Dr. Bashir Gwandu, a prominent telecom expert and former Acting Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has called for increased collaboration among African nations to secure 600MHz band mobile spectrum allocations. Speaking at the 9th Sub-Sahara Spectrum Management Conference 2024 in Nairobi, Kenya, he emphasized the critical […]
The Kwara State Government has called on all public sector workers to promptly register with the Kwara State Residents’ Registration Agency (KWSRRA) to secure their November salaries and bonuses. In an official statement released on Monday in Ilorin, the Commissioner for Finance, Dr. Hauwa Nuru, emphasized that any state employee […]
A dedicated team at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) recently achieved a historic feat: successfully performing the institution’s first-ever bone marrow transplants. A member of this pioneering team, a Nigerian doctor, took to social media to share his pride and excitement, marking a significant milestone for the hospital and […]
During a recent visit to the College of Nursing Sciences in Adazi-Nnukwu, Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, encouraged aspiring nurses to explore opportunities abroad if they feel their needs cannot be met in Nigeria. Obi, who previously served as the Governor of Anambra State, addressed the students […]
Remita Payment Services Limited (RPSL) reaffirmed its dedication to Nigeria’s fintech transformation at the seventh annual Nigerian Fintech Week (NFW), which took place recently in Lagos. The Nigerian Fintech Week, recognized as Africa’s leading gathering for fintech pioneers and industry influencers, has earned a reputation for fostering groundbreaking ideas, strategic […]
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), in line with its mission to foster inclusive economic growth and achieve the presidential goal of equipping 70% of Nigerians with digital literacy by 2027, has launched the Digital Literacy for All Initiative (DL4ALL) at Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK). Through this initiative, […]
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is calling on the public to provide feedback on several draft guidelines that will shape the regulatory landscape for IT projects in Nigeria. This initiative aligns with NITDA’s commitment to transparent and collaborative policy-making in support of Nigeria’s evolving digital economy. Draft Guidelines […]
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has approved a new minimum wage of ₦72,000 for civil servants in the state, effective from November. This initiative is part of the Sani-led administration’s ongoing efforts to prioritize the welfare of workers and improve the living standards of low-income, vulnerable, and underserved communities. […]
Wema Bank Plc has introduced the ALAT Xplore App, a new mobile banking platform tailored for teenagers aged 13-17. Officially launched on October 26, 2024, in Lagos, this innovative app is designed to empower young people with essential financial resources and guide them toward financial responsibility from an early age. […]
MTN Nigeria has taken a significant step in expanding its footprint in Nigeria’s digital payments ecosystem by applying for two crucial licences—Payment Service Solutions Provider (PSSP) and Payment Terminal Service Provider (PTSP)—for its fintech arm, MoMo Payment Service Bank (MoMo PSB). With these licences, MTN aims to simplify payment processing […]