The MTN Foundation, in collaboration with SAIL Innovation Lab and Co-Creation Hub (CcHub), has launched the second phase of the SAIL Teachers Fellowship Programme, inviting public school teachers across Nigeria to apply. The fellowship is designed to equip 5,000 teachers with advanced digital skills, modern teaching techniques, and leadership capacity […]
Month: September 2025
Nigeria’s tax system has entered a new era as former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, confirmed that opening or maintaining a bank account now requires a Tax Identification Number (TIN) under President Bola Tinubu’s sweeping tax reforms. Dogara, who currently chairs the Board of the National […]
Princess Olamide Odeneye, cybersecurity expert At the heart of the WEETS 2025 Bootcamp, which held on the 11th of September 2025, at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Alausa-Ikeja, Lagos, Princess Olamide Odeneye, a seasoned cybersecurity expert, delivered one of the day’s most impactful sessions. She reminded participants […]
The Women Entrepreneurs and Executives in Tech Summit (WEETS) hosted the 3rd edition of its annual Bootcamp on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Alausa-Ikeja, Lagos. The Bootcamp brought together entrepreneurs, executives and young professionals for an intensive day of training designed to […]
For many Nigerian households and businesses, unreliable internet and poor connectivity remain everyday challenges. Airtel Nigeria is stepping in to close this gap with the launch of its SmartConnect 5G Outdoor Unit (ODU) Router, a broadband solution built to deliver stable, high-speed access at a price point designed for […]
PalmPay, Africa’s top digital bank and one of the continent’s fastest-growing fintech platforms, is celebrating six years of redefining everyday banking for millions of Nigerians. Since opening its doors in 2019, PalmPay has grown from processing its first-ever transaction to powering millions daily, now serving over 35 million users nationwide. […]
FBNQuest Merchant Bank Limited has been officially certified as a Great Place to Work®, a prestigious global recognition that affirms its dedication to building one of Nigeria’s most innovative and high-performing workforces. The certification follows a rigorous assessment of employee feedback, workplace culture, and leadership practices, validating the Bank’s commitment […]
The Nigerian Army School of Signals (NASS) is seeking stronger ties with Globacom to boost its training and research capacity. The Commandant of the school, Major General Kennedy Osemwegie, made this known when he led a delegation to the telecoms operator’s corporate headquarters in Lagos. General Osemwegie praised […]
Johannesburg played host to an extraordinary week for the MTN Media Innovation Programme (MIP) Cohort 4 Fellows, who immersed themselves in academic, cultural, and professional engagements that underscored the power of media in shaping Africa’s future. The fellows presented research papers at the University of Johannesburg, engaged South Africa’s Department […]
Abuja will host a key milestone in Nigeria’s digital journey as the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) convenes a public review session on two critical frameworks, the Draft Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) Live Environment and the Draft Technical Standard for the Nigerian Data Exchange (NGDX). The session, slated […]