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Ecobank Unveils Education Financing Solutions

09.07.2025

Ecobank Nigeria has announced a comprehensive suite of innovative financial solutions designed to support all key stakeholders within the education ecosystem. In a statement on Tuesday, the lender said the offerings are aimed at driving financial inclusion, operational efficiency, and sustainable growth across the sector. Speaking at the unveiling event in Lagos, Executive Director of...

Max Air Ranked Lowest in Customer Responsiveness

09.07.2025

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority has tagged Max Air the ‘most unresponsive domestic airline’ in the country regarding passenger complaints, according to fresh data from its Consumer Protection Department. NCAA’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu, disclosed in a post on X on Thursday that the Authority also received disturbing reports of...

UK Funds Aviation Safety: ICAO Receives £1.4m Boost

09.07.2025

The Government of the United Kingdom has announced a voluntary contribution of approximately CAD 2.2 million to the International Civil Aviation Organisation, reinforcing its commitment to aviation safety, environmental sustainability, and the strategic transformation of the UN agency. According to a report by ICAO, the funding will support the safety and sustainability pillars of its...

Interswitch Drives Propertytech Innovation in Real Estate

09.07.2025

Interswitch, a leading African technology company, has reaffirmed its commitment to cross-sector innovation as an Associate Partner at the recent sixth edition of the Lagos State Real Estate Fest. The event brought together stakeholders, including property developers, investors, government representatives, urban planners, project financiers, architects, and technology providers, to discuss the future of Nigeria’s real...

Nigeria BRICS Trade Surges Amid US Tariff Threat

09.07.2025

Nigeria’s trade with BRICS countries jumped to N5.41tn in the first quarter of 2025, more than three times higher than the N1.54tn recorded from exports to the United States, The PUNCH reports. This was according to an analysis of data from the National Bureau of Statistics’ foreign trade statistics report. The significant rise shows a...

Unified RoW Charges Urged for Nigeria’s Telecoms

09.07.2025

The Federal Government has been urged to harmonise right-of-way charges across the country and incentivise local production of telecom equipment to drive broadband expansion and prepare Nigeria for the digital decade. In a note shared with The PUNCH, telecom analyst Osita Odafi warned that despite major strides in mobile and internet penetration, Nigeria’s telecom infrastructure...

New Filling Station Opens in Ekiti, Boosts Energy Access

09.07.2025

The National Automotive Design and Development Council has moved to boost energy availability through private investment, following the commissioning of a filling station in Ekiti State. The council stated in a statement that the Director-General of NADDC, Joseph Osanipin, commissioned a multi-product filling station in Ikole-Ekiti, highlighting the role and success of Nigeria’s automotive gas...

SiBAN Urges Policy Support for Local Trad

09.07.2025

The Stakeholders in Blockchain Technology Association of Nigeria on Tuesday called on policymakers to support the use of blockchain technology in enabling local currency trade across Africa. The association argued that it could play a transformative role in breaking down cross-border payment barriers and promoting regional economic integration. The appeal follows the recent launch of...

PalmPay Boosts Nigeria Insurance Coverage

09.07.2025

PalmPay, a digital banking platform in Africa, has announced new strategic partnerships with top-tier insurance providers in a move aimed at addressing Nigeria’s persistently low insurance coverage. The initiative introduces a range of affordable insurance products directly within the PalmPay app, targeting the everyday Nigerian user. This rollout is part of the company’s broader commitment...

Zebra Technologies & TD Africa: Boosting Business in Nigeria

09.07.2025

TD Africa, Nigeria’s foremost technology distribution giant, has strengthened its partnership with global tech leader Zebra Technologies through a high-level partner engagement held recently in Lagos. The event, themed ‘Accelerate Your Business with Zebra,’ brought together key players from Nigeria’s retail, logistics, and manufacturing sectors to explore how edge-enabled, real-time technologies can boost business efficiency...