Nigeria’s drive to build a globally competitive digital economy has received a major boost as First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu laid the foundation stone for the Renewed Hope Startup Hub in Abuja, a $10.4 million initiative designed to empower young innovators, accelerate startup growth and expand access to digital opportunities. […]
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Globacom has brought the 2026 Ofala Festival to a grand close with a Royal Banquet held in honour of the Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Alfred Nnaemeka Achebe, celebrating the rich cultural heritage and traditions of the Onitsha people. Held on Wednesday, the banquet attracted the revered monarch, cabinet chiefs, Globacom […]
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has called for stronger stakeholder partnerships and renewed commitment to the implementation of its Strategic Roadmap and Action Plan (SRAP) 2.0, emphasising that collaboration remains critical to accelerating Nigeria’s digital transformation. The Director-General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa, made the call at the SRAP […]
The Federal Government of Nigeria is working to attract German technology, equipment and investment to the country’s steel and metal industries. The plan is aimed at improving the way Nigeria processes its mineral resources, producing more equipment locally and creating more jobs in the steel sector. The government also wants […]
The MIP 5 Fellows have taken their learning and leadership journey beyond Nigeria, embarking on an immersive study trip to South Africa designed to deepen their understanding of media, business, diplomacy, technology and Africa’s evolving socio-economic landscape. From Lagos to South Africa, the fellows have spent the past few weeks […]
In a decisive move to reshape how Nigerians manage and secure their financial legacies, First Trustees Limited, a premier fiduciary and trusteeship firm, has launched a major advocacy campaign to reposition estate planning as a central pillar of wealth creation. The company, which is a key subsidiary of the financial […]
In a decisive bid to reshape the educational landscape across the African continent, leading telecommunications giant Airtel Africa has announced an ambitious scaling up of its flagship digital inclusion initiative. The multinational operator has pledged to connect a total of 5,000 schools across its operational footprint to free, high-speed internet […]
The MTN Foundation has announced the commencement of nominations for the 2026 edition of its What Can We Do Together (WCWDT) initiative, a community-focused intervention programme aimed at improving public schools and healthcare centres across Nigeria. According to the Foundation, the initiative provides individuals, communities, and stakeholders with the opportunity […]
Providus Bank has unveiled the Training to Transaction (T2T) Programme, a forward-thinking initiative set to move African SMEs from export ambition to real global trade activity. It was launched in collaboration with international partners focusing on a persistent challenge: the gap between training and actual business execution. Rather than […]
Lafarge Africa Plc, a company specializing in building solutions, has announced the graduation of 100 women from its BuildHer by Lafarge 2025 training program for female tilers and block layers across Nigeria. The initiative forms part of its wider corporate social responsibility efforts to empower women from underserved communities with […]