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In a historic move to transform malaria prevention and strengthen health security in Nigeria, Vestergaard Sàrl and Harvestfield Industries Limited today marked the ground-breaking of their first-of-its-kind joint venture for mosquito net manufacturing in Nigeria. The new entity, named SNG Health, will operate the factory located in Ogun State. It is set to produce PermaNet® Dual, which is Vestergaard’s latest dual active-ingredient net containing pyrethroid and chlorfenapyr. This net is specifically designed to combat growing insecticide resistance. Manufacturing at the state-of-the-art facility is scheduled to begin in April 2026. Once fully operational, the factory will have an at-scale annual capacity…

At the 2025 annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), Siemens Healthineers and the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA), through its wholly-owned subsidiary NSIA Advanced Medical Services Ltd (MedServe), announced a landmark 10-year strategic partnership. The collaboration is aimed at significantly transforming and elevating Nigeria’s healthcare infrastructure. Key Highlights A comprehensive 10-year strategic partnership focused on transforming Nigeria’s healthcare infrastructure with cutting-edge medical imaging technology and extensive capacity-building. The initial phase will see Siemens Healthineers equip 10 new MedServe diagnostic centers nationwide, substantially improving access to high-quality care. The agreement emphasizes sustainable development through world-class technology, comprehensive…

Nigeria’s leading composite e-commerce giant, Konga, has officially flagged off the Konga Naija Shopping Festival, a nationwide end-of-year shopping campaign designed to bring unmatched value, convenience, and festive cheer to millions of households. Running from December 7 to 31, the campaign aims to empower shoppers with massive discounts, special offers, and unique gifting opportunities as the country counts down to Christmas and New Year celebrations. Coming on the heels of the successful Konga Yakata Black Friday sale, the Naija Shopping Festival is positioned as a strategic continuation of Konga’s commitment to easing the financial pressure on consumers during one of…

Indigenous printing powerhouse, PromoPrint Ventures Ltd, marked a quarter-century of operations on Tuesday, December 2nd, with a celebratory event at the Lagos Motor Boat Club. The gathering saw a strong turnout of business executives, clients, and stakeholders who came together to celebrate the company’s longevity and the unwavering Nigerian resilience demonstrated by its Founder and Chief Executive, Mrs. Patricia Ojora. The evening served as a powerful affirmation of PromoPrint’s strength, highlighting Mrs. Ojora’s success in sustaining the company’s growth over 25 years. Guests cheerfully displayed the company’s craft by wearing custom patterns made on indigenous cotton fabric (Funtau). A nostalgic…

As part of events marking the silver jubilee of prominent society media publication PSR, some eminent Nigerians across diverse professional backgrounds have been honoured with the Nigerian Achievements Awards 2025. The roll call includes Hilary Damissah, a seasoned and versatile media and communication professional and Dr Muhammad Sirajo Aliyu, President of the Nigerian Computer Society among others. According to the Awards jury, the enviable honour is bestowed on Hilary for his sterling contributions to the field of Media and Information Management in Nigeria. At the ceremony, held on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at the prestigious Nigerian Institute of International Affairs…

Anambra State, under the leadership of Governor Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo is spearheading one of Nigeria’s most ambitious transformations in public governance, leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI), broadband expansion, and deep data analytics. This shift is redefining how the government interacts with its citizens and delivers services. According to Chukwuemeka Fred Agbata (CFA), the Managing Director of the Anambra State ICT Agency, the Soludo administration is intentionally embedding technology into governance at scale. The vision is focused on creating a “smarter, faster, more efficient government driven by data, innovation, and citizen-focused digital tools.” The state has adopted extensive data analytics to…

FairMoney Microfinance Bank, a rapidly growing force in Nigeria’s fintech landscape, is strategically expanding its product offerings beyond its foundational digital lending services to champion comprehensive financial inclusion and establish full financial identities for a broader segment of the population. This evolution is a direct response to Nigeria’s significant financial exclusion challenge, where the Enhancing Financial Innovation & Access (EFInA) 2023 survey reported that nearly one in four Nigerian adults remains excluded from formal financial services. FairMoney, which started as a digital lending platform in 2017, secured a Microfinance Banking License from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in 2021.…

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has been named one of the top five best-performing Federal Government agencies for 2025, receiving high recognition in the Transparency and Efficiency Category from the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC). The accolade celebrates the Commission’s commitment to openness, accountability and operational excellence in Public Service Delivery.” The announcement was made during the PEBEC Awards and Gala Night held recently at the State House Banquet Hall, Abuja. The NCC shared the top five status with other notable agencies, including the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (the overall best-performing agency), the National Drug Law Enforcement…

The manufacturing sector is experiencing a significant shift in the cyberattack landscape, according to the latest Sophos State of Ransomware in Manufacturing and Production 2025 report. While the rate of successful data encryption has fallen to a five-year low of 40%—a steep decline from 74% last year—attackers are now heavily leaning on data theft and pure extortion to maintain leverage and pressure on targets. This pivot in tactics reflects manufacturers’ improved ability to stop attacks early, with 50% of organizations successfully halting the attack before encryption could occur, more than double last year’s figure. However, even with better defense, more…

Africans are better educated today than they have been at any other time, with many African nations making strides towards ensuring access to quality education and lifelong learning for their citizens. UNESCO’s report on Transforming Learning and Skills Development notes that delivering education well is not only a fundamental human right, it is also a critical ingredient of building solid foundations for the future, empowering people not just to develop the skills they will need for the workplace, but also ensuring that they can unlock their potential as members of society. UNICEF estimates that there are 450 million school-age children…