News
  • September 24, 2025

Airtel’s Foundation Targets 10 Million Africans with Better Life Using Brand’s Four Pillar Strategy

Airtel Africa Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Airtel Africa plc, today unveiled its plans to directly improve the lives of 10 million people across the continent by 2030. The strategy will be delivered through targeted initiatives under four core pillars namely Financial Empowerment, Education, Environmental Protection and Digital Inclusion (FEED). Outlining the ambitious target,  Chairman […]

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Business
  • September 24, 2025

Nigeria in Partnership with Awarri  Unveils Homegrown Open-source Language Model

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L-R: SSA New Media, Lagos Gov, Jubril Gawat, Group Head, Marketing and Corporate Communications FirstBank, Olayinka Ijabiyi, Commissioner of Information and Strategy, Lagos, Mr Gbenga Omotosho - Deputy Chief of Staff/E1 Lagos GP LOC Chairman, Mr Samuel Egube.
 Business
  • September 24, 2025

PowerBoat Race LOC Unveils FirstBank as Latest Sponsors

The Local Organising Committee of the E1 Lagos GP is proud to announce its sponsorship lineup for Africa’s first all-electric powerboat race, on the Lagos Lagoon. The announcement was made at the Stakeholder Immersion Session, convened to ensure that every stakeholder – from sponsors and the media to creators and influencers – carries a unified […]

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Business
  • September 24, 2025

FirstBank Mulls Specialized Financial Services for Physically Challenged Customers

FirstBank, the premier West African bank and a leading financial inclusion service provider, is set to introduce tailored financial services for blind, partially sighted, and physically challenged customers across its operations. This initiative is part of FirstBank’s broader continuous commitment to promoting Financial Inclusion and Diversity, which is shown in its policies, partnerships and initiatives […]

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Business
  • September 22, 2025

Airtel Africa  Uncovered Over 205 Million Spams SMS Alert  in Six Months

AirteaairtelMore than 205 million spam SMS messages were detected by Airtel Africa’s pioneering Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered spam detection service, Spam Alert in 13 (thirteen) of its markets over the last 6 months. The Spam Alert Service, which is available to all subscribers at no cost, identifies and prefixes the SMS with “SPAM Alert” and provides […]

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Business
  • September 22, 2025

FirstBank Partners Lagos to Host Racing Championship

In line with its commitments of promoting sports and developmental initiatives at all levels, First Bank of Nigeria Limited is partnering the organizers of the first of its kind E1 Lagos GP an all-electric powerboat racing championship. Disclosing this at the E1 Lagos GP Stakeholder Immersion session in Lagos recently, Olayinka Ijabiyi, the Acting Group […]

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Business
  • September 22, 2025

SON Applauds Dangote Cement Impact on Nigeria’s Manufacturing Sector

Standards Organization of Nigeria (SON) has lauded Dangote Cement Plc for its significant role in elevating the country’s manufacturing sector and urged other manufacturers to emulate the Company’s dedication to best practices and operational excellence.   The commendation followed the successful completion by the Dangote Cement, Obajana Plant in Kogi State, of the Integrated Management […]

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Business
  • September 22, 2025

Otedola Tasks Petrol Markets on New Realities in Product Business, Says Change is Here

Nigeria’s billionaire businessman, Mr Femi Otedola, yesterday waded into the ongoing fuel supply disagreement between the Dangote Refinery and the Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN), advising the association to innovate or perish. The philanthropist stressed that he had followed the debate around the fuel supply issues between both parties recently, noting […]

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News
  • September 22, 2025

Over 3600 Nigerian Teachers from 36 States Set for NITDA Digital Upskilling

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has intensified its efforts to transform Nigeria’s education sector by equipping teachers with essential digital skills under its flagship initiative, Digital Literacy for All (DL4ALL). In a significant step toward this goal, the Agency has commenced a two-day physical training programme for teachers drawn from the 36 states […]

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Titilayo Adewumi, Country Managing Director for Nigeria at SAP.
 Business
  • September 18, 2025

West African business leaders Explore Industry Issues at SAP Lagos Innovation Day

AMA PRESS RELEASE West African business leaders, technology partners and SAP explore a bold new vision for business to thrive in an increasingly competitive technology environment. The experts who met in Lagos, Southwest Nigeria brainstorm on several industry critical issues essential for business growth. Speaking at the event, Managing Director: Emerging Africa at SAP, Shiraz […]

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