Business

Bill Duplicating NDPC Roles, Functions and Mandate Surfaces in NASS

A bill that may duplicate the functions and roles of the National Data Protection Commission(NDPC ) is before the House of Representative. The bill, which is before theHouse of Representatives proposed a 10-year prison and a minimum fine of N500m for anyone who transfers strategic payment transaction data outside Nigeria without regulatory authorisation. The proposed […]

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MTN Nigeria Records N2.1trl Cash Flow in Nine Months as Data Tops Revenue Chart

MTN Nigeria Communications Plc in its Group financial results for the nine months ended 30 September 2026 had a free cash flow of N1.2 trillion, which went up by 57.5%, reflecting strong cash generation. In the latest financial figures released by the tech giant, total subscribers increased by 10.9% to 94.7 million while active data […]

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Access Bank Plc Appoints New DMD for African Subsidiaries as Bamisebi Becomes ED, IT and Digitalisation

Access Bank Plc, has appointed Mr. Oluseyi Kumapayi as Deputy Managing Director, African Subsidiaries, and Mr. Olanrewaju Bamisebi as Executive Director, Information Technology and Digitalisation. The appointment takes effect from October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026, respectively. Kumapayi is elevated from his previous position as Executive Director, African Subsidiaries, while Mr. Bamisebi joins the […]

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Nigerians Need Affordable Connectivity for Citizens to Enjoy Impact of Digital Economy, Says NITDA Boss

The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has emphasised the need for inclusive digital infrastructure, affordable connectivity and sustained investment in emerging technologies to accelerate Nigeria’s economic growth and ensure that no citizen is left behind in the digital economy. Inuwa stated this while participating in a session titled “Inclusive […]

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Prima Garnet Chief to Lead AI’s Advertising, Creative Agencies Discourse at BJAN 2026

The Group Chief Executive Officer of Prima Garnet, Mr. Lolu Akinwunmi, has been announced as the keynote speaker at the 2026 Annual Brands and Marketing Conference of the Brand Journalists Association of Nigeria (BJAN). The conference, scheduled for Friday, November 6, 2026, in Lagos, will examine the growing influence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on Nigeria’s […]

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Nestlé Nigeria appoints Toritseju Egbebi as Corporate Communications and Sustainability Manager 

Nestlé Nigeria has announced the appointment of Toritseju Egbebi as Corporate Communications and Sustainability Manager, effective 1 November 2026, following the retirement of Victoria Uwadoka after ten years with the company. Toritseju Egbebi, currently Corporate Affairs Manager, brings 18 years of experience in public relations and corporate communications across the technology, financial services and consumer […]

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Creato Urban Wins Most Outstanding PR Agency in Strategic Communications

Creato Urban, an award-winning strategic communications and public relations agency, has been named Most Outstanding PR Agency in Strategic Communications at the 2026 Brandcom Awards, adding to a series of industry recognitions the agency has received this month. The award recognises its work in strategic communications, reputation management and brand building, reinforcing its position as […]

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Technology

ECOBANK YOUTH INNOVATION: Top 20 InnovateX Finalists Emerge for ₦20m Prize Pool

Top 20 finalists for InnovateX 2026, have been picked for Ecobank Nigeria flagship youth innovation challenge powered by Blaze in partnership with Verve. The finalists emerged from a competitive selection process involving 168 teams, comprising 672 undergraduate students from 90 universities across Nigeria. The grand finale, scheduled for October 30, 2026, at the Ecobank Pan […]

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IHS Nigeria Wins Best Culture Moment Campaign at Digital PR Summit

IHS Nigeria has been recognised in the Best Culture Moment Campaign category at the Third Nigeria Digital PR Awards, during the 11th Nigeria Digital PR Summit and its associated awards ceremony. The recognition highlights the company’s contribution to advancing digital innovation, preserving Nigeria’s cultural heritage and strengthening public engagement through strategic communication as exemplified in […]

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NITDA Canvasses for Stronger Tech Ecosystem Driven by Digital Infrastructure, Supportive Policies, Strategic Investment

  Nigeria needs stronger ecosystem requires reliable digital infrastructure, supportive policies, strategic investments and collaboration among government, industry leaders, investors and innovators. According to the Director General of National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, Nigerian innovators and technology companies have achieved significant success but those individual accomplishments alone cannot guarantee global competitiveness. Inuwa […]

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