For Ohale Silver Chioma, the journey into tech wasn’t just about learning new skills, it was about rewriting her story. Before joining the 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) programme, Silver had the passion and a brilliant idea but struggled to bring it to life. Through structured Product […]
Month: October 2025
MTN is shining a light on Trashcoin, one of the 20 bold startups in its 12-week Cloud Accelerator Programme, as it transforms the way Nigerians think about waste. Founded by Olamide Phebe Ilesanmi and her team, Trashcoin is redefining sustainability by turning plastics, paper, and metals into financial […]
MTN Nigeria is accelerating its digital infrastructure agenda with the expansion of FibreX, a bold initiative designed to deliver high-speed broadband access to up to 8 million Nigerian homes by 2028. The ambitious rollout aims to make reliable, ultra-fast internet more accessible than ever, empowering families, businesses, and […]
As a long-standing platinum sponsor of the Nigerian Economic Summit (NES), MTN Nigeria has once again reinforced its dedication to driving inclusive national development through partnerships that strengthen Nigeria’s economic foundations. At the 31st Nigerian Economic Summit, held this week at the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja, MTN Nigeria’s Chairman, […]
A bold new chapter in Nigeria’s STEM education has begun as the Tosin Eniolorunda STEM Foundation unveils the Future Builders Fund, a scholarship initiative aimed at equipping brilliant but under-resourced students with the tools, mentorship, and opportunities they need to transform their potential into lasting impact. The pilot […]
From the quiet corners of her Lagos bedroom to the world’s biggest stages, Temilade Openiyi, better known as Tems, has become the voice of a generation. Her story takes centre stage in the latest episode of CNN International’s African Voices Changemakers, proudly sponsored by Globacom. Hosted by Larry Madowo, the […]
Twelve suspected armed robbers have been apprehended by the FCT Police Command in connection with the attack at Unique Apartment in Gishiri village, Katampe District, Abuja, that killed security guard Barnabas Danlami and Arise News employee Somtochukwu Christella Maduagwu. The arrests were made by Scorpion Squad members under the command […]
On Thursday, President Bola Tinubu approved reforms to improve the Nigeria Police Force’s financial structure and authorised the awarding of 959 national honours. This unfolded while he was presiding over lengthy sessions of the Police Council and the National Council of State at State House in Abuja. Following the […]
The National Council of State swiftly approved President Bola Tinubu’s nomination of Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan, SAN, as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) yesterday. Yakubu’s reign was coming to an end, and it was time to replace him. He nearly completed his two 10-year terms […]
Millions of Nigerians powering the country’s informal economy may be standing on fragile ground, as a new study by Moniepoint Microfinance Bank reveals that 42 percent of small business operators do not have enough savings to survive beyond one month without income. The report, backed by the Federal […]