Johnmark Ukoko: A Memoir
Johnmark was a workaholic who was passionate about the growth of the association and the industrial sector at large.
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What’s the Difference Between Modem and Router Functions?
The proper name for “WiFi” is actually IEEE 802.11. “WiFi” was a product name created to market the technology in 1999. It’s a shortening of “wireless fidelity” but is basically a marketing label.
Youth Minister Plans Cottage Industry Per Local Govt
The Minister of State for Youths, Mr. Ayodele Olawande, has revealed plans to collaborate with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) to offer opportunities for youth in every nook and cranny of the country to establish and develop cottage industries relevant to their communities. “My ambition is to set the pace and drive the formation of…
Clean Cooking in Africa: IEA, AfDB Source $2.2bn funding
The International Energy Agency, the African Development Bank and many other global partners have mobilised $2.2 billion out of the $4 billion needed annually to provide clean cooking alternatives to populations in Africa. IEA reports detailed that polluting and unsafe cooking methods cause the premature deaths of approximately 600,000 women and children every year. The…
NACCIMA Recommends Strategy for Stronger Naira
Dele Kelvin Oye, the National President of the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA), has called on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), to stabilise the Naira by pegging and defending it, rather than leaving it to market forces. Oye said that pegging and defending the nation’s currency is a…
TEF Records 700 Beneficiary Entrepreneurs
The Founder, The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), Tony Elumelu, has said that his foundation has funded 700 healthcare entrepreneurs in Africa, with a gender distribution ratio of 49% male to 51% female. Elumelu stated this in his remarks during the Abu Dhabi Health Forum held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. He said that the…
Cadbury’s 200 Years : From a grocery shop, to a global factory
Cadbury, a member of the Mondelez International, and the parent company of Cadbury Nigeria, is 200 years in operations, this year (1824-2024).Here’s the inspiring story of it’s journey, from a grocery shop, to a factory, to the Cadbury we know today. This is the story of a father and two sons, and how their generosity…
Nescafé Sources 20% Coffee Thru regenerative agriculture
In 2023, over 20 percent of Nescafé’s coffee was sourced from farmers implementing regenerative agriculture practices. This is disclosed by Nestlé’ in its second Nescafé Plan 2030 Progress Report, released on Tuesday. The report also shows the increased adoption of regenerative agriculture practices, contributing to improved farm yield, and reduced greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. This data is based…
NEPC Visits Indorama Eleme Petrochemicals
The primary objective was to foster collaboration and explore opportunities for increasing the export of petrochemical products from Nigeria. The visit saw the convergence of key stakeholders, including representatives from NEPC and the management team of Indorama Eleme Petrochemicals Limited. A comprehensive facility tour provided insights into the company’s cutting-edge infrastructure, production processes, and quality…