News Highlights: NITDA reaffirmed its commitment to building an inclusive digital economy, targeting 70% digital literacy by 2027 through its SRAP 2.0 agenda. The visiting delegation praised Nigeria’s Startup Act implementation and sought technical insights to support Angola’s emerging startup ecosystem framework. Positioning itself at the centre of Nigeria’s fast-growing digital economy, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has reiterated its commitment to fostering a more coordinated, inclusive, and innovation-driven technology ecosystem across the country. The agency reaffirmed this position during a working visit focused on Nigeria’s startup ecosystem framework, where the Director General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa, was…
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News Highlights: LG Electronics is promoting inverter-powered refrigerators as energy-saving and cost-efficient solutions for Nigerian households. LG says its advanced Inverter Compressor technology helps reduce energy consumption, preserve food freshness, and improve long-term appliance durability. As rising electricity tariffs and economic pressures continue to influence household spending decisions, global electronics brand LG Electronics is positioning its inverter-powered refrigerators as a smart and cost-efficient solution for Nigerian families seeking reliable cooling without excessive energy consumption. With refrigerators among the most heavily used appliances in homes, running continuously throughout the day, energy efficiency has become a major consideration for consumers. LG says…
…Upperlink, ICANN, UNESCO, UASG Advancing A Truly Global, Multilingual Internet News Highlights: Upperlink, ICANN, UNESCO, and UASG to host UA Day 2026, promoting a multilingual and inclusive internet ecosystem. The event will feature expert sessions and live demos focused on Universal Acceptance and digital accessibility for all languages and scripts. Upperlink is collaborating with the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), and the Universal Acceptance Steering Group for UA Day 2026 to host a global awareness event focused on promoting a more inclusive and multilingual internet ecosystem. Themed “Building…
News Highlights: NITDA and IDCA have launched a three-year national digital infrastructure initiative aimed at transforming Nigeria into a fully integrated digital economy hub. The initiative will establish the “Nigeria Digital Triangle” — a network of AI-enabled hyperscale data centres designed to boost data sovereignty, attract investments, and create jobs. The Federal Government, through the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has entered into a strategic partnership with the International Data Centre Authority (IDCA) to drive a large-scale digital infrastructure programme aimed at positioning Nigeria as a leading digital economy hub in Africa. The initiative, unveiled in Abuja on May…
By Ajibola Olude I recently came across a thoughtful LinkedIn post by Azeez Amida, former CEO of Pan African Towers, and it ranks among the most candid reflections I have read about life after executive leadership. In the post, Amida reflected on the 16 months since his exit from the company, including the lingering issue of his unpaid severance involving Development Partners International and Verod, as discussions, claims, and legal processes continue. Yet, beyond the corporate and legal dimensions, what stood out most was the deeply human reality behind the experience. His reflection exposed a difficult truth that is rarely…
News Highlights: Polaris Bank partnered with Cyclotron Club to promote wellness through its LiveWell by Polaris initiative. The collaboration will support healthy lifestyles and cause-driven cycling campaigns, including Ride for Autism. Polaris Bank, Nigeria’s leading digital retail and commercial Bank institution, has announced a strategic partnership with Cyclotron Cycling Development Initiatives, otherwise known as Cyclotron Club, to advance LiveWell by Polaris, the Bank’s flagship wellness initiative designed to promote healthy living, preventive healthcare, and overall wellbeing among employees, customers, and communities across Nigeria. The partnership was formally unveiled at a ceremony held at the Bank’s headquarters last Saturday in Lagos,…
News Highlights: Fidelity Bank boosted its liquidity position in 2025, with cash and cash equivalents rising 87% to N1.32 trillion, supported by stronger customer deposits and asset growth. The bank recorded strong financial performance, with gross earnings increasing 45.6% to N1.52 trillion, shareholders’ funds surpassing N1 trillion, and its share price gaining 15.3% year-to-date on the NGX. Fidelity Bank strengthened its liquidity position in the 2025 financial year, with cash and cash equivalents rising 87 per cent to N1.32 trillion, reflecting improved cash buffers, stronger deposit mobilisation, and growth in interest-earning assets. The lender’s audited financial statement for the year…
News Highlights: Google unveiled 12 major Android innovations powered by Gemini Intelligence, aimed at making smartphones more intuitive and personalized. The updates also focus heavily on security, connectivity, and digital wellbeing to help users reduce excessive screen time. Google’s annual I/O developer conference is a hub for exciting product updates. This year, “The Android Show: I/O Edition” offered an early preview of Android’s future. Packed with groundbreaking news, these updates will transform our Android interactions. Android, the world’s most popular OS with over 3 billion active devices, continues to innovate, bringing practical benefits and new possibilities. For people in Nigeria,…
News Highlights: QNET says Mother’s Day should go beyond celebration, urging a stronger focus on mothers’ physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing amid rising stress and caregiving pressures. The company highlighted Nigeria’s wellness and sanitation challenges while promoting healthier lifestyles and wellness-supporting products to improve family health. As the world marks Mother’s Day, QNET, a global lifestyle and wellness-focused direct selling company, is shining a spotlight on mothers as the often-unseen pillars of family wellness, emotional stability, and community strength. Beyond nurturing homes and supporting loved ones, many mothers today are also balancing demanding careers, business responsibilities, and the pressures of…
News Highlights: Fidelity Bank Plc recorded a 45% rise in gross earnings to N1.5 trillion in 2025, driven by strong interest income, digital banking growth, and improved asset quality. The bank’s shareholders’ funds surpassed N1 trillion after a fresh capital injection and private placement, strengthening its capacity for larger transactions and regional expansion. Fidelity Bank Plc has reported a 45 per cent increase in gross earnings for the 2025 financial year, as the lender’s shareholders’ funds crossed the N1 trillion mark following sustained balance sheet expansion and fresh capital injection. Analysis from the audited financial statements for the year ended…