Phase3 Telecom has announced a strategic partnership with Laser Light Africa, a subsidiary of Laser Light Companies, to deliver an advanced Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) solution along the key Lagos–Accra corridor. This development marks a major step in accelerating West Africa’s digital transformation. The 600km terrestrial fibre corridor, connecting Lagos in Nigeria […]
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The Stanley Jegede Foundation (SJF) has officially launched the first phase of its Unschooled to Schooled (US) Initiative in Kogi State, as part of its broader mission to bridge educational inequality across Africa. The initiative, announced in Abuja on Wednesday, aims to provide inclusive and equitable education opportunities for underprivileged […]
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted contraband items, including high-tech drones and unregistered pharmaceutical products, with an estimated street value of N921 billion between January and April 2025. This was disclosed by the Comptroller General of Customs, Wale Adeniyi, during a press briefing in Lagos on Wednesday. He stated […]
Five African countries may soon become part of a groundbreaking international space mission, joining Russia and China in constructing a nuclear-powered lunar research station by 2035. The nations—Senegal, Egypt, Ethiopia, South Africa, and Djibouti—are among 13 countries expected to participate in the ambitious Russian-Chinese International Lunar Research Station (ILRS) project. […]
The Lagos State Government has introduced a major overhaul of its waste management system, mandating GPS tracking for all waste disposal trucks and the full digitization of payments for services rendered by Private Sector Participants (PSPs). Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, announced the reforms on Wednesday […]
China’s factory activity contracted at its fastest pace in 16 months in April, as steep US tariffs took a heavy toll on the manufacturing sector, adding urgency to Beijing’s efforts to roll out fresh economic stimulus. The manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) fell to 49.0 in April, the weakest […]
The Young Innovators of Nigeria (YIN) has called on the Federal Government to provide a more enabling environment that will allow young inventors to fully contribute to national development and economic transformation. Speaking in Abuja during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the founder of YIN, Mr. […]
By CHIMEZIE ORISAKWE It is often wise to be sceptical when politicians promise heaven on earth because, more often than not, they have shown Nigerians that their grand declarations frequently lack corresponding action. Like many Nigerians, I have learned to take such a political promise with a grain of salt. […]
Nigeria has taken a significant step in bolstering its cybersecurity framework with the enactment of the Cybercrime (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act, 2024. The updated law aims to address emerging threats in the digital space, protect critical national information infrastructure, and promote safer online practices for individuals, businesses, and government agencies. […]
Digital Realty, a global leader in data center and interconnection solutions, has announced the expansion of its interconnection platform, ServiceFabric, into Nigeria. The platform will be deployed natively at the company’s LOS1 and LOS2 facilities in Lagos, providing Nigerian enterprises with low-latency, high-performance connectivity and access to global cloud and […]