Leo Stan Ekeh, Africa’s leading digital entrepreneur and Chairman, Zinox Group, has once again urged young business owners and startups in Africa to demonstrate a high level of integrity and diligence when executing government contracts as the quality of their country defines their future. Ekeh made this call during a recent mentorship programme with a select group of African foreign-based postgraduate students in the latest edition of an annual lecture series aimed at grooming the next generation of certified entrepreneurs. Speaking during the virtual session, which was monitored online, Ekeh counselled the participants to shun the overwhelming temptation to treat…
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Okoli emphasised that the target of the Anambra State Government is to transform the Solution Innovation District into the “Silicon Valley” of Southeastern Nigeria. Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s Special Adviser on Innovation and Business Incubation, Ms. Chinwe Okoli has expressed the commitment of the Governor’s administration to creators and innovators. This was the crux of Ms. Okoli’s keynote speech at the 5th International Conference and Exhibition for Science, Technology, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship (FAPSCON 2023). The conference chaired by the Commissioner for Industry, Anambra State, Mr. Christian Udechukwu was held at Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COUU), Igbariam Campus. Speaking on the topic “Breaking…
The NCC said the restoration of regulatory services came after Globacom successfully cleared its outstanding debt obligations to the Commission The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has given reasons why it restored regulatory services to one of its licensees, Globacom Limited, according to a statement on Thursday by the Commission’s Director, Public Affairs, Reuben Muoka. The NCC said the restoration of regulatory services came after the GSM giant successfully cleared its outstanding debt obligations to the Commission for unpaid Spectrum Fees, Numbering Fees, and Annual Operating Levy (AOL). The Commission further stated in the release that it has also stepped down planned…
Ifeanyi Akosionu assumes office as inq.Digital Nigeria Managing Director as an experienced technology and sales leader who has achieved remarkable results throughout his career inq.Digital Nigeria has announced the appointment of Ifeanyi Akosionu as Managing Director, effective October 3rd, 2023. Akosionu brings to his new role, a wealth of expertise spanning over 20 years of transformative leadership experience in the African technology and telecommunications sectors. Before joining inq.Digital, Akosionu led product and commercial development across West Africa at Atlas AI and served as the telecommunications and Fintech Commercial Director for Sub-Saharan Africa at Verraki Africa. He has also held leadership…
ThriveAgric plans to facilitate direct employment to 1,200 young people to boost income sources ThriveAgric, an Agricultural technology company, in collaboration with a global nonprofit organisation, Heifer International, has hosted a breakfast meeting in Abuja, Nigeria, to mark the official launch of the company’s AYuTe (Agriculture, Youth, and Technology) Project. The initiative which aims to empower 125,000 smallholder farmers with financial inclusion access, further reiterates the company’s mission to build the largest network of profitable farmers across Africa while ensuring food security on the continent. Over the next twelve months, ThriveAgric and its technical partners will facilitate the opening of…
Describes NASENI institutes as engines of NASENI innovation Inaugurates Committee to look into NASENI Staff welfare The management of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has been charged with putting forward ideas on how the Agency can effectively support the priorities of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Such priorities of the President include large-scale switching of petrol and diesel-powered vehicles to alternative fuels to reduce the cost of living for Nigerians. Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of NASENI, Mr. Khalil Halilu gave this charge as he began receiving briefings from the Managing Directors of the Agency’s…
Nigeria believes it is the collective duty of everybody to ensure an open, safe, and secure Internet that is beneficial for all The Nigerian government has said it is amenable to a free and secure Internet for Africa, which is capable of bridging the digital divide and creating innovative opportunities within the continent. Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani canvassed the government’s position at the just-concluded Africa Internet Governance Forum at the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja. He said the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is committed to engendering necessary collaborations and international dialogues to achieve these…
The Konga TV station shall create democracy in the pricing of goods and services in Nigeria, no matter where you are located, but for genuine products only. Konga TV, a 24-hour Buyers and Sellers TV, is set to launch in the month of October to celebrate Nigeria’s 63rd Independence Anniversary. Konga TV, an Internet Protocol TV (iPTV) channel widely reputed as Africa’s first buyers and sellers TV, will go live early in October 2023. The development, which has sparked excitement among media watchers and stakeholders in Nigeria’s Manufacturing, Distribution, and Retail sectors is set to further revolutionize the online broadcasting…
Techeconomy panel session to focus on “5IR: Media Innovation for Regional and Economic Growth” Techeconomy, a leading digital media startup in Nigeria, will hold a special session at the forthcoming #StartupSouth8 in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria on October 5-6, 2023. The eighth edition of #StartupSouth’s annual event has as its central theme: “Deep & Bold: 5IR, Emerging Realities, Regional Economic Imperatives & The Role of Innovation.” Through the Session Hosting programme, Techeconomy will delve into the sub-theme: “5IR: Media Innovation for Regional and Economic Growth.” The panellists will include Peter Oluka, editor, Techeconomy; Ebere Ogwumoyi, general manager, RedCloud Technologies…
LG said this initiative aims to support the hospital’s ongoing efforts to provide quality healthcare services to the community, especially during these challenging times. LG Electronics, a leading consumer electronics company, has announced its recent donation of essential products and health items to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Abuja. LG said this initiative aims to support the hospital’s ongoing efforts to provide quality healthcare services to the community, especially during these challenging times. Recognising the critical role that FMC Abuja plays in delivering healthcare services to the public, LG Electronics has taken the initiative to contribute to its mission. The…