Femi Hanson, Head of Marketing & Communications at PalmPay (center), with beneficiaries of the CSR initiative in Kano State. In a strategic move to expand financial inclusion in Nigeria, top mobile banking platform, PalmPay has launched a series of CSR programs across Kano and Kaduna. The CSR initiative named “Passing […]
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Mauritania’s Sidi Ould Tah was, on Thursday, elected President of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) at the Bank’s Annual Meetings held in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. He takes over from Dr. Akinwumi Adesina of Nigeria. Tah was elected by the Bank’s Board of Governors, comprising Finance and Economy Ministers or […]
Luft Pay TV has officially launched in Nigeria’s Pay TV landscape, bringing a fresh perspective to home entertainment. The brand’s dynamic debut in Lagos recenty, drew media executives, content creators, industry stakeholders, and entertainment enthusiasts. Head of Corporate Communications and Media at Luft Pay TV, Yemi Adebowale, emphasised the brand’s […]
IHS Nigeria, part of the IHS Holding Limited, one of the largest independent owners, operators, and developers of shared communications infrastructure in the world by tower count, has announced a strategic partnership with the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) to enhance the protection of critical telecommunications infrastructure across […]
In celebration of Africa Day, Facebook on Thursday launched the pan-African “Made by Africa, loved by the world” campaign, celebrating the creative brilliance and global impact of Africans from across the continent. This year’s theme, “Where Culture Meets Connection,” reinforces Facebook as the leading space for conversation around cultural moments […]
Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah has commissioned the South East zonal office of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), saying it would open a new horizon for the youths of the region and move the nation closer to diversifying the economy. Commissioning the office located at Nigeria […]
The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has welcomed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s “Nigeria First Policy,” describing it as a bold step toward accelerating Nigeria’s industrial revolution and economic growth. In a statement issued on Sunday, NASENI’s Executive Vice Chairman and CEO, Khalil Suleiman Halilu, commended the policy’s […]
Nigerians seeking to correct their date of birth on the National Identification Number (NIN) database will now pay N28,574, following a major upward review of service charges by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC). The new fee represents a 75% increase from the previous charge of N16,340, making it […]
With progress made in accelerating financial inclusion to unbanked and underbanked communities in Nigeria, the Shared Agent Network Expansion Facilities Limited (SANEF) has posited Artificial Intelligence (AI) as the next step to advancement in financial services in the country. Speaking at the just concluded Payments Forum Nigeria (PAFON 2.0), MD/CEO, […]
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has announced the inaugural meeting of the Startup Consultative Forum, scheduled for Monday April 28, 2025. In a statement signed by the Director, Corporate Communications and Media Relations Department at NITDA, Mrs. Hadiza Umar, this milestone event marks a significant step in deepening […]