Data-driven recovery: WorldStage projects 4.49% GDP growth in 2026 macroeconomic forecast - ITREALMS

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The 2026 Macroeconomic Outlook released by WorldStage Limited provides a comprehensive roadmap for Nigeria’s recovery, projecting a GDP growth rate of 4.49% and a significant cooling of inflation to 12.94% by 2026, reports ITREALMS.

Reviewing the document, Lagos State’s Commissioner for Information, Gbenga Omotoso, highlighted the publication's broad sectoral analysis covering telecommunications, banking, capital markets, and the creative economy.

SAIPEC 2026: How Nigeria can transmute oil industry risks into growth engines says SNEPCo - ITREALMS

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Nigeria stands at a pivotal junction where it can transform the inherent complexities of the oil and gas industry into massive opportunities for national development.

This transformation, however, hinges on a business environment anchored in transparency, governance discipline, and a total departure from late-stage fiscal or regulatory shocks.

Onne Customs hits 15.4% revenue growth, tackles documentation gaps @stakeholder engagement - ITREALMS

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The Port Harcourt Area II Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has moved to streamline operations at Onne Port following revelations from its recent Time Release Study (TRS), reports ITREALMS.

During a high-level stakeholder engagement held on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, the Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Aliyu Mohammed Alkali, challenged port users on strict compliance with cargo documentation to eliminate avoidable delays in the supply chain.

NCC charges media on data accuracy and constructive reporting for telecom growth - ITREALMS

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The Nigerian Communications Commission has underscored the vital role of the media in shaping the national narrative around telecommunications through accurate, data-driven reporting, reports ITREALMS.

Speaking at the formal presentation of the Q4 Industry Network Performance Reports on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at the Commission’s Head Office in Abuja, the Head of the Public Affairs Department, Mrs. Nnenna Ukoha, emphasized that the work of journalists is critical to the health and sustainability of the sector.

NNPC Limited reports historic ₦5.4trn profit, unveils $60bn growth strategy - ITREALMS

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NNPC Limited has announced a landmark financial performance for the full year ended 2024, reporting a record Profit After Tax (PAT) of ₦5.4 trillion on a massive revenue of ₦45.1 trillion, reports ITREALMS.

These results, shared during the company's recent earnings call, underscore a period of robust operational delivery and efficiency following its commercial transition. 

Winning End-of-Year Market in Nigeria: Strategies for Unstoppable Growth by Reuben Kalu - ITREALMS

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The final quarter of the year, especially November and December, is the highest-selling season for many businesses in Nigeria. Consumers are more eager to spend, festive activities drive demand, and competition among brands intensifies. The question is: how do you ensure your business doesn’t just participate, but dominates? The answer lies in strategic positioning. 

To attract the larger market, businesses must go beyond price slashes and quick promotions. Instead, they need to study their market, understand their target audience, and build a comprehensive marketing campaign that covers every aspect of the sales funnel.

NCS inducts 1,289 new members @2025 confab, signifies growth in Nigeria's tech sector - ITREALMS

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The Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) has officially welcomed some 1,289 new members at a recent induction ceremony in Kano, as part of the NCS's 2025 International Conference, reports ITREALMS.

This event, ITREALMS gathered was a significant expansion of Nigeria's professional IT community, with the largest group of inductees being the 800 ordinary members, a category that includes a wide range of professionals, students, and enthusiasts.

Airtel Africa's profit climbs 5x on back of mobile money, data growth - ITREALMS

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Airtel Africa's net profit has jumped five-fold to $156 million in the first quarter of 2025, driven by strong growth in its mobile money and data businesses. 

The company's revenue rose 24.9% to $1.415 billion, fueled by tariff adjustments in Nigeria and a strong performance in Francophone Africa.

TD Africa, Zebra empower business growth @Lagos event - ITREALMS

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TD Africa in collaboration with Zebra Technologies, hosted a high-impact partner event in Lagos, themed "Accelerate Your Business with Zebra," reports ITREALMS.

The event brought together key players from the retail, logistics, and manufacturing industries to explore how real-time, edge-enabled operations can drive efficiency, innovation, and competitiveness.

ABoICT Awards 2025: Celebrating ICT’s role in Nigeria’s economic growth - ITREALMS

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The Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector in Nigeria has experienced tremendous growth over the past two decades, significantly contributing to the country's GDP and transforming various aspects of society.

The sector's impact on the economy, education, healthcare, and governance has been profound, with numerous organizations and individuals playing key roles in its development.

Airtel Africa reports strong growth in customer base, data usage despite currency headwinds - ITREALMS

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The Airtel Africa plc has recorded strong growth in customer base and data usage despite currency headwinds, reports ITREALMS.

These indications was contained in the financial results for the year ended March 31, 2025, available to ITREALMS, which demonstrated robust operational growth despite the impact of currency devaluations across its markets.

ECOWAS @50: Future Regional Integration and Growth - Digital Insights Podcast @ITREALMS

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As the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) it faces unprecedented challenges with the withdrawals of some members, sanctions, and security threats test the bloc's resolve. Digital Insights by ITREALMS looks into the future with anticipated return of these members.

ECOWAS @50: Regional Integration, Growth, and Impactful Media - Digital Insights Podcast @ITREALMS

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The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) this year marks its 50th anniversary, the bloc's citizens, are reflecting on its remarkable journey of regional integration, growth and impactful media. 

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ECOWAS @50: Golden jubilee of regional integration, growth and impactful media - Telecoms Clinic@ITREALMS

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Despite cheering 50 years of making notable progress in promoting regional integration, connectivity and economic growth, ECOWAS faces unprecedented challenges; Withdrawals of some members, sanctions, and security threats test the bloc's resolve, amidst impactful media coverage, writes REMMY NWEKE in this edition of Telecoms Clinic@ITREALMS.

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As the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) celebrates its 50th anniversary, the bloc's citizens, including OluGbenga, are reflecting on its remarkable journey of regional integration and growth.

Dangote Group leverages advanced technology for company growth - ITREALMS

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Leveraging its position as Africa’s leading conglomerate, the Dangote Industries Limited has instituted a plethora of cutting-edge technology in creating top-notch efficiency for all its companies.

Speaking weekend at the just concluded 46th Edition of the Kaduna International Trade Fair, Senior Advisor to the President of the Dangote Group, Fatima Wali Abdurrahman, said the digitization exercise is a sustained endeavour, stressing that it has helped in speeding up manufacturing and sales.

Boeing Group restates support to Air Peace growth - ITREALMS

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The United States-based leading global aerospace company, Boeing Company, has declared unalloyed support to Air Peace, Nigeria’s premier airline and West Africa’s largest carrier, reports ITREALMS.

This is a testament to the critical role Air Peace plays in the development of aviation industry in Nigeria.

Transcorp Power reports strong Q3 2024 performance with 153% revenue growth - ITREALMS

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One of the power subsidiaries of Transcorp Group, the Transcorp Power Plc, has announced its financial results for the third quarter of the year ending September 30, 2024, demonstrating remarkable growth across the business.

In its Q3 2024 unaudited results filed with the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), Transcorp Power reported revenue of N223.6 billion, representing a significant 153% growth year-on-year, over N88.4 billion in Q3 2023, Highlighting operational efficiency, profit before tax for the period surged by 198%, recording N81.1 billion, compared to N27.3 billion in September 2023.

Nnamani: Nigeria deserves deliberate actions on AI regulation, data center growth - ITREALMS

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The Chief Executive Officer of Digital Realty, Nigeria, Engr. Ikechukwu Nnamani has declared that Nigeria deserves deliberate actions on Artificial Intelligence (AI) regulation with potential to grow data centres, reports ITREALMS.

He made this call during a courtesy visit by the Executive Committee of the Nigeria Information Technology Reporters’ Association (NITRA) as a fall out of its recently held ICT Growth Conference with the theme “Impact of AI On National Development: Prospects, Policies, and Challenges in Nigeria”, Nnamani noted that people developing ethical solutions for AI are few compared to people producing non-ethical solutions, but have come to take advantage and make money.

Economic Outlook: AfDB forecasts growth for Madagascar - ITREALMS

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The latest Economic Outlook by the African Development Bank (AfDB) has forecasted growth for Madagascar by 4.5 per cent in 2024 and 5.3 percent in 2025, reports ITREALMS.

The AfDB Group’s Country Report 2024, ITREALMS gathered, forecasted vigorous economic activity for Madagascar, with expected growth of 4.5 percent in 2024, climbing to 5.3 percent in 2025. Growth on the Grande Île was 4.4 percent in 2023, compared with 4.3 percent in 2022.

NASCON grows turnover by 37%, assures shareholders of continuous growth, value creation - ITREALMS

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The NASCON Allied Industries Plc, has grown turnover by 37%, and assured shareholders of continuous growth as well as value creation in 2024. 

The company gave the assurance at its 2023 Annual General Meeting (AGM) held Thursday in Lagos.