Nigeria’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved two significant initiatives aimed at enhancing the country’s digital infrastructure. The first initiative, the Nigeria Universal Communication Access Project, seeks to provide connectivity to over 21 million people in underserved communities across 4,834 rural areas. The Minister of Communications, Innovation & Digital Economy, […]
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The former CEO of FirstBank, Adesola Adeduntan, has launched a new financial services firm called Sequoia Financial Services Limited. This was revealed by Adeduntan on LinkedIn where he shared his excitement stating, “I am happy to share that I am starting a new role as President and Founder of Sequoia […]
The President/CEO of the Digital Bridge Institute (DBI), David Daser, was among the distinguished guests at the official launch of the National Broadband Alliance for Nigeria (NBAN) 2025. The high-profile event, held at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Ikeja, Lagos, brought together top government officials, industry leaders, and key stakeholders […]
Nigerian Afrobeats artists are making a significant impact on the global music scene, and the nominations and big win at the 67th Grammy Awards nominations are a testament to that. The ceremony which took place on February 2, 2025, at the Arena in Los Angeles was a night to remember […]
United States President, Donald Trump has announced that Microsoft is in talks to acquire TikTok’s US operations. This development comes after Trump pressured the social network to shed its Chinese ownership or face a ban based on national security grounds. Trump mentioned that “there’s great interest in TikTok” and that […]
The Federal Government of Nigeria through the Ministry of Innovation, Science, and Technology has officially launched the Innovations in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Policy (iSTEP) Program, an initiative aimed at empowering youth-driven innovation and driving Nigeria’s economic transformation. The launch took place through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding […]
As part of an initiative and efforts to promote sustainable energy solutions and reduce carbon emissions in the country, Oando, a leading energy company in Nigeria, has announced plans to deploy 5,000 electric buses for public transportation in Lagos. During an interview with CNBC Africa, at the just concluded World […]
Nigeria is set to launch its first artificial intelligence-focused university in Epe, Lagos, a significant milestone in the Africa’s tech landscape. The university, named Wini University, aims to equip Nigerian youths with cutting-edge AI skills, positioning the country as a major player in the global AI market, projected to reach […]
The Federal Government (FG) has announced plans to digitalise the passport application process by March 1, 2025, in a move designed to enhance efficiency, reduce corruption, and simplify access to passports. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, Minister of Interior, disclosed the initiative during an interview with Segun Awosanya, popularly known as Segalink. Tunji-Ojo […]
The Federal Government of Nigeria through the National Orientation Agency (NOA) has announced key details of Nigeria’s new General Multipurpose National Identity Card (GMPC) an innovative card designed to consolidate identification documents, improve financial accessibility, and streamline government and private sector services for Nigerian citizens. This was revealed in a […]
