FCDO PARTNERS ATCON ON LAST-MILE CONNECTIVITY SUSTAINABILITY CONFERENCE

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) of the United Kingdom government, along with the Initiative for Digital Inclusion (IDI), in partnership with the Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON), will host a Technical Conference on the Sustainability of Last-Mile Connectivity Providers in Underserved and Unserved areas in Nigeria. Techeconomy has learned that the […]

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NDPC’S OLATUNJI TO DISCUSS STRATEGIC IMPORTANCE OF DATA PROTECTION ACT AT NIGERIA’S TOP DIGITAL ECONOMY EVENT

Dr. Vincent Olatunji, national commissioner/CEO of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), will be featured prominently at the prestigious 50 Most Valued Personalities (MVPs) event to underscore the crucial role of data protection in Nigeria’s rapidly expanding digital economy. This esteemed gathering, attended by industry leaders, experts, and top officials from both public and private […]

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PAYMENTS FORUM NIGERIA [PAFON1.0] HOLDS TOMORROW

All preparations are in place for the inaugural edition of the Payments Forum Nigeria (PAFON 1.0) which will take place tomorrow, Thursday, March 21, 2024, at Oriental Hotel, Lekki, Lagos State, beginning at 9am. The Payments Forum Nigeria serves as a cross-industry platform focused on addressing issues that demand broad cooperation and coordination across numerous […]

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AVEVA HAS NAMED JOANNA MAINGUY AS DIRECTOR OF THE SUSTAINABILITY ACCELERATOR.

Aveva, a prominent player in industrial software, leading digital transformation and sustainability efforts, has announced Joanna Mainguy’s appointment as Sustainability Accelerator Director. Joanna’s selection underscores Aveva’s commitment to enhancing its sustainability impact in alignment with global climate objectives. In her role as Sustainability Accelerator Director, Joanna will concentrate solely on sustainability initiatives and strategies to […]

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GRAND AFRICA INITIATIVE (GAIN) SECURES AFREXIMBANK GRANT TO EMPOWER 300 AFRICAN YOUTH ENTREPRENEURS

The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has announced its collaborative effort with the Grand Africa Initiative (GAIN) through a grant aimed at facilitating the training of 300 young African entrepreneurs. The training program will focus on entrepreneurship and intra-African trade and is set to commence in March 2024. The GAIN-Afreximbank Masterclass on Entrepreneurship and Intra-African Trade […]

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ALPHA CALLER APP AIMS TO REVOLUTIONIZE INT’L CALLING FOR NIGERIANS ABROAD

Alpha Technologies Limited, a provider of telecommunication services, has announced the launch of the revolutionary Alpha Caller app. This innovative app empowers Nigerians living abroad to stay connected with loved ones and conduct business in Nigeria at incredibly affordable rates. Alpha Caller offers users special Nigerian phone numbers (smart numbers) that can be called from […]

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LINKEDIN, WITH 1 BILLION USERS, ENTERS THE $245B GAMING MARKET

LinkedIn, a well-known networking and professional recruitment platform with over 1 billion users, is entering the gaming market, valued at approximately $245 billion as of 2023, to enhance user engagement and interaction. Recent reports confirm that LinkedIn, owned by Microsoft, is developing a new gaming experience inspired by popular puzzle games like Wordle. Initial game […]

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STANBIC IBTC UPGRADES ITS SUPER APP FOR BUSINESS OWNERS

Stanbic IBTC Bank, a subsidiary of Stanbic IBTC Holdings, has unveiled an upgraded edition of its mobile application, specifically tailored for businesses. The refreshed app introduces a variety of novel features aimed at simplifying and streamlining digital banking for business proprietors. The improved mobile application for businesses presents a comprehensive array of tools to efficiently […]

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NIGERIA SOVEREIGN FUND TO UNDERTAKE DEVELOPMENT OF 20 MEGAWATTS SOLAR PLANT

On March 19, 2024, Nigeria witnessed a significant development in its energy sector, particularly in addressing challenges related to power supply, as plans were unveiled to utilize the sovereign fund for the construction of a 20-megawatt solar power plant. Vice President Kashim Shettima disclosed that the 20-megawatt power plant would be established through a partnership […]

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NAIRA STARTS THE WEEK ON A POSITIVE NOTE

Nigeria’s foreign exchange (FX) market started the week positively on Monday, with the naira strengthening to N1,572.86 per dollar from N1,602.75/$1 on Friday in the official market. On the parallel market, the national currency closed at N1,590 per dollar on Monday, showing improvement from the N1,605/$1 recorded on Friday. Several analysts anticipate further stability in […]

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