PalmPay’s Chief Marketing Officer, Sofia Zab, has shared valuable insights on how to accelerate the shift from cash to digital payments in Africa, as the company introduced its latest innovation, the PalmPay Debit Card. Speaking during a panel discussion at the recent Tech Unite Africa 2025 conference in Lagos, Zab […]
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The Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA) has announced the appointment of Ms. Seyi Onasanya as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO). The appointment took effect on April 1, 2025. NiRA is a not-for-profit, non-governmental entity responsible for managing Nigeria’s country code Top-Level Domain (ccTLD), “.ng”. The organisation plays a pivotal […]
The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has emphasised the significance of perceiving technology as a neutral instrument that can accelerate Nigeria’s socio-economic advancement. Speaking during a virtual panel session titled “Culture and Innovation: The Changing Landscape and Technoculture,” Inuwa outlined the importance of […]
The African Digital Economy & Inclusivity Conference (AFDEIC 2025) has been announced and is set to be held in Abuja, Nigeria, from August 12 to 14, 2025. The event is expected to bring together government officials, policymakers, business leaders, tech innovators, academics, and development partners to discuss Africa’s digital economy […]
L-R: Associate Director, Government Relations, IHS Nigeria, Bond Abbe; Co-founder, Infratel Africa, Dr. Tola Yusuf; Group Chief Operating Officer, WTES Projects Limited, Chidi Ajuzie; President, Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON), Tony Emoekpere; National Chairman, Association of Licensed Telecom Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), Engr. Gbenga Adebayo; and Convener, Policy […]
The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science & Technology (FMIST) and Ghana’s Ministry of Environment, Science & Technology (MEST) have announced the official launch of Sankore, a £1.9m initiative aimed at boosting science, technology, and innovation (ST&I) ecosystems in West Africa. Sankore, […]
Glo Foundation is collaborating with Lagos Food Bank to launch a large-scale food distribution initiative, targeting thousands of residents in Ilaje community, Bariga, Lagos State, in a concerted effort to combat food insecurity and provide vital support to vulnerable populations. The event marked the beginning of a nationwide food drive […]
Regional General Manager for Sub-Saharan Africa, Mr. Biram Fall QNET, a globally recognised lifestyle and wellness direct-selling company, has refuted allegations linking it to fraudulent activities following a recent operation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Kaduna Zonal Directorate in Minna, Niger State. The EFCC arrested 28 individuals […]
L-R: Regional Business Lead, Mobile Experience, Samsung Electronics West Africa, Nathan Lee; Head of Marketing Samsung Electronics West Africa, Oge Maduagwu; Samsung Electronics West Africa CEO, Tae Sun Lee; Group Head, Mobile Experience, Samsung Electronics West Africa, Joy Tim-Ayoola, and Head, Product Management, Mobile Experience, Samsung Electronics West Africa, Stephen Okwara, at the launch of […]
Galaxy Backbone Limited (GBB), Nigeria’s foremost digital infrastructure and services provider, has unveiled a bold and comprehensive four-year strategic plan (2025-2028) aimed at accelerating the integrated digital transformation Strategy (IDTS) plan for government and businesses in Nigeria. This strategy is designed to enhance digital service delivery, strengthen connectivity, and support […]