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- 18 Oct 2022
NGX, US Consulate Collaborate to Boost Bilateral Investments, Stock Market Trade
Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) and the United States Consulate have announced a decision to collaborate on boosting investments and further enhance foreign investors stock market trade between…
- 8 Dec 2020
US Consulate Plans Drone Bootcamp for Nigerian Entrepreneurs
The United States Consulate General Lagos in collaboration with Global Air Drone Academy and Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has announced a call for applications for the Nigerian Drone Business…
- 18 Mar 2016
NGO, US Consul to Train 57 Nigerian Girls on ICT
A Non-Governmental Organisation, Hacey Health Initiative, on Thursday said it would train 57 Nigerian girls in software engineering and Information Communication Technology (ICT) entrepreneurship. Mr…
- 22 Jan 2024
Anambra State Govt in Talk with US High-Tech Companies on Strategic Partnership
Anambra State Government’s Executive Council delegation, led by His Excellency, Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, engaged in strategic discussions with the US Consul-General, William Stevens, and…
- 18 Oct 2021
US Consulate Trains 50 Lagos Teachers in STEM Methods
Fifty teachers from the Lagos State Education District One have completed a five-day STEM training workshop tagged “Global Air Drone Challenge for Teachers.” The teacher capacity building workshop…
- 10 Aug 2013
US Commits $5m to Strengthen Nigeria’s Private Sector
Jeffrey Hawkins, US consul general, said that the US government has invested a total sum of $5 million to strengthen the Nigerian private sector and to also encourage the privatization of the energy…
- 19 Mar 2021
UK Government Donates RHIB Vessel to NDLEA
The British Deputy High Commission in association with the UK Border Force, Ministry of Defence (MoD) and the National Crime Agency (NCA), have donated a Rigid-Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) to the…
- 27 Nov 2023
Remita to Establish Academy for Entrepreneurs, Startups
Remita Payment Services Limited (RPSL), a financial technology (fintech) pioneer, has revealed its strategic vision to establish a startups academy. The tip was made by ‘Deremi Atanda, Managing…
- 17 Dec 2023
MultiChoice Talent Factory Graduates Class of 2023
MultiChoice has graduated the class of the 2023 Talent Factory, congratulating them for successful completion of their training. From left: Consular General US Consulate, Lagos, Mr Will Stevens;…
- 19 Sept 2013
Why Nigerians are Barred from US Visa Lottery
Mr. Jeffery Hawkins, United States consul-general, on Thursday, gave reasons why Nigeria was banned from participating in its 2015 Diversity-Visa-Programme registration. Hawkins told journalists at…
- 9 Mar 2020
IIM-Africa Seeks Proper Data and Information Management
The Institute of Information Management (IIM) Africa has called for cautious efforts to infuse the culture of effective data and information management into the public and private sectors in Nigeria…
- 27 Aug 2019
US Hikes Visa Fees for Nigerians, Blames FG
United States Embassy in Nigeria, has said that effective from tomorrow, Thursday, August 29, Nigerians applying for tourism, student and business visas will not only pay the N59, 200 fee but will…
- 17 Jun 2015
AU Should Leverage NEPAD for Technology Growth- Monaisa
Mokgethi Monaisa, the consul-general, South African (SA) High Commission in Nigeria, has urged the African Union (AU) to critically integrate New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD’s)…
- 26 Feb 2018
China Jails Nigerians for Overstaying Visas
Wale Oloko, consul-general of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in Guangzhou, China, has said that many Nigerians were in various Prisons in Guangdong Province for overstaying their visas. Oloko…
- 28 Jul 2008
Nollywood Partners AFI on Project 2020
Honourable Henry Moran, executive director of U.S. President Bush’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities has inspired the audience of Nigerian filmmakers, financiers, government officials…
- 17 Jul 2024
UK Appoints Mark Smithson New Country Director to Lead UK-Nigeria Trade and Investment Relations
UK has appointed Mr. Mark Smithson the Country Director for the UK’s Department for Business and Trade (DBT) in Nigeria. He takes over from Chim Chalemera who recently concluded a 3-year posting in…
- 18 Jun 2015
Africa Can End Capital Flight in Technology Space via NEPAD- Monaisa
Mokgethi Monaisa, consul-general, South African (SA) High Commission in Nigeria (since January 2012) believes that both countries share similar potentials and well-positioned to influence the…
- 6 Jun 2018
U.S. Facilitates Drone Technology Training for Nigerian Students
United States Consulate General Lagos in collaboration with Baltimore-based Global Air Media, has concluded a two-day drone technology workshop for students and women STEM leaders. The training was…
- 13 Sept 2018
Air Peace Signs Multi-million Dollar Agreement with Boeing
Nigerian carrier, Air Peace, has signed a multi-million dollar agreement with aircraft manufacturers, The Boeing Company, for the purchase of 10 brand new B737 Max aircraft. The agreement was signed…
- 29 Nov 2017
U.S. Boosts Nigeria’s Counter-Narcotics Efforts, Donates Vehicles, Tactical Equipment to NDLEA
By peter oluka As part of its continuing support of the Nigeria Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), the United States government on Wednesday donated seven vehicles and a variety of technical…
- 26 Oct 2017
Mobile Banking, New Target For Cyber Criminals in West Africa
Participants at this year's National CyberSecurity Awareness Month, organized by United States Consulate in partnership with International Centre for Leadership Development Nigeria, believes that…
- 13 May 2018
Stakeholders Urge FG to Review Cybercrime Law
Cybercrime stakeholders have urged federal government to update the existing cybercrime law to take care of new technological developments as well as approaches adopted by the cybercriminals. They…
- 25 Aug 2014
Ebola: MMA Gets Additional Screening Equipment
In a bid to further strengthen current efforts at containing the spread of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in Nigeria, the United States Government has donated equipment worth 5,000 US Dollars to…
- 21 Feb 2024
21st Century Technologies, US Partner to Deepen Digital Ecosystem in Nigeria
21st Century Technologies, Pan-African Information and communication technology powerhouse, is keying into the United States of America’s vision to propel digital transformation and foster the…
- 26 Jul 2023
Nigeria to Play Pivotal Roles in Upscaling African Global Tech Ecosystem
The Nigerian Government through the Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy has assured that it would intensify effort at partnering with the industry stakeholders to help evolve,…
- 28 Aug 2019
FG Bows to Pressure, Reduces Visa Fees for US Citizens
Federal government has announced a reduction in the amount payable by citizens of the United States of America seeking Nigerian visas. This comes 24 hours after the US authorities increased…
- 4 Nov 2013
ComTech, Huawei Commence 1000 Girls For ICT Training Programme
Ministry of Communication Technology and Huawei, on Monday in Lagos, commenced the information communications technology (ICT) basic knowledge programme for 1000 female students, drawn from across…
- 23 Jul 2023
Startup Ecosystem: NITDA Woos Global Tech Giants for Support, Collaboration
National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has commenced engagements with international bodies in ensuring that a formidable startup ecosystem is built in the country through…
- 10 Dec 2017
GenesysIGNITE Doles Out $10,000 Seed Fund for 3 Startups In SE
By peter oluka GenesysIGNITE , an annual event that seeks to congregate technology hubs from all parts of the south-east and south-south regions of Nigeria, has doled out $10,000 to fund three ideas…
- 8 Feb 2024
Anambra's Cyber Revolution Gains Momentum in USTDA's Global Talks
Anambra State Government, led by Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo, continues to make giant and groundbreaking strides in the realm of technology. In recognition of Anambra's commitment to a digital…