L-R: Dr Babatunde Obrimah, COO FintechNGR; Tiwalola Osazuwa, Partner, AELEX Partners; Noble Obasi, Team Lead for Private Equity, Capital Markets, and Mergers & Acquisitions, Stren & Blan; Ade Bajomo, President FintechNGR; Bemi Idowu, Founder & MD, Talking Drum; Taiwo Kamson Ketiku, Principal, EchoVC; Chika Nwosu, MD, PalmPay after a panel discussion […]
The Lagos State Government has announced its readiness to host the GITEX Nigeria conference in September 2025, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s burgeoning tech ecosystem. The announcement was made by Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, during a meeting with Trixie LohMirmand, CEO of Kaoun International, and […]
A cross section of 9 Payment Service Bank staff during award presentation at the 2024 Customer Service Week activity held at the bank’s head office in Victoria Island, Lagos 9 Payment Service Bank (9PSB), Nigeria’s premier digital payment bank focused on advancing financial inclusion, recently celebrated the 2024 Customer Service […]
The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has commenced a week-long intensive training on ASPEN Plus, a leading process simulation software, at its Virtual Manufacturing Lab in Abuja. This initiative marks a critical step in NASENI’s efforts to enhance technical expertise in renewable energy and engineering design. The […]
Renowned biographer and media expert, Dr. Luke Okojie, is set to mark his 60th birthday with the release of four major literary works that celebrate the accomplishments of distinguished Nigerians. The launch is scheduled for October 18, 2024, with an official unveiling event to follow on December 7, 2024, in […]
Globacom, a leading telecommunications company in Nigeria, has reaffirmed its commitment to cultural heritage by announcing its sponsorship of the 2024 Ofala Festival, a prominent traditional celebration in Onitsha, Anambra State. In a press release issued in Lagos on Wednesday, Globacom revealed that the festival’s opening ceremony, known as Iru […]
To enhance waste management in Lagos State, the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has unveiled a comprehensive strategy led by its Managing Director and CEO, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin. A key component of this initiative is the planned acquisition of 100 compressed natural gas (CNG) trucks to strengthen the waste collection […]
The Lagos State tech startup ecosystem has experienced significant growth, now valued at over $9 billion, according to Tunbosun Alake, the Lagos State Commissioner for Innovation, Science, and Technology. Alake shared this impressive figure during a breakfast meeting in Dubai at the GITEX Global tech expo, where he reaffirmed Lagos’s […]
The Nigerian telecom sector has witnessed a significant rise in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), totaling $304 million in the first half of 2024, according to the latest figures from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). This marks a dramatic improvement from the entire 2023 total of $134.75 million, signaling a […]
Jigawa State has been shaken by a tragic explosion that occurred late Tuesday night in Majia Town, Taura Local Government Area. Shi’isu Adam, the Police Spokesperson in Jigawa, confirmed the incident in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday. The explosion happened around 11:30 PM when […]
