GTCO Names New Chairman Amid Record Dividend Payout
Barau, a former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, brings decades of financial expertise to the role.
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Dangote Joins World Bank Panel to Boost Jobs, Investment
Dangote is not alone in this mission. The expanded Lab now includes other global business leaders such as Bill Anderson, CEO of Bayer AG; Sunil Bharti Mittal, Chair of Bharti Enterprises; and Mark Hoplamazian, President and CEO of Hyatt Hotels Corporation.
Afreximbank Calls for 2025 Interns with $1,000 Stipend
To qualify, applicants must be between 20 and 32 years old in 2025 and enrolled in full-time undergraduate or postgraduate programmes
Woman’s BVN Tagged by Lender Despite Loan Repayment
Ayodele said her efforts to obtain a formal clearance from the microfinance bank have hit a wall. She noted that Blueridge initially promised to escalate the matter but failed to do so.
MTN Faces Unauthorised Data Breach, Sparks Concern
Though MTN has not specified which of its markets were hit, the involvement of the South African Police Service and the Hawks suggests its operations in South Africa may be among those affected.
Nigeria Data Protection Sector to Generate ₦13.8 Billion in 2025
Nigeria’s data protection industry is set to generate ₦13.8 billion in revenue by 2025. This projection marks a 15% rise from the ₦12 billion recorded in 2024. Dr. Vincent Olatunji, the National Commissioner of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), shared this during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja. Olatunji […]
SimpliRide Launches in Nigeria to Fix Ride-Hailing Problems
SimpliRide, a new ride-hailing app, has entered the Nigerian market to challenge big players like Bolt and Uber. The app aims to fix problems that e-hailing drivers face, such as high commissions, poor earnings, and a lack of support. SimpliRide’s Director of Business Development, Dr. Raymond Odu Dibang-Achua, said the company built the app after […]
South Africa Cancels VAT Increase After Public Outcry
South Africa has canceled its plan to increase value-added tax (VAT) after facing strong opposition from political parties and civil society groups. The National Treasury had suggested a 1% VAT hike over two years to close a $4.02 billion (R75 billion) budget gap. On Thursday, the National Treasury said it had decided after talking with […]
Rwanda Pushes to Fully Digitise Public Healthcare with e-Ubuzima
Rwanda’s government plans to stop using paper medical records in all public hospitals and health centers by December 2025. To make this happen, the Ministry of Health is speeding up the rollout of a homegrown digital platform called e-Ubuzima. This system will connect patient records across all public health facilities. It will let doctors and […]
NITDA to Hold Startup Forum in Abuja to Shape Nigeria’s Innovation Policy
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) will host its Startup Consultative Forum on April 28 in Abuja. The forum will bring together startups, investors, and tech support organizations to nominate members for Nigeria’s Startup Council. Mrs. Hadiza Umar, NITDA’s Director of Corporate Communications and Media Relations, announced the event in a statement on Tuesday. […]
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GTCO Names New Chairman Amid Record Dividend Payout
Barau, a former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, brings decades of financial expertise to the role.
Dangote Joins World Bank Panel to Boost Jobs, Investment
Dangote is not alone in this mission. The expanded Lab now includes other global business leaders such as Bill Anderson, CEO of Bayer AG; Sunil Bharti Mittal, Chair of Bharti Enterprises; and Mark Hoplamazian, President and CEO of Hyatt Hotels Corporation.
Afreximbank Calls for 2025 Interns with $1,000 Stipend
To qualify, applicants must be between 20 and 32 years old in 2025 and enrolled in full-time undergraduate or postgraduate programmes
Woman’s BVN Tagged by Lender Despite Loan Repayment
Ayodele said her efforts to obtain a formal clearance from the microfinance bank have hit a wall. She noted that Blueridge initially promised to escalate the matter but failed to do so.
MTN Faces Unauthorised Data Breach, Sparks Concern
Though MTN has not specified which of its markets were hit, the involvement of the South African Police Service and the Hawks suggests its operations in South Africa may be among those affected.
Nigeria Data Protection Sector to Generate ₦13.8 Billion in 2025
Nigeria’s data protection industry is set to generate ₦13.8 billion in revenue by 2025. This projection marks a 15% rise from the ₦12 billion recorded in 2024. Dr. Vincent Olatunji, the National Commissioner of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), shared this during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja. Olatunji […]
SimpliRide Launches in Nigeria to Fix Ride-Hailing Problems
SimpliRide, a new ride-hailing app, has entered the Nigerian market to challenge big players like Bolt and Uber. The app aims to fix problems that e-hailing drivers face, such as high commissions, poor earnings, and a lack of support. SimpliRide’s Director of Business Development, Dr. Raymond Odu Dibang-Achua, said the company built the app after […]
South Africa Cancels VAT Increase After Public Outcry
South Africa has canceled its plan to increase value-added tax (VAT) after facing strong opposition from political parties and civil society groups. The National Treasury had suggested a 1% VAT hike over two years to close a $4.02 billion (R75 billion) budget gap. On Thursday, the National Treasury said it had decided after talking with […]
Rwanda Pushes to Fully Digitise Public Healthcare with e-Ubuzima
Rwanda’s government plans to stop using paper medical records in all public hospitals and health centers by December 2025. To make this happen, the Ministry of Health is speeding up the rollout of a homegrown digital platform called e-Ubuzima. This system will connect patient records across all public health facilities. It will let doctors and […]
NITDA to Hold Startup Forum in Abuja to Shape Nigeria’s Innovation Policy
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) will host its Startup Consultative Forum on April 28 in Abuja. The forum will bring together startups, investors, and tech support organizations to nominate members for Nigeria’s Startup Council. Mrs. Hadiza Umar, NITDA’s Director of Corporate Communications and Media Relations, announced the event in a statement on Tuesday. […]
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