The Minister of Finance, Budget and Planning and the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria obtained Presidential approval to permit critical financial services to function It will be recalled that President Muhammadu Buhari had issued a directive restricting the movement of people – excluding those on essential service – with effect from 11pm on […]
Read MoreThe Lagos State Government South-West, Nigeria made a major landmark in Nigeria as the first state in the country to hold a virtual State Executive Council meeting with the executives exchanging banters here and there, waving of hands and laughter. The meeting was chaired by the Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu. “Can you see me?” […]
Read MoreThe Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and 33 oil and gas companies have contributed $30 million, about N11.4 billion to enable the Federal Government fight Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Nigeria. Speaking in Abuja, Group Managing Director of the NNPC, Mallam Mele Kyari, disclosed that the donation was targeted at supporting healthcare delivery facilities in the nation. […]
Read MoreEcobank Nigeria is committing about a hundred million naira to drive its National Radio Campaign “StaySafeNigeria”, being part of its corporate actions to support measures to check the rising spread of Coronavirus. The campaign which is a call to action, creating awareness and educating the populace on safety measures to adopt against the dreaded COVID […]
Read More4G CAPITAL GROUP Limited, a market leader in technology-driven financial inclusion, has announced an update on its operations across Kenya and Uganda and shares its approach to safeguarding its clients, employees and services amid the COVID-19 outbreak. For over six years, 4G Capital’s primary focus has been the removal of barriers that inhibit financial inclusion […]
Read Morethe impact of Coronavirus on the international travel industry could cost operators over $25 billion in lost revenue during the next 9 months. Juniper Research in its latetest report, examined two possible scenarios: a medium and high impact, believing a low impact is now not possible. The high impact scenario assumes a severe disruption to […]
Read MoreHuman beings are social creatures and as we all get used to remote working I am sure that you like me have experienced your fair share of ups and downs. However, we are lucky enough to live in an age where digital tools are freely and easily accessible to make this period of isolation one […]
Read MoreIn response to the global COVID-19 pandemic, Chinese technology company, Huawei has developed three pragmatic solutions to support Africans and their governments in this unprecedented context. In view of the alarming progress of the epidemic in Africa, where the number of patients and affected countries is rising constantly, Huawei is taking a scientific and pragmatic […]
Read MoreCoronavirus could cause around a $42 billion revenue gap over the next 9 months for smart device vendors. The analysis Juniper Research examined a number of key device verticals including smartphones, tablets, consumer robotics, smart speakers and smart wearables. Three impact scenarios, low, medium and high, illustrate a range of possible outcomes. “In our high […]
Read MoreAs the COVID-19, pandemic continues to ravage the global community, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), as the telecommunications industry regulator, has put in place measures to support initiatives by other stakeholders to curtail this scourge. A statement issues by the Director of Public Affairs at the NCC, DR. Henry Nkemadu said that the NCC, in […]
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