Amidst tight security arrangements, the Ikeja under-bridge in Lagos witnessed the beginning of nationwide protests organized by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) over the contentious removal of petrol subsidy. The demonstrators voiced their opposition to the government’s decision, which they believe will exacerbate the financial burdens faced by citizens. Earlier, […]
In its ambitious target to achieve 95 percent digital literacy by 2030 and aligning with the vision of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to create over one million jobs for youths in the digital economy sector, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has officially launched the National Digital Literacy Framework […]
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has urged all banks, telecom operators, educational institutions, government parastatals and other organizations that collect and process data in Nigeria to register with the Commission between now and December 2023 for data protection compliance monitoring. The National Commissioner of the NDPC, Dr. Vincent Olatunji […]
An argument that unfolded after the Saturday Rave party on July 29, 2023, has taken a positive turn as the individuals involved seek to mend their relationships through open communication and understanding. Following the altercation, Mercy and Ike engaged in a conversation this morning to address the comments that sparked […]
By Idris Bakare The National Pension Commission has dismissed documents in circulation purporting that its Director-General, Mrs. Aisha Dahir-Umar, spent millions of dollars on travel during the COVID-19 pandemic. In a statement, PenCom described said the accusation against the director-general was a figment of the imagination of its promoters. It […]
By Idris Bakare Zenith Bank Plc has been named the Best Commercial Bank in Nigeria at the World Finance Banking Awards 2023 for a third consecutive year. The bank also emerged as the Best Corporate Governance Bank, Nigeria, in the World Finance Corporate Governance Awards 2023, retaining the award for […]
By Idris Bakare Indigenous conglomerate, Transnational Corporation Plc, has reported that its revenue for the half year of 2023 grew by 31 per cent and that it achieved commendable growth across major indices. In a statement on its Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements For the period ended June 30, 2023, […]
By Idris Bakare Startupbootcamp Afritech, an accelerator program focused on building African startups said applications are open for Cohort-4 of its ASIP accelerator program. According to the organisers, ASIP accelerator program presents opportunity for early-stage startups in Africa to supercharge their growth and gain industry insights, mentorship, and access to […]
Professor Fatima Waziri-Azi, the Director General of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), revealed that the agency has achieved a significant milestone in combating human trafficking. Since 2004, they have successfully secured 624 convictions, with 80 of them attained last year, marking the highest number […]
By Idris Bakare The eagerly anticipated annual general meeting of First Bank of Nigeria Holdings has taken a curious twist after it has come to light that the meeting will be conducted virtually despite the substantial issues on the agenda which include deliberation of plans by the board, handpicked by […]