14 h. ago Telecom operators adopt edge computing to power AI revolution

By Chinenye Anuforo chinenyeanuforo@gmail.com The global surge in AI-driven data traffic is compelling telecommunications operators worldwide to prioritise edge computing and Nigeria is no exception. A new GSMA Intelligence report, “Distributed inference: AI adds a new dimension at the edge,” underscored the urgency of this shift, particularly for emerging markets like Nigeria. While the potential […] The post Telecom operators adopt edge computing to power AI revolution appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago More than 5,000 Nigerian students are in Chinese universities —Yu Dunhai, Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria

Tribune Online More than 5,000 Nigerian students are in Chinese universities —Yu Dunhai, Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria •Says railways, roads, ports, airports, power stations, communication backbone networks already delivered, Nigeria should shift toward high-value-added goods export In this exclusive interview with Abuja Bureau Chief, LEON USIGBE, Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, YU DUNHAI, evaluates the state of Nigeria-China relations, highlighting key achievements and future prospects. China-Nigeria relations have evolved significantly in recent years. […] More than 5,000 Nigerian students are in Chinese universities —Yu Dunhai, Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria Tribune Online

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5 d. ago Nigeria Seeks Global Unity To Tackle Urban Challenges Amid Shifting World Order

The Nigerian government has called for innovative solutions and strengthened international cooperation to address urgent urban development challenges during the opening session of the first session of the 2025 UN-Habitat executive board meeting in Nairobi. Speaking on behalf of Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, Nigeria’s minister of Housing and Urban Development and current chair of the UN-Habitat […]

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6 d. ago Finally, Customs Implements Zero Tariff On Pharmaceutical Inputs

In a landmark policy shift designed to strengthen Nigeria’s healthcare system, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has implemented a presidential executive order exempting critical pharmaceutical raw materials from import duties and Value Added Tax (VAT) for two years. The initiative, approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and announced by the minister of finance and coordinating […]

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1 week ago VeryDarkMan Plans Business Collaboration Between Nigeria, China Amid Economic Shifts

Social media critic Verydarkman (VDM), whose real name is Martins Vincent Otse, has shared his plan to connect Nigerian entrepreneurs interested in doing business with Chinese manufacturers. VeryDarkMan, who has been in China for several weeks, revealed in a video posted on his Instagram page on Thursday that Chinese manufacturers have approached him with lucrative […] The post VeryDarkMan Plans Business Collaboration Between Nigeria, China Amid Economic Shifts appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Nigeria’s tax reform: A lifeline or another economic misstep?

The Nigerian House of Representatives recently passed four significant tax reform bills, signalling a potential shift in the country’s revenue read more Nigeria’s tax reform: A lifeline or another economic misstep?

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2 w. ago Nigeria’s cash payments to decline 32% by 2030 on digital transaction —Report

Tribune Online Nigeria’s cash payments to decline 32% by 2030 on digital transaction —Report Nigeria is undergoing a significant shift toward digital payment methods, with cash payments projected to decline by 32 percent by 2030, according to Worldpay’s Global Payment Report 2024 (GPR). This is because access to financial services in remote areas via smartphones has transformed millions of people’s access to the global economy. According to the report, […] Nigeria’s cash payments to decline 32% by 2030 on digital transaction —Report Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Nigeria shifts to proactive flood strategy ahead of rainy season – Shettima

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja In a move to combat flooding, Vice President Kashim Shettima has announced that Nigeria is transitioning from reactive disaster relief to proactive preparedness with the launch of the Anticipatory Action Task Force (AATF) on Floods. He said this aligns with global frameworks like the Sendai Framework and the Paris Agreement, emphasising […] The post Nigeria shifts to proactive flood strategy ahead of rainy season – Shettima appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Nigeria’s cash payments to fall 32% on digital transaction surge

Nigeria is undergoing a significant shift toward digital payment methods, with cash payments projected to decline by 32 percent by read more Nigeria’s cash payments to fall 32% on digital transaction surge

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3 w. ago Nigerian oil thieves risk fire, explosions to tap pipelines for fuel

Criminal gangs in Nigeria have shifted their focus from oil pipelines to gas conduits, tapping into them to steal valuable read more Nigerian oil thieves risk fire, explosions to tap pipelines for fuel

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3 w. ago Rebased GDP to reveal Nigeria’s underlying economic realities

Nigeria’s National Bureau of Statistics is set to unveil the country’s rebased Gross Domestic Product for the first quarter of 2025, marking the first such revision in over a decade. SAMI TUNJI examines how the rebasing, which shifts the base year from 2010 to 2019, could significantly alter Nigeria’s economic metrics, including GDP size, per Read More

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