Leading digital financial services provider, OPay, has announced the inclusion of the University of Calabar (UNICAL) in its flagship ₦1.2 billion scholarship initiative, marking a significant milestone in its 10-year commitment to education and youth empowerment across Nigeria. The move makes UNICAL the eighth beneficiary of the scheme in 2025. […]
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The Federal Government, through the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP), has unveiled a bold policy linking citizens’ credit scores to their National Identification Numbers (NINs). This initiative aims to curb rising non-performing loans, ₦546.02 billion as of a 2015 study—and foster a credit culture rooted in accountability. Announced on June […]
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has called on the Lagos State Government to reconsider its proposed ban on select single-use plastics, scheduled to take effect July 1, 2025, citing a lack of data, stakeholder consultation, and potential economic fallout. In a statement signed by Director General Segun Ajayi-Kadir, MAN […]
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has cautioned that the recent U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities risk escalating into a broader regional conflict. Addressing an emergency Security Council meeting on Sunday, Guterres stated that the strikes had not only intensified the threat to international peace and security but also caused “serious […]
The Lagos State Government has insisted that the Oko-Oba Abattoir in Agege will remain sealed until operators meet minimum hygiene and environmental standards. Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, made this clear during a televised interview on Sunday, stressing that public health and environmental integrity take precedence […]
Thirteen out of Sixteen commercial banks have repaid ₦171 billion—95% of the ₦180 billion owed to telecom operators. This repayment clears the path for full implementation of End-User Billing (EUB), shifting USSD charges from bank accounts to users’ airtime. The move, confirmed by ALTON Chairman, Engr. Gbenga Adebayo, marks a […]
MTN Nigeria has concluded the 2025 edition of its celebrated employee volunteerism campaign, 21 Days of Y’ello Care, reaffirming its role as a driver of inclusive digital development across Nigeria. With the theme “Connecting at the Roots: Connecting Communities Through the Use of Digital Tools”, this year’s campaign delivered transformational […]
The Director General of National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa CCIE, alongside the Federal Commissioner of Refugees Migrants and Internal Displaced Persons(NCRMI), Hon Tijani Aliyu Ahmed. The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is stepping up efforts to bridge Nigeria’s digital divide by expanding ICT infrastructure and digital […]
Galaxy Backbone Limited (GBB) has reaffirmed its commitment to national digital transformation and security infrastructure as it formally entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF) to establish Smart Police Stations across the country. Speaking at the MoU signing ceremony in Abuja, GBB’s Managing […]
Galaxy Backbone Limited (GBB), Nigeria’s foremost provider of ICT infrastructure and digital services, has entered into a strategic partnership with the Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF) to drive the development and integration of Smart Police Stations across the country. The landmark agreement, formalized through the signing of a Memorandum of […]