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 […]
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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 […]
Chairman of the Association of Licensed Telecoms Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), Mr. Gbenga Adebayo, has lauded the remarkable leadership of Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, the Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). He further expressed appreciation for the NCC’s dedication to ensuring high-quality regulation, […]
The president of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu, and former vice president, Yemi Osinbajo, are among the 30 million users who have joined Meta’s new platform, Threads. Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, aims to reach one billion users in the near future. Threads, launched in over 100 […]
The parent company of TikTok, Bytedance, has ventured into the realm of music streaming by introducing TikTok Music. This newly launched subscription-based service allows users to synchronize their existing TikTok accounts. By doing so, they gain the ability to explore, download, and enjoy tracks discovered within the video app. With […]
The technology brand,TECNO, announces the introduction of its environmentally-friendly ‘Magic Skin’ design, powered by recycled materials, contributing to the preservation of the planet and mitigating the adverse impacts of climate change. During a recent media parley in Lagos, the Marketing Manager of the company, Thompson Ani, revealed that TECNO is […]
The Chairman of the Trade Promotion Board at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCCI), Leye Kupoluyi, cautioned industrial entities about the impending disruptions caused by advancing technology at a media launch for this year’s Information Communication Technology and Telecommunications Expo. He emphasized the need for businesses to […]