The world is mourning the loss of Pope Francis, who passed away at the age of 88 on Monday, April 21, 2025, at his residence in the Vatican’s Casa Santa Marta. His death was confirmed by Vatican News and marks the end of a historic and impactful papacy that began […]
Nigerian chess icon and founder of Chess in Slums Africa, Tunde Onakoya, has launched his second attempt to break the Guinness World Record (GWR) for the longest chess marathon, aiming for an impressive 70-hour nonstop session. The marathon kicked off on Thursday at the iconic Times Square in New York […]
The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, recently welcomed Hon. Lamin Jabbi, the Gambian Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, to the Nigerian Pavilion at GITEX Africa, held in Marrakech, Morocco. The discussions focused on exploring mutually beneficial collaborative opportunities that would revitalize the Gambian […]
Nigeria’s recent electricity tariff adjustments have proven to be a financial boon, generating over N700 billion in 2024, marking a significant 70% increase compared to the previous year. The announcement was made by the Minister of Power, Mr. Adebayo Adelabu, during the 6th edition of the 2025 Ministerial Press Briefing […]
Moniepoint, a leading Nigerian fintech company, has launched MonieWorld, a remittance platform designed specifically for African immigrants in the United Kingdom. This new initiative is Moniepoint’s first major step outside of Africa and is aimed at addressing the financial needs of the African diaspora, particularly in the bustling UK–Nigeria money […]
MoMo PSB, the digital financial services arm of MTN Nigeria, has launched its new “Customer Refer & Win Promo,” a campaign designed to reward customers with free airtime or data for life. The initiative, which is part of MoMo PSB’s mission to enhance financial inclusion and the digital banking experience […]
Prophet Elijah Bamidele Ilukholor, a Lagos-based cleric and leader of Christ House of Prayer and Deliverance Ministry, has accused Catholic priest Rev. Father Ejike Mbaka of being envious of the growing influence of Evangelist Ebuka Obi, the founder of Zion Prayer Movement Outreach. Ilukholor was reacting to a video where […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has come under fire after reports emerged that it quietly hired 17 new staff members—11 of whom are from northern Nigeria—without any public announcement or transparent recruitment process. Sources within the commission told SaharaReporters that the recruitment took place behind closed doors, raising concerns about […]
Kashifu Inuwa, the Director General of Nigeria’s National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has made a strong pitch to international investors, encouraging them to explore Nigeria’s rapidly expanding digital economy. He described the country as a promising land of opportunity, powered by a youthful, innovative, and tech-savvy population. Inuwa made […]
Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has called on African leaders to fully embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a vital tool for strategic leadership and innovation. He made the call while speaking at GITEX Africa 2025 in Marrakech, Morocco, during a high-level panel discussion […]
