Despite a nationwide strike called by their national bodies, members of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) at the University of Abuja reported for duty on Monday. The strike, announced to begin on October 28, 2024, is […]
MoMo PSB has announced the launch of its new outbound and inbound remittance service, enabling customers in Nigeria to send money to 13 African countries seamlessly. The service covers destinations such as Benin Republic, Cameroon, Congo Brazzaville, Côte d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of Congo, Gambia, Liberia, Malawi, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Togo, […]
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), an affiliate of the World Bank Group, has entered into a strategic partnership with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to expand access to local currency financing for Nigeria’s private sector. This agreement aims to meet a pressing demand for naira-based funding in sectors pivotal […]
A new report from the Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA) highlights a significant digital divide, revealing that 43% of the world’s population remains without access to mobile internet. The “State of Mobile Internet Connectivity 2024” report estimates this figure at approximately 3.45 billion people, with device affordability and […]
Globacom has officially unveiled an exciting, multi-city entertainment tour aimed at promoting its innovative product for young Nigerians, My-G. This initiative highlights the product’s unique value for young people across the country, delivering affordable data plans for a range of social media platforms, streaming services, and entertainment sites. The My-G […]
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) announced plans to prohibit textile waste disposal in all Lagos landfills, emphasizing the potential to recycle textiles into economically beneficial products. LAWMA’s Managing Director and CEO, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, disclosed this initiative at the Lagos Fashion Week, an event organized by Style House Files […]
On October 23, 2024, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu appointed Sunday Akin Dare as Special Adviser on Public Communication and Orientation. Dare, who previously served as Nigeria’s Minister of Youth and Sports from 2019 to 2023, brings a wealth of experience from both the public and media sectors to this critical […]
Google has introduced its Growth Academy AI for Cybersecurity program, a new initiative aimed at helping startups that utilize artificial intelligence to strengthen cybersecurity. The program offers emerging companies the tools, knowledge, and international strategies they need to grow their businesses, with expert guidance from Google and other industry leaders. […]
At the 2024 National Cybercrimes Summit, held at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Kashifu Inuwa, Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), emphasized the urgent need for greater investment in cybersecurity training across both public and private sectors. Inuwa highlighted that the benefits of securing organizations […]
AfriTECH 4.0 organizers are excited to unveil the official sponsors for this year’s highly anticipated event, with QNET taking the spotlight as the Gold Sponsor. AfriTECH 4.0, Africa’s leading technology and innovation conference, will be held on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at Oriental Hotels, Lekki Road, Lagos, Nigeria. This year’s […]