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 […]
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. […]
