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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A Birthday Tribute to a Woman of Grace, Substance and Purpose Some women are beautiful by appearance, but truly exceptional women possess a beauty that radiates from within, expressed through their faith, character, wisdom and the love they bring into the lives of others. Today, NASTV Africa proudly celebrates one such remarkable woman, Mrs. Safiya
By NASTV Africa | Manifesting Africa’s Greatness Recognition celebrates her humanitarian commitment, community development efforts and dedication to empowering vulnerable people. Mrs. HAJIA Shukurat Bolakale Kawu DFCIISM has been honoured with the prestigious Distinguished Fellow Award of the Chartered Institute of Information and Strategy Management (CIISM) in recognition of her commitment to humanitarian service, community
The recent decline in international crude oil prices has prompted the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and other petroleum marketers to lower the prices of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) at major depots in Lagos, Port Harcourt, Calabar and Warri. The latest depot price report published by Petroleumprice.ng showed that Lagos recorded the largest price adjustments, with several
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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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The Chairman of SIFAX Group, Dr Taiwo Afolabi, has advocated for greater integration of economic investment into global conflict-prevention efforts, saying infrastructure, employment, trade and economic opportunities can help tackle structural factors that leave societies exposed to instability. Afolabi made the call in New York, United States, during the United Nations General Assembly High-Level Global
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The Nigerian Exchange Limited has inducted 103 newly qualified Authorised Dealing Clerks in a move aimed at promoting professionalism, building capacity, and upholding ethical standards within Nigeria’s capital market. The new dealing clerks earned their qualifications after completing the NGX’s 15-day Automated Trading System Brokers’ Certification Programme. The programme covers areas including market structure, trading
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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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