Nigerian travelers are experiencing significantly higher international airfares compared to their counterparts in neighboring countries. Despite the high demand for travel, airfares from Nigeria remain much more expensive. For instance, a recent viral social media post highlighted that a Lagos to London flight costs $1,636 while the same route from […]
GDM Group, Nigeria’s prominent marketing and media technology company, was honored at the EXMAN 10th anniversary awards and Gala night in Lagos. The company received five awards for its exceptional achievements in various areas, including executed brand strategy, experiential marketing, digital integration, product development, and integrated experience. The accolades included […]
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced the signing of collaboration agreements in financial technology (fintech) with the Central Bank of Egypt. This development was shared by the apex bank on its official Twitter account on Tuesday. The signing ceremony for the partnership occurred at the recently concluded ‘Seamless […]
A delegation of more than 15 U.S. businesses is set to visit Nigeria for B2B meetings and networking events, organized by the U.S. Commercial Service (CS Nigeria). The trade mission delegates will have a specific focus on ICT/Cybersecurity, Beauty Care/Consumer Goods, Automotive, and Trade Multiplier services. If you wish to […]
The Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), Dr. Bashir Gwandu, presented a souvenir to Ms. Joyce Chen, the Founder of LEMI Technology, China, during a business delegation’s visit to NASENI’s headquarters in Abuja on July 17, 2023. NASENI is urging investors to collaborate with […]
Uber’s Country Manager in Nigeria, Tope Akinwumi, announces the launch of the emergency in-app service and audio recording feature in the country. Uber, an American vehicle-for-hire and delivery company, has introduced these features to prioritize the safety of drivers and riders. The inclusion of technology aims to continuously improve safety […]
The Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) has announced its intention to raise N23 billion from local investors. The funds will be used to support Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) as part of the bank’s primary goal. This announcement follows the successful oversubscription of the initial N20 billion issuance under […]
The on-going Skill Acquisition Training and Youth Empowerment Programme of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) is fast gaining traction and the attention of many State government across the federation. The latest to buy into it is the Osun State Governor Senator Ademola Adeleke who […]
MarkHack 2.0’s top 5 finalists will go through a 3-month incubation program at Eko Innovation Center, receiving $50,000 USD seed capital upon completion. MarkHack’s curator and Founder of Eko Innovation Center, Victor Afolabi, announced this at the event’s grand finale in Lagos, Nigeria. The program involved innovative pitch sessions, […]
The Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) has refuted allegations that its offices were raided by the Department of State Services (DSS) with the intention of confiscating potentially damaging documents concerning President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his associates. In a statement issued by the Director of Education and Advocacy Services […]
