Business

Waves of Innovation: How First Bank turned Lagos into Africa’s Electric Playground

The Lagos Lagoon glistened in shades of blue and gold as electric powerboats sliced through the water, cheered on by an ecstatic crowd that lined Victoria Island’s waterfront from Saturday, 3 October to Sunday, 5 October. For two unforgettable days, Lagos became Africa’s capital of clean energy, glamour, and innovation, all powered by First Bank […]

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Technology

Nigeria to Rejig Online Safety, Confidence with Introduction of Digital Trustmark Seal

 The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), is set to launch the Nigerian Digital Trustmark Seal to build trust, transparency and confidence in Nigeria’s online ecosystem. The Director General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa, unveiled the plan  during a press conference organised by NITDA in commemoration of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, which brought together representatives from the […]

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Business

NITDA Unveils Strategic Plans Designed to Secure Nigeria’s Digital Future

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has unveiled what it described as decisive steps to safeguard Nigeria’s digital future. According to the Director General of NITDA, Mr Kashifu Inuwa the steps are: by strengthening cybersecurity, enhancing infrastructure, and building human capacity to harness the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Inuwa who made this known […]

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Business

FirstBank Nigeria Lights-up  Abuja Digital Lifestyle with New  Innovative Self-service Xperience Centre 

FirstBank, the West African premier financial institution and financial inclusion services provider, has reaffirmed its commitment to driving digital transformation in the banking sector with the commissioning of its 7th fully automated branch, the FirstBank Digital Xperience Centre (DXC) at Area 10, Garki Abuja. The Centre is designed to deliver seamless, paperless, and customer-driven financial services across […]

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News

NCC Demands Six Requests from Governors, Security Agents to Help Protect Telecoms Infrastructure as More Nigerians Gain Internet Access

Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has demanded six request from Governors and States, operators, the private sector, security agencies, and development partners to join in the task of protection and expansion of Nigeria’s connectivity. The request is coming on the heels of the launching of the Ease of Doing Business Portal, a one-stop-shop that provides information […]

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Business

Airtel Africa Foundation Opens Opportunities for 100 Nigerian Undergraduate to Acquire Tech Skills

About 100 Nigerian higher institutions undergraduates are to have access to opportunities that will enable them acquire tech skills of all sorts. Recalled that the Airtel Africa Foundation, through Airtel Nigeria, kicked off its Undergraduate Tech Scholarship Programme to benefit 100 Nigerian undergraduates. This initiative was expected provide each recipient with a grant covering tuition, […]

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Business

Lagos Trends Global After Hosting Africa’s First Water Sport with FirstBank Team Winning Trophy

 Lagos State, Southwest Nigeria is trending globally after hosting the first Africa water sport in partnership with FirstBank Nigeria. Hosted on the waters of the Lagos Lagoon, Team Brazil by Claure Group claimed victory at the E1 Lagos GP presented by FirstBank. The landmark event marked Africa’s debut on the global calendar of the E1 […]

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Business

NITDA, Brevity Anderson Partner Set to Host Digital Nigeria 2025 Conference

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is set host the 2025 edition of the Digital Nigeria International Conference & Exhibition, with the theme: “Innovation for a Sustainable Digital Future: Accelerating Growth, Inclusion and Global Competitiveness.” The event, which is been hosted in Partnership with Brevity Anderson is scheduled to hold from this November, in the […]

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News

Presidency Lashes PENGASSAN Over Attack on Dangote Refinery 

The Nigerian Government on Monday berated the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, (PENGASSAN) for holding the whole country to ransom over a minor labour dispute, that would have been amicably settled. The government said the $20 billion Dangote Petroleum Refinery is a national asset that must be supported to function and […]

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Business

NITDA Raises Concern Over Increasing Cyber Attack, Seeks Urgent Clean-up of Cyber Space

The increasing menace resulting into the pollution of the cyber-space by myriads of attack causing concern for National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), a critical stakeholder of the ecosystem. Recall that the world is becoming increasingly digital, our daily lives are now more connected than ever, through our phones, computers, and the internet we use […]

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