Two top technology firms, Tranter IT and ManageEngine, have announced fresh plans to partner with more than 150 Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) of the federal government as part of …
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Lagos and Ogun Lead Residential Property Price Surge in Nigeria Amid Rising Demand and Development Pressures
Lagos and Ogun States have emerged as Nigeria’s top hotspots for residential property price increases in 2024, displacing Oyo and Anambra, which led the market in 2023. This is according …
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Seamfix Calls for Biometric Security as Insider Fraud Rises in Nigerian Banks
Seamfix Limited has reaffirmed its commitment to bolstering cybersecurity in Nigeria’s financial sector, advocating for biometric-based security solutions as a frontline defence against insider fraud. The company made this known …
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Africa Faces Digital Skills Shortage Ahead of 2030 Job Boom — Intreensic CEO Warns
Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Intreensic, Nkebet Mesele, has raised concerns about a growing talent shortfall that could threaten Africa’s digital future, warning that the continent may fall short …
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Tiger Brands Surprises with Strong Earnings, Declares Special Dividend and Sells Maize Milling Business
South Africa’s leading consumer goods company, Tiger Brands Ltd (JSE: TBSJ.J), reported stronger-than-expected earnings for the first half of its financial year, boosting shareholder returns with a special dividend and …
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NELFUND Disburses ₦56.85bn in Student Loans to 298,124 Beneficiaries in One Year
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has disbursed a total of ₦56.85 billion in student loans within one year of its launch, benefiting 298,124 students across 198 tertiary institutions in …
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Nigerian Stock Market Hits N70 Trillion Milestone as Bulls Maintain Momentum
The Nigerian stock market continued its bullish run this week as investor confidence pushed the market capitalisation of the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) past the N70 trillion threshold for the …
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Union Bank Sponsors Deaf Mathematics Competition to Promote Inclusive Education in Lagos
Union Bank of Nigeria has thrown its weight behind inclusive education by sponsoring a mathematics competition specifically designed for deaf students, organised by the Ajofa Special Education Foundation for the …
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Jollof+ Nears ₦10bn in User Savings as Platform Marks First Anniversary
Digital savings platform, Jollof+, has revealed that Nigerians using the platform have saved nearly ₦10 billion ahead of the company’s first anniversary. The platform, created by Baobab Nigeria, shared this …
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Nigeria’s Oil Export Revenue Drops 17% in Early 2025 Despite Output Rise
Nigeria’s earnings from crude oil exports fell sharply in the first two months of 2025, dropping by 17 percent year-on-year to $6.68 billion, according to figures from the Central Bank …