A total sum of N77.5 million in prize money was won at the end of a keenly contested hackathon session at the Fourth Edition of the Zenith Tech Fair, themed “Future Forward 4.0: Embedded Finance, Cybersecurity & Growth Imperatives – The Impact of AI “, which held on Thursday, …
Read More »Stanbic IBTC Asset Management Launches Anti-Scam Campaign to Protect Mutual Fund Holders
Stanbic IBTC Asset Management has implemented strong measures to safeguard its customers from an alarming rise in scam attempts targeting mutual fund holders. In response to this trend, the company has launched a strategic campaign to educate customers on protecting their investments and understanding the correct procedures for mutual …
Read More »CSR: Dangote Cement donates Educational Support Projects to Lagos Schools
Dangote Cement Plc, a leading cement manufacturer, has donated multi-million Naira educational support projects to secondary schools in Lagos as part of its social investment initiatives aimed at complementing the government’s efforts in providing quality and sustainable education in the state. The company’s management explained that the projects, which were commissioned …
Read More »From National Theatre to the State Cultural Centres: Cascading the Revamps in the Creative Sector
by Olutayo Irantiola With the recent revamp of the National Theatre by SANEF Creatives Limited, a special purpose vehicle of the Bankers’ Committee, which is composed of the Central Bank of Nigeria and the Body of Bank CEOs in Nigeria. The mind-blowing revamp has restored the glory of the National …
Read More »G20: Nigeria announces initiatives to combat hunger, boost education
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (SSAP-SDGs), Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to tackling hunger and improving education through innovative programmes and policies. The presidential aide reiterated this position during her address at the G20 Summit side event organized by the Global Alliance …
Read More »Tinubu set to name envoys as ministry posts consular officers
•Consular officers deployed to embassies in Spain, Malaysia, Brazil, others, concerns raised over state of country’s missions abroad The Federal Government has begun deploying consular officers to diplomatic missions worldwide before the anticipated release of the ambassadorial list. This move comes 14 months after 83 ambassadors were recalled in September …
Read More »Naira dips further, trades at N1,687.52 in Official Market
The Naira experienced a slight decline at the official market on Wednesday, trading at N1,687.52 per dollar. This represents a depreciation of 0.51 per cent, with the currency losing N8.59 compared to Tuesday’s rate of N1,678.93 per dollar. Data from the FMDQ Exchange revealed the loss in value occurred alongside …
Read More »Boost for Nigeria’s oil sector as NNPCL’s Utapate Crude hits global market
Nigeria’s crude oil industry has achieved a significant milestone with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd. (NNPCL) introducing its newest crude oil grade, the Utapate crude oil blend, to the international market. The unveiling, which took place at the Argus European Crude Conference in London, marked a pivotal moment for …
Read More »Beyond Banking: A Corporate Drive to Empower the Next Generation
In a remarkable gesture of compassion and social responsibility, OPay Digital Services Limited, in partnership with the Dolly Children Foundation (DCF), recently made a significant impact on education in Lagos State by donating essential learning materials to three public primary schools. This thoughtful initiative comes at a time when many …
Read More »Opay Partners with Dolly Children Foundation to Equip Lagos Pupils with Essential Learning Materials
Lagos, Nigeria – Opay Digital Services Limited, a leading provider of digital financial solutions, in collaboration with the Dolly Children Foundation (DCF), has brought smiles to the faces of over 850 pupils in Lagos State. Under the banner of DCF’s “Back to School Project,” the partnership provided school bags, exercise books, and …
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