Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has inaugurated the Board of the Abia State Technological Skills Acquisition Centre, naming renowned technologist and scholar, Professor Ndubuisi Ekekwe, as Chairman. Other members of the board include Engr. Cletus Ogbonnaya Ekpo (Vice Chairman), Engr. Peter Ukonu (Director General), Mr. Gerald Ilukwe, Mr. Chinenye Mba Uzoukwu, Mr. Fidelis Nweze, Dr. Christopher Kalu Okoro, Mr. Chukwudi Ogbonna, and Dr. (Mrs.) Rita Ndidi Amuchienwa. The inauguration, which took place on Monday at the Executive Council Chamber, Government House, Umuahia, followed the weekly meeting of the State Executive Council. Governor Otti, while addressing the newly inaugurated board,…
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In a move set to reshape Africa’s technology distribution landscape, HP has reaffirmed its partnership with TD Africa, the continent’s leading technology distributor, during a recent high-level strategic meeting in Lagos. The engagement marked a renewed commitment by both companies to strengthen collaboration and accelerate the spread of innovative solutions across Africa. Discussions centred on expanding HP’s footprint beyond its established markets in Nigeria and Ghana, as both partners explored new growth frontiers in other emerging economies on the continent. The meeting also reinforced TD Africa’s pivotal role as a driving force in democratizing technology access, bridging global innovation with…
In a bold move to rebuild public trust and safeguard Nigeria’s growing digital economy, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is set to launch the Nigerian Digital Trustmark Seal, a landmark initiative aimed at verifying the authenticity of online platforms, businesses, and organisations across the country. The initiative, co-created by NITDA in collaboration with the National Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) and the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), seeks to strengthen cybersecurity, combat online fraud, and promote transparency in Nigeria’s digital ecosystem. Speaking during a press conference held in Abuja to commemorate Cybersecurity…
In a creative blend of care and celebration, PalmPay, one of Nigeria’s foremost fintech platforms and neobanks, is celebrating Customer Service Week 2025 by focusing on what truly matters: its customers’ well-being. Under the global theme “Mission: Possible,” PalmPay is spotlighting the tireless commitment of its customer service team, whose daily mission is to make every user experience seamless and rewarding. To mark the week-long celebration, the company hosted a free health check initiative at its Customer Experience Office in Ikeja, Lagos, where customers received medical screenings and wellness advice. The gesture underscores PalmPay’s human-centred philosophy, one that goes beyond…
In a bold move to nurture Nigeria’s next generation of scientists, engineers, and innovators, the Tosin Eniolorunda STEM Foundation has unveiled the Future Builders Fund, a new scholarship initiative dedicated to empowering brilliant but under-resourced students. The pilot programme aims to break down financial and systemic barriers that often limit access to quality STEM education, ensuring that high-potential students from all backgrounds can thrive and contribute meaningfully to Nigeria’s technological and economic growth. In recognition of the fact that nations need to strategically invest in preparing their youth to take advantage of the global digital economy, the Tosin Eniolorunda STEM…
Nigeria’s top YouTube creators and leading brands Thursday, came together to explore a new frontier of collaboration in marketing through PluggedIn, a new initiative by Woof Studios and YouTube. The initiative is designed to move beyond transactional advertising, instead fostering deep, community-focused partnerships between creators and brands. This shift unlocks more authentic ways for brands to connect with a surging digital audience, as YouTube watch time in Nigeria grows by over 50% year-on-year and the platform now reaches over 30 million adults monthly. The timing for these partnerships is right. Audiences, especially younger fans, are tuning into creators they trust…
Nigeria is laying the groundwork for a resilient digital future by integrating artificial intelligence (AI), robust infrastructure, and human capital development into the core of its national cybersecurity strategy, according to the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi. Speaking at the Cyber Nigeria Summit organised by the Cybersecurity Experts Association of Nigeria (CSEAN), Inuwa said the country is moving from reaction to readiness to ensure that its expanding digital economy remains secure, adaptive, and globally competitive. Delivering a keynote address titled “Securing Digital Economy: Strengthening Infrastructure and Harnessing the Power of Artificial Intelligence,”…
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…
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,…