MTN Nigeria Communications Plc has announced the appointment of three new directors to its Board, effective January 2, 2025. The appointments, disclosed in a regulatory filing to the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX), aim to enhance the company’s governance and strategic leadership. The new directors, Mrs. Eyitope Kola-Oyeneyin, Mr. Odumezuo Nwuneli, […]
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reaffirmed that the old and redesigned N1000, N500, and N200 banknotes will remain in circulation indefinitely and continue to serve as legal tender alongside the newer versions. In a statement issued by Mrs. Sidi Hakama, Acting Director of Corporate Communications, the CBN emphasized […]
Meta Platforms Ireland Limited (MPIL), a subsidiary of global tech giant Meta, has been fined €251 million by the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) for a data breach that exposed sensitive personal information of 29 million Facebook users in 2018. The breach, which Meta reported in September 2018, exploited vulnerabilities […]
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has commenced a three-day intensive training program for staff members of the Ekiti State Waste Management Authority (EKSWAMA), focusing on professional approaches to modern waste management. The EKSWAMA delegation, led by its Director-General, Mr. Olasunkanmi Onipede, was welcomed by LAWMA’s Managing Director/CEO, Dr. Muyiwa […]
L-R Chief Product Officer, Frank Atashili; Managing Director, Dennis Ajalie and Chief Technology Officer, Emeka Awagu all, from TeamApt Ltd, at the Committee of e-Banking Industry Heads (CeBIH) Conference 2024 which held in Lagos recently TeamApt Ltd’s Managing Director, Dennis Ajalie, has emphasized the complementary roles of fintech companies and banks […]
Sandisk Corporation has unveiled a preview of its reimagined corporate branding and creative direction, setting the stage for its comeback as a standalone leader in Flash and memory technology. The new identity, defined by a “Mindset of Motion,” highlights the company’s forward-looking philosophy as it gears up for a relaunch […]
Kemi Badenoch, leader of the United Kingdom’s Conservative Party, has responded to criticism from Nigeria’s Vice President Kashim Shettima, who accused her of denigrating Nigeria. Badenoch maintained that she has no interest in “laundering the image” of the country, reiterating her stance on Nigeria’s political system. Badenoch, born in the […]
Nigeria’s Supreme Court has dismissed a lawsuit seeking to unseat President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over allegations involving the United States Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and a past drug-related forfeiture. The suit was filed by Ambrose Owuru, a former presidential candidate of the deregistered Hope Democratic Party (HDP). Owuru claimed that […]
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has commenced a three-day training for some staff members of Ekiti State Waste Management Authority (EKSWAMA), on professional approach to waste management. The EKSWAMA team, led by its Director-General, Mr Olasunkanmi Onipede, was received by the Managing Director/CEO of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin and […]
Nigerians are set to experience increased costs for mobile calls, data, and SMS services as the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) prepares to implement a new tariff plan for the telecommunications sector starting December 13, 2024. The NCC stated that the new plan aims to simplify tariff structures, promote transparency, and […]
