Smile Communications has launched a limited-time broadband offer aimed at lowering the entry barrier for Nigerians seeking fast and reliable 4G LTE internet service. Under the new offer, customers can purchase a Smile Router for ₦30,000 and receive 130GB of data valid for 30 days. Customers who exhaust the 130GB allocation before the end of the validity period will continue to enjoy FREE 3GB of data every day until the 30-day period expires. The initiative is part of Smile’s ongoing effort to make quality broadband more accessible while delivering added value to customers from the moment they join the network.…
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In today’s economy, access to a vehicle has become increasingly essential. Whether it’s expanding a business, serving customers more efficiently, or simply navigating daily life, mobility can make the difference between keeping pace and staying ahead. Yet, for many Nigerians, high vehicle prices and limited access to financing continue to make vehicle ownership difficult to achieve. To help bridge this gap, Access Bank introduced AutoFest under its Vehicle Asset Financing (VAF) programme. The initiative connects customers with trusted automobile dealers and flexible financing solutions, making the journey to vehicle ownership simpler, faster, and more accessible. Here are nine ways the…
Fidelity Bank Plc has reinforced its commitment to Nigeria’s oil and gas sector through its participation in the $3 billion Contractor Finance Facility launched by Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited, SNEPCo, in partnership with nine leading banks. The facility, unveiled in Lagos, is designed to provide credit support to indigenous oil and gas contractors executing projects for SNEPCo. The financing arrangement will be available in both naira and United States dollars, creating a structured pathway for local contractors to access funding, improve project delivery and participate more effectively in Nigeria’s energy value chain. Speaking on the development, Dr.…
News Highlights: Google Play launches a $1 million Indie Games Fund for Africa Applications open for eligible African game studios Google Play has launched its first Indie Games Fund, committing $1 million to support rising, innovative game studios from across 32 countries in Africa to scale their games and reach a global audience. The fund provides equity-free capital, technical support, and expert mentorship, empowering African game developers with the skills and resources they need to thrive. While the African region is rich in creative talent and home to some of the world’s most compelling storytelling, limited access to capital has…
News Highlights: The Nigerian Modernism exhibition at Tate Modern attracted more than 180,000 visitors and showcased nearly 300 works by over 50 Nigerian artists. At a private reception marking the exhibition’s success, Chairman Access Holdings and Coronation Group Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede highlighted its role in inspiring nearly 2,800 students. Access Holdings Plc and Coronation Group have celebrated the global success and lasting legacy of the landmark Nigerian Modernism exhibition with an exclusive reception at Tate Modern, London, bringing together influential figures from business, diplomacy, academia, culture and the arts to reflect on one of the most significant presentations of African art…
Every transformative company begins with a simple idea. For Stabyl, that idea was born not in a boardroom, but during conversations between classmates at the University of Oxford, where discussions about the future of digital finance evolved into a bold vision for solving one of Africa’s biggest financial challenges. Between 2021 and 2022, Prince Nnamdi Ekeh, then Co-CEO of Konga Group, and fellow Oxford MBA student Zachary Schwartzman repeatedly exchanged ideas on how stablecoin technology could address the persistent inefficiencies surrounding foreign exchange across African markets. Their shared conviction later attracted software engineer Michael Anyi, whose decade-long experience building financial…
News Highlights: Top corporations and government agencies have backed the SUPERNEWS Local Content Confab’26 and 10th Anniversary celebration. The event will focus on local content and digitisation while marking a decade of SUPERNEWS Nigeria’s impactful journalism. Several blue-chip companies, government agencies and leading organisations across key sectors of the Nigerian economy have thrown their weight behind the forthcoming SUPERNEWS Local Content Confab’26 and 10th Anniversary Celebration, scheduled to hold at the Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. The growing list of supporters includes the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC),…
News Highlights: LG unveiled a wide range of AI-powered consumer technologies at ATE 2026 LG reaffirmed its commitment to Africa’s digital transformation and innovation ecosystem Artificial intelligence and smart home technologies took centre stage at the Africa Technology Expo (ATE) 2026 as LG Electronics reaffirmed its commitment to driving innovation and transforming lifestyles across Africa through cutting-edge consumer technologies. Participating as a supporting sponsor at the two-day technology gathering, LG showcased an extensive portfolio of premium consumer electronics and home appliance solutions, underscoring its vision of advancing smart living and accelerating digital transformation across the continent. The expo, themed around…
News Highlights Fidelity Bank won the DBN Award for expanding first-time credit access to MSMEs. The bank continues to support SMEs through financing, capacity building and market access initiatives. Fidelity Bank Plc has further consolidated its position as a leading financier of Nigeria’s Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) after clinching the Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) Service Ambassadors Award for recording the highest impact in providing first-time access to credit for small businesses across the country. The prestigious award recognises the Deposit Money Bank that has successfully onboarded previously unbanked or credit-excluded Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises across Nigeria,…
News Highlights NITDA and Meta launched the Youth Online Safety Campaign and My Digital World (MDW) 2.0 to strengthen online safety and digital literacy among young Nigerians. The NITDA-Meta partnership has already reached over 94 million Nigerians and generated more than 216 million impressions through nationwide online safety and digital wellbeing campaigns. Nigeria’s drive to create a safer digital environment for young people received a major boost as the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and Meta deepened their strategic partnership with the launch of new youth-focused online safety initiatives aimed at strengthening digital trust and literacy across the country.…