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Leena Pylvänäinen, Finland’s ambassador to Nigeria, has provided potential explanations for the low levels of trade between her nation and Nigeria. Although there are numerous explanations for the figures, she noted in an exclusive interview that it is always a matter of which figures are being examined. “If you look at simple trade in goods, the customs data, the numbers are incredibly low, but they do not capture all of the trade that we do...

The government has invited all local internet companies known as Internet Service Providers, ISPs, and other local network operators, as well as all higher educational institutions in Anambra State, to register with the State ICT Agency. According to a press statement issued on Monday in Awka by the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the ICT Agency, Chukwuemeka Fred Agbata, the agency is looking to deepen its relationship with ISPs and higher institutions, emphasising...

Computer science experts have said that the appeal for researchers of Nigerian heritage to collaborate on the building of a National AI will promote economic growth. In a paper published on Monday, Dr. Bosun Tijani, minister of communications, innovation, and digital economy, invited leading researchers of Nigerian ancestry from around the globe to collaborate on developing a national artificial intelligence strategy. Tijani advised Nigeria to create a national AI policy to use AI for sustainable...

Dangote Cement Plc has stated that its cement price is comparable to or lower than that along the West African coast. The company also stated that, contrary to widespread media claims, the price of a bag of cement from its Nigerian operations had not increased. There has been substantial criticism directed at the corporation due to the differential in the price of its cement in Nigeria compared to other West African countries. According to a...