Hundreds of women across Africa are set to benefit once again from Access Bank’s flagship entrepreneurial initiative, the Womenpreneur Pitch-a-Ton, as the 2025 edition officially opens for applications. Applications commenced on Friday, September 19, 2025, and will run until Friday, October 3, 2025. Speaking at the press conference in Lagos, the Group Head, Women Banking, Nene Kunle-Ogunlusi, highlighted the impact of the programme since its inception, noting that the Womenpreneur Pitch-a-Ton “has empowered hundreds of women with business training, mentorship, and access to funding since its launch in 2019.” According to her, this year’s edition is designed to create even…
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By Omoniyi Ibietan, Ph.D. “Honourable Minister, where is the next port of call for you after the ministership?” I asked my principal in January 2007, as we commenced the final phase of his tenure at Radio House. “Niyi, I am going back to school,” he responded with full metacommunication and paralinguistic, with a tincture of jocular appurtenances. Indeed, it came to pass. As soon as his tenure ended on May 29, 2007, he was off to the Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University in the United States. Before Harvard, he attended good schools and was properly educated in Nigeria, a…
Save A Life Mission Hospital in Port Harcourt has emerged as a shining model of excellence, redefining medical standards in Nigeria through its world-class services and seamless integration of technology into healthcare delivery. The institution’s groundbreaking approach has not only attracted widespread admiration but also won the recognition of prominent Nigerians, including Leo Stan Ekeh, Chairman of Zinox Group and one of Africa’s foremost digital entrepreneurs. During a recent visit, Ekeh praised the hospital’s innovative drive, reaffirming his belief in the transformative power of technology and divine grace to change lives and societies. Speaking to journalists during his visit, Ekeh…
With over 35 million Nigerians now relying on its platform for everyday financial needs, PalmPay has emerged as Africa’s leading neobank and foremost fintech platform. As the company celebrates six years of delivering value, impact, and reliable banking services, it is marking the milestone by reflecting on a journey defined and shaped by the trust of its users. Since its launch in 2019, PalmPay has transformed from facilitating its very first transaction into powering millions daily. Along the way, PalmPay has helped small and medium businesses scale, supported families in reaching their goals, and made everyday money management simpler, safer,…
At just 11 years old, Elizabeth Osagie Omonefe took the reins of TD Africa as CEO for a day, showing that the next generation of African tech leaders is already emerging. On September 8, the bright young beneficiary of TD Africa’s scholarship scheme stepped into the hot seat, making decisions and engaging with senior executives in an experience designed to nurture her leadership potential. Elizabeth’s appointment was more than a symbolic gesture; it underscored TD Africa’s drive to invest in young people and bridge the gender gap in technology. By placing a child at the centre of its leadership for…
Galaxy Backbone Limited (GBB) has reaffirmed its commitment to world-class standards with the successful recertification of four International Standards Organisation (ISO) certifications. This milestone underscores GBB’s role as Nigeria’s leading digital infrastructure and shared services provider, ensuring excellence, resilience, and trust in its operations. The renewed certifications span key global benchmarks: ISO 9001 – Quality Management Systems (QMS), which guarantees consistent delivery of high-quality services and continuous operational improvement; and ISO 22301 – Business Continuity Management Systems (BCMS), ensuring resilience, service availability, and recovery during disruptions; The recertification also includes ISO 20000 – Service Management Systems (SMS), which standardises service…
Albania has broken new ground on the global stage by swearing in the world’s first artificial intelligence–powered minister, a virtual official designed to fight corruption in public procurement. Unveiled by Prime Minister Edi Rama at the Socialist Party assembly in Tirana, the digital minister named Diella, meaning “sunshine” in Albanian, will take charge of all public tenders, a sector long plagued by graft and opacity. “Diella is the first member not physically present, but virtually created by artificial intelligence,” Rama told party members as he presented his unusual cabinet appointee, the only non-human figure in government. The prime minister described…
By Majeed Dahiru A few weeks to his inauguration as governor of Enugu state on May 29, 2023, I had my first meeting with Peter Mbah alongside a few other colleague media personalities. The meeting, which was at the instance of my good friend, brother, and perhaps one of Nigeria’s best media relations gurus, Uche Anichukwu, held at the Abuja Transcorp Hilton. Present at the meeting was also my good friend Ifeanyi Ossai, then deputy governor- elect of Enugu state. For many years, I have been deeply connected to the political leadership of Enugu state to the extent that the…
By Nosa Iyamu The COVID-19 pandemic forever changed how we work. It accelerated a digital transformation that was already underway, forcing businesses to embrace new technologies and rethink traditional structures. In this new era, Artificial Intelligence (AI), once a concept from science fiction, is no longer a luxury but a necessity for growth and survival. AI is poised to redefine the very nature of work, much like email revolutionised communication. It’s not about replacing human ingenuity but augmenting it, making work more agile, efficient, and ultimately, more rewarding. A PwC report, “Sizing the Prize,” predicts AI could contribute up to…
Nigeria is set to host its maiden National Science, Technology and Innovation Communication Conference (STICOMMS’25), following official endorsement from the Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology (FMIST). The Honourable Minister, Chief Uche Nnaji, announced the Ministry’s support for the initiative, describing it as a unique and pioneering platform that will deepen public understanding and engagement in science, technology, and innovation across the country. Chief Nnaji further assured the organisers – African University of Science and Technology (AUST) and partners led by the AUST President, Prof. Azikiwe Peter Onwualu, FAS and STICOMMS’25 local organising committee (LOC), that the Ministry will…