The Nigerian contingent at the recently concluded All Africa Senior Badminton Championship in Cairo 2024 secured a total of seven medals (1 gold, 2 silver, and 4 bronze). Anuoluwapo Opeyori, the country’s top badminton player, achieved his fifth African title during the championship. Anuoluwapo had previously claimed victory in the All-Africa Senior Championships Men’s Singles […]
Food prices have initiated a decline at major grain markets in the states of Kano, Taraba, and Niger, as reported by Daily Trust. Notably, protests had occurred in Lagos. Kano Recent reports from Kano State indicate a decrease in prices for maize, soya beans, beans, and rice at markets such as Doguwa, Tudun Wada, Bunkure, […]
Sophos, a leading global player in cybersecurity services and innovation, made an announcement today regarding its recognition as a Leader in the 2023 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Protection Platforms (EPP). This marks the 14th consecutive time that Sophos has achieved Leader status in the report. Raja Patel, Chief Product Officer at Sophos, attributes this […]
In a recent development, Canza Finance, a pioneering Web3 neobank, has successfully concluded a strategic funding round, securing $2.3 million in investments. The leading investor in this round is Polychain Capital, and several other prominent backers also participated. Polychain Capital spearheaded the investment, and notable contributors include Protocol Labs, Avalanche’s Blizzard fund, 99 Capital, Stratified […]
Interswitch, a prominent digital payment and commerce company in Africa, has unveiled the nine contenders who will vie for a portion of the N12.5 million scholarships in the 5th installment of the InterswitchSPAK National Science Competition. The event is scheduled for Sunday, January 21, 2024, marking a significant milestone as it commemorates the competition’s fifth […]
The Plateau State Government in Nigeria is initiating a collaborative effort with the Algorand Foundation, an organization dedicated to enhancing the ecosystem for the world’s most advanced, secure, and reliable layer-1 blockchain. Their goal is to create pilot programs utilizing blockchain technology. Playing a pivotal role in governing and administering state services, the Plateau State […]
Wema Bank, a leading innovative bank and the pioneer of Africa’s inaugural fully digital bank, ALAT, has declared the appointment of two accomplished industry professionals, Segun Opeke and Yusuf Kazaure, to the Board of Directors, subsequent to the approval of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Segun Opeke, an alumnus of the University of Lagos, […]
Mastercard has appointed Folasade Femi-Lawal as the new Country Manager and Area Business Head for West Africa. Folasade brings over 25 years of diverse experience spanning financial services, management consulting, telecommunications, and business advisory services to her role. As Country Manager, Folasade is tasked with driving the company’s strategic vision, innovation, and growth agenda. She […]
Blockchain platform peaq announces an ecosystem expansion with the inclusion of PowerPod, a venture aiming to decentralize electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. PowerPod focuses on establishing a decentralized physical infrastructure network (DePIN) comprised of community-owned EV charging stations. In this collaboration, peaq will serve as the layer-1 backbone for PowerPod’s DePIN. It will handle tasks […]
In recent times, the technological landscape of Nigeria has undergone significant changes, with a particular sector emerging as a key player in driving business and fostering economic development: the mobility industry. From solutions for urban transportation to freight and trucking services, the mobility sector has become a cornerstone of Nigeria’s journey into digital transformation. In […]
