L-R: Head of Partnership, PalmPay, Chibuzor Melah; Managing Director/CEO, AfriGOPay Financial Services Limited, Ebehijie Juliet Momoh; Managing Director, PalmPay, Chika Nwosu; Vincent Ogbunude, MD, Payment Tokens (Verve); Femi Hanson, Head, Marketing and Communications, PalmPay at the recent 5th Anniversary celebration of the fintech in Ikeja, Lagos. PalmPay, a leading fintech company in […]
Month: October 2024
Alhaji Bako Bala, the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Suru Local Government Area of Kebbi State, was abducted and subsequently killed by armed assailants. The disturbing news was shared via a post on the official Facebook page of Alhaji Zaidu Bala Kofa Sabuwa, the Special Adviser to […]
Nigerian actress Kate Henshaw stirred up a social media storm after the recent Independence Day celebrations on October 1, 2024. An X user shared a photo and video of her donning a green and white outfit, urging her to join the fight against corruption in the country. The user expressed […]
PalmPay, a prominent fintech company in Nigeria, recently celebrated significant milestones in its growth while unveiling key updates to bolster its impact on the nation’s financial landscape. During the event, the company officially launched its much-anticipated USSD code, *861#, aimed at increasing access to its services for users without internet […]
Nigerian music star Wizkid has stirred up fresh controversy with a string of fiery social media posts that appear to target fellow Afrobeats heavyweight, Davido. On Wednesday, Wizkid took to X (formerly Twitter) to mock Davido’s use of the title “001,” saying, “The only time you’re 001 is when you’re […]
L-R: General Manager, Internal Audit & Fraud Management, MTN Nigeria, Ibe Etea; General Manager, Architecture and Engineering, MTN Nigeria, Bukola Ajayi; Chief Customer Relations Officer, MTN Nigeria, Ugonwa Nwoye; Ayham Moussa, Chief Operations Officer, MTN Nigeria; General Manager, Brands and Communications, MTN Nigeria, Emamoke Ogoro and Idowu Adesokan, General Manager, […]
ALX, Africa’s top tech career accelerator, recently marked a major milestone with the graduation of over 2,800 learners from across the continent, including over 800 Nigerians. The graduates, who completed the Data Science program, came from countries such as Ghana, South Africa, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Kenya, Morocco, and Egypt. In Nigeria, […]
As Nigeria commemorates its 64th Independence Day on October 1, 2024, citizens are confronted with the stark reality of ongoing economic challenges. While the day symbolizes freedom and self-governance—marking the lowering of the British flag and the rising of the Nigerian flag on October 1, 1960—the current state of the […]
Nigerian police fired teargas at hundreds of protesters on Tuesday during the #FearlessInOctober demonstration in Abuja, a protest against poverty, hardship, and poor governance. The crackdown, which took place in the Jabi and Utako areas of the Federal Capital Territory, caused panic as demonstrators fled, and residents sought cover. The […]
Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has commended Nigerians for their resilience amid ongoing national challenges, urging them to remain hopeful as the country continues its efforts toward positive change. He also stressed the importance of national unity as a critical factor for moving the nation forward. In a goodwill […]