StartUps

Thrills, Excitement as Nigeria Hosts Global Tech Expo Show-Casing World’s Best Techie

One of the world’s most leading technology event has berthed in Nigeria with two editions holding both in Lagos, Southwest Nigeria and at the nation’s capital, Abuja where the world came to showcase technology that delegates from across the world were excited to behold. It took over a decade of active participation by Nigerians to […]

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Business

AI-Driven Disruption Holds Key to Africa’s Digital Revolution, NITDA’s Boss

The current AI-driven disruption across the world is an opportunity for the African continent’s tech experts to transform nation’s digital economy. But African nations needs to collaborate in building shared Artificial Intelligence (AI) infrastructure, says the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa stressing that the Africa must lead-not follow-in […]

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Business

FirstBank Unveils Merchant Solution to Rejig Nigeria’s Payments

FirstBank, the financial institution and provider of financial inclusion services in West Africa, has officially launched its FirstMonie Merchant Solution. This innovative platform is designed to enable merchants and businesses across Nigeria to seamlessly accept digital payments with efficiency and ease. The FirstMonie Merchant Solution responds to the increasing need for dependable digital payment systems […]

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Internet

Over $2.6trl Needed to Give Everyone Internet Connectivity by 2023, Says ITU

Achieving universal, meaningful Internet connectivity by 2030 could require an investment of USD 2.6 trillion to USD 2.8 trillion at current prices, according to the Connecting Humanity Action Blueprint released today by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) – the UN agency for digital technologies – and the Communications, Space & Technology Commission (CST) of the Kingdom of Saudi […]

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Business

MTN Nigeria Kick Off 2025 PachiPanda Challenge to Fostering Local Innovation 

MTN Nigeria Communications Plc, in collaboration with the Worldwide Fund for Nature (WWF), through its local partner, the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF), and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Nigeria, has launched the 2025 Nigeria PachiPanda Challenge. This initiative is part of the Africa PachiPanda Challenge, designed to stimulate and champion innovative solutions that address […]

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Business

Airtel Africa Foundation Presents Two Nigerian Students with Tech Scholarships 

Airtel Africa Foundation, through Airtel Nigeria, has announced that two Nigerian students, Terence Ifeanyichukwu and Ali Usman Mohammed, have been selected as recipients of the prestigious Airtel Africa Fellowship. These scholars will pursue undergraduate studies in technology, including Artificial Intelligence, at Plaksha University in Mohali, India, an institution known for reimagining engineering education for the […]

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News

ETHICORE Group to Redefine Advocacy Across Africa, GCC and Near East

AMA PRESS RELEASE ETHICORE Political Lobbying, ranked among the Top 10 firms in Africa and the EMEA region for government affairs and advocacy, has launched the ETHICORE Group and its first international office in Dubai, UAE – marking its expansion into the GCC and Near East. Founded in 2009 with a single client – still […]

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Business

Marketing Guru Advocates Panacea for Nigeria’s Marketing Ecosystem Advancement

Stronger collaboration, ethical practice, and bold innovation are the cornerstones for advancing Nigeria’s marketing ecosystem and unlocking brand growth. Giving his keynote address as Chairman of the inaugural edition of The Brand Handlers Summit and Awards, Group Managing Director of SO&U, Udeme Ufot held under the theme “Advancing Nigeria’s Marketing Ecosystem to Drive Brand Growth”, […]

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Business

Nigerians to Pay Federal Govt $80 for Every Package Leaving for USA

Nigerians will now pay $80 or its naira equivalent for every package sent to the US, the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) said on Friday. NIPOST, in a circular, said the move would take effect from August 29, 2025 but disclosed that letters and documents would be exempted from the mandatory prepaid customs fee. It explained […]

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Business

CBN Gives PoS Operators 60 Days Deadline to Begin GPS Tracking of Transaction

The Central Bank of Nigeria has directed that all Point of Sale (PoS) terminals in the country be geo-tagged within 60 days In a statement dated August 26, 2025, obtained by our correspondent, CBN said the move is part of measures to curb fraud and strengthen oversight of digital payments. It is also part of […]

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