The federal government has allocated approximately N100 billion as energy transition fund to provide compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles to Nigerians, along with N60 billion for the student loan program, which has been postponed. Senator Atiku Bagudu, the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, made this announcement during a press briefing in Abuja on Thursday, […]

About five hundred residents of Ijora community in Lagos have received free food items donated by SIFAX Group, a prominent business conglomerate with interests in maritime, aviation, oil & gas, financial services, and hospitality. Mrs. Wunmi Eniola-Jegede, Executive Director of Business Development & Strategic Planning, stated that the current economic situation and the desire to […]

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) management has addressed reports circulating online regarding the postponement of the highly anticipated student loan scheme, initially slated for Thursday, March 14, 2024. A statement issued by Nasir Ayitogo on behalf of Akintunde Sawyer, the executive secretary of NELFUND, acknowledged the postponement but clarified that it was not indefinite, […]

In the dynamic world of global business, some cities excel as prime hubs for networking and relationship building. This curated list reveals the top ten global cities known for their outstanding business networking opportunities. Max Bramwell, founder of FounderPass, thoroughly examines each city on this esteemed list and presents the distinctive attributes and key statistics […]

In an effort to uphold the principles outlined in the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA), 2023, Dr. Vincent Olatunji, the National Commissioner/CEO of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), plans to introduce the pre-inaugural National Privacy and Digital Awareness Campaign on Thursday, March 21 in Lagos. Led by the Nigerian Stakeholders for Data Protection Awareness […]

At the tech conference organized by the Women Techmakers to commemorate International Women’s Day, held at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Engr. Chukwudi Edoga graced the stage, offering insights into the qualities necessary for women to lead startup companies. He discussed the challenges startups encounter and shared his inspiring journey of founding Digital Dreams. Engr. […]

vincent olatunji (dr.), the national commissioner, Nigeria data protection commission (NDPC), has ordered a full-scale investigation in respect of allegations of unauthorized access to the personal data of enrollees in the database of national identity management commission (NIMC). according to a statement signed by babatunde bamigboye, head of legal, enforcement and regulations, this investigation is […]

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has responded to reports concerning an alleged breach of citizens’ data by a private entity, XpressVerify. In a statement issued on Sunday, March 17, 2024, and signed by Kayode Adegoke, the Head of Corporate Communications at NIMC, it was clarified that the Commission provides National Identification Number (NIN) verification […]

The annual convention and 47th induction/investiture ceremony of the Institute of Information Management (IIM) United Kingdom took place successfully on March 9, 2024, at the Wesley London Euston venue. Themed “AI Renaissance: Harnessing the Potential of Intelligent Technologies,” the event brought together distinguished professionals, thought leaders, and industry experts across various sectors. The convention commenced […]

Nigerian fintech entity Youverify, known for its AI-driven Anti-Money Laundering (AML) solutions, has secured a $2.5 million investment from Elm, a Saudi Arabia-based digital innovation and solutions firm. The collaboration between Youverify and Elm aims to advance the startup’s goal of simplifying AML compliance for businesses globally and reinforcing global AML risk intelligence. Youverify has […]