Nigerian music star Wizkid has stirred up fresh controversy with a string of fiery social media posts that appear to target fellow Afrobeats heavyweight, Davido. On Wednesday, Wizkid took to X (formerly Twitter) to mock Davido’s use of the title “001,” saying, “The only time you’re 001 is when you’re […]
L-R: General Manager, Internal Audit & Fraud Management, MTN Nigeria, Ibe Etea; General Manager, Architecture and Engineering, MTN Nigeria, Bukola Ajayi; Chief Customer Relations Officer, MTN Nigeria, Ugonwa Nwoye; Ayham Moussa, Chief Operations Officer, MTN Nigeria; General Manager, Brands and Communications, MTN Nigeria, Emamoke Ogoro and Idowu Adesokan, General Manager, […]
ALX, Africa’s top tech career accelerator, recently marked a major milestone with the graduation of over 2,800 learners from across the continent, including over 800 Nigerians. The graduates, who completed the Data Science program, came from countries such as Ghana, South Africa, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Kenya, Morocco, and Egypt. In Nigeria, […]
As Nigeria commemorates its 64th Independence Day on October 1, 2024, citizens are confronted with the stark reality of ongoing economic challenges. While the day symbolizes freedom and self-governance—marking the lowering of the British flag and the rising of the Nigerian flag on October 1, 1960—the current state of the […]
Nigerian police fired teargas at hundreds of protesters on Tuesday during the #FearlessInOctober demonstration in Abuja, a protest against poverty, hardship, and poor governance. The crackdown, which took place in the Jabi and Utako areas of the Federal Capital Territory, caused panic as demonstrators fled, and residents sought cover. The […]
Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has commended Nigerians for their resilience amid ongoing national challenges, urging them to remain hopeful as the country continues its efforts toward positive change. He also stressed the importance of national unity as a critical factor for moving the nation forward. In a goodwill […]
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has announced that it is finalizing the National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy Document, which will soon be open for public feedback. This initiative aims to ensure the widespread adoption of AI across Nigeria. The disclosure was made during the 2024 Women Entrepreneurs and […]
Leading telecommunications company, Globacom, has commended the dedication, passion, and resilience of Nigerians in a message celebrating the country’s 64th Independence Anniversary. In its statement, the company highlighted the enduring qualities of patriotism, industry, and an enterprising spirit that have sustained the nation despite various challenges. Globacom praised Nigerians who […]
The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has underscored the critical role women play in the tech industry and the need to further support female entrepreneurs in Nigeria’s digital economy. Inuwa’s message was delivered during the 2024 Women Entrepreneurs and Executives in Tech Summit (WEETS) […]
Engr. Ikechukwu Nnamani, CEO of Digital Realty Nigeria, has emphasized the need for the ethical development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the expansion of Data Centers as critical steps towards achieving Nigeria’s digital economy goals. He made this statement during a courtesy visit from the Executive Committee of the Nigeria […]
