FinTech

FIRSTBANK Records N1trl Instant Digital Loan Disbursements

 FirstBank, a financial institution and provider of financial inclusion services in West Africa, announces the achievement of ₦1 trillion in cumulative instant digital loan disbursements. This accomplishment further consolidates the Bank’s reputation for innovation, leadership in financial inclusion, and commitment to customer empowerment within. Since its inaugural digital loan in August 2019, FirstBank has developed […]

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Business

New Era Beckons for Nigerian Tech Innovators as Framework for Proof-of-Concept Pilots Debut

A new boost is on the way for creativity, innovation and great ideas in Nigeria’s technology space as innovators now have their innovations well secured to not only meet international standards but to always have them secure their innovations in fast changing tech space. For any innovations to hit desk of the regulatory authority in […]

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Business

FirstBank Partners UN Organ to Drive Sustainable Finance, Lock Capital for Development

FirstBank, the West Africa premier financial institution and financial inclusion services provider, has strengthened its partnership with the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) to reaffirm its commitment to driving sustainable finance and unlocking capital for development. This ongoing partnership was reinforced at the recently concluded Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4) hosted by […]

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Airtel Nigeria Assures of Rejigging Nigeria’s Financial, Energy Sector through Reliable & Efficient Internet Connectivity

Airtel Nigeria, a telecommunications and digital solutions provider is keen on rejigging the Nigerian financial and energy through the deployment of reliable and efficient internet connectivity, Speaking at a two-day workshop for companies in Nigeria’s Banking, Financial Services & Insurance (BFSI) and utility sectors, the Managing Director/CEO of Airtel Nigeria, Dinesh Balsingh reaffirmed Airtel’s dedication […]

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IHS Nigeria, UNICEF Applaud  Donated-Oxygen Plant Impact on Rivers’ Residents

IHS Nigeria and its implementing partner, the United Nations Child Education Fund (UNICEF) has expressed satisfaction that the Oxygen Plant recently donated to Rivers State is helping to bridge the health Gap in the state and its environs. This observation was made recently when officials from IHS Nigeria and UNICEF, carried out a project inspection […]

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Business

Opportunities Beckon for Private 5G Network Rollout as MTN Nigeria Unveils 5G Possibilities

MTN Nigeria is presently enabling full-scale digital transformation for enterprise clients using the many opportunities in her 5G network possibilities. The telecommunication’s leader said that with such development there is the potential of private 5G networks for Nigerian enterprises. Speaking at the Swish Fusion Tech and Media Summit in Lagos, Southwest Nigeria, Senior Manager for […]

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Business

Dangote Tasks Wealthy Citizens to Invest in Nigeria

President and Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has urged wealthy Nigerians to invest in Nigeria, as it is the only way to build the nation. He said there is no two ways about it: real growth and development cannot happen in a nation without significant investments. He criticised the tendency of African […]

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LG Electronics Unveils Music by Radio Campaign to Spread ‘Life’s Good’ Brand Slogan

LG Electronics today in Lagos, Southwest Nigeria,  launched a new brand campaign, “Radio Optimism,” designed to help strengthen meaningful human connections and spread optimism through shared musical experiences. This initiative aligns with LG’s brand promise, “Life’s Good,” and addresses the growing challenge of forming genuine relationships in a technology-driven world. The Radio Optimism campaign seeks […]

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Seplat Assures of Readiness to Takeover Exiting International Oil Companies

Seplat Energy Plc, Nigeria’s indigenous energy company, has assured of readiness to take-over assets as international oil companies exiting the onshore and shallow water areas of Nigeria. Speaking during a panel session at the 13th Annual BusinessDay CEO Forum, with the theme “Nigeria: From Reform to Recovery,” the Seplat Energy’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Roger […]

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EduFuture Conference 2025 Designed to Revolutionising Education Through Innovation, Says Organisers

The stage is set for the highly anticipated second edition of the groundbreaking Edufuture Conference 2025, a premier gathering of Africa’s brightest minds in education, technology, and policy-making. The conference will be bringing together policymakers, EdTech pioneers, educators, investors, and grassroots leaders to shape the future of learning on the continent. Under the theme “Innovating […]

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