As many as 266 million people faced acute hunger across the globe in 2025, driven largely by armed conflict, extreme weather shocks, and severe disruption to critical trade routes. The warning highlights an accelerating humanitarian emergency as international aid agencies struggle to secure the funding and logistically demanding access […]
Moniepoint Microfinance Bank (MFB) has been named SME Microfinance Bank of the Year for the third consecutive year at the 14th BusinessDay Banks and Other Financial Institutions (BAFI) Awards, further strengthening its reputation as a key financial services provider to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria. The bank’s Co-founder […]
Quest Merchant Bank Limited has secured an upgrade of its national scale issuer ratings to BBB+(NG) and A2(NG) by GCR Ratings, with the rating agency revising the Bank’s outlook from Stable to Positive. The development reflects the Bank’s progress in strengthening its financial position, expanding its market presence and sustaining […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has reiterated its commitment to enforcing regulatory compliance for SIM-enabled devices in Nigeria, reminding manufacturers, importers, distributors, dealers and retailers to ensure that all devices placed on the Nigerian market meet the Commission’s type approval and device verification requirements. In a compliance notice, the Commission […]
The Live It 100 on Campus experience is set to extend its nationwide campus tour to the Federal University Dutsin-Ma (FUDMA), Katsina State, from October 27 to 29, bringing three days of entertainment, interactive games and digital experiences to students. Following successful stops at Delta State University (DELSU), Ekiti State […]
Nigeria’s drive to build a globally competitive digital economy has received a major boost as First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu laid the foundation stone for the Renewed Hope Startup Hub in Abuja, a $10.4 million initiative designed to empower young innovators, accelerate startup growth and expand access to digital opportunities. […]
Olateju Emmanuel Olamide has emerged as the overall winner of the Nigeria PachiPanda Challenge, earning the ₦5 million grand prize for presenting an innovative solution to environmental sustainability challenges. The competition concluded at the MTN Rooftop Event Centre in Lagos, where 10 finalist teams pitched their nature-based solutions after three […]
The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has called for a fundamental shift in Nigeria’s education system from examination-oriented learning to practical, industry-relevant digital skills development to prepare young Nigerians for opportunities in the rapidly evolving artificial intelligence-driven global economy. Inuwa made the call […]
MoMo Ghana has celebrated the contributions of Modupe Kadiri following his retirement from the company’s Board after 11 years of service, including seven years as Chairman. Kadiri’s years of service were commemorated on October 22 when he returned to MoMo Ghana from MTN Ghana’s headquarters in Accra, where he had […]
MTN Nigeria Chief Executive Officer, Karl Toriola, has called for stronger collaboration between government, financial institutions and the private sector to translate economic reforms into tangible growth opportunities for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Nigeria. Toriola made the call while delivering the keynote address at the 7th Annual […]
