The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has emphasized its dedication to fostering the growth of the Fintech sector through strategic regulatory measures. Speaking at the 2023 NITRA Financial Technology (Fintech) Forum in Lagos, Dr. Aminu Maida, the Executive Vice Chairman of NCC, emphasized the increasing influence of Fintech in transforming […]
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), has successfully trained 500 youths in Cross River State in the art of solar power installation and maintenance. As part of the Board’s youth empowerment and human capacity-building initiatives, the comprehensive six-month training took place in three locations across the state, […]
The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Mallam Kashifu Abdullahi, has reiterated the agency’s commitment to shaping Nigeria’s digital landscape into a global hub for tech talent. NITDA aims to foster innovation and reposition Nigeria as a prominent player in the technology sector. This declaration was made […]
With our value-based collaboration with ISPs to unlock mutually beneficial opportunities and partnerships, we foresee an era of limitless possibilities for growth, innovation, and excellence with Phase 3 being poised as the network of the future Africa’s leading independent fibre optic network infrastructure and telecommunications service provider Phase 3 […]
Sterling Bank has revealed its intention to dedicate N1bn to support agro-innovators during the upcoming 5th edition of the annual Agric Summit Africa. The event, renowned for its significant contributions to the agricultural sector, is scheduled to take place in Lagos, Nigeria, in November 2023, under the theme ‘Empowering […]
Micro and small-medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Nigeria and other emerging markets are being encouraged to explore innovative financing solutions to address funding gaps, accelerate growth, and expand their operations. A recent study conducted by Stears in collaboration with the digital supply chain finance platform, Fiducia, sheds light on the […]
The Digital Nigeria 2023 Conference, hosted by the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, made waves with its dynamic theme, “Harnessing Digital Technologies for Job Creation, Inclusive Economic Growth, and Stability.” The event drew a constellation of tech thought leaders who focused on the transformative potential […]
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is set to investigate and impose sanctions on Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) suspected of undermining efforts to stabilize the Naira and bolster the national currency. Recent reports have revealed that some banks are engaging in speculative activities, purchasing foreign currency from the Investors […]
The Nigerian federal government has announced a significant change in its approach to issuing visas to foreign travelers. The principle of reciprocity will now be applied, ensuring that countries with strict visa requirements for Nigerians will receive similar treatment when their citizens apply for visas to Nigeria. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, […]
As the industry media body, the Nigeria Information Technology Reporters Association (NITRA), prepares for its stakeholders engagement event, the NITRA FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY (FINTECH) FORUM 2023, Nigeria’s telecommunications regulator, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has thrown its weight behind the event. The event, which is slated to hold on October 26, […]
