Alpha Technologies Limited, a leading provider of telecommunication services, has announced the launch of the revolutionary Alpha Caller app. This innovative app empowers Nigerians living abroad to stay connected with loved ones and conduct business in Nigeria at incredibly affordable rates. Alpha Caller offers users special Nigerian phone numbers (smart numbers) that can be called from anywhere in the world for just #9 per minute – a fraction of the cost of traditional international calls or roaming charges. With crystal-clear call quality, Alpha Caller ensures you can stay connected without breaking the bank. Maggie Peters, Managing Director, Alpha Technologies Limited…
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Global flight passenger demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometres, was up by 16.6 per cent in January 2024, the International Air Transport Association has disclosed. The IATA, in a report released midweek, noted the figure indicated a robust start to the year. According to the report, a 20.8 per cent surge in international demand was noted, along with a 20.9 per cent increase in capacity. The load factor reached 79.7 per cent. Domestic demand showed a 10.4 per cent rise, with capacity increasing by 4.6 per cent, and the load factor saw a 4.2 percentage point increase to 80.2 per…
The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has reported a 433 per cent upsurge in Diaspora remittances to $1.3 billion in February from $300 million in January. Disclosing this Thursday while speaking with newsmen in Abuja, Mrs Hakama Sidi Ali, Acting Director of Corporate Communications, CBN, said, “The Bank’s data indicates that overseas remittances rose to US$1.3 billion in February 2024, more than four times the US$300 million received in January. “Foreign investors purchased more than US$1 billion of Nigerian assets last month, with total portfolio flows of at least US$2.3 billion recorded thus far in 2024 compared to US$ 3.9…
The National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, today said the country recorded a N1.4 trillion trade deficit in the fourth quarter of 2023 (Q4’23). The bureau disclosed this in its Trade Balance Report for Q4’23. According to NBS, the value of exports stood at N12.69 trillion while the value of imports was N14.1 trillion. NBS stated:” In the fourth quarter of 2023, Nigeria’s total merchandise trade stood at ₦26.8 trillion in Q4’23, indicating an increase of 38.24 per cent over the value recorded in Q3’23 and by 128.64 per cent when compared to the value recorded in Q4’22. “The disaggregation of…
Elvis Eromosele Nigeria is grappling with skyrocketing inflation. Prices have now reached unprecedented levels, with essential goods, particularly food, almost doubling in the past year. Amidst this challenging landscape is the Nigerian woman. It’s the women who are bearing the brunt of this economic turmoil. It is the women who are at the forefront, tirelessly working to hold their families together. Every Nigerian woman deserves a medal and bag of rice this season. As we commemorate International Women’s Day (IWD) on March 8th, we must spare a thought for the Nigerian woman. Globally, IWD is a day when people worldwide…
Anthony Joshua and Francis Ngannou are set for a big-money contest as both boxers go head-to-head at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Friday, March 8. Reports indicate that both boxers are set to pocket millions of dollars in prize money, regardless of the fight’s outcome. Anthony Joshua is determined to reclaim the world championship title, while Ngannou seeks to capitalize on his debut boxing match against Tyson Fury and secure his first victory in boxing. Anthony Joshua, 34, secured a straight three wins from in 2023, rounding off the year with a stoppage of Otto Wallin in Riyadh.…
Elvis Eromosele Nigeria is grappling with skyrocketing inflation. Prices have now reached unprecedented levels, with essential goods, particularly food, almost doubling in the past year. Amidst this challenging landscape is the Nigerian woman. It’s the women who are bearing the brunt of this economic turmoil. It is the women who are at the forefront, tirelessly working to hold their families together. Every Nigerian woman deserves a medal and bag of rice this season. As we commemorate International Women’s Day (IWD) on March 8th, we must spare a thought for the Nigerian woman. Globally, IWD is a day when people worldwide…
LeBron James reached 40,000 points Saturday night, still going strong in his 21st NBA season as he tries to put the career scoring record out of reach. James drove past Michael Porter Jr. and hit a layup with 10:39 left in the second quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers’ 124-114 loss to the Denver Nuggets for the historic basket. “Being the first player to do something, it’s pretty cool in this league, just knowing the history, the greats that’s come through the league, and then you see some of the greats on the floor tonight, it was great to compete,”…
In a move to cultivate talent in Nigeria, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) celebrated the successful conclusion of the NITDA-Founder Institute (FI) 2023 Startup Accelerator Programme, with graduation of 13 outstanding founders who demonstrated exceptional dedication and innovation during the rigorous 14-week accelerator program. The ceremony, attended by key industry stakeholders, government officials, and tech enthusiasts, emphasized the collaborative efforts between NITDA and Founder Institute in fostering a vibrant tech innovation ecosystem in Nigeria. The Founder Institute, under a contract agreement with NITDA, executed a virtual Accelerator Programme that aimed to discover and nurture founders with innovative startup…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has highlighted the critical role of local content development in driving economic recovery and growth in the telecommunications sector. Dr Aminu Maida, Executive Vice Chairman/CEO, NCC disclosed this at the 45th Kaduna International Trade Fair, in Kaduna. Dr. Maida in his speech noted that the theme of the fair, “Sustaining Economic Recovery through Deepening Local Content Value Chain,” aligns closely with and resonates deeply with the principles and objectives of the NCC on the promotion of local content development in the telecoms industry. As a regulatory authority overseeing telecommunication services in Nigeria, the NCC is committed to…