The Abia State Government has intensified its push for a transparent, technology-driven transport system with the full rollout of the Abia Connect Card, a cashless payment platform for the Green Shuttle Bus Service. The initiative, introduced by the Ministry of Transportation under the administration of Governor Alex Otti, represents a significant step in the state’s broader digital transformation agenda to modernise public service delivery. In a statement issued on Sunday by the Commissioner for Information, Okey Kanu, on the Abia Ministry of Information handles, the government described the development as a milestone in its drive to build a digital, transparent,…
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Nigeria’s financial and corporate elite converged at the Muson Centre as the National Institute of Credit Administration (NICA) elevated leading industry figures to its prestigious Fellowship cadre. At the investiture ceremony, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Polaris Bank, Kayode Lawal, was formally conferred with the Fellowship, joining a select group of distinguished leaders recognised for their influence across Nigeria’s financial architecture and corporate governance space. Also honoured was the Managing Director/CEO of Union Bank, Yetunde Oni, whose conferment acknowledged her contributions to institutional governance and the advancement of the financial sector. In the media and corporate leadership sphere, Mrs.…
The Chairman of Zinox Group and Africa’s foremost digital disruptor, Leo Stan Ekeh, has expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and former President and African statesman, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, for their goodwill messages and prayers on his birthday. Ekeh, who turned 70 on Sunday, February 22, also extended gratitude to governors; former governors, including Babatunde Raji Fashola, former governor of Lagos state; National Assembly members; captains of industries, members of the global tech community, some of whom sent delegations to his house aside virtual goodwill messages sent from across the globe; royal fathers and the media. In a post-birthday…
A new cross-continental initiative aimed at transforming construction waste into economic opportunity has taken off with the official launch of the GROW Project – Construction Waste Remediation and Recycling Vocational Training in Sub-Saharan Africa. Designed as a strategic response to mounting construction waste and unemployment challenges, the project unites European and African institutions to build a skilled workforce for the green economy in Nigeria and Mozambique. Co-funded by the European Commission under the Erasmus+ Capacity Building in Vocational Education and Training (VET) in Sub-Saharan Africa programme, the GROW Project focuses on repositioning vocational education as a driver of sustainable development.…
Enugu’s push to reposition itself as a digital powerhouse received a major boost as the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) empowered 50 young innovators with digital tools, drawing commendation for Governor Peter Mbah over his strategic support for the Agency’s South-East Zonal Office. The empowerment, which followed an intensive digital skills programme that attracted over 900 registered youths on NITDA’s training platform, saw 50 outstanding participants equipped with tools to scale their innovation, while an additional 250 participants were recognised for excellence and dedication. Delivering his goodwill message, NITDA DG Kashifu Inuwa, represented by Dr. Aristotle Onumo, Director of…
Fidelity Bank Plc, a leading financial institution, has announced the launch of the second edition of its flagship women-empowerment initiative, the HerFidelity Apprenticeship Programme 2.0 (HAP 2.0). Designed to equip women with practical, income‑generating skills and structured pathways to entrepreneurship, HAP 2.0 will build on the success of its inaugural edition held in 2023. Speaking with journalists at a media chat to herald the launch of HAP 2.0, the Divisional Head, Product Development, Fidelity Bank Plc, Osita Ede, explained that the initiative has been enhanced to deliver greater impact. “HerFidelity Apprenticeship Programme 2.0 reflects our commitment to continuous improvement. Having…
The push to actualise Nigeria’s digital economy ambitions must move beyond federal frameworks to concrete implementation at the state level, the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has said. Speaking virtually at the South-South Regional ICT Stakeholders Forum, Inuwa emphasised that sub-national alignment remains the missing link in accelerating digital transformation across the country. The forum convened policymakers, technology leaders, civil society organisations and ecosystem players to map out strategies for deepening digital development in the region. Inuwa noted that while NITDA has recorded measurable progress at the federal level, the true test of…
Nigeria’s drive to digitise its basic education system gained renewed momentum as the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) sought to deepen collaboration with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), with both institutions aligning on measurable, technology-driven outcomes. The Director General of National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, reaffirmed the Agency’s commitment to strengthening its partnership with the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) to accelerate digital literacy and expand access to technology across Nigeria’s basic education system. Inuwa made this known while receiving the UBEC management team, led by its Executive Secretary, Dr. Aisha Garba, during a courtesy…
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Mr. Leo Stan Ekeh, Founder and Chairman of Zinox Group, on his 70th birthday on February 22, describing him as “one of Nigeria’s pioneering innovators in the information technology sector.” A statement by Mr. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy) noted that the President recalled the launch of Zinox range of indigenous computer products and accessories in 2001, an event Tinubu described as “a groundbreaking moment for indigenous technology production.” “President Tinubu celebrates with the accomplished entrepreneur on his Platinum Jubilee, describing him as one of Nigeria’s pioneering innovators in the…
A decisive shift toward homegrown technological leadership unfolded on Friday as Zinox Technologies and TD Africa sealed a strategic alliance designed to accelerate Africa’s digital transformation and strengthen local capacity across the technology value chain. The partnership, formalised at an exclusive press conference attended by industry journalists, key stakeholders and business partners, positions the two powerhouses to deepen indigenous innovation, expand market reach and enhance distribution efficiency across the continent. Beyond a routine corporate collaboration, the agreement represents a deliberate move to consolidate manufacturing strength with expansive distribution infrastructure — a synergy aimed at reducing dependence on foreign technology ecosystems…