While every industry must grapple with how new technologies, such as artificial intelligence, will affect the nature of their work, fintech firms face a special challenge. Companies like Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payments technology company, must anticipate how new breakthroughs might be used to commit cybercrimes. Staying vigilant against potential threats means investing heavily in understanding…
By David Ogar Rayfield Gardens City Estate emerged victorious as the best footballing community in the 2024 Gate Africa Estate Cup, defeating Olubadan Estate 2-0 in the Oyo State capital last weekend. The two-day tournament, featuring eight top estates in Ibadan, was organised by Gate Africa Technology, a platform that regulates access control, management, and…
By Ben Nsemo The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Ltd. has officially recommenced operations at the Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC), marking a critical milestone in the nation’s drive towards energy independence. The re-streamed facility has started processing crude oil and distributing petroleum products to the market. On Tuesday, the refinery in Port Harcourt began…
By Ben Nsemo The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has addressed Nigerians, expressing gratitude for their support following the successful restart of the Old Port Harcourt Refinery, which had faced years of inactivity. In a statement by Olufemi Soneye, Chief Corporate Communications Officer, the company dismissed claims alleging that the refinery is not…
As hunger bites harder and the prices of food pummels in the market, Dr Glory Edet, Honourable Commissioner for Agriculture, Akwa Ibom State has resolved to sell garri which is now a hot cake in Nigeria. Dr Edet was sighted on Thursday at Idongesit Nkanga Secretariat, Uyo, selling garri to Uyo residents who turned out…
No fewer than 1,300 direct job opportunities are to be created for the teeming youths in Akwa Ibom State at the St. Gabriel’s Coconut Factory when it becomes operational in September this year. Governor Udom Emmanuel made this known on Friday while inspecting the installation of production lines at the Coconut Factory located in Mkpat…
The Cross River State Water Board Limited (CRSWBL) has concluded plans towards the production of its bottled water. The move is in line with its policy thrust which is to serve a broad spectrum of institutions and customers with portable water supplies. The Managing Director of CRSWBL, Chief Victor Effiom-Ekpo who announced this in Calabar…
Anambra State International Cargo/Passenger Airport on Friday witnessed the landing of three aircraft at its inaugural ceremony in Umuer community in Anambra East Local Government Area of the state. It was gathered that two of the aircraft belong to AirPeace while the other, a private jet belongs to an indigene of the state, Sir Ernest…
