The Honourable Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar has called on the Nigerian Airforce to intensify the use of their various platforms to bring an end to banditry and terrorism. According to the Minister, “you are key to this this fight and we must put our acts together on your active component to end this war.” Badaru said this during his operational visit to the Air Component Sector 2 Operation FANSAN YAMMA at Katsina state on Monday 18th November 2024. The Honourable Minister appreciated the heroic Air warriors who have continued to shine as beacons of hope, courage and resilience…
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News Highlights: Director General of NITDA, emphasized the importance of collaboration within the Fintech ecosystem. Inuwa underscored NITDA’s commitment to bridging the digital divide through initiatives like the National Digital Literacy Framework. The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has emphasized the need for greater collaboration among stakeholders in the Fintech ecosystem to improve financial literacy and foster financial inclusion across Nigeria. Inuwa who spoke at the 6th Annual FirstBank FinTech Summit, held at the Lagos Continental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, participated in a panel discussion titled “Policy and Infrastructure: Navigating Financial Regulations for…
-Event To Highlight QNET’s Commitment To Quality, Innovation, And Ethical Practices In Partnership With Transblue Limited News Highlights: QNET, together with Nigerian partner Transblue Limited, is set to host its second product expo in Lagos beginning November 15, 2024. The 2-day event will showcase QNET’s dedication to enhancing lives through innovative wellness products. Global lifestyle and wellness-focused direct-selling company QNET, in collaboration with its Nigerian partner, Transblue Limited, is set to host its second product expo in Lagos, reports Digital TimesNG. The two-day event, scheduled for November 15-16, 2024, at the Anchor Events Place in Ikeja, will highlight QNET’s dedication…
Martin Ekpeke, the Managing Editor of ITPulse, a leading Nigerian online Information and Communications Technology (ICT) news platform, was awarded the prestigious Digital Reporting Excellence Award at the Africa Tech Alliance Excellence (ATAEx) Awards. The award, presented by Tech Castle Foundation, recognizes Ekpeke’s exceptional coverage of cyber threats, digital privacy, and the evolving online security landscape. “We are thrilled to honour Martin Ekpeke with the Digital Reporting Excellence Award. His insightful reporting has been instrumental in raising awareness about critical digital issues and empowering individuals and organizations to stay informed and protected,” said Chike Onwuegbuchi from Tech Castle Foundation. Ekpeke…
-Reinforces Commitment To Youth Empowerment News Highlights: Airtel Nigeria’s Commitment to Youth Empowerment Collaborative Impact on Digital Learning and Inclusion Airtel Nigeria hosted the 2024 UNICEF Generation Unlimited (GenU) Steering Committee meeting at the Airtel Nigeria headquarters in Banana Island, Lagos, on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. The breakfast meeting served as a collaborative forum, bringing together stakeholders from government, the private sector, and civil society to review GenU 9JA’s progress in providing Nigerian youth with digital learning, upskilling, and pathways to meaningful employment. Chief Executive Officer at Airtel Nigeria, Carl Cruz expressed Airtel’s dedication to supporting the youth. “It is…
Minister of State for Defence Dr. Bello Matawalle, his counterparts in the ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, Agriculture and others will henceforth enjoy full oversight responsibilities over agencies under them following President Bola Tinubu’s granting of full oversight responsibilities to Ministers of State. President Tinubu at FEC Meeting had approved that ministers of state be given full powers to supervise the agencies under them, the cable reported. Until now, files pertaining to departments and agencies under their supervision were sent by their permanent secretaries to the senior ministers. With the new dispensation, ministers of state can now grant all…
News Highlights: At the Africa Tech Alliance Forum 4.0 (AfriTech) in Lagos, QNET, a global direct selling company, made a powerful impression by winning the “Direct Selling Company of the Year” award. QNET’s partnership with Transblue, a key player in Nigeria’s logistics sector, has transformed its e-commerce operations. QNET, a global direct selling company made a significant impact at the recent Africa Tech Alliance Forum 4.0 (AfriTech) held at the Oriental Hotel, Lagos. In addition to receiving the prestigious “Direct Selling Company of the Year” Award, QNET was recognized for its dedication to financial inclusion, e-commerce innovation, and its strategic…
…As ATAEx Awards Set To Reward Deserving Individuals, Corporate And Govt Agencies The highly anticipated Africa Tech Alliance Forum (AfriTECH 4.0: https://africatechallianceforum.africa/) holds today Thursday, November 07, 2024 at Oriental Hotel, Lekki Road, Lagos-Nigeria. The forum will bring together industry leaders, policymakers, innovators, and entrepreneurs to explore the theme “Leapfrogging Digital Transformation for Future of Africa’s Economy.” AfriTECH 4.0 is poised to address critical conversations around the digital evolution of Africa, with a focus on key topics such as emerging technologies, sustainability, policy frameworks, and innovation in the tech ecosystem. The forum will highlight the importance of building sustainable and…
The Jigawa State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has raised concerns over alleged attempts by opposition elements to create division within the party through a smear campaign targeting its leaders. The party said it is closely monitoring recent posts on social media and mainstream media, which it describes as a calculated attempt by certain individuals to incite discord and disrupt unity within the party, alleging that these actions are part of a deliberate effort to create disturbances and undermine cohesion among members. In a statement signed by Hon Aminu Sani Gumel, Chairman, All Progressive Congress Jigawa State, the…
News Highlights: Veteran journalist, Sunny Igboanugo announced the release of his book, as a response to Wole Soyinka’s critique. Igboanugo expressed disappointment in Soyinka’s focus on ethnic identity rather than addressing the core issues in his article. Veteran journalist and publisher of Whirlwindnews.com.ng, Sunny Igboanugo, announced on Monday the release of his new book, which details his encounter with Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka regarding issues related to the outcome of the 2023 presidential election. Titled Soyinka’s Metamorphosis, Echoes from the “People’s Mandate,” the book is a response to an earlier publication by the literary icon titled “Baiting Igbophobia, The Sunny…