# business & tech (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover business & tech. Page: Feed: --- ## [DStv, GOtv Subscribers Lament Activation Glitches as EPL Returns](http://www.brandiconimage.com/2026/08/dstv-gotv-subscribers-lament-activation.html) _2026-08-22 · BrandIconImage · Brand Icon Image - Latest Brand, Tech and Business News_ Customers in Nigeria, Ghana and Kenya report delayed renewals, E16 errors and inactive decoders after payment. DStv and GOtv subscribers across Nigeria and other African countries have expressed frustration over reported subscription activation problems, with some customers saying they were unable to access paid packages despite successfully making payments. The complaints emerged on Friday,… ## [United Fans Suffer Double Misery as Hull Defeat Is Followed by Train Cancellations](http://www.brandiconimage.com/2026/08/united-fans-suffer-double-misery-as.html) _2026-08-22 · BrandIconImage · Brand Icon Image - Latest Brand, Tech and Business News_ Travelling supporters endure 2-0 defeat before rail disruption leaves return journey to Manchester in chaos. Manchester United supporters endured a miserable trip to Hull after their team's disappointing Premier League opener was followed by widespread disruption to train services heading back to Manchester. Thousands of United fans had travelled almost 100 miles to the MKM Stadium with hopes of… ## [Carrick Rejects Panic After Manchester United’s Shock Defeat to Hull](http://www.brandiconimage.com/2026/08/carrick-rejects-panic-after-manchester.html) _2026-08-22 · BrandIconImage · Brand Icon Image - Latest Brand, Tech and Business News_ United boss urges calm after newly promoted Hull City deliver early Premier League upset Manchester United manager Michael Carrick has urged his players to remain calm after a disappointing start to the Premier League season, insisting that the club will not abandon its plans following a shock 2-0 defeat to newly promoted Hull City. United arrived at the MKM Stadium with expectations of mounting a… ## [IPMAN Applauds Dangote Refinery’s Free Petrol Distribution, Seeks Wider Coverage](http://www.brandiconimage.com/2026/08/ipman-applauds-dangote-refinerys-free.html) _2026-08-22 · BrandIconImage · Brand Icon Image - Latest Brand, Tech and Business News_ Kate Roland Marketers say initiative will ease cash-flow pressures, reduce logistics risks and help moderate pump prices The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has praised Dangote Petroleum Refinery for expanding its free petrol distribution initiative to Imo, Anambra and other states, describing the move as a major relief for independent petroleum marketers and… ## [Nigeria, Indonesia Deepen Economic Ties as Investment and Trade Forum Returns to Jakarta](http://www.brandiconimage.com/2026/08/nigeria-indonesia-deepen-economic-ties.html) _2026-08-22 · BrandIconImage · Brand Icon Image - Latest Brand, Tech and Business News_ Bimpe Adebayo Fifth NIITF edition to spotlight investment, non-oil exports, technology transfer and industrial partnerships. Nigeria and Indonesia are set to intensify efforts to expand trade and investment ties as the fifth edition of the Nigerian Indonesian Investment and Trade Forum (NIITF) takes place in Jakarta from October 20 to 21, 2026. The two-day forum, organised by the Nigerian… ## [NGX Loses N2.09trn as Equities Extend Losing Streak to Five Days](http://www.brandiconimage.com/2026/08/ngx-loses-n209trn-as-equities-extend.html) _2026-08-22 · BrandIconImage · Brand Icon Image - Latest Brand, Tech and Business News_ Bimpe Adebayo Profit-taking, shift to fixed-income assets weigh on investor sentiment. Nigeria’s equities market ended the week under sustained selling pressure, extending its decline to five consecutive trading sessions as investors continued to take profits and reposition portfolios towards higher-yielding fixed-income instruments. The sell-offs across several key counters wiped approximately… ## [Keystone Bank Graduates 62 Young Professionals, Records Best Banking School Performance](http://www.brandiconimage.com/2026/08/keystone-bank-graduates-62-young.html) _2026-08-22 · BrandIconImage · Brand Icon Image - Latest Brand, Tech and Business News_ Bank inducts 29th stream into workforce, urges graduates to uphold integrity. Keystone Bank Limited has graduated and inducted 62 young professionals into its workforce after they successfully completed the 29th Stream of the Keystone Bank Banking School Programme, in what the lender described as the best overall academic performance recorded in the history of the initiative. The latest cohort,… ## [Guinness Deepens Lifestyle Footprint with New Lounge at Lagos’ Magic Padel](http://www.brandiconimage.com/2026/08/guinness-deepens-lifestyle-footprint.html) _2026-08-22 · BrandIconImage · Brand Icon Image - Latest Brand, Tech and Business News_ Olufemi Adeyemi Brand brings sport, music, hospitality and social connection together at Federal Palace Hotel. Guinness Nigeria Plc has expanded its presence in Lagos’ fast-growing lifestyle and recreational scene with the launch of a new Guinness Lounge at Magic Padel, located within the Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island. The new partnership places the iconic stout brand at the centre of an… ## [Osuntuyi Joins 11 African Education Leaders for AL for Education Fellowship](http://www.brandiconimage.com/2026/08/osuntuyi-joins-11-african-education.html) _2026-08-22 · BrandIconImage · Brand Icon Image - Latest Brand, Tech and Business News_ Dolly Children Foundation founder recognised for grassroots work in expanding access to quality education. The founder of Dolly Children Foundation and Dolly Stars School, Adedolapo Osuntuyi , has been selected among 12 African education leaders for the sixth cohort of the AL for Education School CEO Fellowship & Accelerator Programme . Osuntuyi's selection followed a competitive continent-wide… ## [WAPTV Secures Exclusive Broadcast Rights to Indian Hit Series ‘Rajjo’](http://www.brandiconimage.com/2026/08/waptv-secures-exclusive-broadcast.html) _2026-08-22 · BrandIconImage · Brand Icon Image - Latest Brand, Tech and Business News_ Sola Benson Family entertainment channel to premiere popular drama on September 7. WAPTV has expanded its international programming portfolio with the acquisition of broadcast rights to the popular Indian romantic drama series, Rajjo , becoming the first television channel in Nigeria to air the series. The acquisition is part of the family entertainment channel’s efforts to strengthen its position… ## [PixelRift — Platforming with Level Editor (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/nB06AldFSogx) _2026-08-22 · **Sponsored**_ Includes a built-in level editor, campaign with elemental heroes, and boss encounters. ## [FG Targets 80% Electricity Access in Five Years, Moves to Close Power Gap](http://www.brandiconimage.com/2026/08/fg-targets-80-electricity-access-in.html) _2026-08-22 · BrandIconImage · Brand Icon Image - Latest Brand, Tech and Business News_ Government says transmission upgrades, metering drive and industrial power clusters will support manufacturing competitiveness. The Federal Government has set a five-year target to raise electricity access in Nigeria above 80 per cent while seeking to eliminate the widening gap between installed and available generation capacity within three years. The Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, disclosed… ## [FAAN Suspends Uber, Bolt Operations at Abuja, Lagos Airports Pending Talks](http://www.brandiconimage.com/2026/08/faan-suspends-uber-bolt-operations-at.html) _2026-08-22 · BrandIconImage · Brand Icon Image - Latest Brand, Tech and Business News_ Airport authority seeks tighter control of taxi operations, insists on compliance with vehicle-age rules. The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has temporarily suspended the operations of e-hailing platforms Uber and Bolt at the Abuja, Lagos and other airports under its management, pending the conclusion of discussions between the airport authority and the ride-hailing companies. The… ## [United Capital Discloses Insider Share Sale by Internal Control Staff](http://www.brandiconimage.com/2026/08/united-capital-discloses-insider-share.html) _2026-08-22 · BrandIconImage · Brand Icon Image - Latest Brand, Tech and Business News_ Olufemi Adeyemi Employee sells 3,651 shares valued at N65,170.35 on NGX. United Capital Plc has disclosed an insider share transaction involving a staff member in its Internal Control unit, notifying the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) and the investing public of the sale in line with the exchange’s disclosure requirements. The financial services group said the transaction was reported pursuant to… ## [Dangote Pledges ₦600m for LASU Girls’ Hostel, Offers Jobs to First-Class Graduates](http://www.brandiconimage.com/2026/08/dangote-pledges-600m-for-lasu-girls.html) _2026-08-22 · BrandIconImage · Brand Icon Image - Latest Brand, Tech and Business News_ Industrialist also honoured with honorary doctorate as LASU celebrates 20,604 graduates Industrialist and business leader Aliko Dangote has pledged ₦600 million through the Aliko Dangote Foundation towards the construction of a hostel for female students of Lagos State University, LASU, while offering preferential employment opportunities to first-class graduates in Engineering and Sciences. The… ## [Mother’s Five-Year Driving Journey: How a Single Mum Trained Her Children Through University](http://www.brandiconimage.com/2026/08/mothers-five-year-driving-journey-how.html) _2026-08-22 · BrandIconImage · Brand Icon Image - Latest Brand, Tech and Business News_ From a difficult return to Lagos to the driver’s seat, one mother’s courage, sacrifice and determination have transformed the lives of her children. For one Nigerian family, the story of a mother who took to commercial driving to provide for her children has become a powerful account of resilience, sacrifice and unwavering determination. As a single mother, she faced the enormous responsibility of… ## [Fury Raises Fresh Doubts Over Joshua Blockbuster as Purse Dispute Threatens November Fight](http://www.brandiconimage.com/2026/08/fury-raises-fresh-doubts-over-joshua.html) _2026-08-22 · BrandIconImage · Brand Icon Image - Latest Brand, Tech and Business News_ Heavyweight showdown hangs in balance as negotiations stall over venue and financial terms The highly anticipated all-British heavyweight showdown between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua has been thrown into fresh uncertainty, with Fury claiming the proposed November fight could collapse over demands for more money. Negotiations have been under way for the long-awaited meeting between the two former… ## [Final Four Set for Cincinnati Open Semifinals as Pegula, Swiatek, Gauff and Bejlek Chase Glory](http://www.brandiconimage.com/2026/08/final-four-set-for-cincinnati-open.html) _2026-08-22 · BrandIconImage · Brand Icon Image - Latest Brand, Tech and Business News_ The 2026 Cincinnati Open has reached its decisive stage, with four players left standing and two high-stakes semifinal clashes set to determine who will compete for the title on Sunday. World No. 3 Jessica Pegula will take on defending champion and World No. 5 Iga Swiatek in the day session, renewing one of the most familiar rivalries on the WTA Tour. Later in the evening, American star Coco Gauff… ## [Day Around the Bay: Golden Gate Bridge Protestors Score Light Sentence](https://sfist.com/2026/08/21/golden-gate-bridge-protestors-score-light-sentence/) _2026-08-22 · Zack Ruskin · SFist_ Sixteen puppies abandoned in a Livermore Walmart parking lot last month have all found new homes; President Trump's ballroom construction will temporarily continue thanks to new Supreme Court ruling; and TikTok agrees to pay $400 million to the US over lawsuit alleging child privacy violations. ## [New Drag Comedy ‘Disastrous’ Opens Friday With Sold-Out Weekend at Oasis](https://sfist.com/2026/08/21/new-drag-comedy-disastrous-opens-friday-with-sold-out-weekend-at-oasis/) _2026-08-22 · Leanne Maxwell · SFist_ Drag queen extraordinaire D'Arcy Drollinger’s “Champagne” character is back with another comical farce at Oasis, centered around everything that could go wrong and the hilarity that ensues, and while this weekend is sold out, there are still tickets available for future dates. ## [This Week In Food: Pasta for Life](https://sfist.com/2026/08/21/this-week-in-food-pasta-for-life/) _2026-08-21 · Jay Barmann · SFist_ Pasta Supply Co. is offering pasta for life if you donate a bunch to its crowdfunding campaign, Tartine debuts in Marin County, and the Chronicle surveys newly opened Thai spots, all in This Week in Food. ## [One Cloud, Every AI Layer (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/KaL9oV8lJfof) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Run agents, inference, and infrastructure on one stack — economics improve as you scale. ## [Kunle Afod Seeks Help for Veteran Actor Opebe Amid Worsening Health](http://www.brandiconimage.com/2026/08/kunle-afod-seeks-help-for-veteran-actor.html) _2026-08-21 · BrandIconImage · Brand Icon Image - Latest Brand, Tech and Business News_ Nollywood filmmaker Kunle Afod has appealed to Nigerians and well-meaning individuals to support veteran actor Yomi King popularly known as Opebe, who is battling an undisclosed health condition that he says has continued to worsen despite undergoing several medical tests. Afod made the appeal on Friday after visiting the veteran actor at his residence in Ibadan, where he raised concerns about his… ## [How One Young Woman Turned Grief into Hope for Thousands of Children (VIDEO)](https://www.ktpress.rw/2026/08/how-one-young-woman-turned-grief-into-hope-for-thousands-of-children-video/) _2026-08-21 · Sam Nkurunziza · KT PRESS_ MUSANZE – When Faith Uwantege arrived in Musanze district in 2011, she was trying to run away from her own grief. Her father had died that year and Uwantege, who… The post How One Young Woman Turned Grief into Hope for Thousands of Children (VIDEO) appeared first on KT PRESS . ## [Two SF Navigation Center Employees Accused of Harboring Police Shooting Suspect](https://sfist.com/2026/08/21/two-sf-navigation-center-employees-accused-of-harboring-police-shooting-suspect/) _2026-08-21 · Jay Barmann · SFist_ Two employees at the city-contracted Bayview Navigation Center, which serves homeless individuals, have been arrested for their alleged role in helping a suspect to evade police after a May 31 shooting in which an SFPD officer was severely injured. ## [BAPE Streetwear Brand to Host Block Party In Union Square for SF Flagship Grand Opening](https://sfist.com/2026/08/21/bape-streetwear-brand-to-host-block-party-in-union-square-for-sf-flagship-grand-opening/) _2026-08-21 · Leanne Maxwell · SFist_ Japanese streetwear label A Bathing Ape, or BAPE, has seen long lines in front of its new Union Square store since soft-launching this summer, and the brand is celebrating its official grand opening with a big block party Saturday. ## [Davido Teases Wike Over Adeleke’s Osun Election Victory](http://www.brandiconimage.com/2026/08/davido-teases-wike-over-adelekes-osun.html) _2026-08-21 · BrandIconImage · Brand Icon Image - Latest Brand, Tech and Business News_ Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has shared a light-hearted moment with Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, following the victory of his uncle, Ademola Adeleke, in the 2026 Osun State governorship election. The singer playfully claimed bragging rights over Wike’s political camp during a visit by the Osun State governor to the FCT minister in Abuja on… ## [2Baba Sparks Reactions After Using Annie’s ‘Rainbow’ to Tease New Album](http://www.brandiconimage.com/2026/08/2baba-sparks-reactions-after-using.html) _2026-08-21 · BrandIconImage · Brand Icon Image - Latest Brand, Tech and Business News_ Sola Benson Legendary Nigerian singer Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba or Tubaba, has stirred fresh conversations online after using a song associated with his former wife, Annie Macaulay-Idibia, to announce his forthcoming album. The music icon took to social media to reveal that his next body of work, titled Oldest Young Man , is in the works, accompanying the announcement with a… ## [Bella Okagbue Breaks Silence on Sheggz Split, Says ‘My Silence Should Never Be Mistaken for Guilt’](http://www.brandiconimage.com/2026/08/bella-okagbue-breaks-silence-on-sheggz.html) _2026-08-21 · BrandIconImage · Brand Icon Image - Latest Brand, Tech and Business News_ Sola Benson Big Brother Naija reality star Bella Okagbue has opened up about her breakup with fellow former housemate Sheggz, saying she decided to speak after watching others tell the story of their relationship for her. Okagbue, who had initially kept quiet about the circumstances surrounding the end of their relationship, explained that her decision to remain silent was driven by a desire to… ## [New Allegations Prompt Renewed Call For Removal of SF Sheriff’s Oversight Board President](https://sfist.com/2026/08/21/new-allegations-prompt-renewed-call-for-removal-of-sf-sheriffs-oversight-board-president/) _2026-08-21 · Leanne Maxwell · SFist_ The current president of the Sheriff’s Oversight Board has faced multiple allegations of violence against women, and he’s now accused of pressuring a woman into sex while plying her with drugs during a mental health crisis, and SF officials want him removed. ## [Tahoe Mountain Guide Company Fined By State Over Avalanche Deaths](https://sfist.com/2026/08/21/tahoe-mountain-guide-company-fined-by-state-over-avalanche-deaths/) _2026-08-21 · Jay Barmann · SFist_ The backcountry skiing guide company whose guides led a group of skiers through blizzard conditions and into the path of an avalanche in February has been hit with a fine by Cal/OSHA, and they are appealing. ## [Diana Eneje Engaged to Lagos Businessman Pascal Godwin](http://www.brandiconimage.com/2026/08/diana-eneje-engaged-to-lagos.html) _2026-08-21 · BrandIconImage · Brand Icon Image - Latest Brand, Tech and Business News_ Fashion influencer and content creator Diana Eneje has announced her engagement to Lagos-based businessman Pascal Godwin, sharing a glimpse of the romantic proposal with her followers on social media. Eneje made the announcement on Friday through a series of photographs posted on her Instagram page, where she captioned the images simply, “my forever.” The carefully staged proposal took place at an… ## [Watch Chovy Code Live (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/0UFcUhFnmOdw) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Join live coding streams with real-time collaborative screen sharing, open source and free. ## [Group of SF Democratic Women Rally to Support Scott Wiener, In Wake of Chan Chatbot Dustup](https://sfist.com/2026/08/21/group-of-sf-democratic-women-rally-to-support-scott-wiener-in-wake-of-chan-chatbot-dustup/) _2026-08-21 · Jay Barmann · SFist_ Calling the controversy over the Scott Wiener campaign's AI parody of opponent Connie Chan "fake outrage," some influential women in San Francisco Democratic circles are pushing back on Nancy Pelosi and organizing a Saturday rally to support Wiener. ## [Apple Paid $17.1 Billion in Taxes to Ireland, Nearly 40% of Global Total](http://www.brandiconimage.com/2026/08/apple-paid-171-billion-in-taxes-to.html) _2026-08-21 · BrandIconImage · Brand Icon Image - Latest Brand, Tech and Business News_ Payment included billions in back taxes following an EU court ruling that ended an eight-year tax dispute Apple paid Ireland $17.1 billion in taxes during its latest financial year, accounting for about 40% of the iPhone maker's total income tax payments worldwide, according to a company filing detailing its tax liabilities across countries. The unusually large payment was driven in part by a… ## [Napa Valley Residents Fed Up After Years of Brown, Foul-Smelling Water](https://sfist.com/2026/08/21/napa-valley-residents-fed-up-after-years-of-brown-foul-smelling-water/) _2026-08-21 · Leanne Maxwell · SFist_ St. Helena residents have dealt with seasonal bouts of brown, foul-smelling water for decades, but the problem has become increasingly frequent over the past year, with residents saying it now smells like swamp water. ## [Nvidia Backs Cloverleaf in Push to Expand U.S. AI Data Center Infrastructure](http://www.brandiconimage.com/2026/08/nvidia-backs-cloverleaf-in-push-to.html) _2026-08-21 · BrandIconImage · Brand Icon Image - Latest Brand, Tech and Business News_ Investment will support power, cooling and computing infrastructure as demand for AI capacity surges Nvidia has taken a minority stake in privately held Cloverleaf Infrastructure as the chipmaker deepens its involvement in the infrastructure needed to support the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence data centers across the United States. The companies announced the investment on Friday,… ## [Why Great Design and Great Whisky Have More in Common Than You Think](http://www.brandiconimage.com/2026/08/why-great-design-and-great-whisky-have.html) _2026-08-21 · BrandIconImage · Brand Icon Image - Latest Brand, Tech and Business News_ Walk into a well-designed room and you may not immediately notice everything that makes it work. The proportions feel right, the materials sit comfortably together and the lighting seems to fall where it should. Nothing is fighting for attention, yet the space feels considered. That is often the strange thing about good design: the more carefully it has been made, the less effort it appears to… ## [Anti-Trans Activists Outnumbered by Trans Supporters Outside Valkyries Game](https://sfist.com/2026/08/21/anti-trans-activists-outnumbered-by-trans-supporters-outside-valkyries-game/) _2026-08-21 · Leanne Maxwell · SFist_ Recent WNBA games have been targeted by anti-trans activists after coaches and players spoke out in support of trans inclusion, with trans rights supporters turning out in force at Wednesday night’s Valkyries game. ## [Sinner, Draper Withdraw From US Open as Injuries Disrupt New York Showdown](http://www.brandiconimage.com/2026/08/sinner-draper-withdraw-from-us-open-as.html) _2026-08-21 · BrandIconImage · Brand Icon Image - Latest Brand, Tech and Business News_ World No. 1’s absence denies fans another Sinner-Alcaraz Grand Slam battle; Draper misses fourth major of 2026. The US Open has suffered a major blow ahead of its opening, with world number one Jannik Sinner and British star Jack Draper withdrawing from the tournament because of injuries, further disrupting what had been expected to be one of the most compelling men’s draws of the year. Sinner’s… ## [CEPI Commits $4.17m to Ebola Vaccine Research Amid DRC Outbreak](http://www.brandiconimage.com/2026/08/cepi-commits-417m-to-ebola-vaccine.html) _2026-08-21 · BrandIconImage · Brand Icon Image - Latest Brand, Tech and Business News_ Four research projects to assess whether existing Zaire Ebola vaccines can protect against Bundibugyo virus. The global race to contain the escalating Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has taken a new turn, with the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) committing $4.17 million to four research projects aimed at determining whether existing Ebola… ## [Concern $450 Million Ebola Funds Could Be Lost to Corruption in DR Congo](https://www.ktpress.rw/2026/08/concern-450-million-ebola-funds-could-be-lost-to-corruption-in-dr-congo/) _2026-08-21 · KT Press Staff Writer · KT PRESS_ Kinshasa – to $700 million has been mobilized for the Democratic Republic of Congo’s worsening Ebola outbreak, but growing concerns over corruption and the management of public funds are raising… The post Concern $450 Million Ebola Funds Could Be Lost to Corruption in DR Congo appeared first on KT PRESS . [Listen](https://www.ktpress.rw/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/AQOzvXuTjjDo0KM1fdmqzhkGm69acaL-UF1omu0IcK4iSD4V_eEI-EXpQcRJxSN64A91Wg3evrEgvBztaH7F4xpVjwjf_yKaL3Lx9oOaoA.mp4) ## [Jide Kosoko Appeals for Prayers as Ogogo Remains Under Hospital Care](http://www.brandiconimage.com/2026/08/jide-kosoko-appeals-for-prayers-as.html) _2026-08-21 · BrandIconImage · Brand Icon Image - Latest Brand, Tech and Business News_ Sola Benson Veteran actor explains why family cannot move ailing Taiwo Hassan despite hundreds of offers for treatment Veteran Nollywood actor Jide Kosoko has appealed to Nigerians and fans across the world to continue praying for ailing actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, as he remains under hospital care. Kosoko, who spoke on behalf of Ogogo’s family and colleagues, said the actor had… ## [UBA Approves Half-Year Results, Appoints Puri as Non-Executive Director](http://www.brandiconimage.com/2026/08/uba-approves-half-year-results-appoints.html) _2026-08-21 · BrandIconImage · Brand Icon Image - Latest Brand, Tech and Business News_ Olufemi Adeyemi Financial statements await CBN clearance as bank maintains closed period The Board of Directors of United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) has approved the lender’s audited financial statements for the half-year ended June 30, 2026, subject to regulatory clearance by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The approval was granted at a board meeting held on August 13, 2026, according to a… ## [ITF Spends N700m to Certify 7,000 Nigerian Artisans Internationally](http://www.brandiconimage.com/2026/08/itf-spends-n700m-to-certify-7000.html) _2026-08-21 · BrandIconImage · Brand Icon Image - Latest Brand, Tech and Business News_ Kate Roland SUPA programme targets global competitiveness, tackles skills gaps and quackery. The Federal Government has intensified efforts to reposition Nigeria’s informal skills sector, with more than 7,000 artisans undergoing international certification under the Skill-Up Artisans (SUPA) programme at a cost of over N700 million. The Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Industrial… ## [AI Upends India’s IT Industry as Clients Demand More for Less](http://www.brandiconimage.com/2026/08/ai-upends-indias-it-industry-as-clients.html) _2026-08-21 · BrandIconImage · Brand Icon Image - Latest Brand, Tech and Business News_ India’s $315 billion IT services sector is being forced to rethink a business model built for decades on billable hours, armies of engineers and long-term outsourcing contracts. The rise of artificial intelligence is rapidly changing the balance of power between India’s technology giants and their global clients, pushing companies such as Tata Consultancy Services, Infosys, Wipro, HCLTech and… ## [Huye Stadium Renovation Stalls as New League Season Nears](https://www.ktpress.rw/2026/08/huye-stadium-renovation-stalls-as-new-league-season-nears/) _2026-08-21 · KT Press Staff Writer · KT PRESS_ KIGALI — August 21, 2026 — Renovation work at Huye International Stadium has stalled less than two weeks before Rwanda’s 2026-27 football season is due to begin, raising questions over… The post Huye Stadium Renovation Stalls as New League Season Nears appeared first on KT PRESS . ## [Elumelu’s Seplat Stake Surges Past $1bn as Energy Giant Powers Ahead](http://www.brandiconimage.com/2026/08/elumelus-seplat-stake-surges-past-1bn.html) _2026-08-21 · BrandIconImage · Brand Icon Image - Latest Brand, Tech and Business News_ Bimpe Adedayo Investment more than doubles in value as Seplat shares rally on stronger earnings, higher production and debt reduction Tony Elumelu’s investment in Seplat Energy has crossed the $1bn mark, less than eight months after his company, Heirs Holdings, acquired a substantial stake in the Nigerian energy producer for about $500m. Heirs Holdings acquired a 20.07 per cent interest in Seplat,… ## [After an Unusually Hot Year, Rwanda Braces for Rains Not Seen Since 1997](https://www.ktpress.rw/2026/08/after-an-unusually-hot-year-rwanda-braces-for-rains-not-seen-since-1997/) _2026-08-21 · KT Press Staff Writer · KT PRESS_ KIGALI — After months of unusually intense heat and dry conditions, Rwanda is bracing for a sharp turn in the weather, with forecasters predicting an above-average rainy season that could… The post After an Unusually Hot Year, Rwanda Braces for Rains Not Seen Since 1997 appeared first on KT PRESS . ## [Mourinho Hails New Real Madrid Dressing Room Ahead of LaLiga Opener](http://www.brandiconimage.com/2026/08/mourinho-hails-new-real-madrid-dressing.html) _2026-08-21 · BrandIconImage · Brand Icon Image - Latest Brand, Tech and Business News_ Portuguese coach says players have shown “immaculate” behaviour after difficult trophyless campaign. Jose Mourinho has praised the attitude inside the Real Madrid dressing room following his return to the Santiago Bernabeu, insisting he has inherited a squad that is united by a strong desire to win. The Portuguese manager is back in charge of Los Blancos for a second spell, 13 years after his… ## [Jorge Mendes Backs Lamine Yamal for 2026 Ballon d’Or](http://www.brandiconimage.com/2026/08/jorge-mendes-backs-lamine-yamal-for.html) _2026-08-21 · BrandIconImage · Brand Icon Image - Latest Brand, Tech and Business News_ Former Ronaldo agent hails Barcelona star as a “genius” and says no player compares with him Lamine Yamal has received a major endorsement in the race for the 2026 Ballon d’Or, with renowned football agent Jorge Mendes declaring the Barcelona winger the only player deserving of the prestigious individual award. Mendes, who previously represented Cristiano Ronaldo, believes Yamal's outstanding… ## [Opta Supercomputer Tips Arsenal to Retain Premier League Title](http://www.brandiconimage.com/2026/08/opta-supercomputer-tips-arsenal-to.html) _2026-08-21 · BrandIconImage · Brand Icon Image - Latest Brand, Tech and Business News_ Manchester City, Liverpool and Manchester United among leading challengers as Gunners begin title defence against Coventry. Arsenal have emerged as the favourites to retain the Premier League title after Opta's Supercomputer ran a series of simulations ahead of the 2026/27 campaign. The Gunners, who finished seven points clear of Manchester City last season, have been handed a 38.0 per cent… ## [Rybakina’s World No. 1 Bid Ends With Injury as Swiatek Advances in Cincinnati](http://www.brandiconimage.com/2026/08/rybakinas-world-no-1-bid-ends-with.html) _2026-08-21 · BrandIconImage · Brand Icon Image - Latest Brand, Tech and Business News_ Kazakh star retires against Swiatek with ankle injury, while Cobolli reaches first Masters 1000 semi-final after M&M’s-fuelled comeback. Elena Rybakina’s latest bid to dethrone Aryna Sabalenka as the world’s top-ranked women’s tennis player came to a painful end in Cincinnati after the Kazakh retired from her quarter-final against Iga Swiatek with a left ankle injury. The second-seeded Rybakina…