CONSUMER RIGHTS DAY: QNET AND LASCOPA JOIN FORCES TO EMPOWER CONSUMERS

In an innovative initiative, QNET, a well-known global entity in the lifestyle and wellness direct-selling sector, has partnered with the Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA) to lead a significant movement in consumer rights awareness and empowerment. This collaboration corresponds with the theme of Consumer Rights Day 2024, “Fair and Responsible AI for Consumers,” and […]

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BREAKING: FLUTTERWAVE APPOINTS DIPO FATOKUN, FORMER DIRECTOR AT CBN AS BOARD CHAIR

Flutterwave, a leading payments technology company, has appointed Dipo Fatokun as the new Chairman of Flutterwave Technologies Solutions Limited. He brings a comprehensive regulatory understanding and supervisory experience to solidify Flutterwave’s dedication to upholding the highest regulatory, compliance, and governance standards. Mr. Fatokun, with over 30 years of experience spanning banking services, finance, strategy, advisory, leadership, and […]

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MINROM POWERING TOMORROW: BATTERY MINERALS SHINE LIGHT ON A GREENER, CLEANER FUTURE

The shift towards electrification is evident across various sectors, from transportation to renewable energy storage systems and portable electronics. Oscar van Antwerpen, director and founder of Minrom, a prominent geological consulting firm, underscores the pivotal role of minerals like lithium, cobalt, nickel, manganese, and graphite in powering this battery-driven world. By 2030, South Africa aims […]

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MINISTER COMMENDS EFFORTS BY NCC, GLO, WIOCC, MTN, MAINONE TO LIMIT IMPACT OF UNDERSEA CABLE CUT

The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, has commended the efforts of stakeholders in the telecommunications industry to limit the impact of the undersea cable cut which affected internet connectivity in West Africa. Similarly, the Minister announced plans to spearhead a global collaboration aimed at enhancing the protection of undersea cables. […]

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NCC: 90% OF VOICE, DATA SERVICES AFFECTED BY UNDERSEA CABLE CUTS RESTORED

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said following the disruption on March 14, 2024, which affected data and voice services due to cuts in undersea fibre optics along the coasts of Cote d’Ivoire and Senegal, that services have now been restored to approximately 90% of their peak utilization capacities. Reuben Muoka, director, Public Affairs at NCC, confirmed in […]

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WIOCC’S STRATEGIC ROLE IN ADDRESSING SUBSEA CABLE OUTAGES

WIOCC, Africa’s digital backbone, has said it is leading the continent’s response to the cable cuts currently affecting the WACS, ACE, Main One and SAT3 subsea systems on Africa’s western seaboard. WIOCC’s highly resilient network, with hyperscale capacity on every major system is the largest in Africa and ideally placed to swiftly deliver restoration solutions to […]

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DELOITTE PLANS BIGGEST SHAKEUP IN A DECADE TO CUT COST

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 […]

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NITDA, eVILLAGE ARE JOINING FORCES FOR THE SUSTAINABILITY OF NIGERIA’S ENTREPRENEURSHIP ECOSYSTEM

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 […]

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STUDENT LOAN SCHEME: INUWA URGES NELFUND TO CONSIDER SHORT COURSES ON DIGITAL SKILLS

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 […]

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