Kindle vs Apple eBooks – Choose Your Digital Reading Experience

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11 months ago

July 15, 2024

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In the world of digital reading, two platforms stand out – Amazon’s Kindle and Apple’s eBooks. Each offers a unique set of features and advantages, catering to different preferences and needs.

Kindle:

Pros: E-ink technology for easy reading, long battery life, dedicated eBook ecosystem.

Cons: Limited multimedia capabilities.

Apple eBooks:

Pros: Rich multimedia experience, seamless integration with Apple devices.

Cons: Potential eye strain, shorter battery life, higher cost.

Choose Kindle if you prioritize dedicated reading with minimal distractions and excellent battery life.

C‏hoose Apple eBooks if you prefer a versatile device for reading and multimedia, and already use Apple products for seamless integration.

MRS Increases Petrol Price to N955 Per Litre as Oil Price Goes Up

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2 days ago

June 22, 2025

Gift Ogieva

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MRS filling stations, a key partner of Dangote Refinery, has announced a new petrol price hike, raising its pump prices across the country. In a price update shared on its official X page on Saturday, the company revealed that the new rates now range from N925 to N955 per litre, up from the previous N825 to N895 range.

This means petrol will now sell for N925 in Lagos, N935 in the South-west, N955 in the North-west and South-east, N945 in the North-central, and N955 in the North-east. For Lagos and Abuja, motorists will now pay N925 and N945 per litre at MRS stations, an increase from N875 and N895 respectively.

Meanwhile, NNPC retail stations have kept their pump prices unchanged at N875 in Lagos and N895 in Abuja as of Saturday evening. The nationwide increase comes amid rising global crude oil prices triggered by tensions in the Middle East, particularly the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict.

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Aliko Dangote to Step Down as Dangote Sugar Chairman After 20 Years

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2 weeks ago

June 13, 2025

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Aliko Dangote is stepping down as Chairman of Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc after two decades of steering the company’s growth and transformation. His retirement will officially take effect on June 16, 2025.

The announcement was made in a statement signed by the company’s secretary, Temitope Hassan, who praised Dangote’s contributions since he took over leadership in 2005. Over the years, he has played a major role in shaping Dangote Sugar into a top player in Nigeria’s sugar industry, overseeing its expansion and pushing key reforms in governance and operations.

During his time at the helm, the company rolled out several major projects focused on backward integration, setting up large-scale sugar production facilities in Adamawa, Taraba, and Nasarawa. These projects were designed to boost local output and cut down on the country’s reliance on imported sugar.

As part of a planned succession process, the board has named Arnold Ekpe as the incoming Chairman. Ekpe, who is currently an Independent Non-Executive Director on the board, will take over on the same day Dangote retires.

Ekpe brings decades of leadership experience, having served as Group CEO of Ecobank and held top positions across different industries. The board expressed confidence in his ability to lead the company into its next phase while also thanking Dangote for his outstanding service and dedication throughout the years.

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Ecobank Announces $250M Capital Boost at Annual General Meeting in Togo

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4 weeks ago

May 30, 2025

Ese Ohwofa

Ecobank Group is reportedly set to raise up to $250 million through an Additional Tier 1 (AT1) capital offering in order to strengthen the bank’s capital base.

This was revealed during the company’s annual general meeting held in Togo on the 29th of May, 2025. According to the meeting, the bank stated that the conversion price for the shares will be based on the higher of the prevailing exchange rate and the floor price of $0.02 per ordinary share.

The speaker stated “As we cast our eyes into the future and reimagine all possibilities—rising competition from banks, fintechs, and non-bank financial institutions, as well as factors such as geopolitics, regulations, and capital markets—we cannot afford complacency.”