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The graduate startups from Founders Institute.
 Business
  • February 27, 2024

Nigeria Needs Game-Changing Legislation to Diversify Economy, Says Inuwa

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), needs relevant stakeholders to collaborate in leveraging this game-changing legislation to diversify the economy and create opportunities for indigenous tech innovation enterprises. According to the Director General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa, the Agency is in search for local partners for its Founder Institute (FI) 2023 Startup Accelerator Programme, […]

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L-R:DG, NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa, Mr Abdulhamid Yahaya and Mr Jamil Galadanchi.
 Business
  • February 27, 2024

NITDA Assures of Commitment to Partnership that Drives eHealth in Nigeria through Digital Literacy 

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has reaffirmed its dedication to collaborating with relevant development partners to achieve 95% digital literacy coverage in Nigeria by the end of 2030. Kashifu Inuwa , the Director General of NITDA, shared this commitment during discussions with e-health Africa, a development partner, during their working visit to the […]

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Business
  • February 26, 2024

Mobile Industry Invest Over $9bn on ITU’s Universal Connectivity Programme

ITU Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin said over $9 billion in investment commitments was received mobile operator groups to extend global connectivity. The announcement, made at Mobile World Congress (MWC), builds on the mobile industry’s strong support to ITU’s efforts to connect the world. Alongside the new commitments, the UN Digital Agency also announced that it now […]

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Rodger Werkhoven, independent creative director at OpenAI.
 Technology
  • February 26, 2024

OpenAI Creative Director Tasks Nigerians on Adoption of AI to Grow Economy

Rodger Werkhoven, independent creative director at OpenAI, recently called upon Nigeria to harness the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the country’s economic growth and development. Werkhoven was in Lagos for a conference titled “Adapting AI for Nigeria – Creating Intelligent Solutions for a Unique Landscape.”The globally acclaimed Werkhoven shared the transformative possibilities of AI […]

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DG NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa and DG SMEDAN Mr Charles Odii.
 Business
  • February 26, 2024

NITDA, SMEDAN Mulls Joint Programmes on Interventions for SMEs

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is considering collaborate with the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) on joint programmes to build a database that will give insights into where to appropriately channel interventions. The initiative is part of the discussions between NITDA’s Director General Mr Kashifu Inuwa and his counterpart […]

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Carol Oyedeji, Acting Group Executive, Commercial Banking, Ecobank. receiving the trophy of Bank for SMEs in Africa 2024 award in Global Finance’s annual SME Bank Awards in London.
 Business
  • February 26, 2024

Ecobank Group Wins Best Bank for SMEs in Africa 2024 at Global Finance Award

Ecobank, the pan-African Banking Group, has won the Best Bank for SMEs in Africa 2024 award in Global Finance’s annual SME Bank Awards. The win reflects Ecobank’s commitment to meeting the specialised needs of SMEs across its diverse markets. The award ceremony took place on 20 February 2024 at Glaziers Hall in London, UK. Also, […]

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Business
  • February 26, 2024

SAP, Cisco, PayPal, and Farfetech Lead Massive Layoff in Tech Industry with Almost 41,800 Jobs Gone

After a shocking number of job cuts in 2023, the worst year the tech industry has ever seen, the massive wave of layoffs continues this year. Although the tech giants have weathered the crises and come out the other side relatively unharmed, many have continued cutting their staff numbers in the last two months. According […]

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Business
  • February 26, 2024

Seplat JV STEP Graduates 358 Teachers in Edo, Delta States

The NNPC E&P Limited/ Seplat Energy Joint Venture (JV) has graduated 331 teachers and 27 Chief Inspectors of Education (CIE) at the 2024 edition of the Seplat JV Education Summit and Seplat Teachers Empowerment Programme (STEP) graduation ceremony for Edo and Delta states. The events, held in Benin City, are hinged on the Joint Venture’s […]

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Business
  • February 23, 2024

OPAY Introduces News Innovative Features into Customer Service & Promises 24/7 App Base Live Chat

OPay, Nigeria’s financial technology company, has revolutionized customer service by prioritizing user satisfaction and implementing cutting-edge solutions to enhance customer experiences. OPay is pioneering a customer service revolution built on convenience and efficiency. Recognizing the diverse needs of its users, OPay offers a top-notch and seamless blend of physical and digital touchpoints, ensuring everyone receives […]

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News
  • February 23, 2024

JUST IN: Telecoms Operators Losing Subscribers Quarterly with VoIP Dropping Sharply, Says NCC 

Nigeria’s telecoms operators have been facing challenges retaining their subscribers as statistics from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has revealed. According to the Commission, although MTN Nigeria still leads in the number of subscribers per each individual telecoms operator on a quarterly basis but the telecoms operators have continued to witnessed a steady decline in […]

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