Mr. Philip Ikeazor, Deputy Governor of Financial Systems Stability at CBN, stated that Nigeria’s central bank is aiming to enhance the fintech sector through a primary focus on Corporate Governance and Licensing. Ikeazor disclosed this, during the FITC Fintech (TechNnovation) Conference held in Lagos on Thursday. According to him, “Corporate Governance is also very critical. Organizations […]

Leading digital bank, Sparkle, hosted a virtual session on Thursday featuring renowned economist Bismarck Rewane, CEO of Financial Derivatives; Omon Anenih, founder of The Dew Center; and Uzoma Dozie, CEO of Sparkle. The event focused on cash flow management strategies for small businesses. In the 90-minute session titled, ‘Keeping Your Cash Flowing: Simple Tips for […]

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced that the digitization of the capital market will be instrumental in establishing new standards for capital raising in Nigeria. This initiative is expected to significantly contribute to the current administration’s goal of achieving a US$1 trillion economy. Dr. Emomotimi Agama, the Director-General of SEC, made this statement […]

Mohammed Idris, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, has expressed delight over the plans by the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) to launch an academy through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication Management. In a statement over the weekend, Minister Idris hailed the establishment of […]

In a move that underscores its commitment to advancing education, Egbin Power, Nigeria’s leading power generation company, has commissioned an innovation centre designed to equip students with entrepreneurial, practical, and creative skills needed to thrive in the modern educational landscape. Named the ‘Bright Gyimah Centre for Innovation,’ this state-of-the-art facility is located within the Powerfields […]

Google has announced a surprising change in its annual hardware event schedule, moving the “Made by Google” event to August 13, 2024. Traditionally held in October, this year’s event promises to showcase Google’s latest advancements in AI, Android, and the Pixel product lineup. Set to take place at Google’s headquarters in Mountain View, California, the […]

On June 27th, Microsoft and Data Science Nigeria (DSN) hosted the inaugural AI for Non-Profit Organizations and Social Good Summit at Microsoft’s Lagos office. The event brought together leaders from various sectors and NGOs to explore the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for non-profits and social enterprises. AI offers significant potential for non-profits to […]

The Federal Government through the 3 Million Technical Talents (3MTT) program, has announced job opportunities for the 30,000 fellows that have graduated from cohort 1 of the program. The program coordinators announced this on Thursday, asking the fellows to start applying. While the nature of the jobs was not disclosed, the coordinators said the fellows […]

The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, has announced that the Commission and the Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy are working on new policies to increase the telecom sector’s GDP contribution to 25%. Speaking on Friday evening in Lagos during a reception hosted by the Association of […]

The Nigeria Communication Satellite Limited (NigComSat) has partnered with Hotspot Network Limited to bring internet access to rural communities in Nigeria. The CEO of NigComSat, Mrs. Jane Egerton-Idehen, shared this news over the weekend while discussing her recent activities. She explained that NigComSat and Hotspot Network will use their combined strengths to provide internet connections […]