99 m. ago DStv Revenue Plummets As MultiChoice Loses Nearly 4m Subscribers

MultiChoice, Africa’s leading entertainment provider and operator DStv, has warned shareholders to brace for tougher times as the company struggles in a challenging economic climate. The pay-TV giant has suffered a sharp decline in its subscriber base, dropping from over 23 million to 19.3 million in less than two years. According to NewsPoint Nigeria, sources […]

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3 h. ago AI brain implant turns paralysed woman’s thoughts into speech

A brain implant using artificial intelligence was able to turn a paralysed woman’s thoughts into speech almost simultaneously, US researchers said Monday. Though still at the experimental stage, the latest achievement using an implant linking brains and computers raised hopes that these devices could allow people who have lost the ability to communicate to regain Read More

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4 h. ago CBN shakes up oil and gas industry with new terminal assignments, boosts transparency

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced a comprehensive review of the allocation of terminals to Pre-Shipment Inspection Agents read more CBN shakes up oil and gas industry with new terminal assignments, boosts transparency

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4 h. ago Oil and gas host communities urge President Tinubu to intervene in Rivers political crisis

….declares support for reelection of Tinubu in 2027   From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja   Host Communities of Nigeria Producing Oil and Gas (HOSTCOM) have called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to urgently intervene in the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State, citing concerns over its potential impact on the state’s stability and economic contributions to […] The post Oil and gas host communities urge President Tinubu to intervene in Rivers political crisis appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Burkina junta leader pardons 21 soldiers for 2015 failed coup

The head of the junta in Burkina Faso has pardoned 21 soldiers convicted of involvement in a failed coup in 2015, according to an official decree seen by AFP on Monday. The troubled west African country has been run since September 2022 by military leaders following a coup headed by Captain Ibrahim Traore. Traore announced Read More

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6 h. ago FG To Close Lagos Independence Bridge For Two Months For Maintenance

Federal Government has announced a two- month closure of the Independence Bridge (Marina-bound) starting from April 1 for essential maintenance and rehabilitation work. This was disclosed in a statement by Federal Controller of Works, Lagos State, Mrs. Olukorede Kesha on Monday. She explained that the bridge would remain closed until the end of May 2025. […] The post FG To Close Lagos Independence Bridge For Two Months For Maintenance appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Multichoice revenues plunge amidst loss of nearly 4m subscribers in 24 months

MultiChoice, Africa’s leading entertainment platform, has told its shareholders to brace for more difficult times ahead, as it is operating read more Multichoice revenues plunge amidst loss of nearly 4m subscribers in 24 months

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6 h. ago FG to shut Lagos’ Independence Bridge for two months from Tuesday

The Federal Government has announced the closure of the Independence Bridge (Marina bound) starting April 1 for essential maintenance and rehabilitation works. The Federal Controller of Works, Lagos, Mrs Olukorede Kesha, made this known in a statement on Monday in Lagos. She explained that the bridge would remain closed until the end of May 2025. Read More

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8 h. ago Aremu tackles OBJ, Obi, over comments on democracy dying in Africa, Nigeria

Endorses Tinubu for second term From Noah Ebije, Kaduna Foremost Nigerian labour leader and Director General of Michael Imoudu National Institute for Labour Studies (MINILS), Issa Aremu, has tackled former President Olusegun Obasanjo and 2023 Labour Party (LP) Presidential Candidate, Peter Obi, over their recent comments that democracy was dying in Nigeria and Africa. Aremu […] The post Aremu tackles OBJ, Obi, over comments on democracy dying in Africa, Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago TREXM Holdings Launches CSR Initiative To Impact 100 Nigerian Students

TREXM Holdings is on a mission to unlock the potential of Nigeria’s youth through impactful corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives read more TREXM Holdings Launches CSR Initiative To Impact 100 Nigerian Students

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9 h. ago Federal Gov’t To Establish Renewed Hope Cultural Villages Nationwide

The Federal Government has announced intentions to create ‘Renewed Hope Cultural Villages’ in all 36 states to enhance Nigeria’s vibrant cultural heritage and stimulate the creative sector. Special Assistant to the Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy, Abiola Jagunlabi, in an interview with journalists in Ilorin, Kwara State capital, revealed that this initiative […]

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10 h. ago Green Africa suspends flight operations over aircraft lessor issues

Green Africa has announced the temporary suspension of its flight operations due to an unforeseen issue with its aircraft lessor. read more Green Africa suspends flight operations over aircraft lessor issues

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11 h. ago TETFund To Establish 18 New Innovation Hubs In Tertiary Institutions

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has announced plans to establish 18 new Innovation Hubs across tertiary institutions in 2025 to strengthen Nigeria’s research and innovation. The executive secretary of TETFund, Arch. Sonny Echono, disclosed this at the closing ceremony of the 30th Cohort of the Research for Impact (R4i) initiative, held at Innov8 Technology […]

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12 h. ago 2027: Shehu Sani declares interest in Kaduna central senatorial seat

Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has announced his intention to contest for re-election in the 2027 general elections. Sani made the declaration on Sunday while delivering his Eid-el-Fitr message at his residence in Kaduna. “Any politician contesting an election depends on the political equation that determines the position to vie for. If the conditions Read More

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13 h. ago Amid Environmental Concerns, NEITI Plans Probe Of $6.033bn Divestments By IOCs

The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has announced a comprehensive review of divestments involving 26 oil blocks worth $6.033 billion by five International Oil Companies (IOCs). The transactions include notable sales such as Shell to Renaissance ($2.4 billion), ExxonMobil to Seplat ($1.28 billion), and TotalEnergies to Chappal ($860 million). NEITI’s executive secretary, Dr. Orji […]

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13 h. ago Organisers to announce entries for 7th Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Challenge

Following the closure of the 7th Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Challenge submissions, over 150 African young change-makers are waiting read more Organisers to announce entries for 7th Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Challenge

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14 h. ago Labour Institute, ILO/ UK University Partner On Workers Education

The Michael Imoudu National Institute for Labour Studies (MINILS), Ilorin, has entered into a partnership with International Labour Organisation (ILO) and the University of Greenwich’s Centre of Research on Employment and Work (UoG-CREW), London, on workers’ education, training and research to enhance productivity, industrial peace and harmony at workplaces. The historic partnership agreements between the […]

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15 h. ago Africa’s AI revolution: How the continent’s first AI factory will accelerate development

Introduction Africa stands on the brink of a technological revolution. With the announcement of Cassava Technologies’ AI Factory, the continent read more Africa’s AI revolution: How the continent’s first AI factory will accelerate development

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15 h. ago Syria’s interim president says new authorities can’t satisfy everyone

Syria’s interim President, Ahmed al-Sharaa, said on Monday that a new transitional government would aim for consensus in rebuilding the war-torn country but acknowledged it would be unable to satisfy everyone. The transitional 23-member cabinet — without a prime minister — was announced Saturday, more than three months after Sharaa’s Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham Read More

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17 h. ago Federal Gov’t Mobilises Pension Funds To Finance 5,000km Of Roads

The Nigerian government has announced plans to mobilise pension funds to finance the construction of 5,000 kilometres of roads. This plan has raised concerns about transparency and the potential risks of diverting retirees’ savings to build infrastructure projects. Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, disclosed the initiative during an online […]

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