…AI as a practical tool rather than an abstract technology or long-term ambition. He said investments in artificial intelligence should be assessed based on their ability to generate revenue, reduce costs or minimise risks. "We need a national GPT strategy, a General Purpose Technology strategy. The world has moved on.…

The exit of Shoprite, the South African retail chain, through the sale of its Nigerian subsidiary to Ketron Investments

...Says state's $259.75bn economy, infrastructure investments make it a sub-national giantBakare, others advocate regional interdependence for Nigeria's prosperity By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS - Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has declared that Lagos is strategically positioned as Africa's leading geo-economic hub, leveragin…

…Using real estate wealth as an example, she noted that applicants claiming property investments as their primary source of wealth must provide verifiable documentation to support such claims. She also emphasized the importance of compliance with anti-money laundering regulations, describing due diligence procedures as…

…the vulnerability of educational institutions across Nigeria. Despite significant investments in school protection initiatives, gaps remained. Security specialists argued that safeguarding schools required more than military deployments. It demanded improved intelligence gathering, stronger community partnerships, bett…

…Grazing Law and other relevant laws designed to protect farmers and agricultural investments. Akwa Ibom: Journalist raises alarm as court allegedly denies him fair hearing in his case

…bus stops and newly rehabilitated roads, describing it as a threat to urban renewal investments. Former Special Adviser on Transportation, Mr. Sola Giwa, said the newly inaugurated task force would work with transport unions to enforce sanitation standards, remove illegal structures and improve the cleanliness and safe…

…health security through proactive preparedness, effective coordination and sustained investments in disease prevention, detection and response capacities nationwide (NAN).

…security through proactive preparedness measures, effective coordination and sustained investments in disease prevention, detection and response capacities across the country.

…of women, youths and persons with disabilities, as well as strategic partnerships and investments. The minister revealed that nationwide advocacy and stakeholder engagement campaigns had already commenced to build consensus around the implementation of the reform agenda, adding that the response from stakeholders had b…

…Lagos remains Nigeria’s commercial and economic centre and is increasingly attracting investments in technology, financial services, innovation and entrepreneurship. He explained that the Omi Eko Project is a key component of the state’s plan to develop an integrated transportation network that combines road, rail and…

…liquidity. "A significant portion of capital inflows is coming through portfolio investments because of the attractive interest rate environment," Yusuf said. "Ordinarily, the peace deal should support a slight reduction in inflation and interest rates, but the need to sustain foreign capital inflows remains an importa…

…the living conditions of the people through people oriented policies and strategic investments. According to him, the visible transformation taking place across the state reflects a leadership focused on development, inclusiveness and the welfare of citizens. "I am highly impressed by the pace and quality of projects b…

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…government has been telling startups to sell themselves rather than go public. Go drew investments from BlackRock, Wellington Management, and M&G Investment Management in the process, underscoring where global institutional money is willing to go in Japan right now. The stock has since pulled back below its offering pr…

…in Kyoto Fusioneering. Investors include 31Ventures, In-Q-Tel, JIC Venture Growth Investments, Mitsubishi, and Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Investment. Marvel Fusion Marvel Fusion follows the inertial confinement approach, the same basic technique that the National Ignition Facility used to prove that controlled nuclear fusio…

…the company for much longer before taking investor money. I wouldn’t have scaled investments in technology and marketing as early as I did. I’d have run the business more offline first, understood the model properly, before investing heavily. We jumped into that too early. What is the biggest thing investors misunderst…

…its consolidated businesses, alongside improved contributions from equity-accounted investments such as Tencent, drove earnings higher. The results also offer a clearer view of how Prosus wants investors to see the company. Rather than positioning itself as a technology investment holding company, Prosus is increasingl…

…invitation-only brand environments are no longer sideshows. They have become strategic investments in memory, emotion and cultural relevance.Consumers may buy products, but increasingly they remember experiences.That remains one of the strongest commercial truths in modern brand building.Top Talks to WatchAmong the mos…

…is expected to rise significantly in the coming years, driven largely by private-sector investments. In June 2025, the Dangote Group announced plans to more than double the production capacity of its fertiliser plant as part of a broader strategy to serve growing demand across Africa and expand exports. The expansion p…

…system can outperform the people who sustain it," Alausa said, stressing that ongoing investments in infrastructure, technology, skills development, research and institutional reforms must be matched by practical measures that improve staff welfare and quality of life. More insights Since disbursements began on 28 Octo…

…youth population, ASIS 2026 seeks to drive practical conversations that translate into investments, partnerships and scalable solutions capable of accelerating sustainable development across the continent. Stay Ahead with Premium Times Follow us on Google News and never miss breaking stories, investigations, and in-dep…