Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to deepening collaboration with key Federal Government agencies to accelerate renewable energy development, attract strategic investments, and strengthen the state’s business environment. The Governor made the commitment on Thursday, August 6, 2026, while receiving separate delegations from the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI), the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), and the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles (PI-CNG & EV) at Government House, Umuahia. Receiving the delegations, led by their respective Managing Directors and Chief Executive Officers, Governor Otti expressed appreciation for their presentations and assured them…
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Clea, the stablecoin-powered cross-border payments platform helping African businesses trade globally, has launched Vendor Payments, a new capability that enables businesses to simplify payments to international suppliers, auction platforms, and shipping companies directly through the platform. Clea surpassed $20 million in transaction volume within six months of emerging from stealth in December 2025, reflecting growing adoption of its cross-border payments platform. Since its pilot launch, Vendor Payments has already been adopted by more than 50 businesses, demonstrating strong customer demand for solutions that simplify supplier payments and support the growing international ambitions of African businesses. The feature enables customers to…
The 12th edition of the eWorld Forum will celebrate the 25th anniversary of Nigeria’s GSM revolution with a high-level industry dialogue and the launch of two landmark books by renowned ICT journalist and Publisher of eWorldnews, Aaron Ukodie. Scheduled for Thursday, September 24, 2026, at the Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, the forum will convene under the theme, “The GSM Digital Milestones: 25 Years On,” bringing together policymakers, regulators, telecommunications operators, technology innovators, investors, academics, and other key stakeholders to reflect on the remarkable transformation of Nigeria’s digital landscape. A major attraction of this year’s forum will be the unveiling…
Millions of self-employed and informal-sector workers in Nigeria are set to gain easier access to retirement savings following a strategic partnership between TeamApt Limited and digital pension agent platform Awabah to power Pension Direct, an innovative micro-pension solution. Unveiled in Lagos, Pension Direct leverages TeamApt’s Direct Debit infrastructure to simplify pension enrolment and automate recurring contributions for workers outside the formal employment system. The solution enables users to register for a personal pension at a point-of-sale (POS) terminal within minutes, tokenise their payment card, and schedule automatic contributions without the need for repeated manual payments. The initiative is designed to…
Airtel Nigeria has further extended its national retail footprint with the rollout of 350 out of a planned 500 premium experience centres, which are designed to bring faster, more convenient service closer to millions of Nigerians. The new retail shops, officially unveiled at a symbolic launch at City Mall, Onikan, Lagos, mark the latest phase in Airtel Nigeria’s grand retail strategy. They significantly expand the company’s extensive network of over 9,000 exclusive shops across every local government area, more than 350 premium experience centres, and over 73,000 retailers in all top towns and cities nationwide. Built as compact, high-efficiency touchpoints,…
Nigeria has taken a significant step towards strengthening its digital sovereignty and building a resilient digital economy as the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) unveiled the Regulatory Instruments for the National Sovereignty Cloud Initiative (NSCI), a comprehensive framework designed to reshape the nation’s cloud computing ecosystem. The NSCI is a strategic Federal Government programme coordinated by NITDA to enhance Nigeria’s digital sovereignty and accelerate the adoption of secure, reliable, and locally driven cloud infrastructure. The initiative is anchored on four key regulatory instruments: the National Computing Guideline, the National Cloud Technical Guideline, the National Digital Infrastructure Assurance Framework, and…
Nigeria’s technology retail landscape reached another significant milestone on Monday, August 3, 2026, as global technology giant ASUS, in partnership with Konga, officially commissioned its first flagship experience store in West Africa. Strategically located at 16 Otigba Street, Computer Village, Ikeja, Lagos- the heartbeat of Nigeria’s technology ecosystem- the state-of-the-art facility represents a major investment in customer experience, product accessibility, and digital innovation. The launch also reinforces Konga’s growing reputation as a preferred gateway for leading global technology brands into the Nigerian market. The landmark event attracted the Honourable Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Dr Kingsley Tochukwu Udeh, SAN,…
As multiple legal disputes arising from the acquisition of Pan African Towers unfold before Nigerian courts, one name consistently appears across the proceedings: Adefolarin Ogunsanya. Court filings involving the Board Chairman and DPI partner raise broader questions about shareholder influence, corporate governance and executive independence following the 2023 acquisition. From Deal Of The Year To Lawsuits Of The Year The relationship did not begin in conflict. According to court filings, former Pan African Towers CEO Azeez Amida played a leading role in identifying and engaging investors after the company’s shareholders decided to pursue a sale. The filings state that negotiations…
What was billed as the public presentation of 999: The Memoir of Charly Boy became a compelling call to action on purpose, philanthropy, and men’s health, as veteran entertainer and social commentator Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, used the occasion to launch a fundraising campaign for prostate cancer awareness while sharing the defining moments of his remarkable life journey. The colourful event, held at the Alliance Française de Lagos/Mike Adenuga Centre in Ikoyi, Lagos, attracted an array of eminent personalities, including former President Olusegun Obasanjo, former Commonwealth Secretary-General Chief Emeka Anyaoku, former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi, Zinox…
The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) is set to spotlight Nigeria’s brightest homegrown innovators as the finalists in its flagship NASENI Innovation Assessment & Awards Programme (NIAAP) converge for the highly anticipated Final Pitching Exercise on Wednesday, 5 August 2026. The event, which represents the climax of NASENI’s most ambitious innovation competition to date, will feature outstanding innovators from within the Agency and across the nation’s public sector competing for top honours in the Intra-Agency and Inter-Agency Innovation Competitions. Following an intensive evaluation process, the competition has been narrowed to the Top 10 finalists in each category…