…

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