Access Bank Plc has appointed Ifeyinwa Osime as the new Chairman of its Board, following the retirement of Paul Usoro on January 29, 2026, after completing his regulatory tenure. The appointment was announced in a notice to the Nigerian Exchange Limited on Monday, signed by the company’s secretary, […]
Month: February 2026
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), in partnership with the World Bank, has launched a nationwide community-based identity enrollment initiative designed to bring National Identification Number (NIN) registration closer to millions of Nigerians previously shut out by distance, insecurity, and weak infrastructure. The Director-General of NIMC, Engr. Abisoye […]
L-R: Member, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) Board, Princess Oforitsenere Emiko; Member, NCC Board, Engr. Ikechukwu Ugwuegede; Head, Digital Bridge Institute (DBI), Lagos Campus, Mr. Akin Ogunlade; Member, NCC Board, Hon. Chris Okorie; Chairman, NCC Board, Chief Idris Olorunnimbe; Executive Vice-Chairman/CEO, NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida; and Executive Commissioner, Stakeholder Management, NCC, […]
MTN has taken centre stage as the headline sponsor of the second edition of the Tech Revolution Africa Summit (Tech Revolution Africa 2.0), currently underway at the Landmark Event Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos. The two-day summit brings together over 5,000 participants, with more than 80 speakers, 38 exhibitors and 15 […]
MTN Group has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Nigeria’s economic transformation through a strong and sustainable telecommunications sector following a high-level engagement with the Federal Government earlier this week. The discussion brought together MTN Group President and CEO, Ralph Mupita, MTN Nigeria CEO, Karl Toriola, and the Minister of Communications, […]
India has taken a significant step in strengthening its rural broadband infrastructure with the large‑scale deployment of domestically developed network routers by telecommunications equipment maker HFCL. The rollout is part of the government’s BharatNet project, a flagship initiative aimed at closing the digital divide by connecting tens of […]
India has unveiled Semiconductor Mission 2.0 in its 2026 budget, signaling a major push to expand domestic chip production, strengthen supply chains, and develop advanced technology skills nationwide. Building on the success of the 2025 Electronics Components Manufacturing scheme, which had an initial allocation of ₹22,919 crore, the government […]
Nigeria’s push for sustainable economic growth is being slowed by fragile and poorly coordinated supply chains, according to a new report released by Rome Business School Nigeria in January 2026. The report describes supply chains as the quiet engine of the economy, linking agriculture, manufacturing, healthcare and trade. It warns […]
First Trustees Limited, a member of First HoldCo Plc., has announced Abuja as the host city for its 8th Islamic Estate Planning Clinic, scheduled for February 7, 2026. The clinic is aimed at deepening understanding of Islamic wealth transfer and estate planning, with a focus on helping individuals […]