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Mr. Oluwaseun Dania, the founder and lead consultant of Alpha-Geek Technologies, an innovative Information Technology Services company, has been recognized as one of the 50 Most Valuable Personalities (MVP) in Nigeria’s Digital Economy. This accolade was presented to Oluwaseun Dania, who also serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Tradefada, a prominent digital currency exchange […]

Nigerians are encouraged to brainstorm ideas concerning Artificial Intelligence (AI) and rural telephony, as these areas hold potential to positively impact Nigeria’s economy and employment, particularly for the youth. This call was reiterated during the ‘Idea Dinner with the Top CEOs’ event organized by TechLife Media & Communications Limited. The event brought together key stakeholders […]

The Nigerian equity market showed resilience against global trends, with its market capitalization increasing by 46.6 percent or N13 trillion last year, according to the World Federation of Exchanges. In contrast, the global equity market capitalization also rose by 13 percent or over $13 trillion in 2023. Despite the overall growth in global market capitalization, […]

The value of the naira experienced a significant upturn, appreciating by 12 percent by the conclusion of last week’s trading activities. Additionally, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced the clearance of all valid foreign exchange backlogs amounting to 1.5 billion USD. The value of the naira, which closed the previous week at N1,502 […]

Dr. Krishnan Ranganath, the Regional Executive – West Africa at Africa Data Centres, has been recognized as one of the 50 most valuable personalities (MVP) in Nigeria’s digital economy in Lagos, South-West Nigeria. During the event, attended by government and private sector figures, Knowhow Media, the event organizer, highlighted the significant evolution of Nigeria’s digital […]

Kodex Africa and the Anambra State ICT Agency hosted a delegation of emerging entrepreneurs from the Enterprise Development Centre (@EDC4SME) on Thursday, March 21, 2024. This initiative aims to foster innovation and collaboration within Anambra State’s tech ecosystem. The visit, part of a broader effort to support entrepreneurship, was explained by Mrs. Nnenna Ugwu, Head […]

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has indicated its readiness to collaborate with the Ondo state government to foster a culture of data protection while creating employment opportunities for young people in the state. Dr. Vincent Olatunji, the national commissioner/CEO of NDPC, made this known during a meeting with His Excellency, Olayide Adelami, the Ondo […]

Nigeria’s leading edutech company, ProjKonnect, has unveiled its digital educational app, aimed at facilitating personalized learning for students and young professionals. The launch of the ProjKonnect App seeks to revolutionize the Nigerian educational landscape by promoting accessibility and innovation. This initiative is geared towards cultivating a new generation of Nigerian youths, particularly university students, equipped […]

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has resolved all $7 billion worth of foreign exchange (forex) backlog inherited by Governor Yemi Cardoso. Mrs. Hakama Sidi Ali, acting director of Corporate Communications at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), confirmed the settlement of all valid forex backlog claims in a statement. She clarified that Deloitte Consulting, […]

Access Bank has announced its acquisition of National Bank of Kenya Limited, a subsidiary of KCB Group. In a statement released today on its social media platforms, LinkedIn and Twitter, Access Bank emphasized its focus on enhancing economic growth and prosperity across borders by strengthening Nigerian-Kenyan businesses. The bank views the acquisition as a catalyst […]