The Webfala Digital Skills for all Initiative (WDSFaI), a non-governmental organization (NGO) dedicated to advancing digital literacy and innovation in Nigeria, recently conducted an E-STEM (Environment, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and robotics training program for teachers in Kwara State. The WDSFaI training program, conducted yesterday at Noktel Hotel in Ilorin, brought together 60 Information […]

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is set to relocate five departments currently based in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, to its new office in Lagos. The departments being moved include: Banking Supervision, Other Financial Institutions Supervision, Consumer Protection Department, Payment System Management Department, and Financial Policy Regulations Department. Approximately 1,500 staff members of the […]

Since assuming office in 2019, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has demonstrated a strong commitment to advancing the tech sector as part of his comprehensive development agenda for Lagos State. Under his leadership, the state has witnessed significant strides in various tech-related initiatives, signaling a dedication to leveraging technology for growth and progress. As Governor Sanwo-Olu embarks […]

Between January 8 and 21, 2024, a total of 32,462 individuals have applied for passports and submitted their documents through the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) website. Out of these applications, 15,113 have been approved for biometric capture and production, constituting fifty percent of the total applications. The surge in passport applications is attributed to the […]

In Nigeria’s commercial hub, Lagos, the United States has recently established an ‘American Corner’ in the Lekki area. These corners function as regional resource centers, offering information and programs that showcase American culture, history, current events, and government. Antony Blinken, the Secretary of State for the United States, actively took part in the ribbon-cutting ceremony […]

As the TotalEnergies CAF AFCON Côte d’Ivoire 2023 tournament progresses to the knockout stages, it’s not just the continent’s top footballers gearing up for the next phase; children from across Cote d’Ivoire are also getting the chance to shine, thanks to Visa’s Player Escort program. Visa, a global leader in digital payments and the selected […]

Tunde Onakoya’s initiative, Chess Slum Africa, has entered a three-year partnership with Lufthansa Airlines Global to establish a Chess Academy and an Innovation Laboratory in Lagos. Onakoya shared this development on his LinkedIn page, emphasizing that the learning hub will be accessible and free for underprivileged children without access to education. Reflecting on the journey, […]

The Enugu State Government has entered into an agreement with Del-York Group to establish an ultra-modern Multipurpose Sports, Education, and Entertainment hub named the 042 Arena and Entertainment Park. The signing ceremony, held on Friday, January 19, 2024, at the Government House in Enugu, was attended by the Governor of Enugu State, the Secretary to […]

The 2024 edition of Nigeria Fintech Week (#NFW24) returns, scheduled from October 8 to 10, 2024, hosted at the esteemed Landmark Event Center in Lagos, Nigeria. Expanding upon the achievements of the previous year’s gathering that attracted more than 8,600 financial and fintech professionals from over 30 countries, #NFW24 strives to reconvene industry leaders, decision-makers, […]

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) engaged in discussions with a South Korean consortium led by Daewoo E & C regarding the development of gas projects in Nigeria. The talks, conducted in Seoul, South Korea, yesterday, focused on furthering NNPC Ltd.’s efforts to harness the country’s extensive gas resources and become a provider […]