Ongoing anti-corruption campaign gained a boost on Tuesday as Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) rolled out plans for the establishment of online asset declaration system Speaking during the ‘Stakeholder Validation workshop for Asset liabilities Declaration System’ in Abuja, CCB Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Usman Bello, assured that the digital system designed […]
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In a significant development for Nigeria’s digital financial landscape, Paga, one of the country’s leading fintech companies, has announced a live integration with global payments giant PayPal. The partnership enables Nigerian users to link their PayPal accounts directly to their Paga wallets, facilitating international payments and local Naira withdrawals. The […]
Nigeria’s banking industry remains one of the most tightly regulated sectors of the economy. Oversight is provided by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), which issues operating licenses to banks based on capital adequacy, governance standards, risk management, and regulatory compliance. A bank’s license determines how far it can operate, […]
In an age where most GenZ students are faced with all manner of distractions occasioned by a plethora of social media platforms, peer pressure and social vices, young adults have been advised to be self disciplined and and more goals- oriented to avoid the pitfalls of academic misadventure. This […]
The Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF) has officially declared that all Federal Ministries and key government offices have transitioned to a fully digital, paperless operational model. The Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, announced the milestone during a press […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has issued a directive requiring all licensees that have implemented shareholding changes exceeding 10% without prior regulatory approval to regularize these infractions within a 45-day grace period. In a notice published on its official website, the Commission stated that the directive is issued under its […]
The ancient city of Kano buzzed with excitement on Saturday as cyclists and sports lovers from across the country converged for Cycling Kano 2025, a historic first for competitive cycling in Northern Nigeria. Isa Momoh, a professional cyclist from Kaduna State, emerged winner of the […]
Renowned entrepreneur, technologist, and philanthropist, Mr. Tim Akano, has been honored with Distinguished Alumnus Awards from Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) and Baptist Day School, Oluponna. The awards, both conferred in November 2025, recognize his lifelong contributions to education, mentorship, technology, and community development. An OAU graduate of the Class of […]
A new foundation named in honor of the late Professor Gabriel Olalere Ajayi, pioneer Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has been established to bolster Nigeria’s digital transformation agenda. The Professor Gabriel Olalere Ajayi Foundation was formally launched in Lagos alongside a memorial lecture celebrating his legacy. […]
In a strategic move to drive the global digital transition, Nigeria has presented a detailed roadmap to localize WSIS+20 commitments, prioritizing infrastructure development, transparent internet governance, and enhanced cybersecurity through multi-stakeholder collaboration. The strategy was announced in New York during Nigeria’s high-level side event, “Re-Imagining Digital Cooperation for Sustainable Development: […]