Business

JUST IN: Why Already NIN-Linked Mobile Phone Lines Were Barred-NCC

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), on Monday, said it had barred mobile phone line which were previously linked to their National Identification Numbers (NINs) because they failed the verification test and were in active for long beyond the stipulated time. The Director of Public Affairs of the NCC, Mr Reuben Muoka told ChannelsTV that some […]

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Business

Nigeria Unveils e-Government Master Plan 2.0 to Tackle Transparency in Governance

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has unveiled the second phase of the Nigerian e-Government Master Plan, towards ensuring a seamless and inclusive access to digital services with the aim of enhancing transparency in government processes. The Director General, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa made this known at the handing over […]

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Business

SRAP 2.0 to Address Digital Literacy and Talents Hunt in Nigeria, Says NITDA

The Strategic Roadmap and Action Plan 2.0. code name (SRAP 2.0), which was unveiled by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), would foster digital literacy and cultivating talent has an ambitious goal of achieving 70% digital literacy by 2027. The Director General, Mr Inuwa Kashifu while unveiling the SRAP 2.0 at an event in […]

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StartUps

Stakeholders, Experts & Govt Harp on Quest for Collaboration in Nigeria’s Tech Ecosystem

The quest for IT stakeholders and startups to collaborate was key aspects of discussion during the week at the NITDA Co-Create West Africa Tech Expo, an event that showcased innovative businesses locally and across the globe with physical presence in Nigeria. Kicking discussion in one of the keynote address given by the Director General, National […]

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Business

Dangote Sugar Posts N441.5bn, Targets 1.5mt Yearly from Locally Grown Sugarcane

The Backward Integration Policy of the Federal Government on Sugar will soon have a significant impact on Sugar production in Nigeria, as the Management of Dangote Sugar Plc is targeting an annual production of 1.5 million metric tons of sugar from locally grown sugarcane. Chief Executive Officer of Dangote Sugar, Ravindra Singhvi, made this disclosure […]

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Business

JUST IN: Nigeria’s Apex Bank Revokes Licenses of 4,173 Bureaux De Change Operators to Restore Confidence of Naira 

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revoked the licenses of 4,173 Bureaux De Change Operators, accusing the affected institutions of failing to observe regulatory provisions. The apex in a statement on Friday by the bank’s Acting Director, Corporate Communications, Sidi Ali Hakama, said . the move is part of efforts to restore confidence in […]

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Technology

NDPC Laments Poor Data Protection Compliance Level in Nigeria’s Oil & Gas Sector

The National Commissioner/CEO, Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr Vincent Olatunji, has expressed concern over the poor level of data protection compliance in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. Olatunji who was on a courtesy visit to the Director General/CEO, National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA), Mr Idris Musa with some members of the […]

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Financial

Dangote Cement Shareholder to Get 50% Dividend Increase as African Subsidiaries Sales Rose by 12.7%

In line with the promise of Chairman, Dangote Cement, Aliko Dangote at the company’s 2022 Annual General Meeting (AGM), of an enhanced return on Investments to all the shareholders and other stakeholders in Dangote Cement, Plc, the company’s Management for the year ended December 31, 2023, has proposed an increase in the dividend payout to […]

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Business

PalmPay Flags-off Free Bank Transfer Campaign, Pledges Commitment to Initiatives on Affordable Financial Services

Fintech company, PalmPay has introduced three months of unlimited free transfers to all banks for users of its app. The company, today March 1, in a statement said the unlimited free transfer would empower its users to perform transactions without worrying about bank charges. According to the Managing Director, PalmPay, Mr Chika Nwosu, freebie to […]

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Technology

Stakeholders Harp on Need to Integrate Environmental Sustainability Models & Technology to Address Climate Change Challenges

Climate Action Africa (CAA), a leading social enterprise focused on environmental sustainability, reaffirmed its commitment to fostering an inclusive climate action ecosystem at the ongoing Omniverse Summit 2024. Co-founded by Innovation Support Network (ISN Hubs) with support from GIZ/Digital Transformation Center Nigeria (GIZ/DTC Nigeria), the Omniverse serves as a meeting point for diverse stakeholders across sectors, including […]

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