Starting your business with the support of the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) offers a wealth of benefits. Here are five key reasons why engaging with SMEDAN can drive your business growth and success: Access to a Wide Range of Opportunities SMEDAN provides access to various […]
A Professor of Ifa Divination, Prof. Wande Abimbola, who is former Vice Chancellor of the University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife) is appointed as Patron of World Orisa Congress (WOOCON). Prof. Wande Abimbola who has since accepted his appointment, expresses enthusiasm and excitement over the efforts being made […]
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 […]
The United States, home to many of the world’s most advanced artificial intelligence (AI) models, is now without formal guidelines for AI development after President Donald Trump rescinded the AI safety framework introduced by former President Joe Biden. The framework, which was enacted in October 2023, sought to protect consumer […]
January 21, 2025 – Lagos, Nigeria Eko Electricity Distribution Company (Eko DisCo), Nigeria’s second-largest electricity distributor, has entered into a landmark deal, selling a 60% equity stake to Transgrid Enerco Limited. The agreement was formalized today, with the transaction expected to be completed by April 2025. Transgrid Enerco is […]
Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, has made a bold statement about the future of software engineering, stating that artificial intelligence (AI) will replace mid-level software engineers at his company this year, 2025. In a recent interview on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast, Zuckerberg revealed that Meta is developing an AI […]
Ahmad Farroukh, CEO of Nigeria’s indigenous telecom giant Globacom, has resigned just one month into his tenure, due to what insiders describe as challenges within the company’s organizational structure. Farroukh, a seasoned executive with experience at MTN and Smile Communications, was appointed in October 2024 to lead Globacom’s overhaul efforts […]
Ahmad Farroukh, appointed CEO of Nigerian telecom giant Globacom in October 2024, has resigned after only one month in the role, sources familiar with the situation confirmed. While Globacom has yet to release an official statement or notify employees internally, insiders attribute the sudden departure to unresolved challenges within the […]
