At the rooftop of MTN Nigeria’s headquarters in Lagos, a new chapter in Africa’s economic collaboration unfolded. On October 23, 2025, MTN hosted a landmark economic diplomacy roundtable that brought together key voices from government and business in Nigeria and South Africa, two nations often called the “twin engines” of […]
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Private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC) have rapidly evolved into vital funding lifelines for Nigerian startups, drawing in over $1 billion annually. From Moniepoint’s $110 million to Moove Africa’s $100 million funding rounds, Nigeria’s startup ecosystem is witnessing unprecedented investor confidence. Between 2020 and 2024 alone, the country recorded […]
In a moment that underscores its leadership in Nigeria’s financial landscape, FirstCap Limited, a subsidiary of First HoldCo Plc, has been named Capital Markets Architect of the Year at the 2025 BusinessDay Banks and Other Financial Institutions (BAFI) Awards), an honour that celebrates institutions shaping the future of finance through […]
Credible polls continue to be the cornerstone of public trust and democratic stability, according to President Bola Tinubu, who on Thursday tasked Professor Joash Amupitan, the newly appointed Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, with prioritising transparency and non-violence as Nigeria gets ready for the general elections in […]
The digital age isn’t just arriving, it’s unfolding in real time, and NITDA is at the heart of that transformation. At the NORDIC Nigeria Connect 2025 in Lagos, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, CCIE, Director General of NITDA, shared a powerful message: the future of national growth lies in how we build, […]
During an event at the Aso Rock Villa on Tuesday to support girl-child education in collaboration with Plan International, 15-year-old Joy Ogah temporarily took Vice President Kashim Shettima’s seat as “Vice President for a Day.” Shettima informed a team headed by Helen Idiong, Director of Program, Quality, and Innovation at […]
The two-week warning strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities has been suspended. This was announced during an ongoing news briefing in Abuja on Wednesday by Prof. Chris Piwuna, the National President of ASUU. Piwuna claims that the National Executive Council meeting, which took place overnight and concluded by […]
Solarcorp Technologies is redefining how underserved communities access clean energy. From its base in Lagos, the innovative climate fintech is bridging the gap between affordability and sustainability through its flagship product, Circool, a platform that allows households and small businesses to save flexibly toward solar systems and enjoy zero-interest […]
MTN Nigeria has announced a planned network maintenance exercise scheduled for Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM. The activity will affect 101 sites across 15 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Adamawa, Borno, and Kano States. This maintenance forms part of the ongoing network restoration and […]
Globacom reaffirmed its place as a true champion of Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage with a remarkable presence at this year’s Ofala Festival in Onitsha. Held at the Ime Obi, the festival was a spectacular showcase of tradition, unity, and celebration, with Globacom standing tall as the official sponsor. This year’s […]