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 […]
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has elected Sidi Ould Tah of Mauritania as its new president, marking the end of a decade-long leadership tenure by Nigeria’s Akinwumi Adesina. Tah emerged victorious during the bank’s annual meetings held on Thursday in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. He will formally assume office on September […]
The Nigerian Women in Information Technology (NIWIIT) proudly announces InnovateHer 2025, its 10th National Conference and 11th Annual General Meeting (AGM), scheduled to take place from June 18–19, 2025, at the UBEC Digital Resource Centre, 177 Ahmadu Bello Way, Opp. Next Cash & Carry, Kado, Mabushi, Abuja. With the timely […]
“Happy Children’s Day to all the young minds that are shaping the future of our world! As a legal luminary and wordsmith, I am honored to share five key pieces of advice with children globally. Firstly, always remember that your dreams are valid and worth chasing. Never let anyone dull […]
After over a decade of consistent advocacy, the eBusiness Life Girls in ICT campaign has recorded notable milestones in Nigeria’s push to promote gender inclusivity in technology. At the 13th edition of the International Girls in ICT Day celebration held recently in Lagos, stakeholders from across the tech ecosystem praised […]
Today, as the world celebrates Children’s Day, we honor the incredible potential and promise of Africa’s children. You are the future leaders, innovators, and changemakers of this great continent! 🌍 Believe in Yourself: You have unique talents, dreams, and aspirations. Never let anyone dull your sparkle. 🌟 Empower Yourself: Education […]
The Federal Government has unveiled plans to harness the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscape (ACReSAL) Project, a World Bank-supported initiative, as a strategic tool in its push to improve food security across Nigeria. Speaking at the ACReSAL Project-Wide Retreat for Steering and Technical Committees, the Minister of Environment, Malam Balarabe […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has mandated telecom licensees in Nigeria to inform consumers of major service outages on their networks through media channels, stating the cause(s) of the service interruption, and the area(s) affected by the service interruption/outage, as well as the time that would be taken to restore […]
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has recorded a landmark revenue of N1.3 trillion in the first quarter of 2025, more than doubling the N600 billion generated during the same period in 2023. Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, attributed the milestone to transformative reforms implemented under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed […]
Remita, Nigeria’s leading payment technology platform developed by SystemSpecs, is setting its sights on a bold new chapter with plans for Pan-African expansion. The platform, which started as a payroll feature in a human resources application, has evolved into a powerful financial ecosystem processing over ₦60 trillion in annual […]
At the prestigious 2025 edition of the International Girls in ICT Day Celebration, Mrs. Funmilola Victoria Omojola was recognized as the recipient of the ICT Girls Torch Holder Award, a distinction awarded to exemplary leaders driving digital inclusion and empowerment for young girls across Nigeria. The event, hosted by eBusiness […]