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- 26 Mar 2026
Francis Okafor Stuns China, Emerges Second-Place Winner @ Tencent OpenClaw Hackathon
In a striking moment of global recognition for African talent in artificial intelligence, Shenzhen-based Nigerian technologist, Francis Okafor has emerged as the second-place winner at the 2026…
- 17 Feb 2026
Nigerian, Francis Okafor, Gains Prominence in China’s Tech Ecosystem
In Shenzhen, widely regarded as one of the world’s leading technology and manufacturing hubs, Nigerian technology expert Francis Okafor is gaining recognition for his contributions to artificial…
- 28 Dec 2025
How Francis Udogu Helped Transform KWIQ's Growth Strategy into a Scalable Fintech Success Story
In Africa's rapidly evolving fintech landscape, building a digital payment product is only the first step. Sustained success depends on an organisation's ability to acquire users, drive product…
- 5 Jul 2021
Nigerian Idol: Kingdom, Francis Begin Race To Final Showdown As Akunna Bows Out
Sunday night’s show was as special as it was emotional for fans and viewers of the Nigerian Idol Season 6 show. The show kicked off with a lively performance of Bruno Mars’ “24K Magic” by the top 8…
- 24 May 2021
Nigerian Idol Season 6: Clinton Heads Home as Top 8 Contestants Deliver Colorful Performances
Last Sunday’s live show on Nigerian Idol marked the end of Clinton’s journey in this season’s competition as the other eight contestants – Daniel, Comfort, Faith Jason, Akunna, Francis, Emmanuel,…
- 26 Jul 2021
Anambra Wins BoICT ‘eGovt Solutions Implementation’ of the Year Award
Anambra State Physical Planning Board (ANSPPB) has won the Beacon of ICT (BoICT) ‘eGovernment Solutions Implementation’ award 2021. L-R: Barrister Chukwunweike Francis Maduekwe, executive chairman of…
- 4 Jun 2018
Okereafor, Uzor Join Speakers’ Faculty @ IG4D Roundtable
The duo of a first class electronics and telecommunications engineer, Dr. Kenneth Okereafor, and the chief executive officer, Wisdom Computer Technology, Mr. Francis Uzor, have joined the growing…
- 16 Feb 2023
Jumia Lays off 20% Staff as Part of Plans to Reduce Losses
Jumia, Africa’s leading e-tailer, has taken major steps to reduce losses and accelerating progress towards profitability, even if it means selling to fewer customers. Francis Dufay Jumia, which…
- 15 Feb 2026
Jumia Targets Break-even in 2026 After Strong Q4 Surge
Pan-African e-commerce giant Jumia says it has moved decisively beyond survival mode after posting robust fourth-quarter 2025 earnings, with CEO Francis Dufay declaring the company is now entering a…
- 16 Feb 2009
Nollywood’s “Real Me Show†Debuts Soon
Nollywood reality TV show, “Real Me Show”, the first-ever celebrity show in the country is set for a smooth take-off. Francis Onwochei of Frankochei Productions, one of the principal…
- 16 Jun 2021
Atuche, Defunct Bank PHB Boss Convicted for Stealing N25.7Bn
Justice Lateefat Okunnu of the Lagos State High Court in Ikeja on Wednesday convicted Francis Atuche, former managing director of the defunct Bank PHB, and Ugo Anyanwu, former chief financial officer…
- 16 Aug 2024
Manufacturers Threaten to Sacks if Banks Continue 37 Percent Interest on Loans
Otunba Francis Meshioye, president, Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), has warned that high interest rates charged by banks will lead to jobs’ losses and exorbitant prices of goods. Meshioye…
- 23 Mar 2021
Nigeria to Launch New Satellite in June- NASRDA Boss
National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) is putting modalities in place to launch a Cubesat ‘Edusat-2’ within the first half of the year, according to Dr Francis Chizea, acting…
- 10 Jan 2022
The Integration of Artificial Intelligence in Cybersecurity: Shaping the Future of Threat Detection and Response
By Ebuka Francis Onuchukwu In an increasingly digital world, where data is the new currency, the complexity of cyber threats continues to evolve at an alarming pace. As organizations race to protect…
- 16 Oct 2017
Farmer to Die by Hanging for Stealing Nokia Handset, Others
A Delta State High Court sitting at Ozoro has sentenced a 38- year old farmer, Francis Williams to death by hanging for robbing his victims of a Nokia handset valued at N5,000 and a cash sum of N170.…
- 23 Sept 2013
Samsung Holds Inaugural Developers Conference
Samsung Electronics has outlined renowned IT experts as speakers for its inaugural, global Samsung Developers Conference, SDC 2013, to be held on October 27-29 at the Westin St. Francis Hotel in San…
- 4 Oct 2016
WIPO Discusses Multilateralism in Increasingly Complex IP Ecosystem
Francis Gurry, director general, World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) reported excellent results in the Organization’s global intellectual property services and finances over the past year…
- 20 Sept 2013
EFCC, Utomi @ War over N59m Loan from Bank PHB
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Friday told Justice Lateefa Okunnu of a Lagos High Court sitting in Ikeja that Prof. Pat Utomi, the first defence witness in the trial of Francis…
- 18 Sept 2013
Banks Caution Customers on Scam eMails
Some banks in the country have warned customers not to respond to requests for their personal bank details over the Internet, telephone or in person. Francis Barde, head, Corporate Affair Department,…
- 26 Jul 2010
Gavin Young Succeeds Ebuehi as ChamsSwitch’s General Manager
The management of Chams Nigeria Plc has appointed Mr. Gavin Young as the new General Manager of its subsidiary, ChamsSwitch. Young succeeds Mr. Francis Ebuehi, the pioneered General Manager of the…
- 19 Apr 2020
COVID-19: The imperative of Strategic Communications in Overcoming the Challenges of Coronavirus Pandemic in Nigeria
By Francis Nwosu When the earliest Coronavirus (COVID-19) case was detected on November 17, 2019, in Hubei Province, Wuhan, China, little did the world know that it would be declared a global…
- 4 Sept 2017
Expert Advocates Massive Deployment of Solar
Engr. Francis Oludemi, an energy expert on solar power,has advocated massive deployment of solar power across the country for rapid diversification of the economy. Oludemi who is the Chief Executive…
- 2 Sept 2021
Court Freezes Former Bank MD’s N19.1Bn in Banks
A Lagos State High Court in Ikeja has frozen assets and funds put at N19,178,253,050 allegedly kept in 24 banks by Francis Atuche, a convicted former bank managing director. Justice Lateefat Okunnu…
- 18 Nov 2013
Prowork Boss Enjoins Startups to Focus on Business, Not Just Codes
Francis Onwumere, Business and Product Developer, Prowork Collaborative Project Management has enjoined startups in Nigeria to focus more on the business and not just codes. In an exclusive chat with…
- 18 Nov 2013
Nigeria Must Learn Communicate with Technology – Madojemu
Francis Madojemu, the head of Nigeria’s iBridgeHub and initiator of iCODE has called for a shift in the technology paradigm in Africa. According to him, the continent needs to understand how to speak…
- 22 Oct 2020
NASRDA Boasts of Capacity to Build, Launch Nigerian Satellites
Dr Francis Chizea, acting director general, National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), has said that the Agency currently has the human capacity to design, build and launch various…
- 20 Mar 2026
Court Jails ‘Colonel’, ‘Major’ of Global Money-Laundering Ring
A “colonel and a major” in a “worldwide highly sophisticated money-laundering syndicate on a breathtaking scale” have been jailed for nine years and 7 and half years respectively. Ejike Francis…
- 11 Jul 2021
Kingdom Emerges Winner of Nigerian Idol Season 6 in Pulsating Finale
The sixth season of Nigeria’s biggest music reality show, Nigerian Idol, came to an epic end on Sunday with Kingdom Kroseide emerging as the “Nigerian Idol’’ after months of intense musical contest…
- 17 May 2021
Nigerian Idol: Faith Mac and Dotun Eliminated as Top 9 Emerge
Faith Mac and Dotun have been eliminated from the Top 11 stage of the Nigerian Idol competition after scoring the least votes in the first round of public voting. During the live show on Sunday, May…
- 31 May 2021
Nigerian Idol: Contestants Deliver Colourful Performances As Daniel Exits the Competition
Contestants on Nigerian idol on Sunday night took a trip back to their birth year as they performed their favourite hits from the year they were born. Beyonce Ajomiwe opened the night with her…