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MTN’s Dabengwa Tier III Cloud Data Centre: A New Era for West African Tech and AI

By Sonny Iroche West Africa’s Largest Tier III Data Centre Launches in Nigeria MTN Nigeria has officially unveiled West Africa’s largest Tier III data centre – a cutting-edge facility poised to transform the region’s digital landscape . Named the Sifiso Dabengwa Data Centre, this Lagos-based hub boasts a 9 megawatt capacity in its fully built…

Ganduje: Why are they resigning?

By Bola Bolawole [email protected] 0807 552 5533 (Published in my TREASURES column on the back page of the New Telegraph newspaper of Wednesday, 3 July, 2025). Three highbrow resignations of recent are those of the presidential spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale; the NNPC Limited spokesperson, Olufemi Soneye, and now the chairman of the ruling party, All Progressives…

It’s Another Big Brother Season Of Distractions

By Uzor Maxim Uzoatu The country is going through hell but millions of Nigerians are glued to their TV sets watching the mother of all distractions called Big Brother Naija, BBNaija for short. This is one television show that the young upwardly mobile, the so-called yuppies of Nigeria can ever escape from. Whether you like…

You must marry me and my children, By Funke Egbemode

‘I will not be with a man who will not marry me along with my children.’ ‘It is either he loves me and my children or there is no deal.’ How many times have you heard these statements from a single mum, or even something more threatening? Some single mums, they are daring and then…

Oil Markets Refocus on OPEC as Iran-Israel Conflict Cools

Oil markets are now refocusing on OPEC+ as the Iran-Israel ceasefire continues to hold, with the cartel's meeting this weekend likely to be the next big market mover. - Ever since OPEC+ countries started to unwind their 2.2 million b/d worth of voluntary production cuts, the expectation was that Middle Eastern producers would start to…

Russia’s War Economy Faces Imminent Recession

Top Russian economic officials have acknowledged a significant cooling of the economy, with some indicating a transition into recession after a period of robust war-fueled growth. The Russian Central Bank's strategy of hiking interest rates to combat inflation has begun to slow the economy, leading to a potential "soft landing" or a more severe economic…

Ranked: 40 Best Countries in the World, According to People

Key Takeaways Switzerland tops the 2024 “Best Countries” ranking from U.S. News & World Report. Survey respondents gave Switzerland high marks for business (#2), quality of life (#3), social purpose (#7) and cultural influence (#8). The best country in the world is the one you live in. Or… not? This infographic spotlights the 40 countries that the world perceives to be the “best.” Like most…

Ranked: The Biggest Currency Drops So Far in 2025

Key Takeaways The Venezuelan bolívar has fallen the most so far in 2025 amid high inflation and uncertain oil revenue. Six of the 10 biggest currency drops were in African countries. Can you count on the value of your currency holding relatively steady? The answer to this question will depend on where you live, along…

Closing Ogoni wounds, opening old ones

By Owei Lakemfa President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in commemoration of Democracy Day 2025, conferred posthumous national honours on famous writer and environmentalist, Ken Saro-Wiwa and eight other Ogonis hanged in 1995 I attended part of their trial in Port Harcourt and had no doubt that the Tribunal was working towards a pre-conceived conclusion. Doubtlessly, by…

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MTN’s Dabengwa Tier III Cloud Data Centre: A New Era for West African Tech and AI

By Sonny Iroche West Africa’s Largest Tier III Data Centre Launches in Nigeria MTN Nigeria has officially unveiled West Africa’s largest Tier III data centre – a cutting-edge facility poised to transform the region’s digital landscape . Named the Sifiso Dabengwa Data Centre, this Lagos-based hub boasts a 9 megawatt capacity in its fully built…

Ganduje: Why are they resigning?

By Bola Bolawole [email protected] 0807 552 5533 (Published in my TREASURES column on the back page of the New Telegraph newspaper of Wednesday, 3 July, 2025). Three highbrow resignations of recent are those of the presidential spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale; the NNPC Limited spokesperson, Olufemi Soneye, and now the chairman of the ruling party, All Progressives…

It’s Another Big Brother Season Of Distractions

By Uzor Maxim Uzoatu The country is going through hell but millions of Nigerians are glued to their TV sets watching the mother of all distractions called Big Brother Naija, BBNaija for short. This is one television show that the young upwardly mobile, the so-called yuppies of Nigeria can ever escape from. Whether you like…

You must marry me and my children, By Funke Egbemode

‘I will not be with a man who will not marry me along with my children.’ ‘It is either he loves me and my children or there is no deal.’ How many times have you heard these statements from a single mum, or even something more threatening? Some single mums, they are daring and then…

Oil Markets Refocus on OPEC as Iran-Israel Conflict Cools

Oil markets are now refocusing on OPEC+ as the Iran-Israel ceasefire continues to hold, with the cartel's meeting this weekend likely to be the next big market mover. - Ever since OPEC+ countries started to unwind their 2.2 million b/d worth of voluntary production cuts, the expectation was that Middle Eastern producers would start to…

Russia’s War Economy Faces Imminent Recession

Top Russian economic officials have acknowledged a significant cooling of the economy, with some indicating a transition into recession after a period of robust war-fueled growth. The Russian Central Bank's strategy of hiking interest rates to combat inflation has begun to slow the economy, leading to a potential "soft landing" or a more severe economic…

Ranked: 40 Best Countries in the World, According to People

Key Takeaways Switzerland tops the 2024 “Best Countries” ranking from U.S. News & World Report. Survey respondents gave Switzerland high marks for business (#2), quality of life (#3), social purpose (#7) and cultural influence (#8). The best country in the world is the one you live in. Or… not? This infographic spotlights the 40 countries that the world perceives to be the “best.” Like most…

Ranked: The Biggest Currency Drops So Far in 2025

Key Takeaways The Venezuelan bolívar has fallen the most so far in 2025 amid high inflation and uncertain oil revenue. Six of the 10 biggest currency drops were in African countries. Can you count on the value of your currency holding relatively steady? The answer to this question will depend on where you live, along…

Closing Ogoni wounds, opening old ones

By Owei Lakemfa President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in commemoration of Democracy Day 2025, conferred posthumous national honours on famous writer and environmentalist, Ken Saro-Wiwa and eight other Ogonis hanged in 1995 I attended part of their trial in Port Harcourt and had no doubt that the Tribunal was working towards a pre-conceived conclusion. Doubtlessly, by…

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