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- 28 Jan 2020
Google Opens First Google Developers Space in Lagos
Google on Tuesday launched its first Google Developers Space in Lagos, Nigeria. Previously referred to as the Google Launchpad Space, the Google Developers Space is a hub for African developers,…
- 19 Jul 2022
Lagos Community Becomes First in Africa to Implement AfDB’s Innovative Flood Solution
The Lagos State Government has become the first in Africa to implement the innovative SLAMDAM flood management solution at the Omojuwa Estate in Kosofe Local Government Area (LGA) of the state.…
- 9 Aug 2016
Facebook to Present 10-Year Roadmap at Developer Event in Lagos
Facebook is hosting a Facebook for Developers workshop for Nigerian engineers, product managers and partners in Lagos on 31 August to help them build better applications and monetise them more…
- 21 Mar 2022
Microsoft Opens World-class Offices for its Africa Development Center in Lagos
After three years of successful operation and hosting at Microsoft's Lagos hub, Microsoft has announced that its African Development Center (ADC) has opened its own offices. L-R: Managing Director,…
- 21 Sept 2022
Honeywell Group, LSETF Partner to Train Over 250 Selected Participants for Talent Development Programme
The Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF) in partnership with Honeywell Group (HGL), has selected 260 beneficiaries for the Lagos Innovate Talent Development Programme from a pool of over 1000…
- 13 Jul 2023
Tezza Academy Partners PFN to Set up Software Testing Academy for Training Nigerian Youths
Tezza Academy is partnering with the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) to set up an IT specialization training facility in Lagos which covers software testing, software quality assurance,…
- 30 Aug 2016
Facebook CEO in Nigeria to Witness Africa's Tech Revolution
Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook's CEO is in Nigeria this week on his first trip to Africa, using his time in the country to visit the Yaba technology hub in Lagos, meet with developers and partners, and…
- 22 Nov 2017
Facebook Announces Nigeria Initiative, Targets NG_Hub Launch Next Year
By peter oluka Facebook, Wednesday, announced a new nationwide initiative in Nigeria to further cement its commitment and investment in the country, and across the continent. Incorporating a series…
- 20 Aug 2019
Facebook Unveils “Developer Circles” in Benin
Facebook has launched its “Developers Circles’’ in Benin, Edo, a platform that allows people who are technologically inclined to engage with experts, learn new technology and collaborate with…
- 8 Nov 2016
Guinness Nigeria Signs MOU with NYSC on Innovative DRINKiQ Campaign
Guinness Nigeria Plc, has revved up its commitment to driving responsible drinking behaviour among Nigerian consumers by partnering with the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), to deliver its…
- 25 Apr 2017
Arogundade, Sidmach MD Bags ‘Man of The Year’ Award
Otunba Adedayo Peter Arogundade ‘APS’, the managing director of Sidmach Technologies Nigeria Limited, was at the weekend unveiled at the Nigeria CommunicationsWeek ‘Man of the Year’. Prior to…
- 11 Oct 2013
Winners Emerge in Microsoft's 9japps Challenge
Microsoft Nigeria has announced winners in the Windows Phone category of the inaugural 9japps Competition, a local app development contest for Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8 applications. The…
- 26 Sept 2019
Nigeria's CcHUB Acquires iHub of Kenya
Co-creation Hub (CcHUB), the leading technology innovation centre in Nigeria, has acquired Kenya’s iHub for an undisclosed fee. The deal will see iHub’s team become part of CcHUB’s wider central…
- 10 Apr 2016
FIND to Discuss Development Beyond Oil
Development beyond oil tops the Forum for Inclusive Nigerian Development (FIND) discussion holding in Lagos on Tuesday. The dialogue holds under the theme: “Promoting Sustained Growth and Inclusive…
- 9 Dec 2013
Airtel Reaffirms Commitment to Human Capital Development
As the core of its corporate social responsibility commitment, Airtel Nigeria said it will continue to invest in education and human capital development in Nigeria. Segun Ogunsanya, chief executive…
- 28 Apr 2021
Google Partner Lagos State to Launch Eko for Show Initiative
Google Arts & Culture has announced the launch of Eko for Show, an initiative to showcase and celebrate Lagos, one of the world’s most vibrant cities for youth, creativity and technology.…
- 2 Aug 2012
Fashola Describes Samsung Academy as Knowledge Hub, Commends Coy
Governor Babatunde Fashola of Lagos State has described the Samsung Engineering Academy as a knowledge hub that will also open up job opportunities for the people of Lagos. Fashola who spoke at the…
- 29 Apr 2018
9mobile Boosts Fight Against Malaria with Distribution of Insecticide Treated Nets
9mobile has further affirmed its commitment to malaria eradication in Nigeria with the distribution of free long lasting insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) in three communities in Lagos, in…
- 9 Aug 2022
MTN Nigeria Empowers Youth through Vocational Workshop
MTN Nigeria Communications Plc in partnership with Huawei Technologies Company Nigeria Limited, organized a vocational workshop on Thursday, 4th August 2022, for Lagos residents, which was held at…
- 30 Apr 2014
Adenuga honoured with Grand Commander of Business Award
Dr. Mike Adenuga Jr., chairman of Globacom, has received the highest business recognition at the 17th City People Awards for Excellence 2014, held in Lagos over the weekend. Adenuga was presented…
- 28 May 2024
Moniepoint Celebrates Children, Promotes Financial Literacy in Low-income Communities
In recognition of the transformative power of education and children as the lynchpin of a nation’s future, Africa’s fastest growing financial institution according to the Financial Times, Moniepoint…
- 16 Jul 2023
DG NITDA Calls for Effective Sustainability Models in Universities, Applauds UNILAG
Kashifu Inuwa CCIE, the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has urged universities in the country to emulate the University of Lagos (UNILAG) by…
- 23 May 2021
NITDA Boss Woos Venture Garden Group To Join Bridge to MassChallenge Nigeria
Mallam Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, director general, National Information Development Agency (NITDA), has urged a leading provider of innovative, data-driven solutions, Venture Garden Group, to join the…
- 11 May 2026
Moniepoint Partners GDG Lagos, Women Techmakers to Empower the Next Generation of Women Architects in Tech
In a critical move to bolster talent density and accelerate Nigeria’s digital economy, Africa's all in one financial ecosystem, Moniepoint hosted an International Women's Day event bringing together…
- 23 Jan 2013
NOA Seeks Community Radios for Value Orientation
National Orientation Agency (NOA) has called for the establishment of community radio stations across the country to help inculcate ethical values in the society. Mr. Mike Omeri, director-general,…
- 25 Jun 2020
IXPN Achieves Internet Traffic Milestone with 125Gbps in 2020
Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria (IXPN) has achieved a milestone in its efforts to ensure that internet services providers in the country exchange their traffic locally by exchanging 125 Gbps…
- 19 Dec 2016
Saba, Accomplished HR Consultant, Bags Award in Family Business Consulting
Abdullahi Jubril Saba, accomplished Human Resources Consultant and currently Practice Lead with Afrissance, an Organizational Development Firm based in Lagos, has been awarded the Global Education…
- 12 Dec 2022
NAICOM Boss Urges Insurance Firms to Develop Green Products, Efficiency
Mr Sunday Thomas, Commissioner for Insurance and Chief Executive Officer of the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), has tasked insurance companies with the development of green products and…
- 2 Mar 2020
Sanwo-Olu Commissions UBA Business Office at New Ultra-Modern Afriland Towers
United Bank for Africa (UBA) has officially added a new touch point to its network. Chairperson of Avon Healthcare Limited, Dr. Awele Elumelu; Group Chairman, United Bank for Africa(UBA) Plc and…
- 21 Dec 2025
Sterling Bank, Water.org, Sterling One Foundation Partner on WASH Loan for Millions
Sterling Bank, in partnership with nonprofit Water.org and Sterling One Foundation, has launched the Sterling WASH Business Loan to empower WASH businesses and scale sustainable access to safe water…