The Managing Director, Schneider Electric (Anglophone West Africa), Christophe Begat has lent his voice to the expected launch of the Tech Experience Centre, describing it as a development that will firmly establish Nigeria as a major player in the global technology race. The Tech Experience Centre is an unprecedented initiative …
Read More »FG Unveils Plans for Major Telecoms Infrastructure Expansion in Nigeria, Targets 20 Million Unconnected
…Aims to Bridge Digital Divide in Remote Communities by 2030 In a decisive move to bridge the digital divide and foster nationwide connectivity, the Federal Government has unveiled ambitious plans for a significant expansion of telecommunications infrastructure across Nigeria, with a specific focus on connecting over 20 million Nigerians currently …
Read More »15th Edition of Orange Social Venture Prize Opens for Africa & Middle East Startups
The 15th Orange Social Venture Prize in Africa and the Middle East will open for submissions on Monday, March 11, 2025. Candidates from the 17 countries within the Orange footprint have until May 18, 2025, to submit their project on the website. Since 2011, the OSVP prize has been rewarding …
Read More »Fidelity Splashes Millions of Naira on Youth Corps Members with GAIM 6
Fidelity Bank Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to financial inclusion, youth empowerment, and promoting a healthy savings culture by rewarding nine National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members with N500,000 business grants each. The grants were awarded under the Get Alert in Millions Season Six (GAIM 6) promo, an initiative …
Read More »QNET Scores Triple Silver at the Stevie® Awards for Impact in Sustainability, Financial Literacy, and Innovation
QNET, a global lifestyle and wellness direct-selling company, has been recognized with three Silver Stevie® Awards, highlighting its impact in environmental sustainability, corporate social responsibility, and product innovation. The accolades, presented at the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, honor the QNET Green Legacy Programme, its fight against plastic pollution through the VeryNile …
Read More »Seplat Energy Partners Zinox Technologies to Boost Technological Infrastructure
In a strategic move set to enhance its technological capabilities, Seplat Energy, Nigeria’s leading energy supplier, recently visited Zinox Technologies, the country’s foremost indigenous technology company. The visit, aimed at establishing a robust partnership, highlights Seplat’s commitment to equipping its workforce with cutting-edge technology solutions. The Seplat team, led by …
Read More »Access Bank Champions Stronger Alliances to Propel Intra-Africa Trade at Inaugural Africa Trade Conference
Access Bank PLC, today, convened leading policymakers, business executives, and industry stakeholders in Cape Town for the maiden Africa Trade Conference, a platform dedicated to unlocking the continent’s vast trade potential. The conference serves as a strategic response to the shifting global trade landscape, emphasising Africa’s need to build resilient …
Read More »MTN Nigeria Inspires Changemakers in Ibadan with Go MAD Activation
MTN Nigeria brought its Go MAD (Make a Difference) campaign to Ibadan, inspiring people to take action in their communities. The event, held at Cloud 7 Lounge, featured inspiring success stories, immersive virtual reality experiences, high-energy DJ sets and dance performances, and interactive games, reinforcing MTN’s commitment to digital empowerment …
Read More »CBN Empowers Nigerian Fintechs: Carbon and PalmPay Now Offering Verve Cards
In significant development in Nigeria’s financial technology sector, leading fintech companies Carbon and PalmPay have commenced the issuance of Verve cards to their customers. This move follows the Central Bank of Nigeria‘s authorization of these fintech giants to issue payment cards, underscoring the apex bank’s commitment to empowering financial technology …
Read More »Nigeria, Kenya Tops List in Data Privacy Enforcement in 2024
Nigeria and Kenya have emerged as frontrunners in data privacy enforcement in 2024, according to the latest report from Yellow Card on Data Protection in Africa. The report indicates that 39 out of 55 African countries have implemented data protection laws, marking a significant milestone in fostering a more secure …
Read More »Reps Orders CBN to Suspend New Policy on ATM Withdrawal Charges
The House of Representatives has asked the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to immediately suspend its new policy prescribing an increase in ATM withdrawal charges and a discontinuation of the free ATM withdrawals for customers using other banks’ Automated Teller Machines. The Lower Chamber argues that the policy is imposing …
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