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- 19 Apr 2024
Dufil Takes Donation of Indomie Noodles Cartons to Vulnerable Communities in Abuja and Environ
In line with its commitment to provide critical support to indigent members of communities around the country in the face of the ongoing economic challenges, Dufil Prima Foods Limited, makers of…
- 27 Mar 2014
NIMC Acquires Software to Enroll Physically Challenged
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) said it has acquired a software to enroll physically-challenged Nigerians into the national identity management project. Umar Abdulhamid, NIMC’s…
- 31 Aug 2014
VIO Begins Computerized Vehicle Inspection
Directorate of Road Traffic Secretariat (DRTS) otherwise known as Vehicle Inspection Office (VIO) has commenced the physical computerized vehicle inspection scheme, aimed at bolstering safety on…
- 29 Nov 2014
GOtv Extends Coverage to Abuja Suburbs
GOtv signals in Abuja, Nigeria’s federal capital territory (FCT) and environs received a boost on recently with its coverage reaching suburbs and bordering towns. Among the new towns and suburbs…
- 21 Feb 2015
NIPOST Targets 40m Nigerians in Financial Inclusion Programme
Mallam Ibrahim Mori Baba, post master general of Nigerian Postal Services (NIPOST), has said that the Post will bring over 40 million rural people into the financial market with the establishment of…
- 24 Feb 2015
Microsoft Nigeria Sends 4 Teachers to “Microsoft in Education” Global Forum
In a clear message of Microsoft’s strong engagement and support to the MEA (Middle-East and Africa region), Dubai is hosting the two day Microsoft in Education Global Forum on the 22nd and…
- 18 Dec 2015
NITDA Awards ICT Innovation Prizes to Outstanding NYSC Members
To deepen its work of supporting innovations in the ecosystem in Nigeria, the Office for ICT Innovation and Entrepreneurship (OIIE), a subsidiary under National Information Technology Development…
- 2 Jul 2016
CBN Governor Flags-off YEDP Training for Corps Members
Mr. Godwin Emefiele, Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has flagged-off the formal training of successful National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members under the Youth Entrepreneurship…
- 5 Nov 2016
FBN Merchant Bank Enlightens Students on Saving Culture
As part of its commitment to promoting a culture of saving among youths, FBN Merchant Bank Limited, a subsidiary of FBN Holdings Plc. recently educated the students of 6 schools. This was delivered…
- 14 Dec 2016
NCC Sensitizes Corp Members on Copyright Matters
Mr. Afam Ezekude, director-general, Nigerian Copyright Commission, (NCC), has urged the National Youth Service Corp (NYSC) members currently in camp, to take advantage of the Commission’s…
- 30 Mar 2017
Glo Laffta Fest, Mega Music Concerts Begin April
It will be fun all the way for the next six months in 27 cities across the country as Glo’s block bursting entertainment fiesta, the first of its kind formally kicks off on April 7th, 2017. Tagged…
- 25 Apr 2017
Abuja Residents Applaud Glo for Laffta Fest
Residents of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja last weekend eulogised telecommunications giant, Globacom, as its stress-busting flagship comedy show, Glo Laffta Fest, hit the capital city. The…
- 21 Apr 2017
NCC Sensitises Telecom Consumers on Rights
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has again called on telecom subscribers to dial 622 toll free for complaints and send STOP to 2442 for unsolicited messages. The commission made the call…
- 14 Jul 2017
AfDB Inaugurates N1Bn Support for SMEs Development Through Fortis bank
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has inaugurated N1 billion loan through Fortis Microfinance Bank Plc to help boost Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) development in the country. Mr Ilan Wolkov,…
- 21 Oct 2017
Ikorodu Agog for Glo Mega Music Tour this Weekend
The ancient city of Ikorodu in Lagos is agog already as the Glo Mega Music Nationwide Tour gets set to hit the city today. It is the 27th edition of the 27 week-long mega concert that has gone round…
- 5 Mar 2018
NFVCB Seizes Films Worth N300m, Prosecutes 5 Suspects
The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) said it seized uncensored, unclassified and pirated films worth over N300 million and prosecuted five suspected pirates in 2017. Mr Adedayo Thomas,…
- 8 May 2018
Customers Accuse Banks of Stealing Billions through ATM Charges
Commercial Bank customers within the Federal Capital Territory have decried excess charges by banks through Automated Teller Machine (ATM) withdrawals. Some customers who spoke to a NAN…
- 17 Nov 2018
Meet The Content Creator That Won 7 Million Naira at MTN Digital Content Conference 2018
The digital age has changed our lives tremendously. Um, wait, let’s rephrase that. The digital age has turned our lives inside out and we will never go back! Ever! Going digital has changed…
- 4 Feb 2019
CBN, CPC Look Elsewhere as Banks Milk Nigerians through ATMs
Stephen Ubimago, law editor at the Independent newspapers has asked the Central Bank of Nigerian (CBN) and the Consumer Protection Council of Nigeria (CPC) to act and stop needless extortion of ATM…
- 3 Jan 2020
Merchants Snub CBN, Continue N50 PoS Charge
Despite the directive of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to merchants to stop the deduction of additional N50 on Point of Sales transactions, some outlets have yet to comply with the directive.…
- 13 Jul 2020
FG Optimistic Prices of Data, Telecoms Services Will Crash
Prices of data and telecommunication services are expected to crash by 40 percent following steps so far taken by the Federal Government to attract huge local and foeign investments, Dr Isa Ibrahim…
- 20 Aug 2020
Coca-Cola Champions Partnerships Towards Plastic Waste Reduction, Creates Green Recycling Hubs Across Abuja & Lagos
Coca-Cola, through its philanthropic arm, The Coca-Cola Foundation (TCCF) has recently provided a grant to the Initiative For The Advancement of Waste Management in Africa (W.A.S.T.E AFRICA), a…
- 23 Oct 2020
NITDA Provides Capacity Training for 442 DT-TWG Members
Mallam Kashifu InuwaAbdullahi, director general of the National Information Technology Development Agency, NITDA, has said that Digital Literacy is a pre-requisite to Digital Transformation of the…
- 9 May 2021
NDLEA Uncovers Online Drug Trafficking Cartel in Abuja
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have busted an alleged online drug trafficking cartel in Abuja. The group, according to a statement issued on Sunday by Mr Femi…
- 12 May 2021
Angst over Poor Services Offered by FreeTV
Subscribers to FreeTV, recently launched in Lagos as the country’s official Free-To-View digital terrestrial television (DTT), have expressed disappointment over poor reception, total lack of it and…
- 9 Jun 2021
NCC Charges Nigerian Youths on Responsible Internet Usage
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has urged Nigerian youths to leverage Internet/broadband access to unleash their potentials for innovation and creativity, as well as their quest for job…
- 15 Sept 2021
SweepSouth Connect, A Home Services Platform Launches in Nigeria
SweepSouth Connect, an online platform that connects people with reliable and vetted service professionals, has this month launched in Nigeria. SweepSouth was first founded seven years ago in South…
- 25 Mar 2022
FG Launches Capacity Building Programme for Indigenous Startups
The National Information Technology Development Agency, NITDA through one of its subsidiaries, Office for Nigerian Digital Innovation (ONDI), in collaboration with Lotus Beta Analytics Nigeria…
- 23 Oct 2022
NITDA, KOICA to Develop Enterprise Architecture Framework for Nigeria
As part of the implementation of the second phase of the National e-Government Master Plan (NeGMP) the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), in collaboration with the Republic…
- 5 Dec 2022
NITDA Pledges Improved Excellent Service Delivery
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has pledged to explore and exploit all avenues in enhancing the effectiveness of its service delivery to its customers in the…