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Voluntary Contributions for Nigerian Civ

The Access ARM Pensions has urged Nigerian civil servants to embrace small but consistent voluntary contributions to their Retirement Savings Accounts to build long-term financial security in their old age. The Executive Director, Technical, Access ARM Pensions, Mr Afolabi Folayan, gave this advice during his keynote address at the International Civil Service Conference in Abuja...
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Edo Women Trained in CNG Conversion

The National Automotive Design and Development Council, in collaboration with the Edo State Government, has begun the training of 50 women in the state on the conversion of petrol-powered vehicles to Compressed Natural Gas-powered vehicles. At the opening ceremony in Benin on Monday, the Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of NADDC, Olumemimo Osanipin, said the initiative aligned...
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N4.7tn Power Debt: FG Delays GenCos Meeting

Despite the Ministry of Power’s promise that President Bola Tinubu would soon meet with power generation companies to discuss the N4.7tn debt owed to them, there has been a deafening silence, with no communication extended to the GenCos nearly two months later, The PUNCH reports. Last month, the Federal Government said that it planned to...
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Poor Market Intelligence Hinders Growt

The African Export-Import Bank has warned that Africa’s failure to trade effectively within itself stems largely from poor market intelligence, weak connectivity, and the absence of structured trade platforms. The Executive Vice President, Intra-African Trade and Export Development at Afreximbank, Kanayo Awani, speaking on Monday at the Nigeria for the Intra-African Trade Fair 2025 Business...
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Tinubu Caps FRC Levy at N25m: NECA Hails Decision

The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association has commended President Bola Tinubu for his decisive action in capping the Financial Reporting Council levy at N25m for Public Interest Entities, including unlisted companies. Speaking in Lagos on Monday, the Director General of NECA, Mr Adewale-Smatt Oyerinde, described the move as a landmark moment for Nigeria’s private sector. He...
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Cybersecurity Africa: Smartcomply’s Partner Program Tackles

Smartcomply, an African cybersecurity and compliance solutions provider, has launched a new partner initiative designed to create a robust security alliance that will transform the continent’s digital defence landscape. The Smartcomply Partner Programme, announced in a statement on Monday, aims to build a dynamic ecosystem of consultants, technology firms, and security providers by equipping them...
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Cloud Security Risks & Zero Trust Solutions

United States-based Cloud Engineer, Oluwafemi Okunlola, has advised organisations and IT stakeholders to adopt stronger cloud security frameworks, particularly Zero Trust models, to better protect sensitive data in today’s evolving digital landscape. In a statement made available to The PUNCH, Okunlola warned that the rapid shift towards cloud computing infrastructure demands more rigorous security protocols...
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Wave5 Wireless: Expanding Internet Access Nationwide

Wave5 Wireless, a Lagos-based technology company pioneering a Wi-Fi-first model of internet delivery, has disclosed ongoing plans to secure strategic investment and ecosystem partnerships as it seeks to scale operations and help bridge the connectivity gap in Nigeria and across West Africa. The announcement comes as Nigeria continues to face significant internet access challenges despite...
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Youth Savings in Nigeria: Banks urged to adapt

Banks, fintech firms and telecommunications operators have been urged to redesign financial products targeted at young Nigerians, following fresh insights that reveal a significant disconnect between youths’ savings aspirations and the digital tools currently available to support them. This recommendation comes from the Nigeria Financial Habits Survey 2025, conducted by UK-based research company Column, which...
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Voice Tech Revolution: African AI Makes Waves

Africa-focused voice technology firm, Intron, is gaining ground in key sectors across the continent with its homegrown artificial intelligence solutions that understand African voices, names, and languages better than global counterparts. The company’s flagship product, Sahara, is a suite of speech recognition and text-to-speech AI models designed specifically for African accents. Built on over 3.5...
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