Fidelity Bank Plc has reinforced its commitment to community development and youth empowerment with the donation of educational and hygiene materials to pupils of Wesley Nursery and Primary School in the Makoko Waterfront Community, Lagos, under its Fidelity Helping Hands Programme (FHHP). The FHHP outreach was led by the Bank’s Risk Management Directorate as part of a “Back to School” intervention aimed at improving learning conditions and promoting personal hygiene among children in one of Nigeria’s most underserved waterfront communities. Through the FHHP, staff receive matching financial support from the bank’s management to execute projects identified in response to their…
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The Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) has welcomed the signing of the concession agreement for the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, describing it as a landmark achievement in the Federal Government’s drive to modernise critical infrastructure through Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) and a significant stimulus for economic growth in the South-East. The PPP agreement, executed by the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development and the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) on behalf of the Federal Government, reinforces the increasing role of PPPs as a cornerstone of infrastructure delivery under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The transaction was carried…
As 2026 kicks off, Google Search data reveals a nation in pursuit of excellence. Nigerians are moving beyond simple resolutions to actively mapping out a year of self-improvement, entrepreneurial growth, and deeper personal connections. Data from the first two weeks of January shows a 40 percent spike in searches related to self-improvement and “becoming better”. From the boardroom to the classroom, Nigerians are using Search to find the tools they need to succeed in every area of life. The entrepreneurial spirit remains the heartbeat of the nation. “How to start a business” emerged as the top-searched “how to start” query…
For many Nigerians, fintech apps are judged by one simple question: Can I trust the platform? For Happiness, a young Nigerian entrepreneur, the answer manifested in the most defining moments of her life. Trust Built Through Everyday Use In 2025, Happiness relied on PalmPay to run her business, from receiving customer payments, paying vendors, and managing daily transactions. During PalmPay’s Hustle Grant Campaign, she joined thousands of small business owners hoping to win the N500,000 funding. While she didn’t make the shortlist, the campaign gave her business something just as valuable: visibility. New customers discovered her brand, enquiries increased, and…
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has underscored the importance of accessibility in Nigeria’s digital transformation agenda following the completion of a two-day digital literacy training for persons with disabilities (PWDs) in Abuja. The programme, organised under NITDA’s Digital Literacy for All (DL4ALL) initiative, trained 50 participants in practical digital skills aimed at improving their participation in the country’s fast-growing digital economy. Speaking at the event, NITDA’s Director-General, Kashifu Inuwa, said the initiative reflects the agency’s firm commitment to ensuring that inclusivity remains central to national digital development efforts. According to him, meaningful digital advancement cannot be achieved without…
Nigeria’s financial regulators are moving to treat digital fraud as a systemic threat, not just a banking nuisance, as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) launches an industry-wide push to slash fraud response times to under 30 minutes. The initiative was unveiled by the Deputy Governor, Financial System Stability, Mr. Philip Ikeazor, at the 2026 Nigeria Electronic Fraud Forum (NeFF) Technical Kick-Off Session in Lagos, where regulators, banks, fintechs, payment service providers, telecom operators and law enforcement agencies met to chart a new course for fraud mitigation. Represented by the Director, Development and Finance Institutions Supervision, Ibrahim Umar Hassan, Ikeazor…
As digital transformation accelerates across Africa, the demand for skilled professionals in Cybersecurity and Data Science continues to rise. From protecting digital infrastructure to driving data-led decision-making, these fields now sit at the centre of innovation, governance, and business growth. In response, TD Africa, in collaboration with the Enugu Tech Festival (ETF) and the Enugu State Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology, has announced the launch of a fully sponsored Cybersecurity and Data Science training initiative branded “Code Your Defence.” The programme is designed to equip young Africans with practical, industry-relevant skills aligned with global standards. Participants will be trained…
Former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), was on Monday taken into custody by security operatives shortly after his release from the Kuje Correctional Centre, Abuja. Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) reportedly picked up Malami immediately after he exited the correctional facility. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), however, clarified that it was not responsible for the fresh arrest. Officials of the Nigerian Correctional Service confirmed that Malami was released after fulfilling his bail conditions. “He has been released. He perfected his bail conditions and was released this afternoon,” a…
Researchers in China have developed a self-powered eye-tracking system that harnesses energy from blinking to help paralysed individuals control devices like wheelchairs, offering a potential breakthrough for assistive technology. Self-powered human-computer interaction systems are attracting significant attention for their sustainable, sensitive and stable performance, driven by the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence. The system, as reported in the journal Cell Reports Physical Science this month, uses a nanogenerator called TENG to capture the minute friction generated between the eyelid and the eyeball during a blink. This harvested energy powers the sensor, eliminating the need for an external battery. Dubbed ET-TENG,…
Ghanaian authorities have intensified a sweeping crackdown on transnational cyber-crime networks, arresting nine Nigerians alleged to be coordinating large-scale online fraud operations from covert locations in and around the capital, Accra. The arrests followed a two-day, intelligence-led operation that also uncovered the human trafficking dimension of the scheme. Forty-four other Nigerians, believed to be victims lured from their home country under false promises of lucrative employment, were rescued, detained for protection, and handed over to the Ghana Immigration Service. Security operatives said the raids led to the seizure of 62 laptops, 52 mobile phones, and two pump-action guns from makeshift…