As part of efforts to ease the burden of rising fuel prices and promote cleaner energy, the Federal Government of Nigeria, through its Presidential Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Initiative, has introduced a program offering free CNG conversion for vehicles. This service is available at various locations across Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, […]
Year: 2024
Kashifu Inuwa CCIE, the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has urged tech experts and start-ups across Africa to collaborate with governments in co-creating regulations that promote human and infrastructural development, unlocking the continent’s immense potential in the technology sector. Inuwa made this call at the […]
The Federal Capital Territory is set to witness a significant event as the 2024 National CrimeWatch Awards takes center stage today. This highly anticipated ceremony is dedicated to honoring individuals and organizations that have made remarkable contributions to crime prevention and public safety across Nigeria. Scheduled for Thursday, October 10, […]
By Omoniyi Ibietan, Ph.D., fnipr , fapra The African Public Relations Association (APRA), in partnership with the Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) Africa, has officially launched their fourth annual industry study, marking the third year of collaboration between the two organizations. This year’s research, conducted by Reputation Matters, […]
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has demanded an immediate reversal of the recent fuel price hike, criticizing the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) for setting prices in a supposedly deregulated market. The NLC, led by President Joe Ajaero, has called on President Bola Tinubu’s administration to roll back the […]
Fintech Association of Nigeria (FintechNGR) has concluded its 2024 elections, ushering in new leadership with the election of Dr. Stanley Jacob, CEO of Zest Payments Limited, as the association’s President. The election, widely recognized for its fairness and transparency, represents a pivotal moment in the association’s governance, marking the transition […]
Nigeria is preparing to join the ranks of over 70 countries that have either opened or are considering opening the 6GHz frequency band for unlicensed Wi-Fi use. This move, according to Engineer Atiku Lawal, acting head of Spectrum Administration at the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), is aimed at improving the […]
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has announced another significant hike in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, increasing the cost to N998 per litre. This new rate, which came into effect on Wednesday, reflects a 12.7% rise, equivalent to an additional N113 per […]
ALX Africa, the continent’s top tech learning accelerator, was celebrated at the Women Entrepreneurs & Executives in Tech Summit (WEETS) 2024, where it received the prestigious Outstanding Leader in Technology Accelerator Award. The award was accepted by Adebimpe Odunlana, ALX’s Partnership Lead, during the summit held at the Lagos Chambers […]
ALX Africa, the continent’s leading tech career accelerator, made a notable impact at the second edition of the Ibadan Tech Summit, where they engaged thousands of young professionals and tech enthusiasts. As a major sponsor of the event, ALX leveraged the platform to connect with the vibrant audience and share […]