Abuja has just welcomed a bold glimpse into the future of banking as FirstBank, West Africa’s premier financial powerhouse, launched its state-of-the-art Digital Xperience Centre (DXC) in Area 10. The new centre redefines customer interaction by offering a fully automated, paperless, and intelligent banking experience, a landmark step in FirstBank’s drive to make everyday banking faster, smarter, and more immersive. The fully automated branch is FirstBank’s 7th Digital Xperience Centre across Nigeria. At the colourful ceremony, FirstBank Group CEO, Olusegun Alebiosu, said the Centre is part of the bank’s grand vision to create a fully digital, customer-centric banking experience that…
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Konga, Nigeria’s leading composite e-commerce group, has announced the return of its annual Black Friday sale, Konga Yakata, which is set to go live this November. Widely regarded as the biggest shopping festival in Nigeria, Konga Yakata has, over the years, become a highly anticipated event, attracting millions of shoppers eager to enjoy massive discounts, unbeatable deals, and an unmatched shopping experience. Since its inception, Konga Yakata has redefined Black Friday shopping in Nigeria, growing to become more than just a sales period. It is now a nationwide celebration of value, convenience, and trust, firmly establishing Konga as the go-to…
The Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, has resumed hearings in a shareholder-rights dispute stemming from the 2023 acquisition of Pan African Towers (PAT). The case, filed by the company’s former Chief Executive Officer, Azeez Amida, challenges the role of private-equity investors Development Partners International (DPI) and Verod Capital in the transaction. At the heart of the litigation is an alleged breach of a pre-agreed equity arrangement linked to a management buy-out (MBO) deal involving the former CEO. Amida is contesting the investors’ handling of the acquisition, which he claims undermined his equity entitlements under the MBO structure. The suit,…
Futurex, a global leader in enterprise-grade data encryption solutions, has joined forces with Spire Solutions, MEA’s trusted partner for cybersecurity, cloud, data, and AI solutions, and leading value-added distributor (VAD), to accelerate enterprise access to advanced encryption, key management, and data protection solutions. Through this collaboration, Futurex’s industry-leading solutions, combined with Spire Solutions’ extensive regional presence and technical expertise, will help enterprises meet the growing demand for compliance-driven, scalable, and future-ready cybersecurity solutions across banking, government, telecom, and large enterprises. The Middle East cybersecurity market is projected to grow from USD 16.75 billion in 2025 to USD 26.04 billion by…
By Beatrice Olumhense A 25-Year-Old and Three Careers? Meet Aisha. She is 25, lives between Lagos and the US, and works across time zones like it is second nature. Her week looks something like this: She runs a small wellness startup with AI handling logistics and customer service. She freelances as a digital strategist for two global clients. And she consults part-time for a tech accelerator — mostly via Zoom and AI-assisted workflows. Aisha doesn’t have a “job” in the traditional sense. She has a portfolio — a mosaic of projects, income streams, and collaborations that together make up her…
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), in partnership with Brevity Anderson, has announced the 2025 edition of the Digital Nigeria International Conference and Exhibition, themed “Innovation for a Sustainable Digital Future: Accelerating Growth, Inclusion and Global Competitiveness.” The announcement was contained in a statement signed by Mrs. Hadiza Umar, Director, Corporate Communications and Media Relations Department, NITDA. Hadiza said the flagship event, Nigeria’s largest and most influential digital economy gathering, will take place from Tuesday, 11th to Thursday, 13th November 2025, at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre, Abuja, commencing daily at 9:00 a.m. Organised by NITDA, in…
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has called on Nigerians to take personal responsibility for their online safety, as the nation joins the rest of the world to mark Cybersecurity Awareness Month. In a statement signed by Mrs. Hadiza Umar, Director of Corporate Communications and Media Relations, NITDA noted that as the world becomes increasingly digital, daily life is now more connected than ever through phones, computers, and the internet. However, this growing connectivity also comes with rising threats from hackers, scams, and other cyber risks. “Cyber safety begins with individual responsibility,” the agency stated, urging Nigerians to adopt…
PalmPay’s unwavering dedication to consumer satisfaction and responsible financial innovation has earned it top honours at this year’s Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA) Awards. The leading digital banking platform was named Consumer-Friendly Business of the Year 2025 during the Consumer Service Week and Awards Ceremony held on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at Adeyemi Bero Hall, The Secretariat, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos. The annual event, organised by LASCOPA, celebrates businesses that exemplify integrity, transparency, and exceptional service in their dealings with consumers across Lagos State. Receiving the recognition, PalmPay was commended for its outstanding record in promoting safe, transparent, and inclusive…
The Startup Consultative Forum (SCF) has successfully concluded its election process, resulting in the emergence of four representatives who will serve on the National Council for Digital Innovation and Entrepreneurship (NCDIE). The NCDIE, established under the Nigeria Startup Act (NSA), serves as the apex governance body responsible for driving the growth, sustainability, and global competitiveness of Nigeria’s startup ecosystem. The newly elected startup representatives are: Iyinoluwa Aboyeji – South West Charles Uchenna Emembolu – South East Abba Ibrahim Gamawa – North East Victoria Ojoagefu Manya – North Central Mrs Hadiza Umar, Director, Corporate Communications & Media Relations at the National…
-Gold Stevie® Award Celebrates Bold Campaign Protecting Consumers Across Africa In a resounding validation of its integrity-driven mission, global lifestyle and wellness brand QNET has clinched a Gold Stevie® Award at the 22nd Annual International Business Awards (IBA) for its powerful “QNET Against Scams” campaign. The recognition highlights QNET’s proactive global effort to combat misinformation, expose fraudulent schemes, and protect consumers from scam operations misusing its brand. At the 2025 International Business Awards (2025 IBAs), QNET was honoured with the following: Gold Stevie® Award for QNET Against Scams: Rebuilding Trust Through Crisis Communication and Public Education in Ghana in the…