With a big shift from its previous focus on business-to-business transactions, Paystack, a Nigerian fintech company owned by Stripe, has launched Zap, a consumer app designed for instant and secure bank transfers marking a grand entry into the consumer payments space. This was disclosed during a live stream on YouTube […]
Lessons from the U.S. Commercial Service for the Next Generation of U.S.–Nigeria Economic Relations By Anayo Agu “Trade has probably done more than any other single influence to promote civilization throughout the world.” — Cordell Hull , Former U.S. Secretary of State and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Throughout history, nations […]
Konga is celebrating its 14th anniversary with a series of customer-focused initiatives, including the launch of its upgraded mobile app and website, exclusive anniversary offers, product upgrades, and exciting rewards designed to deliver even greater value to shoppers. Running from July 1 to July 31 under the theme “Celebrating Possibilities,” the campaign reflects Konga’s […]
The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has said the next phase of growth for Nigeria’s banking sector will be driven less by capital accumulation and more by the ability of financial institutions to build digital trust through artificial intelligence (AI), regulatory technology […]
Former Executive Vice-Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta, has officially assumed office as the 14th President of the Nigerian Academy of Engineering (NAE), with a commitment to strengthen policy engagement and position engineering at the forefront of Nigeria’s development agenda. Danbatta made this pledge during his […]
The Nigeria Computer Society (NCS), the nation’s foremost professional body for Information Technology practitioners, has officially announced the hosting of its landmark annual event, the NCS International Conference 2026, scheduled to take place in Jos, Plateau State. Under the theme “Harnessing Digital Innovation and Emerging Technologies for Inclusive Growth and […]
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) proudly announces the signing into law Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR. This landmark legislation marks a transformative milestone in of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) Act, 2026 by His Excellency, President Nigeria’s journey towards a secure, inclusive and digitally empowered nation. The new Act […]
The Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Air Peace, Allen Onyema, has expressed concern over the high cost of doing aviation business in Nigeria, stating that over 70 percent of airlines that commenced operations in the country have ceased to exist. He attributed this alarming rate of business failure to […]
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and TikTok have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at equipping Nigerian Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) with digital commerce skills, tools, and opportunities to compete effectively in the digital economy. The partnership was unveiled at the launch of the TikTok Digital Commerce […]
President Tinubu Approves Six-Month Tenure Extension for Customs Comptroller-General Adeniyi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has granted a six-month extension to the tenure of the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, allowing him to remain in office until February 2027. The announcement was made on Friday by […]
The Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) has announced that engineers who undergo its forensic investigation training will be certified and added to a national register of specialists to investigate building collapses and other engineering failures across the country. The Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of COREN, […]
