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- 17 Nov 2025
Alpha Morgan Sues 19 Banks over N230.9m Loss
Alpha Morgan Bank Limited, a new generation bank, has dragged 19 banks in Nigeria before the Federal High Court in Lagos in its quest to recover the sum of N230.9 million that was fraudulently…
- 2 Apr 2012
Harsh Environment: Experts Ring Worry, NCC Assures
Telecommunications operators have painted a gloomy outlook for the sector over the next 18 months urging for urgent underpins to ensure the survival of the only thriving sector of Nigeria’s economy…
- 19 Sept 2024
Polaris Bank Announces New Board Appointments
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has constituted a full Board of Directors for Polaris Bank, Nigeria’s leading digital commercial retail Bank in a major transition that signals the remarkable…
- 13 Jan 2015
Chams Appoints Awosika as Director, Names New CFO
Chams Plc, leading technology firm, has announced the appointment of Dr. Josephine Awosika, to its board of directors. The company also named Mrs Christianah Olaniyan as its new chief…
- 20 Aug 2014
FG Extends Deadline for Afam, Kaduna Power Plants Bidders
Federal government has extended the deadline for the payment of the balance of 75 per cent of purchase price by the preferred bidders for Afam Power Plc and Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company by…
- 25 Jul 2019
Ndukwe Replaces Dozie as Chairman MTN
MTN Nigeria has appointed Ernest Ndukwe, the former executive vice chairman/CEO, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) as chairman-designate in a board shake-up, that saw Dr. Pascal Dozie, long…
- 5 Aug 2014
FG Okays Two Firms for Liquidation NITEL, MTEL
The National Council on Privatisation yesterday approved two firms for the guided liquidation of the Nigeria Telecommunication Limited (NITEL) and its mobile arm, MTEL. The two firms, NATCOM…
- 3 Jun 2022
Heirs Insurance, Heirs Life Record Significant Milestones One Year Since Public Launch
One year following their applauded entrance into the insurance sector, duo insurance companies, Heirs Insurance Limited (HIL) and Heirs Life Assurance (HLA) celebrated their first anniversary…
- 6 Jul 2021
FG Presents Executive Bill on Copyright to National Assembly
The Copyright (Repeal) Bill, as approved by the federal executive council, has been transmitted to the National Assembly for enactment into law. The federal executive council, at its meeting of June…
- 3 Nov 2018
NCC Establishes Industry Code to Regulate Internet Access
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says it has concluded plans to establish internet industry code of practice to regulate internet access and services in the country. Prof. Umar Danbatta,…
- 2 Aug 2024
QNET joins the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment for Youth Employability Training in Nigerian
QNET, a global lifestyle and wellness-focused direct-selling company, has joined the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment's Employability Training Programme to empower Nigerian youth. This…
- 17 Feb 2014
FG Sacks Ahmed-Rufai, NigComSat Boss
The board of directors of Nigerian Communications Satellite (NigComSat) Ltd, managers of Nigeria’s hybrid geostationary satellite has asked Engr. Timasaniyu Ahmed-Rufai , managing director, to…
- 2 Jul 2025
NCC Approves MTN, 9Mobile Roaming Collaboration Deal
MTN Nigeria Communications Plc has announced the execution of a national roaming agreement with Emerging Markets Telecommunications Services Limited (9Mobile), a move that signals a major milestone…
- 29 Nov 2021
5G: NCC Approves Second Trial ahead Spectrum Auction
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved a second trial of the fifth generation (5G) technology in the country as the deadline for submission of bids and Initial Bid Deposits (IBDs)…
- 28 Oct 2015
MasterCard to Drive Payments for the Internet of Things
As the market for the Internet of Things and wearables continues to take shape worldwide, MasterCard wants to be at this shift's forefront — and is giving companies the ability to add payment…
- 12 Jul 2018
Ecobank, Total Partner to Bring Banking Services Closer to Public
Ecobank Nigeria has announced a strategic partnership with Total Nigeria Limited to offer agency banking services at Total filling stations across Nigeria. The bank said it would kick-off with 100…
- 28 Dec 2023
CAC Extends Deadline for Companies’ Annual Returns Submission to April 2024
The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has granted an extension for companies to submit their annual returns, allowing for a revised timeline from 1st January to 1st of April 204. This was disclosed…
- 21 Aug 2022
Kashifu Inuwa: Three Years of Changing the Fate of IT in Nigeria
By Mubarak Umar Three years? Yes, three years as the Director General of National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), and it is heartwarming to note that growing corps of…
- 17 Apr 2014
Guinness, FRSC Collaborate on Road Safety, Responsible Drinking
Guinness Nigeria, in furtherance of its commitment to enlightening Nigerians on responsible drinking, has partnered with the Federal Road Safety Corporation (FRSC) Benin, Edo State Command to host a…
- 26 Oct 2021
Tech Industry Leader Layer3 Strengthens Board, Names Toyin Sanni as Board Chair
Layer3, Technology industry leader in cloud, scalable and secure networks, has announced as part of ongoing steps to strengthen its Board and to improve Governance oversight the appointment of Toyin…
- 18 Sept 2024
CBN Appoints New Board of Directors for Keystone Bank
Central Bank of Nigeria has reconstituted the board of directors of Keystone Bank. The move announced on Wednesday, is part of the apex bank’s strategy to ensure sustained growth for the financial…
- 5 Sept 2025
Customs Unveils Automated Excise Register System
Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has said that it has gone live with its automated excise register system (ERS). An excise register system is the official record-keeping and monitoring framework used by…
- 10 Mar 2021
NSE Completes Demutualisation Process
The Nigerian Stock Exchange has completed its demutualisation process. This is following final approvals of its demutualisation plan from the Securities and Exchange Commission and Corporate Affairs…
- 30 May 2025
Hydrogen, Lagos State Touch Thousands of Business Owners with “Healthy Heart, Healthy Business” Outreach
As part of its continued effort to support the growth and sustainability of Nigerian enterprises, Hydrogen Payment Services Company Limited joined forces with Ikeja Local Government Area and the…
- 14 Apr 2025
NITDA Calls for Comments, Inputs on the Draft Technical Standards For Digital Public Infrastructure
The National Information Technology Development Agency wishes to announce the release of the draft Technical Standards for Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) for public consultation and is actively…
- 1 Mar 2024
No Extension of Deadline for SIM-NIN Linkage- NCC
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said there would not be an extension of the February 28 deadline for the linkage of Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) cards to National Identification…
- 2 Feb 2014
FG to Make Another Attempt to Wind-Down NITEL
The federal government is to restart attempt to wind down Nigerian Telecommunications Limited (NITEL)., the moribund national carrier and MTEL, it mobile subsidiary, after a court blocked its…
- 21 May 2013
Taxation Body Advances e-Pin Code Panacea
The Nigerian Joint Tax Board (JTB) has advocated for an obligatory enforcement of a nationwide issuance of a national universal electronic tax pin code, otherwise called the Taxpayer Identification…
- 1 Dec 2022
FG Reinforces Data Protection Compliance in MDAs as NDPB Extends Deadline to 20th January, 2023
In a bid to foster strict adherence to government's data protection policies, Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan, Head of the Civil Service of the Federation has issued a Guideline on Personal Information…
- 24 Mar 2015
StarTimes Has Invested Over N20Bn in Nigeria - Bolaji
StarTimes NTA-Star TV Network Limited has avowed continued collaborations with the relevant government agencies for the Digital TV switchover In Nigeria, even as its investment in the country exceeds…