MTN Nigeria has officially kicked off the 2025 edition of its flagship employee volunteerism initiative, 21 Days of Y’ello Care, with a renewed focus on digital inclusion and grassroots empowerment. Now in its 18th year, this year’s campaign is themed “Connecting at the Roots – Connecting Communities through Digital Tools,” […]
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Nigerian fintech powerhouse Moniepoint Inc. has taken a significant step toward expanding into East Africa, following the green light from the Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) to acquire a 78% stake in Sumac Microfinance Bank Limited. The acquisition, however, still awaits final approval from the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), […]
First Asset Management Limited, a subsidiary of First HoldCo Plc, has been awarded the prestigious title of Fund Manager of the Year 2024 at the inaugural Capital Market Choice Awards hosted by Nairametrics Financial Advocate Limited. The recognition highlights the firm’s exceptional commitment to excellence, innovation, and long-term wealth creation. […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) for its outstanding contributions to the Federal Government’s socio-economic agenda, describing the agency as a leading example of purposeful public service in the digital age. During his nationwide broadcast to mark the second-year anniversary of […]
PalmPay, a leading mobile banking and financial services platform, has unveiled a major corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative titled “Passing the Baton”, aimed at empowering 5,000 women-owned businesses across Kano and Kaduna States. The initiative is part of PalmPay’s ongoing commitment to inclusive economic empowerment and represents a strategic push […]
Globacom has unveiled a range of highly affordable roaming packages tailored for Nigerians embarking on pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia, offering customers the ability to stay connected with family and friends at unbeatable rates. The leading telecommunications provider announced that its Hajj roaming packages are designed not only for pilgrims but […]
The National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP) has commissioned its 68th Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer Office (IPTTO) at Plateau State Polytechnic, Barkin Ladi, Plateau State. The commissioning ceremony, held at the institution, marked another milestone in NOTAP’s ongoing effort to promote innovation and protect intellectual property assets […]
The Federal Government, in collaboration with Globacom and Huawei Technologies, has launched a pilot Digital Village project aimed at connecting over 7,000 underserved communities across the country. The inaugural site was commissioned on Wednesday in Isuanin Kura, Ibwa 2, located in the Gwagwalada area of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has officially commissioned an e-Health project at the State Specialist Hospital in Akure, the capital of Ondo State. The project, unveiled on Thursday, May 29, was spearheaded by Dr. Aminu Maida, the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the NCC. It underscores the […]
As part of its continued drive to promote financial inclusion and grassroots empowerment, PalmPay, one of Nigeria’s leading mobile money platforms, has launched a major Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative titled “Passing the Baton.” The programme, rolled out across Kano and Kaduna, is set to benefit 5,000 women-owned microbusinesses, providing […]