The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), in partnership with MTN Nigeria, has launched free WiFi services at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Terminal 2, Lagos, and the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. The official launch of the internet service took place at MMIA Terminal 2, Lagos, and was launched by the Managing Director/Chief Executive, FAAN, Mrs Olubunmi Kuku, who was represented by the Director of Airport Operations, Captain Abdullahi Mahmood. Also present was Lynda Saint-Nwafor, Chief Enterprise Business Officer of MTN Nigeria, who represented the Chief Executive Officer, Mr Karl Toriola. The WiFi service, which is completely free…
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PalmPay has announced the first set of winners of its highly anticipated Valentine-themed #LoveWithPalmPay campaign, following a week of receiving entries from users across the country, celebrating their real love stories shaped by simple money moments. The #LoveWithPalmPay, a two-week campaign that started on the 9th of February until the 21st of February, has unveiled the first set of four (4) couples who shared their heartfelt stories of how PalmPay has positively impacted their relationships, from seamless transfers and bill payments to shared savings goals, dates, and everyday financial support. The first batch of selected winners are: 1. Abdulsalam Aishat…
The Managing Director/Chief Executive of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, has firmly reiterated the Authority’s resolve to fully implement a cashless payment system across all airport payment points nationwide, effective February 28, 2026. The reaffirmation came during a visit by executives and members of the National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE), who sought clarification on the decision to discontinue cash transactions at airports. The engagement provided an opportunity for robust dialogue, reflecting FAAN’s open-door policy and commitment to inclusive stakeholder consultation. In her address, the MD/CE emphasised that the transition to a cashless system…
… Achieves 109.8% Subscription Sterling Financial Holdings Company Plc (“Sterling HoldCo” or “the Group”) has announced the commencement of the allotment process for its 2025 Public Offer of 12,581,000,000 ordinary shares of 50 kobo each at ₦7.00 per share. This follows the earlier receipt of final approval from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the recent clearance by the Securities & Exchange Commission. The allotment process, which begins immediately, marks the continuation of a disciplined, multi-year capital-raising programme that has positioned the Group as one of the fastest-growing financial institutions in the region. The Public Offer, which opened on…
Nigeria’s digital transformation drive is expanding beyond ministries and agencies to the home front, as the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), in partnership with the House of Representatives Spouses Association (HORSA), convened a specialised two-day digital literacy and capacity building workshop for spouses of members of the House of Representatives. The initiative, themed “Empowering Women for a Digital Future: Leadership, Wellbeing, and Opportunity,” reflects a deliberate strategy to strengthen the broader governance ecosystem by equipping those who support lawmakers with relevant digital competencies. Rather than limiting the focus to basic computer literacy, the workshop delivered a robust curriculum spanning…
A pro-innovation advocacy group, Ideas Nigeria Movement (INM), has commended the Chairman of Zinox Group, Leo Stan Ekeh, for a landmark act of corporate philanthropy. It could be recalled that to mark his 70th birthday, Mr. Ekeh bypassed traditional celebrations to instead grant university scholarships to 1,000 indigent Nigerian “wiz-kids” to study Computer Science in domestic institutions. With an estimated investment exceeding N10 billion spread over several years, the initiative aims to build a sustainable pipeline of local tech talent. Describing the gesture as a debt of gratitude, Ekeh noted that the scholarship is a thank-you to God, the Nigerian…
GigaLayer has deepened its footprint in Nigeria’s digital infrastructure space with the acquisition of Registeram, signalling a strategic shift toward market consolidation in the country’s cloud and domain services ecosystem. The transaction positions GigaLayer to strengthen its portfolio in domain registration and web hosting, while expanding its customer base within Nigeria’s fast-growing digital economy and across the African continent. Industry analysts view the deal as part of a broader trend of vertical and horizontal integration among infrastructure providers seeking scale, resilience, and competitive leverage. Consolidating the Digital Backbone The acquisition of Registeram, which has been operational since 2008, is the…
By Uchenna Agbo In the bustling Balogun market, traders line the streets standing by their fruit stands, fashionable fabrics and sparkling jewellery. These entrepreneurs are masters of their trade, but ghosts in the digital economy. Even with phones in their pockets, they’re hesitant to take mobile money payments. They understand the technology, but they don’t always trust that their information won’t be exposed and abused. Stories of accounts being hacked, personal information leaks, and business owners being scammed have already rippled through these communities. To them, using digital systems means giving up privacy. In this world, digital tools are not…
Polaris Bank, through its digital lifestyle platform VULTe, has introduced a faster, smarter way for users to send love, appreciation, and rewards across borders with the launch of its new Gift Card feature, enabling customers to deliver global brand gift cards to family and friends anywhere in the world in seconds. Designed for speed, security, and everyday relevance, the feature allows users to choose from a wide range of international and local brands spanning groceries, beauty and wellness, fashion, electronics, entertainment, gaming, and lifestyle services, all seamlessly accessible on VULTe. Whether it is paying for a Netflix subscription in London,…