The Federal Government has directed an immediate vulnerability assessment of all correctional facilities. This directive comes in anticipation of the upcoming Sallah festivities and the risks posed by intensified rainfall. The Controller General of Corrections, Sylvester Ndidi Nwakuche, made the announcement during an emergency virtual meeting convened with Zonal Coordinators, […]
Year: 2025
Tony Elumelu, Chairman of United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA), has expanded his stake in the bank with the acquisition of over 1.26 billion shares valued at ₦43.9 billion. The transaction, disclosed in a regulatory filing with the Nigerian Exchange and signed by UBA’s Group Company Secretary and Legal Counsel, […]
MTN Nigeria has officially kicked off the 2025 edition of its flagship employee volunteerism initiative, 21 Days of Y’ello Care, with a renewed focus on digital inclusion and grassroots empowerment. Now in its 18th year, this year’s campaign is themed “Connecting at the Roots – Connecting Communities through Digital Tools,” […]
Nigerian fintech powerhouse Moniepoint Inc. has taken a significant step toward expanding into East Africa, following the green light from the Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) to acquire a 78% stake in Sumac Microfinance Bank Limited. The acquisition, however, still awaits final approval from the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), […]
First Asset Management Limited, a subsidiary of First HoldCo Plc, has been awarded the prestigious title of Fund Manager of the Year 2024 at the inaugural Capital Market Choice Awards hosted by Nairametrics Financial Advocate Limited. The recognition highlights the firm’s exceptional commitment to excellence, innovation, and long-term wealth creation. […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) for its outstanding contributions to the Federal Government’s socio-economic agenda, describing the agency as a leading example of purposeful public service in the digital age. During his nationwide broadcast to mark the second-year anniversary of […]
PalmPay, a leading mobile banking and financial services platform, has unveiled a major corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative titled “Passing the Baton”, aimed at empowering 5,000 women-owned businesses across Kano and Kaduna States. The initiative is part of PalmPay’s ongoing commitment to inclusive economic empowerment and represents a strategic push […]
Globacom has unveiled a range of highly affordable roaming packages tailored for Nigerians embarking on pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia, offering customers the ability to stay connected with family and friends at unbeatable rates. The leading telecommunications provider announced that its Hajj roaming packages are designed not only for pilgrims but […]
The National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP) has commissioned its 68th Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer Office (IPTTO) at Plateau State Polytechnic, Barkin Ladi, Plateau State. The commissioning ceremony, held at the institution, marked another milestone in NOTAP’s ongoing effort to promote innovation and protect intellectual property assets […]
The Federal Government, in collaboration with Globacom and Huawei Technologies, has launched a pilot Digital Village project aimed at connecting over 7,000 underserved communities across the country. The inaugural site was commissioned on Wednesday in Isuanin Kura, Ibwa 2, located in the Gwagwalada area of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, […]