Thales Alenia Space has secured a contract from the Federal Government-owned NIGCOMSAT Ltd to manufacture NigComSat-2A, a new geostationary telecommunications satellite expected to strengthen digital connectivity across Africa. The company announced in a statement on Wednesday that the agreement was signed in Cannes, France, on September 14, 2026. The French-Italian joint venture, which is owned […]
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Dangote Industries Limited has expanded its construction equipment fleet with the acquisition of 4,000 additional machines as work progresses on plans to increase the capacity of its Lekki refinery to 1.4 million barrels of crude oil per day. The latest acquisition has raised the company’s construction equipment inventory to 6,500 machines, including 330 cranes. The
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There are moments when a man’s true character is revealed, not by the office he occupies, the wealth he possesses, the title attached to his name or the applause waiting for him, but by what he does when nobody has time to applaud.On Thursday, September 17, 2026, at Feesu Junction in Iwo, Osun State, one
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Across Africa, women continue to play important roles in agriculture, rural development and the economic advancement of their communities. One woman contributing to this journey is Sarah Ameh, a Nigerian professional whose experience cuts across agronomy, administration, community development and women’s empowerment. With over a decade of professional experience, Sarah has built a career around
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Veteran Nigerian actor and elder statesman, Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, popularly known as Olu Jacobs, has died at the age of 84. His death was announced by his son, Olusoji Jacobs, in an Instagram post on Wednesday. Jacobs was widely regarded as one of Nigeria’s most respected actors and a major figure in the country’s theatre,
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I said it then, and I ask again today: when petroleum marketers were locked in a fierce disagreement with Aliko Dangote over the emergence of his refinery, Nigerians were, in an unintended way, beneficiaries of that confrontation. At the time, fuel was selling around ₦730 per litre. Their disagreement appeared to have created a price
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Congratulations and warmest birthday wishes, Dr. Tunde Akande. On this special occasion of your birthday, it is with great pleasure and sincere admiration that I extend my warmest greetings to Dr. Tunde Akande (B.Tech, MBA, MSc, PhD), Zonal Head, South West, Zenith Bank Plc, a banker of note, distinguished professional, and accomplished leader whose career
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Africa’s space sector is gaining momentum as countries across the continent increase investment in satellite technology to tackle development challenges and strengthen access to critical data. Nearly 20 African countries currently have satellites in orbit, with African nations expected to spend more than $800 million on space projects in 2026. The projected spending is almost
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GeoPredict AI, FrassPlus and Organic Battery have emerged as winners of the maiden Tech-Innovation Challenge organised by the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board to identify and accelerate indigenous technology solutions for Nigeria’s oil and gas industry. Taking the top spot, GeoPredict AI emerged as the overall winner, while FrassPlus and Organic Battery, developed under
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The United Kingdom Government has officially opened applications for the 2026 Chevening Scholarships, offering outstanding professionals and emerging leaders from Nigeria and other eligible countries the opportunity to pursue fully funded master’s degrees at universities across the UK. Applications opened on Tuesday, August 4, and will remain open until October 6, 2026, giving prospective candidates
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