FirstBank has joined the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF), a global alliance aimed at harmonizing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions assessments for financial institutions worldwide. This move underscores FirstBank’s commitment to sustainable economic development, transparent carbon accounting, and Nigeria’s shift to a low-carbon economy. PCAF unites more than 530 financial […]
Month: October 2024
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has extended its “War on Waste” advocacy campaign to the Dopemu-Iyana Ipaja area, aiming to promote responsible waste management and reduce indiscriminate disposal practices among residents. This follows a recent roadshow in the Lekki, Jakande, and Ajah areas of Eti-Osa Local Government, underscoring LAWMA’s […]
Following a brief postponement to ensure full readiness, the Nigerian Senate officially commenced its screening of seven key cabinet nominees on Wednesday, October 30, at 1:10 pm. The nominees, selected to fill prominent roles within President Tinubu’s administration, were presented for evaluation by the upper legislative chamber. The screening session […]
The Nigerian Naira took a significant hit on Monday, losing ₦70.65 in value according to data from the FMDQ Exchange, which regulates the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM). This 4.41% decrease brought the Naira down to ₦1,600 per dollar, from the rate recorded on Friday, October 25. In addition […]
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) on Tuesday raised the retail price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, just weeks after a previous increase. This latest price adjustment has fueled concerns over potential inflation spikes and economic hardship. In Abuja, NNPC outlets raised the price per […]
AfriTECH 4.0, Africa’s leading technology and innovation conference, has unveiled its official sponsors for this year’s event, including QNET as the prestigious Gold Sponsor. Set to take place on November 7, 2024, at Oriental Hotel in Lekki, Lagos, AfriTECH 4.0 will gather top tech leaders, innovators, policymakers, and enthusiasts from […]
The video of a man who recovered from mental illness after the Spiritual Director of Zion Prayer Movement Outreach, Lagos, Evangelist Ebuka Obi, prayed for him has been released. In the video, an indigene of Osumenyi, Nnewi, Anambra State, Gerard Egeora, narrated how his brother, Chukwudi, who was standing next […]
PalmPay, Nigeria’s leading fintech platform, was awarded the Most Outstanding Fintech Driving Financial Inclusion at the prestigious BrandCom Awards 2024, held on October 26th. The award, presented by Brand Communicator, celebrates Palmpay’s remarkable contribution to expanding financial inclusion across Nigeria. The recognition from Brand Communicator reflects PalmPay’s commitment to bridging […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has raised serious concerns about the increasing challenges faced by telecom operators due to widespread fibre cuts, equipment theft, and vandalism. These issues are leading to massive financial losses, costing the telecom industry billions of Naira annually. During the launch of the Critical National Information […]
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has alerted the public to a new malware threat called CovertCatch, which cybercriminals are using to target LinkedIn users in fields such as defense, media, technology, and academia. These cyber attackers pose as recruiters, enticing LinkedIn job seekers with fake employment offers that […]