The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), in partnership with the World Bank, has launched a nationwide community-based identity enrollment initiative designed to bring National Identification Number (NIN) registration closer to millions of Nigerians previously shut out by distance, insecurity, and weak infrastructure. The Director-General of NIMC, Engr. Abisoye […]
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MTN has taken centre stage as the headline sponsor of the second edition of the Tech Revolution Africa Summit (Tech Revolution Africa 2.0), currently underway at the Landmark Event Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos. The two-day summit brings together over 5,000 participants, with more than 80 speakers, 38 exhibitors and 15 […]
India has taken a significant step in strengthening its rural broadband infrastructure with the large‑scale deployment of domestically developed network routers by telecommunications equipment maker HFCL. The rollout is part of the government’s BharatNet project, a flagship initiative aimed at closing the digital divide by connecting tens of […]
India has unveiled Semiconductor Mission 2.0 in its 2026 budget, signaling a major push to expand domestic chip production, strengthen supply chains, and develop advanced technology skills nationwide. Building on the success of the 2025 Electronics Components Manufacturing scheme, which had an initial allocation of ₹22,919 crore, the government […]
Nigeria’s push for sustainable economic growth is being slowed by fragile and poorly coordinated supply chains, according to a new report released by Rome Business School Nigeria in January 2026. The report describes supply chains as the quiet engine of the economy, linking agriculture, manufacturing, healthcare and trade. It warns […]
The Wife of the President, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has commissioned the Senator Oluremi Tinubu Dream Centre at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, unveiling a purpose-built facility aimed at motivating young Nigerians to pursue their ambitions with patience, discipline and clarity of purpose. The commissioning ceremony, held on the university […]
A comment attributed to Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, describing critics of his administration as “barking dogs” has continued to generate reactions across the state, particularly among residents of Ijoko and Ota, who say the remark reflects what they describe as a growing disconnect between government and citizens’ daily realities. […]
Senator Oluremi Tinubu, the First Lady, has called on Nigerians to embrace cleanliness and environmental preservation as common social obligations. With the theme “Clean Energy for People and Planet,” Tinubu made the appeal in Abuja on Monday in honour of the International Day of Clean Energy 2026. According […]
For many Nigerians, trust is the ultimate measure of any fintech app. The question is simple: Will it work when it truly matters?For Happiness, a young Nigerian entrepreneur, PalmPay provided that answer during some of the most defining moments of her life. Trust Built Through Everyday Use In 2025, Happiness […]
The Lagos State Police Command has reassured residents of public safety following a swift and intelligence-driven response to a reported security threat involving two prominent private schools in Ikeja. The incident occurred on Tuesday, January 21, 2026, at about 4:00 p.m., when the Human Resources Manager and Chief […]