Flutterwave, a leading payments technology company, has appointed Dipo Fatokun as the new Chairman of Flutterwave Technologies Solutions Limited. He brings a comprehensive regulatory understanding and supervisory experience to solidify Flutterwave’s dedication to upholding the highest regulatory, compliance, and governance standards. Mr. Fatokun, with over 30 years of experience spanning banking services, finance, strategy, advisory, leadership, and […]

Karl Toriola, CEO, MTN Nigeria, has been conferred the title of Fellow by the Nigerian Academy of Engineering (NAE), alongside 12 other distinguished engineers. The announcement was made by the NAE Council on March 7th, 2024. Karl Toriola, the CEO of MTN Nigeria, has been honored with the title of Fellow by the Nigerian Academy […]

The shift towards electrification is evident across various sectors, from transportation to renewable energy storage systems and portable electronics. Oscar van Antwerpen, director and founder of Minrom, a prominent geological consulting firm, underscores the pivotal role of minerals like lithium, cobalt, nickel, manganese, and graphite in powering this battery-driven world. By 2030, South Africa aims […]

The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, has commended the efforts of stakeholders in the telecommunications industry to limit the impact of the undersea cable cut which affected internet connectivity in West Africa. Similarly, the Minister announced plans to spearhead a global collaboration aimed at enhancing the protection of undersea cables. […]

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said following the disruption on March 14, 2024, which affected data and voice services due to cuts in undersea fibre optics along the coasts of Cote d’Ivoire and Senegal, that services have now been restored to approximately 90% of their peak utilization capacities. Reuben Muoka, director, Public Affairs at NCC, confirmed in […]

Deloitte is reportedly initiating the most significant overhaul of its global operations in ten years as the Big Four firm aims to streamline costs and simplify the organization in anticipation of a potential market slowdown. According to reports, Deloitte will consolidate its primary business units into four categories—audit and assurance; strategy, risk, and transactions; technology […]

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is set to partner with the Entrepreneurship Village (eVillage) in fostering technology innovations and inclusivity in the country. This announcement was made during a visit by Sunil Santanam, the Chief Executive Officer of eVillage, and his team to the corporate headquarters of NITDA in Abuja. They sought the Agency’s assistance […]

Kashifu Inuwa, the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), known for prioritizing skills over certificates, has advised the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), which administers the student loan initiative program of the current administration, to consider accommodating Nigerians interested in enrolling in short courses that provide digital skills. Inuwa made this […]

The Federal Government is currently in negotiations with the World Bank to finalize procedures for securing loans exceeding $1 billion. These funds are intended to tackle the issues confronting Internally Displaced Persons and their host communities, alongside enhancing rural access and agricultural marketing within the nation. This request is detailed in World Bank documents titled […]