OPay, a leading financial institution in Nigeria, has partnered with AfriGo Card, powered by AfriGopay Financial Services Limited (AFSL), a subsidiary of Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) aiming to enhance the availability of digital payment services to Nigerians. The partnership will facilitate rapid scaling while ensuring secure and convenient payment […]
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Friday, November 15, was anything but ordinary at Ikeja City Mall, as the TECNO SPARK 30 city tour brought a spark of excitement that lit up the bustling city. From the very first moment, the atmosphere was electric—an irresistible mix of bubbly energy, music, and the unmistakable buzz of something […]
Hermplify, a groundbreaking AI-powered platform, has officially launched to help women entrepreneurs and young girls in Africa grow their businesses and learn valuable tech skills. The platform is designed to make it easier for women to succeed by providing tools for managing their businesses, accessing financial support, and learning in-demand […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has celebrated the successful revitalization of the Port Harcourt refinery, with petroleum product loading resuming officially on November 26, 2024. This achievement, he noted, represents a significant milestone in Nigeria’s journey toward energy sufficiency. President Tinubu credited the progress to the foundational efforts of former […]
National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has said that the new National Identification Number (NIN) card can be used by Nigerians for financial transactions including payments and cash withdrawals, in addition to being used as a means of identification. Kayode Adegoke, head of Corporate Communications, and Peter Iwegbu, director of Card […]
Professor Adewale Obadare, Nigeria’s first Professor of Practice in Cybersecurity, recently shared practical guidance on breaking into the cybersecurity field during a webinar hosted by FirstBank. With over 58 certifications and accolades, including the Outstanding Digital Trust Leader Award, Prof. Obadare offered a roadmap for aspiring cybersecurity professionals. Highlighting the […]
The recent visit of Nigeria’s Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Barrister Hannatu Musa Musawa and the Executive Secretary/CEO, National Institute for Cultural Orientation (NICO), Otunba Biodun Ajiboye to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil has sparked concerns by Afro Brazilians who are calling on the federal government to […]
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has directed electricity distribution companies (DisCos) to replace faulty and obsolete meters for customers at no cost. This directive was detailed in a statement released on Monday. The move comes amid reports of certain DisCos requiring customers to pay for the replacement of Unistar […]
The Federal Government has begun discussions with seven states to advance the implementation of Project 774, an initiative aimed at enhancing digital connectivity across Nigeria. Project 774, launched earlier this year, seeks to provide internet access to all 774 local government secretariats in the country. The Minister of Communications and […]
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of three Nigerians as Directors-General of key national agencies, along with a Special Adviser on Public Communications and Media. Read Also: Introducing Sunday Akin Dare: President Tinubu’s Newly Appointed Special Adviser on Public Communication and Orientation The newly appointed officials are: 1. Mr. Olawale […]
