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Firms Engage CBN, Lawmakers on Growth

18.09.2025

The Fintech Association of Nigeria has intensified efforts to strengthen collaboration with regulators and lawmakers, aiming to bolster the country’s financial technology ecosystem. The association said in a statement on Tuesday. The delegation, led by Chairman, Board of Trustees, FintechNGR, and President, Africa Fintech Network, Dr. Segun Aina, included Chief Executive Officer, Zest Payments Ltd,...

Ranganath Honored for Digital Transformation in Africa

17.09.2025

The Regional Executive for West Africa at Africa Data Centres, Dr. Krishnan Ranganath, has been named the Digital Economy Personality of the Year at the 10th Africa Digital Economy Awards. The gala event, recently held in Nairobi, Kenya, brought together leaders across the ICT and digital infrastructure space to celebrate outstanding contributions to Africa’s digital...

FintechNGR, CBN, Lawmakers Collaborate on Fintech Growth in

17.09.2025

Nigeria Launches Sex Education Campaign for Youth Empowermen

17.09.2025

The Nigeria Solidarity Support Fund has launched the fifth edition of its national youth campaign, WeNaija 5.0, to promote sex education. The two-month initiative, themed ‘Own Your Choice’, will run from September 8 through November 8, 2025. It seeks to address the dangers of incomplete or abstinence-only sex education while empowering young Nigerians with the...

Nigerian Guide to Passion & Profit

17.09.2025

Turning hobbies into income is more than a side hustle; it is a smart way for Nigerians to transform passion into profit. By identifying marketable skills, starting small, leveraging technology, building a brand, collaborating, and adding value, anyone can create a thriving business from what they love to do, TEMITOPE AINA writes In today’s Nigeria,...

Personal Brand to Business Success: A Guide for Nigerians

17.09.2025

In Nigeria’s competitive economy, a strong personal brand can turn expertise and reputation into real business success by defining your unique value, building an online presence, networking, delivering consistent quality, and monetising influence. TEMITOPE AINA explores ways to create opportunities, attract clients, and achieve sustainable growth In today’s competitive Nigerian economy, having a strong personal...

Nigeria’s Gashaka Gumti Forest Secures UK Carbon Project Bac

17.09.2025

Nigeria’s largest national park, the Gashaka Gumti Forest, has gained international recognition as its carbon project was selected among the first beneficiaries of the UK-backed Carbon Accelerator Programme for the Environment. The initiative, announced on Tuesday, marks a major step for Nigeria in advancing nature-based climate solutions. The Gashaka Gumti Forest Carbon Project was chosen...

Google Play Partners to Promote Fitness Acros

17.09.2025

Verve, Africa’s leading domestic payments card scheme and a subsidiary of The Interswitch Group, has announced Google Play as a strategic partner for the eighth edition of VerveLife (8.0), Africa’s biggest and most celebrated fitness event series. This partnership, which extends Verve’s evolving collaboration with the Google ecosystem, is aimed at delivering more rewarding lifestyle...

Experts to Lead Urban Planning Talks

17.09.2025

Ecobank Nigeria has announced that celebrated architect Christian Benimana and leading urban planning scholar Prof. Taibat Lawanson will headline the Ecobank Design and Build Exhibition 2025. The event is scheduled to take place later this month at the Ecobank Pan African Centre in Lagos. Benimana, co-founder of the African Design Centre and principal at MASS...

Ethical AI Governance Crucial for Business Growth

17.09.2025

The Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria has called on professionals and corporate leaders to urgently adopt ethical Artificial Intelligence to enhance efficiency and promote long-term economic development. Speaking on Monday at a press briefing in Lagos, Vice-President of ICSAN Francis Olawale urged professionals to pay attention to AI’s growing influence on governance...