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FG Directs MDAs To Comply With Data Protection Regulations
The Federal Government has issued a compliance circular to Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), reinforcing adherence to Nigeria’s data protection regulations as part of efforts to strengthen digital governance and prepare for the Fourth Industrial Revolution. FILE PHOTO: Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume The Federal Government has issued a data protection…
Payaza Partners Lebara Nigeria To Strengthen Digital Payment Services
Payaza has partnered with Lebara Nigeria to power payment services on the telecom firm’s platform, supporting its expansion beyond traditional connectivity by offering subscribers a wider range of integrated digital services. Lebara Nigeria and Payaza executives at the signing ceremony for the company’s strategic partnership with Payaza in Lagos on Saturday, August 1, 2026. One…
MTN Foundation, Microsoft Equip Nigerian Teachers With AI Skills
The MTN Foundation, in partnership with Microsoft, has launched an initiative to equip Nigerian educators with artificial intelligence skills, aiming to enhance digital teaching methods and improve learning outcomes across schools. The MTN Foundation, in partnership with SAIL Innovation Lab and Co-Creation Hub, has concluded a training session for educators across Nigeria as part of its…
FG Reaffirms Commitment To Expanding Local Crude Refining Capacity
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding Nigeria’s domestic crude refining capacity, saying the move is aimed at strengthening energy security, reducing reliance on fuel imports and boosting the nation’s economy. Oil workers on an oil rig. The Federal Government has indicated a major shift in Nigeria’s petroleum industry, saying the country is…
Jim Ovia Reveals Why Zenith Bank Has Sustained Its Competitive Edge
Zenith Bank founder Jim Ovia has attributed the bank’s sustained competitiveness to its commitment to innovation, strong corporate governance and customer-focused services, while also commending the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) and encouraging young Nigerians to embrace opportunities for growth. Ovia Businessman Jim Ovia has shared insights into how Zenith Bank Plc, which he founded,…
Lumumba Urges African Leaders To Back Homegrown Investors
Pan-Africanist Prof. PLO Lumumba has called on African governments to prioritise investment from within the continent, urging leaders to stop relying on foreign investors and instead empower African businesses and capital. Lumumba wants African countries to ease of visa restrictions. Pan-africanist Patrick Lumumba has criticised the tendency of African leaders to look for investments outside…
NPC Launches Digital Birth, Death Registration In Niger State
The National Population Commission (NPC) has commenced digital birth and death registration in Niger State as part of a nationwide initiative aimed at delivering faster, more efficient and accessible civil registration services to Nigerians. Niger_State in in North-Central Nigeria The National Population Commission (NPC) has commenced the full digital registration of births and deaths across…
Shettima, Okonjo-Iweala Lead Discussions at Delta Economic, Investment Summit
Vice President Kashim Shettima and WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala joined stakeholders at the Delta Economic and Investment Summit, where discussions centered on unlocking the state’s economic potential through investments in special economic zones, the blue economy, transport infrastructure, digital innovation, agriculture, mining and the energy sector. Shettima/Okonjo-Iweala Vice President Kashim Shettima and the Director-General of…
Oil Prices Drop Nearly 5% As US Announces Fresh Iran Talks
Global oil prices fell nearly five per cent after the United States announced new talks with Iran, easing concerns over supply disruptions following months of conflict that had threatened shipping through the strategic Strait of Hormuz. A graphic illustration of barrels of crude oil Oil prices tumbled on Monday in early Asia trade after US…
Axxela Reaches 10 Million LTI-Free Manhours, Earns Dual Credit Rating Milestone
Energy infrastructure company Axxela has achieved 10 million lost time injury (LTI)-free manhours and secured dual credit rating milestones, reinforcing its commitment to operational safety, strong corporate governance and financial stability. Axxela Limited, a leading gas and power portfolio company in sub-Saharan Africa Axxela Limited, Nigeria’s leading gas infrastructure company, has celebrated the achievement of…
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