Fifty young, unemployed Nigerians are now equipped with cutting-edge digital skills after successfully completing a four-week intensive bootcamp, a major leap under the Digital Literacy for All (DL4ALL) initiative powered by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) in partnership with global tech giant Cisco. The training, hosted at NITDA’s […]
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Tension is rising among 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) candidates as many have outrightly rejected the apology issued by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) over technical errors that marred this year’s examination. Instead of accepting the board’s explanation, the candidates are demanding a total resit of the […]
The National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP) has announced plans to establish state-of-the-art Technology and Innovation Hubs across all six geopolitical zones of the country. This initiative was unveiled during the NOTAP South-East Stakeholders Sensitisation Workshop in Enugu, where the agency emphasized its commitment to deepening its reach […]
CyberDome, West Africa’s foremost Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP), has entered into a strategic partnership with global Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) leader, Cato Networks, to deliver next-generation cloud-native security infrastructure across the region. The collaboration will see the deployment of the Cato SASE Cloud Platform through CyberDome’s locally managed, […]
A bill seeking to make voting compulsory for eligible Nigerians and penalize those who abstain has passed second reading in the House of Representatives. The proposed legislation, championed by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, aims to amend the Electoral Act 2022 to enforce mandatory voting in all national and state elections. Under […]
A fire incident on Thursday afternoon at Ifako-Ijaiye General Hospital in Lagos sparked panic across the facility. The blaze, which began around midday, affected part of the hospital, leading to swift action from emergency teams. By 3 p.m., the cause of the fire was still unknown as investigations got underway. […]
South Africa secured their place in the final of the CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations Egypt 2025 with a narrow 1-0 victory over Nigeria in a tense semi-final at the Suez Canal Stadium on Thursday. The winning goal came in the 66th minute when Tylon Smith rose to meet […]
Nigeria is making waves in the African startup ecosystem, with five Nigerian startups securing top spots on the Financial Times’ 2025 list of Africa’s fastest-growing companies. The country claims 28 positions on the prestigious list, second only to South Africa’s 51. The rankings, compiled in collaboration with Statista, are based […]
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), in partnership with the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS), has officially launched the Non-Resident Bank Verification Number (NRBVN) platform in Abuja, marking a significant step forward in the country’s efforts to boost financial inclusion for Nigerians living abroad. The new digital platform allows Nigerians […]
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued a strong warning to the public, debunking ongoing fraudulent activities by individuals and groups who falsely claim to offer loans, grants, or intervention funds endorsed by the bank. In a statement released on May 12, 2025, and signed by the acting Director […]