administrator
Business

Startup Fund Council Plans Reconvening to Remodel Funding Process for Nigerian Entrepreneurs

Respites seems to be on the horizon for Nigerian startups in the area of funding as indicated by the Director General of National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Mr Kashifu Inuwa, who said that NITDA is working to reconvene the council of the Nigeria Digital Innovation Fund, and present the funding model to accelerate innovation […]

Read More
Business

Vertiv Shares Expertise at Lagos Event Exploring Data Centers as IoT Environment

“When it comes to IoT, the data centre is essentially the workhorse of this environment – effectively, we are breaking the data centre space down into smaller pieces to bring the processing closer to the consumer, which is how core data centres and edge computing fit into the IoT space.” This is according to Jon […]

Read More
Technology

Nigeria Unveils Two Apps to Speed-up Digital Literacy

Two apps, the digital literacy mobile App and Omeife AI App have been introduced into Nigeria as per of the plans of stakeholders in the nation’s digital space to speed-up digital literacy in the county. National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the UNICCON Group launched the apps in Abuja, the Nigerian capital city. The […]

Read More
News

Ex-Meta Chief, Nkechi Egerton-Idehen Now MD/CEO NigComSat

Former Head of Sales for the Middle East & Africa at Meta, Mrs Nkechi Egerton-Idehen is now the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NIGCOMSAT), her appointment came on the heels of a significant reshuffle within the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovations, and Digital Economy by Nigerian President Bola Tinubu. The […]

Read More
Business

Presidency Effects Major Changes in Telecoms Industry, Removes NCC, NigComSat & NIPOST Boss But Reappoints NITDA’s

There was a major checkup today in Nigeria’s telecommunications industry as the President Bola Tinubu, appoints a new Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer for the Nigerian Communications Commission, Managing Director for the Nigerian Communications Satellite Company (NigComSat) and Postmaster General/Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) but reappoints the Director General/Chief Executive Officer, National […]

Read More
Business

Dangote Cement Warns Consumers Against Fake Sales Promo Running

Management of Dangote Cement Plc has denied reports, in some online platforms that it has embarked on sales promotion and has further adjusted its prices. In response to the misleading report, the Chief Branding and Communications Officer of the Dangote Group, Anthony Chiejina described the reports as mischievous, malicious, and false. He added that the […]

Read More
Business

CBN Calm Nerves Over Worrying Impact of eNaira on Financial Stability

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has assured Nigerians that its digital currency. eNaira posed no threat to financial stability. The Director, Corporate Communications Department of CBN, Dr Isa AbdulMumin said in Marrakech. AbdulMumin was reacting to a recent media report that raised concerns about Nigeria’s Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), eNaira, indicating potential risks […]

Read More
Business

Financial Experts, Philanthropist and Educationist Seek Innovative Approach to Uplift Educational Standards

Stakeholders who are concerned as operators within the private educational sector in Nigeria have expressed the need to promote innovative and sustainable approaches to uplift the educational standards for underprivileged children living in low-income communities. According to the various stakeholders including Mrs. Oluwayemisi Ogunmola, Managing Director of EDC Fund Management Limited, a member of the […]

Read More
Business

Nigeria and UK Govt Signs MoU to Implement Data Protection Laws

Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has initiated bilateral cooperation on data privacy and protection with the Office of the Information Commissioner, United Kingdom. At its Study Visit to the OIC located in London and Wilmslow, UK the NDPC team led by its National Commissioner, Dr. Vincent Olatunji, gained insight into the workings of a full-fledged […]

Read More
Business

ATC On-site Diesel Consumption Drops By 43.5 Million Liters After $300m Investment on GHG Emissions

American Tower Corporation has been able to decrease on-site diesel consumption by nearly 43.5 million liters annually after making an approximately $300 million investment in GHG emissions and energy reduction initiatives in Africa since 2018. This was revealed in its 2022 sustainability report, which outlined the Company’s sustainability strategy and provides a comprehensive overview of […]

Read More