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- 23 Jul 2024
Imo State Partners Digital SME to Launch Digital Skills Development Initiative
The Imo State Government and DIGITAL SME have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to launch a digital skills development initiative aimed at enhancing the state’s digital economy. This partnership…
- 9 Jan 2018
Prof Iwu. Ekeh, Others Make Case for Imo’s Development
Prof. Maurice Iwu, former chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC); Leo Stan Ekeh, serial digital entrepreneur and chairman, Zinox Group; Senator Chris Anyanwu and a host of other…
- 16 Jul 2020
Imo Citizens Brainstorm State’s Post COVID-19 Recovery on Saturday
The Imo Economic Development Initiative (IEDI), a not-for-profit, non-political think-tank has put together a brainstorming session to provide a blueprint on the way forward for the state, post…
- 10 Jun 2021
Insecurity: Prominent Imo Sons, Daughters Call for Truce, Set to Convoke Stakeholders’ Summit
The Imo Economic Development Initiative (IEDI), a not-for-profit, non-political think-tank, has decried the state of insecurity in the state, even as it called on all concerned parties to embrace…
- 9 Jul 2024
Unity Bank Empowers 400 Fresh Graduates, Invests Over N100 Million in Corpreneurhip Challenge
No fewer than 400 fresh graduates have benefited from Unity Bank’s entrepreneurship development initiative, also known as Corpreneurship Challenge over the past five years. This reflects the Bank’s…
- 2 Dec 2014
Ahmed, Kwara State Gov,Commends Airtel’s Positive Impact on Society
Airtel Nigeria, leading telecoms operator, has been commended by Abdulfatah Ahmed, Kwara State Governor, for its laudable contributions towards the socio-economic development of the state through its…
- 22 Jul 2026
Uzodimma Commends NASENI as Agency Commissions Skills Acquisition Centre in Imo
Gov. Hope Uzodimma of Imo has commended the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) for expanding access to technology-driven skills with the inauguration of a Skills…
- 29 Oct 2023
NASENI Empowers 200 Imo Youths On Electrical Installation, Maintenance
Mr. Khalil Suleiman Halilu, executive vice chairman/chief executive officer of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s…
- 24 Dec 2018
SPDC Announces FID on Assa North Gas Project
The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC) has announced the Final Investment Decision (FID) on the Assa North Gas Development Project in Imo State, a major momentum to the…
- 28 Apr 2025
How Sen. Hope Uzodinma Is Transforming Imo State Through Digital Innovation
By Chimezie Orisakwe It is often wise to be sceptical when politicians promise heaven on earth because, more often than not, they have shown Nigerians that their grand declarations frequently lack…
- 13 Nov 2019
Opeke Joins Experts at Startup South Conference, Pushes for Broadband Penetration
Funke Opeke, MainOne’s CEO, presented a keynote speech at the Startup South Conference held in Uyo on November 1, 2019, on the theme “Unlocking the Next 60 Million: Making Broadband Accessible and…
- 22 Dec 2025
NOVA Bank Opens Regional Office in Owerri
NOVA Bank has opened its regional office in Owerri, Imo State, as part of its expansion drive across the South-East and South-South regions. At the inauguration ceremony, recently, Senator Hope…
- 14 May 2013
AfDB Says Infrastructure Project Bonds Require Improved Regulations
African countries need to improve their regulatory frameworks in order to ensure the successful launch of African infrastructure project bonds, said a new report launched by the African Development…
- 15 Nov 2019
Imo State @ #StartupSouth5 Uyo, Seeks Broadband Connectivity Partnership to Deepen Digital Economy
Imo State Government is exploring possibilities to deepen broadband connectivity across the state, according to Nze Meekam Mgbenwelu, the state commissioner for Technology Development. …
- 6 Feb 2017
NELEX Backs TheMap.online on Digital Jobs for Nigerians
Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, through its department- National Electronic Labour Exchange (NELEX), has expressed support to TheMap.online, an indigenous e-Commerce platform, in its…
- 31 May 2010
Zain Commissions CSR Project in Obowo
Zain Nigeria as part of its corporate social responsibility has commissioned a community water project in Alike Obowo in Imo State. The Obowo Alike Water Project is one of the hundreds Zain has…
- 21 May 2020
ATCON Commends Gov Fayemi and Uzodinma for Reducing RoW to N145 Per Meter
The Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) has applauded Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State and Senator Hope Odidika Uzodinma, Executive Governor of Imo State for the…
- 30 Mar 2009
CDI Begins Campaign for Soludo’s Reappointment
Constitutional Democracy Initiative (CDI), concerned group and a Non Governmental Organization (NGO) has indicated its support for the reappointment of Professor Chukwuma Soludo, Governor…
- 14 Aug 2020
Danbatta, NCC Boss Says RoW Reforms Will Deepen Broadband Penetration
The technical assistance on Right of Way (RoW) reforms will assist in our quest for deepening broadband penetration in Nigeria, according to Prof Umar Garba Danbatta, executive vice chairman, Nigeria…
- 23 Apr 2021
Pantami Commissions NCC's Emergency Communication Centres in Enugu, Ogun
Dr. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, minister of Communications and Digital Economy, has commissioned the Emergency Communication Centres (ECC) established by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) in…
- 6 Dec 2014
NITRA Urges States Govts To Improve On ICT Usage
Nigeria Information ‎Technology Reporters' Association (NITRA) has urged state governments in Nigeria to increase the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to fast-track their…
- 9 Dec 2025
COUCH 2025 Grand Finale Highlights Student Breakthroughs, Secures Government Pledge for University Research Commercialization
Coderina Education and Technology Foundation , in partnership with the National Universities Commission (NUC) , successfully hosted the Grand Finale of the Coderina University Challenge (COUCH) 2025…
- 7 Jul 2024
ALX Africa Enriches over 1,200 Lives Through CSR Initiatives Across Nigeria
In a concerted effort to impact their host communities, ALX, Africa's leading tech accelerator, embarked on a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative to enrich the lives of people in…
- 10 Jan 2014
CWG Boss Inducted into ADA Hall of Fame
Austin Okere, founder and chief executive officer, Computer Warehouse Group (CWG) Plc, has been inducted into the maiden Africa Digital Awards Hall of Fame for his sterling contribution in…
- 10 Nov 2009
Total Takes HIV Campaign to Imo, Restates Commitment to CSR
Total Nigeria Plc has taken campaign against HIV/AIDS project to Owerri, Imo State, in a move to give back to its host communities The oil marketing firm, in collaboration with Nigerian Business…
- 9 Nov 2013
MTN Foundation Makes Donations to Bayelsa State
In line with MTN Foundation’s continued commitment to support State Governments’ efforts at reducing the security challenges in the country, the Foundation has donated security vehicles to the…
- 18 Jan 2023
Polaris Bank partners NYSC, NerdzFactory to Empower 5,000 Corps Members with Digital Skills
In line with its Corporate Social Responsibility(CSR) drive, Polaris Bank in partnership with the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) and NerdzFactory has commenced a high-impact capacity-building…
- 30 Sept 2014
MTN Foundation Donations Hit N10Bn, Rivers State Benefits
MTN Foundation has invested over 10 billion naira in social projects in the key areas of education, health and economic empowerment in 341 locations across the 36 states of Nigeria and the FCT. And…
- 4 Dec 2017
Samsung Supports Education Transformation with ICT Solutions
As one of the continent’s economic powerhouses, Nigeria has in many ways set new standards of progress across Africa. But, it’s become clear that in order to maintain this momentum, the country needs…
- 9 Sept 2021
International Literacy Day: FG Trains 6624 Nigerians on Digital Skills Across 11 States
As part of Federal Government's commitment to actualise a digitally literate citizenry and facilitate a stable digital economy, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), flagged…