Fidelity Bank Plc has strengthened its commitment to employee development and career progression with the promotion of 433 employees under its 2026 Promotion and Notch Award Exercise, representing approximately 13 per cent of its workforce. The latest exercise marks a steady increase in the proportion of employees benefiting from the Bank’s annual promotion programme, up from 12 per cent in 2025 and 11 per cent in 2024, when 376 and 337 employees were promoted, respectively. The initiative underscores the Bank’s commitment to recognising excellence, rewarding outstanding performance and fostering a high-performance culture across the organisation. Since assuming office as Managing…
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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is set to tighten its grip on the communications device market with the deployment of a technology-driven framework that will prevent unregistered SIM-enabled devices from operating on Nigerian telecommunications networks. The initiative, being implemented through the Commission’s Device Management System (DMS), is designed to automate Type Approval compliance and provide a central mechanism for identifying, registering and authenticating communications devices imported, sold and used in Nigeria. The move is expected to make enforcement of the Commission’s Type Approval requirements more efficient and consistent, while helping to curb the circulation of illegally imported and non-compliant devices…
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) have moved to deepen the digital transformation of Nigeria’s private sector through a strategic partnership designed to accelerate technology adoption, strengthen business competitiveness and unlock new opportunities for innovation. The partnership, formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed on the sidelines of GITEX Nigeria by NITDA Director General, Kashifu Inuwa, and NACCIMA Director General, Engr. Olusola Obadimu, is expected to create a stronger bridge between government’s digital economy initiatives and the needs of businesses across the country. For NACCIMA,…
The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has launched the NASENI xceler8 Programme, a strategic accelerator initiative designed to help Nigerian innovators transform scientific and engineering breakthroughs into commercially successful businesses. The programme is being implemented by the NASENI Innovation Hub in partnership with AfriLabs, Africa’s largest network of innovation and technology hubs. The initiative aims to accelerate 100 innovators, refine 100 Minimum Viable Products (MVPs), and create at least 400 direct and indirect jobs across four cohorts. Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of NASENI, Mr. Khalil Suleiman Halilu, represented by his Special Adviser on ICT,…
No fewer than two hundred and fifty (250) indigenes of Asaga, Ohafia in Abia State benefited from the ongoing National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) Sustainable Empowerment Programme (NSEP), which took place on Thursday, 27th August, 2026 in the state. NASENI, through NSEP, is providing relevant skills, tools and renewable technologies, including NASENI Home Solar Solutions (solar fan, panel, power bank), Cookstoves, etc, that would help beneficiaries become more productive, build sustainable livelihoods and participate meaningfully in the growing innovation-driven economy. In his welcome address, the Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of NASENI, Mr. Khalil Suleiman Halilu, said…
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is implementing far-reaching reforms to Nigeria’s Information Technology (IT) procurement process, with a focus on improving the quality of government technology projects, strengthening confidence in locally developed software and advancing the country’s digital sovereignty. Director General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, disclosed this at the 66th Annual General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, where he spoke during a plenary session themed, “Nigeria First, Procurement Last: How E-commerce is Rewriting Contracts.” Inuwa said the reforms are designed to reposition public procurement as a strategic tool for building…
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has assured passengers and other airport users that operations across the nation’s airports remain safe, secure and functional despite the ongoing industrial action by aviation unions. The assurance came as the Authority said it was closely monitoring developments arising from the labour action and working with relevant stakeholders to minimise its impact on air travel. FAAN said it recognised the legitimate role of organised labour, while expressing support for the efforts of the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, and other stakeholders to resolve the issues at the centre of the…
Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has announced the extension of the operational hours of the Abia State Road Traffic and Safety Management Agency (ARTSMA) and other traffic enforcement agencies to 10:00 p.m. daily, including weekends, as part of measures to strengthen traffic management and safeguard the state’s rapidly expanding public transport system. The Governor made the announcement on Thursday during the commissioning of 20 additional electric buses into the Abia Green Shuttle fleet at the Nnenna Otti Bus Terminal, Umuahia, and the unveiling of a new independent monitoring team to oversee traffic enforcement activities and ensure strict compliance with…
Starbase Technologies, a global technology ecosystem connecting creators and innovators to develop technology solutions and launch software projects, has unveiled Yolly, a new social entertainment platform that seeks to transform digital engagement by enabling users to earn rewards for watching, streaming, and creating content. The launch signals a shift from traditional social media models, where financial benefits are often concentrated among established influencers and large audiences, to a more inclusive ecosystem that recognises and rewards every participant who contributes value online. At the heart of the platform is Stars, Yolly’s native digital rewards currency, which users accumulate through meaningful participation…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has outlined five critical priorities that will shape the next phase of Nigeria’s fintech evolution, stressing that the industry must now focus on delivering sustainable and inclusive growth. Speaking in a goodwill message at the 3rd Business Journal Fintech & Financial Inclusion Roundtable 2026 in Lagos, the Governor of the CBN, Mr. Yemi Cardoso, said the future of Nigeria’s fintech ecosystem should be anchored on providing digital financial services that are reliable, secure, fair, and accessible to all Nigerians. Represented by Dr. Rakiya Yusuf, Director of Payments System Supervision, Cardoso emphasised that the country’s…