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- 12 Dec 2016
Georgia Legislative Black Caucus Confers Honourary Citizenship on Airtel CEO
Mr. Segun Ogunsanya, managing director and chief executive officer, Airtel Nigeria, has been bestowed with anHonourary Citizenship of the State of Georgiaby the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus,…
- 24 Oct 2016
Digital Encode Founders Receive Georgia Honorary Award
The duo of Oluseyi Akindeinde and Obadare Peter Adewale founders of Digital Encode, a leading consulting and integration firm that specializes in the design, management, and security of…
- 1 May 2013
A Text Message a Day Keeps the Asthma Attack Away
Simply sending children with asthma a text message each day asking about their symptoms and providing knowledge about their condition can lead to improved health outcomes. In a study by the Georgia…
- 22 Nov 2019
US Accuses Onyema, Air Peace Boss of $20m Fraud
United States Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Georgia, said it has charged Allen Ifechukwu Athan Onyema, chairman, CEO, and founder of Air Peace, with bank fraud and money laundering…
- 9 Apr 2015
Telecoms, eCommerce among 7 Industries Vulnerable to Cyber Threats
Sophisticated persistent threats have befallen major 21st Century organizations that depend on digital technology to thrive. Georgia Tech Information Security Center (GTISC), Emerging Cyber Threats…
- 23 Sept 2025
Exhibitors Hail FNITCC Atlanta as Catalyst for Nigeria’s Non-Oil Export Expansion
Exhibitors at the recently concluded Fidelity Nigeria International Trade & Creative Connect (FNITCC) in Atlanta, Georgia have lauded the event as a transformative platform for showcasing…
- 16 Nov 2015
NOTAP DG Seeks International Support for Nigerian Researchers
Dr. DanAzumi Ibrahim, director general, National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP) has called for international support for Research and Development R&D efforts in Nigeria.…
- 27 Nov 2014
ITU Urges Focus on Big Data as Future of ICT Measurement
Government officials and ICT experts recognized the progress made by countries in ICT development and discussed the future of ICT measurement at the ITU indicators symposium (WTIS), held in Tbilisi,…
- 23 Aug 2026
Binance Stops Processing Transactions Involving A7 Nigeria, 16 Other Crypto Platforms
Binance has announced that it will stop processing transactions involving A7 Nigeria and 16 other cryptocurrency-asset service providers and platforms following recent regulatory developments.
- 11 Dec 2013
Honest FAAN Personnel Returns $8,500 to Passenger
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), said that its aviation security personnel at the Murtala Muhamed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos returned $ 8,500 lost by a Nigerian, Mrs.…
- 29 Jul 2015
Airtel Nigeria Named Telecoms Company of the Year
For its laudable contributions to the growth of the telecoms industry in Nigeria, leading telecoms operator, Airtel Nigeria, has been named ‘Africa’s Telecommunications Company of the Year.’ The…
- 24 Sept 2017
Aramex Launches ‘Shop & Ship’, Takes Delivery From Global Retailers
By peter oluka Aramex, the disruptive leader in the global logistics and transportation industry, has introduced its easy-access online shopping and shipping delivery service, Shop & Ship (S&S) in…
- 24 Aug 2025
Fidelity Bank to Host Strategic Export Financing Panel at FNITCC Atlanta 2025
As part of its ongoing commitment to expanding Nigeria’s footprint in global trade, leading financial institution Fidelity Bank Plc has announced it will host a high-level panel session at the…
- 4 Nov 2013
Cyberspace Turns Full-Blown War Zone-FireEye
Cyberspace has become a full-blown war zone as governments across the globe clash for digital supremacy in a new, mostly invisible theater of operations, according to an executive summary of a report…
- 27 Jul 2015
NSE Wins African Regulator of the Year Award
Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE or Exchange) has been named the African Regulator of The Year at the 6th African Business Leadership Forum & Awards which took place on July 25, 2015 in London,…
- 3 May 2024
History as Nigeria Acquire First Cosmic Rays Detector in Africa
National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) said Nigeria has made history by becoming the first country in Africa to acquire a cosmic ray muon detector to aid climate change and…
- 15 Dec 2024
Dr. Jane Kimemia, Optiva CEO, Honoured with U.S. President’s Lifetime Achievement Award
Dr. Jane Kimemia, Chief Executive Officer of Optiva Capital Partners, has been conferred with the U.S. President’s Lifetime Achievement Award for her exceptional humanitarian contributions and…
- 23 Sept 2014
Renaissance Capital Records 81% Net Profit in H1 2014
Renaissance Capital, a leading emerging- and frontier markets investment bank, has announced significant growth of its net profit in 1H 2014, despite challenging market conditions. The Firm reported…
- 24 Nov 2014
NCC Charges MTN Music Ambassadors to be Good Example to Youth
The telecommunications sector is the first genuine platform that has taken over virtually every aspect of human development since the revolution began via the Digital Mobile Licences 2001,…
- 12 Jun 2017
Telcos Must Innovate, Stop Fighting OTTs - Nnamani
Engineer Ikechukwu Nnamani is the President/Chief Executive Officer of Medallion Communications Limited. With over 15 years of core telecom experience, Engr. Nnamani is very active in promoting…
- 15 Nov 2014
Court Lifts Ban on Abalaka’s HIV Vaccine
Federal High Court in Makurdi, Benue state on Friday lifted the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC’s) ban on the use of Dr Jeremiah Abalaka’s patented vaccines for…
- 22 Dec 2016
Content Delivery Network Edges to $23.22Bn
Latest report published by MarketsandMarkets shows the global Content Delivery Network (CDN) market will grow from USD 6.05 Billion in 2016 to USD 23.22 Billion by 2021, at a Compound Annual Growth…
- 14 Sept 2016
Tourism Revenue: Why Nigeria is 25 Times Less Successful Than Ghana
Tourism should be an easy win for emerging market (EM) and frontier market (FM) economies with weakened currencies, and cheap jet fuel; an opportunity that we think is being missed. When in the last…
- 7 Jul 2014
Nigeria and Looming Cyber Arms Race
Cyber-warfare is no longer an abstract threat to countries—it is happening. It is a clear and present danger. In fact, the new battle ground is the cyberspace which is becoming a full-blown war zone…
- 15 Dec 2008
MTS FirstWireless Re-launches February Next Year
MTS FirstWireless, one of the country’s pioneer telecom service providers is set to bounce back by late February next thanks to the rejigging of the telco with the fresh financial impetus from…
- 1 May 2016
Nnamani, Medallion’s CEO Elected Into NIRA Executive Board
Engineer Ikechukwu Nnamani, chief executive officer of Medallion Communications Limited, was at the weekend elected into the Executive Board of the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NIRA).…
- 2 Feb 2016
Elumelu Urges US Congress to Pass the Electrify Africa Act
Tony Elumelu, chairman, Heirs Holdings and Founder Tony Elumelu Foundation has called on the United States Congress to pass the ‘Electrify Africa Act’ stating that the passage in to law would make a…
- 17 Mar 2014
Finalists Emerge in First Bank’s Online Writing Competition Season 3
In January 2014, First bank, in collaboration with popular online art and opinion website, www.thenakedconvos.com announced the call for entries for the third season of the annual online reality…
- 26 Feb 2018
MTV Shuga Season 6 Launches in Africa with Lagos Premiere
MTV Shuga a multi-award winning drama has premiered its Season 6, tagged “MTV Shuga Naija” at FilmHouse IMAX Cinema, Lekki, featuring a stellar cast and a powerful story. Season 6 promises…
- 26 Jan 2014
Cellphone Towers Bill on Fast Track
Lobbyists interested in getting bills through the General Assembly in what promises to be a quick 2014 session have hit upon one formula for success: Work it out ahead of time. According to Atlanta…