Microsoft and Data Science Nigeria (DSN) have collaborated to equip non-profits with the Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools and knowledge they need to amplify their impact and create a more prosperous and sustainable future. This is even…
Cross River State’s Commissioner for Sports Development, Agnes Atsu, has challenged politicians in the state to emulate the lawmaker representing Cross River Central senatorial district, Senator Eteng Williams, by coming out to sponsor any…
The federal government has resolved all outstanding issues surrounding the $1.3 billion Oil Mining License (OML) 245 oil field scandal. Minister for state for petroleum resources, Heineken Lokpobiri, who made this known, said a meeting…
Fidelity Bank has urged customers and investors to invest in its ongoing N127.10 billion capital raising. The bank made this call at a town hall meeting themed ‘Own a Slice of Our Bank!’ held in Abuja yesterday. Fidelity Bank is offering a…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of the following qualified Nigerians to the board of the Family Homes Funds Limited (FHFL). According to a statement by his spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, said in furtherance of efforts by the…
Zedcrest, one of Africa’s leading financial solutions firms, announced on Monday, its acquisition of RMB Nigeria Stockbrokers, a member of Rand Merchant Bank — the Corporate and Investment Banking arm of the FirstRand Group. The…
President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has criticised the Central Bank of Nigeria’s decision to raise interest rates to nearly 30 per cent. The foremost entrepreneur also advocated for policies that safeguard domestic industries…
The GIFTAC Foundation, under the leadership of founder Gift Enwere, has recently launched a digital literacy program aimed at equipping secondary school students with advanced learning tools. This initiative is a collaborative effort with…
Project Management Institute (PMI) is showcasing its globally renowned certifications at the NOG Energy Week. Among the certifications to be highlighted are the gold standard, Project Management Professional (PMP®), and the PMI…
Access Holdings Plc yesterday held a formal signing ceremony as part of the arrangements to raise a total of N351.009 billion by way of a rights issue to existing shareholders. The Offer is part of the Group’s strategy to enhance its…
An IT firm, 23 Technologies,has officially unveiled the company’s innovative car hailing service, 23 Ride, in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).The company aims to differentiate itself by addressing the specific needs of drivers and…
Over 6,000 retirees of the liquidated national carrier, Nigeria Airways, have appealed to the Federal Government to return them to the Defined Benefits Scheme (DBS) like their counterparts in the other sectors of the economy.Their return…
Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc Ahmed Musa Dangiwa has declared that the Renewed Hope Housing Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu would not tolerate abandoned work. Dangiwa warned that any contractor that collects…
The management of Jos Electricity Distribution Plc (JED) under the leadership of Engr Abdu Mohammed has compensated electrocution victims and their relatives in the Kabong community of Jos North LGA of Plateau State. Members of the…
The federal government has joined forces with the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) to come up with an actionable roadmap and policy framework that would refurbish the nation’s manufacturing sector. This is just as the Vice…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company, Limited(NNPC) has declared a state of emergency on production in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry. The declaration the Company said is aimed at increasing Nigeria’s crude oil production and growing…
FITC recently concluded its highly anticipated TechnNovation FINTECH Conference, themed “Building Trust in the Digital Age: Balancing Performance with Compliance.” The event brought together key stakeholders from the financial sector,…
Google Sub-Saharan Africa in collaboration with the Creative Industries Initiative for Africa (C.I.I.F.A.) on Tuesday said it was launching the second cohort of its Engage Nigeria Programme. Manager, EMEA Music & Culture at Google Sub…
The director-general of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr. Emomotimi Agama has posited that innovative financial instruments have the power to unlock new opportunities, foster growth, and address pressing socio-economic…
The Independent Petroleum Producers Group (IPPG) has called on the federal government to accelerate the conclusion of all the pending International Oil Companies (IOCs) divestment transactions in the country to unlock over 200,000 barrels…
The Dutch entrepreneurial development bank (FMO) and Nigeria’s First City Monument Bank (FCMB) have signed a $25 million NASIRA guarantee agreement to enable FCMB expand its funding to agricultural, youth, and women-owned SMEs without…
Nigeria’s telecommunications sector attracted a total of $191.5 million in Foreign Direct Investments (FDIs) in the first quarter of 2024, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has disclosed. The Q1 2024 figure surpassed the total FDI…
Lagos Aviation Academy (LAA) proudly announces the launch of its state-of-the-art training facility for aviation training and education. The event which coincided with the academy’s 7th anniversary has solidified its reputation as a…
The Nigerian stock market yesterday closed N26 billion higher as investor interests in Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO), Zenith Bank and United Bank for Africa (UBA) pushed the broader index into positive terrain. The All-Share Index…
There is hunger in the land’ has become a common refrain in the Nigerian landscape owing to the fallouts of the harsh economic situation in the country. Although this is a reality on the ground, the narrative is amplified monstrously by…
The Nigeria Athletes Commission (NAC) has vowed to make a positive difference when they compete at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games kicking off this month in Paris, france. Their resolve was declared as the captains of the various sports…
Lobi Stars have retained 26 players for the 2024/25 Nigeria Premier Football League season. The players were retained following impressive performances last season. The Makurdi club are expected to make new signings before the start of the…
Embattled French midfielder, Paul Pogba, has insisted he is not finished as a professional footballer and rejected any suggestion he could retire despite a four-year ban for doping. Pogba, 31, has not played since August 2023 and is…
In line with its renewed drive to ensure the coaches upgraded their knowledge in modern football tactics, the National Institute for Sports (NIS) is collaborating with Platinum Football Coaches to organise a two-day coaching clinic. The…
Team Nigeria wrestlers will depart the country today for a pre-Olympic tournament in Madrid, Spain, before settling in Germany for their last camping ahead of the games proper. President, Nigeria Wrestling Federation (NWF), Daniel Igali,…