Across Central and East Africa, healthcare systems and providers grapple with challenges in procuring and maintaining essential medical equipment and supplies. This results in a lack of access to crucial diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, leading to preventable deaths and adverse health outcomes for patients in under-resourced communities. Simultaneously, many patients are compelled to endure long […]

The Nigerian federal government, through the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Investment (FMITI), has allocated N200 billion across three funds with the aim of strengthening businesses nationwide. Administered by the Bank of Industry (BOI) at an interest rate of 9%, these funds are designed to promote economic revitalization and job creation. Under the leadership […]

The company has announced a customer’s option to purchase the SanDisk Ultra Dual Drive Go USB Type-C™. According to WD, this dual drive provides the necessary features to effortlessly free up space on the new iPhone 15 Pro and other USB Type-C compatible smartphones. It also enables automatic backup of contacts, photos, movies, and music. […]

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has once again affirmed to the public that any immediate hike in the cost of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, is not on the horizon. According to a press release signed by Olufemi Soneye, the Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPC Ltd., Nigerians are urged […]

Mallam Mele Kyari, the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.), and Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), have assessed NNPC Ltd.’s choice to house a substantial portion of its revenues and other banking services with the CBN. After their meeting in Abuja […]

FCMB has introduced a program to support the growth of more than one million small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria. In collaboration with SkillPaddy and various industry experts, the bank seeks to provide startups and existing businesses with the necessary skills and resources to innovate, create new markets, and accelerate their growth. First City […]

The 2Africa subsea cable, spanning 45,000km, has successfully made landfall in Nigeria and Ghana, according to reports from Techeconomy. As part of the 2Africa consortium, which includes Bayobab Group, center3, China Mobile International, Meta, Orange, Telecom Egypt, Vodafone Group, and WIOCC, the cable has landed in Lagos, Nigeria. Dr. Bosun Tijani, the Minister of Communications, […]

Kashifu Inuwa the commitment of the government to providing essential resources and initiatives for the advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) research in the country has been affirmed by the Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency. The pledge includes sustained support for emerging startups in the nation. The Director-General stated that this aligns with […]