Nigeria’s telecommunications sector attracted a total of 991 million dollars in foreign direct investment, FDI, between 2022 and 2024, highlighting sustained investor interest in the industry despite regulatory reforms and …
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Cornerstone Insurance Wins Big at Nigeria Technology Awards, Strengthens Digital Innovation Drive
Cornerstone Insurance Plc has received major recognition for its digital transformation efforts after winning two top awards at the 2025 Nigeria Technology Award ceremony held in Lagos. The company was …
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AI Seen as Key Driver of AfCFTA Success and Africa’s Future Trade Growth, Experts Say
Artificial intelligence will play a central role in determining the success of the African Continental Free Trade Area and shaping the future of cross-border commerce across the continent, according to …
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CBN Tasks ACGSF Board to Remove Collateral Barriers
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has charged the newly inaugurated Board of the Agricultural Credit Guarantee Scheme Fund (ACGSF) to ensure that lack of collateral and remote location no …
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FSL Insurance Brokers Launches FSL Insure App to Boost Digital Insurance Access in Nigeria
FSL Insurance Brokers Limited has officially launched a new mobile and web application called FSL Insure, aimed at making insurance services easier, faster, and more accessible to individuals and businesses …
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Nigerian Stock Market Gains N2.44tn as ICT and Banking Stocks
The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) ended the week on a strong note as renewed buying interest in ICT and banking stocks lifted the market by N2.44 trillion. The All-Share Index …
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The Alternative Bank Calls for More Tech Support for Nigerian Youths at JBC Summit
The Alternative Bank has renewed the call for increased access to technology and critical digital resources for young Nigerian innovators, saying such support is important for the country’s long-term economic …
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Nigerian Banks Shift Focus to Fees, Digital Services as FX Windfall Falls
Nigerian banks are increasingly turning their attention to non-interest income as the extraordinary foreign exchange (FX) gains they enjoyed after the FX market harmonisation begin to fade. This trend was …
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LEAP Africa Celebrates Youth Innovation at 12th Social Innovators Programme and Awards in Lagos
LEAP Africa has reaffirmed the continent’s rising global status as a centre of creativity and innovation as it hosted the 12th edition of the Social Innovators Programme and Awards (SIPA) …
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Google.org Grants $1m to African Technology Forum to Boost AI Talent Development Across Four Countries
Google.org has awarded a $1 million grant to the African Technology Forum (ATF) to scale its flagship ATF AI Challenge and strengthen Africa’s artificial intelligence talent pipeline. The funding will …