Nigeria’s definitive bank for small and medium-sized businesses, as well as their customers and employees, Moniepoint Microfinance Bank has made securing digital payments a top priority, implementing the need for additional Factor of Authentication by customers when making payments. It has introduced a Multi Factor Authentication, MFA on its mobile […]
PalmPay, a leading financial platform with over 30 million users on its smartphone app in Nigeria, today announces the launch of its USSD code. This service offers Nigerians an additional way to manage their finances without the need for internet connectivity. With the PalmPay USSD code, customers can now perform […]
Tony Kabaka, a prominent youth leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State, has led a group of party members in protests across Benin City, the state capital. The demonstrations were sparked by Governor Godwin Obaseki’s controversial presence at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) office during the […]
To address the growing challenge of marine waste along Lagos’ coastline, the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has scaled up its operational activities in commemoration of this year’s World Cleanup Day. The theme for the 2024 event, “Arctic Cities and Marine Litter,” highlights the global concern over the environmental hazards […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has unveiled plans to unlock the potential of the 6GHz spectrum to support Wi-Fi 6 technology, aiming to meet the country’s growing demand for high-speed broadband. This strategic move was announced during a Stakeholders’ Consultative Forum on Emerging Technologies held in Lagos on Thursday. Aminu […]
The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has been at the forefront of Nigeria’s push toward industrialization and technological advancement. Established in 1992, the agency was mandated to supply Nigeria’s market with essential capital products necessary for machine and equipment design, fabrication, and mass production, with the goal […]
Nigerian physicist Jamilu Tanko is making waves with his groundbreaking invention, the Cyclone Furnace, a device poised to revolutionize small and medium-scale industries. Tanko’s innovation offers a cost-effective and efficient solution for drying products, holding significant potential for industries such as baking, pharmaceuticals, rice milling, papermaking, and brickmaking, as well […]
This weekend, African Voices Playmakers, the 30-minute magazine program on CNN International, supported by telecom giant Globacom, will feature renowned playwright, dramatist, and poet, Professor Wole Soyinka. The special edition highlights the life and career of the iconic Nigerian Nobel Laureate as he marks his 90th birthday. Hosted by Larry […]
In a major stride towards youth empowerment in the green sector, the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) and Green VET Africa hosted their inaugural youth workshop, focusing on opportunities in green waste management and entrepreneurship. Held at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) in Ikeja, the event, co-funded […]
As part of the “Renewed Hope” agenda and the 8 Presidential Priorities of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, the Federal Ministry of Youth Development and the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) have partnered to train 5,000 youths in data privacy and protection. This collaboration, formalized by the signing of a […]