The Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, has urged property owners, landlords, and developers to follow building safety rules and obtain the right …
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FG Introduces Specialised HND Programmes in Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity
In a major leap toward digital transformation, the Federal Government has launched specialised Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, and Networking. The initiative, announced …
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POCO Unveils X7 Pro and C71 in Nigeria: Premium Power Meets Pocket-Friendly Tech
Smartphone brand POCO has officially launched two new devices into the Nigerian market — the POCO X7 Pro and POCO C71 — offering something for everyone, from tech-savvy users to …
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NAICOM Partners Ghana to Strengthen Marine Insurance Across West Africa
The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has entered a strategic partnership with Ghana’s insurance regulator to boost the growth of marine insurance and deepen intra-African cooperation, especially within the West African …
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FIRS to Launch Nationwide E-Invoicing System in July to Boost Tax Transparency
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has announced that it will roll out a nationwide electronic invoicing (e-invoicing) system by July 25, 2025, as part of ongoing efforts to improve …
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Ecobank to Raise $250 Million to Strengthen Capital Base, Boost Pan-African Growth
Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI), the parent company of the Ecobank Group, has secured approval from its shareholders to raise up to $250 million through an Additional Tier 1 (AT1) capital …
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FG Defends Proposed $24 Billion Loan, Says It Won’t Raise Debt Burden Immediately
The Federal Government has come out to defend its proposed $24 billion borrowing plan, saying it will not automatically increase the country’s debt burden or worsen its financial position. This …
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Race for Africa’s Next Super Banker Heats Up as AfDB Presidency Election Holds Thursday
The race to lead the African Development Bank (AfDB) enters its final lap this Thursday as five candidates — including one woman — compete to succeed Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, Nigeria’s …
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African Startups Use Artificial Intelligence to Improve Healthcare and Attract Big Investors
Across Africa, young tech companies are using artificial intelligence, also known as AI, to solve serious problems in the health sector. These new healthtech startups are helping patients get better …
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TransCentury Returns to Profitability After Major Turnaround Strategy
TransCentury Plc, an infrastructure investment company based in Nairobi, Kenya, has returned to profit after facing financial challenges for several years. The company, which is listed on the Nairobi Securities …