The National Institute for Cultural Orientation (NICO), under the Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism, and the Creative Economy, has announced a strategic partnership with the Brazilian Consulate to introduce an accreditation process for Yoruba traditional practitioners. This initiative will serve as a prerequisite for visa issuance to Brazil for […]
Innovation
TD Africa, one of Africa’s foremost technology distribution giants, demonstrated its industry leadership once again by winning two major accolades at Huawei Day Nigeria 2025. The three-day event, themed “Accelerating Industrial Intelligence,” was held at the Grand Ballroom of the Lagos Oriental Hotel and marked Huawei’s 25th anniversary in Nigeria. […]
Nigerians seeking to correct their date of birth on the National Identification Number (NIN) database will now pay N28,574, following a significant upward review of service fees by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC). The new charge, up from N16,340, reflects a 75% increase and is now the most expensive […]
The President of the Centre for Cyber Awareness and Development (CECAD), Dr. Bayero Agabi has passionately called for a heightened focus on “cyber sanity” and responsible cyberspace utilization across all sectors of Nigerian society. He made this call while speaking at a recent conference in Abuja, underscoring the critical imperative […]
Phase3 Telecom, West Africa’s leading independent fibre optic infrastructure provider, in collaboration with Laser Light Africa, has launched “Fiber Meets AI” an advanced Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) initiative set to redefine digital connectivity along the Lagos Accra corridor. The new initiative capitalizes on Phase3’s extensive 600km fibre network between Lagos, Nigeria, and […]
Phase3 Telecom has announced a strategic partnership with Laser Light Africa, a subsidiary of Laser Light Companies, to deliver an advanced Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) solution along the key Lagos–Accra corridor. This development marks a major step in accelerating West Africa’s digital transformation. The 600km terrestrial fibre corridor, connecting Lagos in Nigeria […]
The Stanley Jegede Foundation (SJF) has officially launched the first phase of its Unschooled to Schooled (US) Initiative in Kogi State, as part of its broader mission to bridge educational inequality across Africa. The initiative, announced in Abuja on Wednesday, aims to provide inclusive and equitable education opportunities for underprivileged […]
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted contraband items, including high-tech drones and unregistered pharmaceutical products, with an estimated street value of N921 billion between January and April 2025. This was disclosed by the Comptroller General of Customs, Wale Adeniyi, during a press briefing in Lagos on Wednesday. He stated […]
Five African countries may soon become part of a groundbreaking international space mission, joining Russia and China in constructing a nuclear-powered lunar research station by 2035. The nations—Senegal, Egypt, Ethiopia, South Africa, and Djibouti—are among 13 countries expected to participate in the ambitious Russian-Chinese International Lunar Research Station (ILRS) project. […]
The Lagos State Government has introduced a major overhaul of its waste management system, mandating GPS tracking for all waste disposal trucks and the full digitization of payments for services rendered by Private Sector Participants (PSPs). Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, announced the reforms on Wednesday […]
