In the course of the findings on Nigeria’s most influential business leaders, one name consistently stands out: Jim Ovia. Widely referred to as the “Godfather of Banking”, Jim Ovia is …
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Katsina Government Trains 18,000 Teachers, Distributes 20,000 Tablets in Education Reform Drive
The Katsina State Government has launched a major education reform programme aimed at improving teaching and learning outcomes across the state. The initiative, which includes the training of 18,000 teachers …
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MTN Nigeria to Carry Out Network Maintenance in Adamawa, Borno, and Kano This Weekend
MTN Nigeria has announced that it will carry out a major network maintenance exercise this weekend, which will temporarily affect services in some parts of Adamawa, Borno, and Kano states. …
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Nigerian Engineer Advocates Technology-Driven Solutions for Safer Transport Systems
A Nigerian-born transportation engineering consultant, Mr. Ahmed Oyeyemi, has said that the integration of technology and advanced analytics can greatly improve the efficiency and safety of transportation systems in Nigeria …
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Bolt Appoints Baaba Hammond Ghana Manager
Bolt, the popular ride-hailing and mobility company, has announced the appointment of Baaba Hammond as the new Country Manager for Bolt Business in Ghana. Her role will focus on expanding …
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MTN Uganda CEO Warns on Cybersecurity
The rapid rise of financial technology, mobile money, and e-services has transformed Uganda’s economy and connected millions of people. But alongside this digital progress has come a new threat—cybercrime. Fraud, …
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TD Africa Secures Global AI and Data Privacy Certifications
TD Africa, one of the biggest technology distributors in Sub-Saharan Africa, has achieved two major international certifications that place the company at the centre of Africa’s push for responsible artificial …
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Governors, NCC Join Forces to Tackle Right of Way Fees and Boost Broadband Connectivity
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at harmonising Right of Way (RoW) policies, boosting broadband connectivity, and accelerating …
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Giga Accelerator Programme 2025 Offers $50,000 Grant for School Connectivity
The Giga initiative, a joint project of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), has opened applications for the 2025 edition of its accelerator programme. …
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Schneider Electric Pushes Edge Computing and Smart Dashboards to Boost Nigerian Manufacturing
In Nigeria’s manufacturing sector, where daily challenges include poor power supply and unreliable internet, global energy and automation firm Schneider Electric says smarter machines could help industries work better. The …