Business

President Tinubu Appoints Ex-Lagos Secretary as New CEO of  FCCPC 

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Olatunji Bello as the new Chief Executive Officer/Executive Vice-Chairman of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC). The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, who disclosed this in a statement on Monday, noted that the appointment is pending confirmation by the Senate. He said […]

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Internet

Beware, Generative AI, ChatGPT Now Common Scammers’ Tool

Unauthorized bank transfers. Identity theft. Fooled by deep fakes. No one is too old, too young or too poor to escape being targeted by thieves. “Cybercrime affects everyone, and the threats are constantly changing,” warns trusted cybersecurity expert Greg Schaffer. “Criminals know that accessing lots of smaller accounts can add up quickly.” Surprisingly, Schaffer says […]

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Business

New CEO Takes Charge at The Access Challenge with Pledge of  Renewed Commitment to Empowering Youth Leadership

AMA PRESS RELEASE In an exciting development for The Access Challenge, a pivotal organization at the forefront of addressing global health disparities, a significant leadership transition has been announced. Founder and current CEO, Kate Campana, has announced her decision to step down and pass the leadership baton in a move that underscores the organisation’s deep-rooted […]

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Business

Mama Money Partners Access Bank & Paymentology to Launch New WhatsApp-powered Bank Card

AMA PRESS RELEASE Mama Money, one of Africa’s cross-border money transfer operators, has joined forces with Access Bank and Paymentology, global leaders in banking and card issuing, to launch a pioneering new bank card service that stands out for its innovative use of WhatsApp banking. Through its integration with WhatsApp, the Mama Money Card allows […]

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Business

NITDA Plans One Innovation Hub for Each State, Eyes NYSC as Partner

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), is targeting the establishment of one innovation hub per state of the Federation so that when people learn they can have a place to develop their proof of concept. Director General NITDA Kashifu Inuwa revealed that NITDA is exploring partnership with the National Youth Service Corp (NYSC) to […]

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Business

BUSINESS COMBAT: Dangote Group Accuses International Oil Companies of Plot to Kill Dangote Oil Refinery and Petrochemicals 

International Oil Companies (IOCs) operating in Nigeria have been accused by the Dangote Oil Refinery and Petrochemicals of deliberately and wilfully frustrating the refinery’s efforts to buy local crude by jerking up high premium price above the market price, thereby forcing it to import crude from countries as far as United States, with its attendant […]

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Business

TECNO Mobile Unveils Mid-Year Sales Campaign with Prizes for Grab

TECNO Mobile flagged-off its mid-year sale campaign today with a promise of a a world of incredible rewards that will make this season truly unforgettable. A statement from the company said rewards await anyone that buys any model from the TECNO CAMON 30 series, adding that besides receiving a CAMON Gift Box, the buyer also […]

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Business

NITDA Mulls Digital Literacy Campaign for Out-of-School Kids with Freebies

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), said it is taking its campaign on digital literacy to out-of-school children across Nigeria. “We are developing programmes in partnership with various stakeholders to attract these children through incentives like school feeding, coupled with digital literacy and other educational training”, said the Director General of NITDA, Mr Kashifu […]

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Technology

Africa Technology Expo Kicks-off Weekend with MTN Nigeria and Fidelity Bank as Headline Sponsors

The Africa Technology Expo is set to take place this Saturday, with  MTN Nigeria and Fidelity Bank as headline sponsors. The event is dedicated to giving attention to African businesses and providing them with platforms and opportunities in the competitive tech landscape. More than just another tech event, the Africa Technology Expo is packed with […]

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Business

Pan-Atlantic University Appoints Dr Peter Bamkole, Deputy Vice Chancellor, Admin

The Pan-Atlantic University Governing Council has approved the appointment of Dr Peter Bamkole, the current Chief Operating Officer, as Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration) of the University. His appointment took effect on June 19, 2024. Prior to his role as COO, Dr Peter Bamkole, was the pioneer Director of the Enterprise Development Centre (EDC), Pan-Atlantic University serving from […]

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