Start-Up Arewa, the pioneering non-profit organization dedicated to empowering and promoting Northern Nigerian tech startups, has announced the Start-Up Arewa Innovation Summit 2023. This much-anticipated event will take place on Friday, October 27th, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the prestigious NAF Conference Center, Abuja. With the aim […]
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President Bola Tinubu granted his approval for the appointment of Mr. Ola Olukoyede as the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. This appointment is initially for a four-year term, subject to Senate confirmation, and it follows the suspension of the former anti-graft agency chief, Mr. Abdulrasheed […]
Dr. Olayemi Michael Cardoso, who was recently nominated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, officially commenced his duties on Friday, September 22, 2023, in an acting capacity as the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). His formal appointment is pending confirmation by the Senate. This transition follows the […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan have concluded a momentous accord, leading to the immediate lifting of the visa ban on Nigerian travelers. Moreover, as part of this significant agreement, both Etihad Airlines and Emirates Airlines will promptly recommence their flight operations to […]
The newly appointed CEO of NASENI, Mr. Khalil Suleiman Halilu, has committed to achieving President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda by utilizing Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) in the economy. He expressed this during his address to NASENI’s management and staff on September 4, 2023, following his appointment by President Bola […]
President Bola Tinubu has given his endorsement for Khalil Suleiman Halilu to assume the role of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) as its new Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Halilu took over the position of EVC/CEO of NASENI, replacing Dr. Bashiru Gwandu, […]
The pinnacle of technological innovation and thought leadership, Art of Technology Lagos (AOT), returns for its fifth edition, AOT 5.0. With an unwavering commitment to progress, this year’s conference dives into two crucial pillars that are shaping Lagos’s future: “The Creative Economy” and “A Digital Lagos.” Curated by the […]
The Queens Borough of New York City, USA, and the Lagos State Government have formed a learning exchange program to promote technological innovation and foster economic growth and entrepreneurship between Lagos and New York City. This partnership aims to encourage collaboration, identify shared interests, and establish a long-lasting and inclusive […]
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 […]
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, […]
