Ahead of World Cancer Day on February 4, 2026, Polaris Bank has shifted the focus from rhetoric to action by rolling out a nationwide free breast cancer screening programme, reinforcing its growing role in community health advocacy. The initiative, being implemented in partnership with its NGO ally, Care Organization and Public Enlightenment (C.O.P.E), aims to expand awareness, encourage routine screening, and promote early detection and preventive care across communities. Through the programme, the Bank is underscoring its conviction that accessible healthcare is not only a social responsibility but a vital pillar for individual productivity and long-term economic wellbeing. As part…
Author: DigitalTimesNG
Access Bank Plc has announced a new phase in its board leadership with the appointment of Mrs. Ifeyinwa Osime as Chairman of its Board, underscoring the group’s focus on governance continuity and long-term strategic execution as it expands across Africa and other international markets. The appointment, which takes effect from February 2026, follows the receipt of all regulatory approvals and aligns with the company’s corporate governance framework. Osime succeeds Mr. Paul Usoro, SAN, who retired on January 29, 2026, upon completing his approved regulatory tenure. In a statement to shareholders, Access Holdings described Osime as a seasoned professional whose depth…
Polaris Bank has reaffirmed its strategic commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s non-oil export ecosystem and empowering micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) at the NAHCO and NACCIMA Export Group Programme themed *Breaking Barriers: Helping SMEs Navigate Export Procedures for Agro Products and Other Commodities.” The one-day engagement brought together regulators, industry stakeholders, exporters and trade bodies to advance practical solutions for easing trade barriers, improving access to finance and building a more resilient and diversified Nigerian economy. The programme also marked the formal introduction and launch of the NACCIMA Export Group and the NAHCO Export Support Centre for MSMEs in Nigeria,…
Goodnews Naija Podcast has been identified as one of Nigeria’s podcast platforms to watch, gaining attention for its consistent focus on positive storytelling and uplifting narratives from across the country. Launched on 1 October 2024, the podcast spotlights inspiring stories, progress-driven conversations, and everyday Nigerian wins often overlooked in mainstream media. With a weekly release schedule and a values-led editorial approach, Goodnews Naija has built a growing audience within and outside Nigeria. “At a time when negative headlines dominate global perceptions, we believe positive Nigerian stories deserve global visibility,” said Host, Damilola Kehinde. “Goodnews Naija exists to balance the narrative…
Google and a consortium of leading African research institutions today announced the launch of WAXAL, a large-scale, openly accessible speech dataset designed to catalyze research and build more inclusive AI technologies. The dataset bridges a critical digital divide for over 100 million speakers by providing foundational data for 21 Sub-Saharan African languages, including Hausa, Luganda, Yoruba, and Acholi. While voice-enabled technologies have become common in much of the world, a profound scarcity of high-quality speech data has prevented their development for most of Africa’s 2,000+ languages. This has excluded hundreds of millions of people from accessing technology in their native…
For decades, Valentine’s Day marketing has leaned heavily on the language of romantic couples, often leaving little room for other expressions of love that define everyday life. This year, Konga is deliberately rewriting that narrative. With the launch of its Valentine campaign, “Black Valentine: Special Love Series,” Nigeria’s leading composite e-commerce giant is expanding the meaning of the season—placing self-care, family, friendship, and practical affection at the heart of the celebration. Running from February 1 to 16, 2026, the campaign reflects a strategic and empathetic understanding of how Nigerians relate to Valentine’s Day in today’s economic and social climate. Rather…
For decades, Nigeria’s aviation industry has been weighed down by outdated airport charges, rising operational costs, and the need for modern infrastructure that keeps pace with global aviation standards. The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), which manages 22 airports across the country, has long operated under financial constraints caused largely by tariffs and fees that have remained stagnant for years—even as inflation, security demands, and infrastructure pressure continue to rise. Today, the conversation on the imperative of new FAAN airport charges is not merely a revenue argument. It is a national aviation safety, sustainability, and modernization argument. The reality…
David Adeoye Abodunrin, a foremost voice on artificial intelligence (AI), strategic foresighter and human-centred transformation coach across the African continent, has stated that the continent holds immense potential, but simply needs to align purpose with strategic intelligence to unlock it. Recognised internationally as a futurist, foresight architect, and strategic transformation coach, Abodunrin brings nearly three decades of multidisciplinary expertise spanning AI disruption, digital governance, behavioural intelligence, cybersecurity, and human capital transformations, uniquely positioning him at the vanguard of Africa’s AI-driven future. “AI is not merely a tool, it is a transformational frontier that can unlock prosperity, resilience and leadership for…
As Nigeria faces rising youth unemployment and increasing scrutiny of informal business models, trust has become the defining currency of entrepreneurship. Against this backdrop, QNET, a global wellness and lifestyle company, says it is repositioning ethical direct selling as part of the solution – not as a quick-income promise, but as a regulated, transparent pathway into micro-entrepreneurship – as it outlines its Nigeria-focused strategy heading into 2026. With nearly three decades of experience in the wellness and lifestyle segment, QNET has operated in Nigeria through independent distributors and digital sales channels since 2021. In recent years, regulators have intensified oversight…
Amazon is slashing 16,000 jobs, its largest workforce reduction since 2023, as the tech industry continues to grapple with post-pandemic recalibration. The cuts, announced Wednesday by senior vice president Beth Galetti, follow October’s 14,000 layoffs. U.S. employees will have 90 days to find new roles internally before severance packages, health benefits, and outplacement services take effect. Despite the downsizing, Galetti stressed Amazon will keep hiring in “strategic areas critical to our future.” The move reflects broader labour market stagnation. U.S. employers added just 50,000 jobs in December, nearly unchanged from November. Companies that expanded aggressively during the pandemic are now…