Colgate-Palmolive Tolaram has emphasized the need for evidence-based research on fluoride to improve dental care outcomes, reaffirming its commitment to advancing oral health in Nigeria. The announcement came during a Colgate-sponsored symposium at the 22nd Annual Scientific Conference and General Meeting of the International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (IADR), Nigerian Division, themed

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The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has directed the immediate removal of petrol tankers, limousine cabs, and other vehicles parked along the Murtala Muhammed Airport (MMA) Road, citing security and safety risks to critical airport infrastructure. FAAN’s Managing Director/CEO, Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, stated that prior communications with vehicle owners failed to yield compliance, prompting

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– Polaris Bank has strengthened its reputation as a leader in digital innovation and inclusive banking by being named MSME Digital Bank of the Year (Inclusive Growth) at the second edition of the MSME Finance & CEO Awards in Lagos. Organized by the Africa Global Economic Forum in partnership with PROSHARE, the awards celebrate institutions

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Nigeria and other countries face a potential energy crisis unless $700 billion annually is invested to sustain global energy supply, according to Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources. Speaking at the 2025 Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE) Conference in Lagos, themed “Revitalizing Energy: Strategies for Petroleum Exploration and Production”, Lokpobiri emphasized

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Dangote Fertiliser Limited (DFL) has entered into a strategic partnership with thyssenkrupp Uhde Fertilizer Technology (UFT), a subsidiary of Germany’s thyssenkrupp Uhde, to license advanced UFT fluid bed granulation technology for four new urea granulation units in Nigeria. The agreement includes a technology license, a comprehensive process design package (PDP), and the supply of proprietary

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Global digital infrastructure leader Equinix, Inc. has announced plans to open a new high-performance data center in Lagos, Nigeria, marking a $22 million investment in its LG3 facility. This project represents the first phase of Equinix’s ambitious $100 million plan to transform Africa’s digital landscape over the next two years. Scheduled to open in the

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The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations has commended Nigeria’s Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, for his strong commitment to expanding fish production and promoting sustainable development within the nation’s blue economy. The recognition came from Dr. Hussein Gadain, FAO Representative in Nigeria and to the Economic Community of

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The Acting Managing Director of Ibom Power Company, Engr. Camillus Umoh, has revealed that the company is struggling to operate due to debts amounting to N28 billion, part of the broader liquidity crisis plaguing Nigeria’s power sector. Speaking to journalists, Umoh clarified that while the company’s generating capacity remains intact, operational constraints, particularly lack of

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In a major move to transform waste management, the Lagos State Government over the weekend signed three Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with leading private companies, marking a shift from traditional “pick-and-dump” practices to sustainable waste-to-wealth solutions. The agreements were announced during the 11th Lagos International Climate Change Summit at Continental Hotel, Victoria Island, which featured

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is set to host the first-ever Digital Awareness and Sensitization Fora, aimed at bridging gaps between policy, infrastructure, and innovation for a more inclusive digital future. The maiden edition, themed “Leaving No One Behind: Digital Assets, Equity, and Empowerment”, will take place on November 13, 2025, bringing together industry experts,

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