NITDA DG, Mr Kashifu Inuwa PHOTO: NITDA FACEBOOK PAGE
 Business

NITDA Boss Harps on Essence of Aligning Technological Innovations with Nigeria’s Cultural Heritage

The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has advocated for the implementation of robust policies that foster collaborations Nigeria’s cultural heritage.. According the NITDA boss, Mr Kashifu Inuwa, there is the need to ensure that technological innovations align with Nigeria’s cultural heritage and developmental goals. Inuwa who spoke at a virtual […]

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Business

AfriGoPay, Palmpay CEOs, & Others to Deliver Keynote Presentation at PAFON 2.0

The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of AfriGoPay Financial Services Ltd, Ebehijie Momoh will lead other fintech ecosystem players to the second edition of Payments Forum Nigeria (PAFON 2.0), where she be giving the keynote address. Featuring keynote presentation, fireside chat, panel discussion, networking opportunities, PAFON 2.0 is scheduled to hold on next week […]

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Konga Flags-off Easter Fiesta Campaign Loaded with Over 70% Discounts

Nigeria’s composite e-commerce giant, Konga, has officially launched its highly anticipated Easter Fiesta Campaign-a strategic, month-long celebration of unbeatable deals, exclusive rewards, and enhanced shopping experiences. Running from April 1st to April 30th, the campaign delivers up to 70% discounts across a wide array of product categories, reinforcing Konga’s position as a customer-first platform that […]

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Northern Businessman Pays Tribute to Konga 103.7FM on Life-Changing Impact

In a glowing testimonial that reveals the rising influence of Konga 103.7FM beyond Lagos, a business merchant from Kano, Mr. Ishaku Mohammed, shared how the station’s late-night programming helped him overcome insomnia and reconnect with hope. Mohammed, who was in Lagos to attend a wedding, stumbled on KongaFM by chance, but the impact, he says, […]

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Telecoms

MTN Foundation Jacks-up Scholarship Prize by 50% Opens Application for 2025 Students

 MTN Foundation has opened applications for its 2025 scholarship programme, reaffirming its dedication to strengthening the development of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), encouraging excellence in academic pursuit, deepening diversity and inclusion by empowering blind students in Nigeria. The programme provides three categories of scholarships annually: the Science and Technology Scholarship (MTN STS), the […]

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Business

Nigerian Govt Lauds Dangote Cement Community Development Initiatives

 The implementation of the Community Development Agreement with host communities by the management of Dangote Cement, Ibese Plant, came under applause at the weekend as host communities as well as the Federal Ministry of Solid Mineral Development praised the management for diligent execution of the agreement for the benefit of the rural communities. South-West Zonal […]

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Afrimash CEO Ayoade Oyedotun
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Nigeria’s Agritech Startup, Afrimash Goes Digital with USSD Code to Combat Substandard Farm  Produce

Nigeria’s Agritech company Afrimash has launched a USSD solution that enables farmers to verify the authenticity of day-old chicks before making a purchase-using just a basic mobile phone. The new service, accessible via *349*791#, was developed with support from global non-profit organization ” Acumen”. It offers a practical and accessible tool for thousands of poultry […]

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Business

TD Africa Partners Global Energy Company, EcoFlow to Tackle Persistent Energy Crisis

TD Africa is partnering with EcoFlow, a global energy leader, to introduce an innovative range of portable, eco-friendly power solutions. This collaboration is expected to deliver reliable, affordable, and sustainable electricity access for homes, businesses, and underserved communities across the country. A statement from the company recalling the official launch event in Lagos, quotedTD Africa’s […]

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Chief finance officer Kadri Modupe obtained the highest individual allotment of 187,496 shares.
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MTN Nigeria Splashes 1.3 million Shares on Executives, CFO Gets Highest Shares

MTN Nigeria has given 33 senior executives 1.3 million shares as part of its long-term incentive strategy. The allocation, revealed in regulatory filings with the Nigerian Exchange Limited, took place between March 26 and 28, 2025, as part of the telecom giant’s Performance Share Plan (PSP). The PSP is intended to reward high-performing employees and […]

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MTN Group CEO Ralph Mupita
 Business

MTN Group CEO Joins GSMA Board as Deputy Chairperson

MTN Group president and CEO Ralph Mupita has been named deputy chairperson of the GSM Association’s (GSMA’s) board. This follows last month’s announcement of Gopal Vittal, CEO of the Bharti Airtel Group, as the new chairperson of the board. Vittal and Mupita will serve for the remainder of the board term, until the end of 2026. Mupita […]

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