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- 29 Sept 2020
Nigeria COVID-19 Response: UNICEF, IHS Nigeria Collaborate to Contribute Medical Supplies
United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) received the delivery of 115,800 COVID-19 test kits to support the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria. These supplies were funded by IHS Nigeria,…
- 2 Jul 2013
FirstBank, Unicef Join Hands for Mobile Payment
First Bank of Nigeria Limited, through its mobile payment solution, FirstMonie, said it has gone into partnership with the United Nations Children Education Fund (UNICEF) Health Scheme in its payment…
- 3 Jun 2025
FG, UNICEF Partner to Train 20m Youths on Digital Skills
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Tuesday, said the Federal Government has renewed its strategic partnership with the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) to train and…
- 11 Oct 2020
UNICEF, Ericsson to Map Internet in Schools
United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and Swedish multinational networking and communications company, Ericsson, have collaborated to provide internet connectivity mapping to educational…
- 18 Jul 2024
TECNO, UNICEF Join Forces to Revolutionize Digital Learning for Nigerian Children
TECNO, a leading innovative technology brand, has partnered with the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) in Nigeria to support the implementation of the Nigeria Learning Passport, a digital…
- 28 Jan 2020
Airtel Ink Partnership with UNICEF to Boost U-Report
United Nation Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has partnered with Airtel Nigeria to further expand telecommunication services to boost U-Report, UNICEF’s unique social media platform that empowers young…
- 17 Nov 2009
NNPC Says it is Committed to Community Development
Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) yesterday reassured that it would continue to promote vigorously the 7-point Agenda of the Yar'Adua administration in the spirit of the 2015 Millennium…
- 15 Oct 2012
Nigeria Gets Committee on Unifying Demographic Database
The Federal Government has inaugurated a Committee to midwife the streamlining of a centralised demographic database for the country. Namadi Sambo, the Vice President while inaugurating the Committee…
- 12 Aug 2024
We've Put in Place Top-notch Security Architecture to Protect Citizens' Data - NIMC DG
Engr Abisoye Coker-Odusote, DG/CEO of NIMC, has reiterated the safety and protection of data in its National Identity Database (NIDB) as the country commemorates the National Civil Registration and…
- 14 May 2018
Breakthrough in Education Funding could help Over 8million Nigerian Children- Education Commission
.Youth activists deliver petition with 1.5 million signatures calling for the biggest global investment in education history .United Nations Secretary-General, World Bank, and Regional Development…
- 24 Jun 2021
Gree AC Unveils Stephanie Linus as Brand Ambassador
Choice International Group (CIG), manufacturers of Gree Air conditioner and a leading home appliances brand has introduced Stephanie Linus as its brand ambassador in Nigeria. The event was graced by…
- 22 Apr 2021
International Girls in ICT Day 2021: FG Seeks More Participation of Women in ICT to Promote Gender Equality
Federal Government on Thursday called for increased participation of girls and women in the field of information and communications technology (ICT) in order to promote gender equality. Pauline…
- 10 Aug 2026
Heirs Life Names Pastor Jerry Eze Board Member, Targets Greater Financial Inclusion
Heirs Life Assurance, the specialist life insurance company of Heirs Insurance Group, has appointed Pastor Jerry Eze as an Independent Non-Executive Director on its Board, effective August 10, 2026.…
- 21 Mar 2019
MTV Shuga is Back in Nigeria
The award-winning drama series returns to Nigeria and seeks fresh talent for the new season. Following the recent premiere of the new season of MTV Shuga Down South in South Africa and the…
- 7 Apr 2019
All You Need to know about Who Becomes the Next MTV Shuga Star
Following a successful series of seasons since its Nigerian premiere in 2013 which featured former child star, Sharon Ezeamaka, Timini Egbuson and more, MTV Shuga is set to return to Nigeria for its…
- 24 Sept 2025
Ould Tah, AfDB President Presses for Scaled-Up Financing and Stronger Partnerships to Realize Africa’s Development Goals @ UNGA80
Sidi Ould Tah, President, African Development Bank Group is attending the United Nations’ 80th General Assembly this week to push the continent’s development priorities and mobilise support for the…
- 9 Nov 2023
FG Introduces Electronic Civil Registration System
Nigeria has established the Electronic Civil Registration and Vital Statistics System (e-CRVS) in an effort to improve the country's civil registration and statistics system. It was introduced…
- 23 May 2014
UN Blacklists Boko Haram, Slams Sanctions
United Nations (UN) Security Council Committee on al Qaeda, on Thursday, blacklisted Boko Haram, Nigeria’s Islamist militant group, after the abduction of hundreds of schoolgirls, diplomats said. The…
- 27 Jun 2019
Uber Targets Expansion into Boat Service in Lagos
Global ride-hailing firm Uber Technologies Inc is in talks with regulators over plans to expand into two West African countries and provide a boat service in Lagos, a company executive said on…
- 25 Apr 2025
MTN Foundation Launches Skills Academy to Bridge Nigeria’s Digital Skills Gap
MTN Foundation has officially launched its Skills Academy, a transformative digital learning platform designed to empower millions of Nigerians with access to digital and financial skills essential…
- 5 Feb 2016
Travelstart Raises $40m to Tap Nigeria, Africa’s Online Travel Market
Travelstart, the leading Internet travel booking company in Africa, has announced an investment of $40M led by Amadeus Capital Partners (London), for Travelstart’s growth in Nigeria and to solidify…
- 6 Nov 2023
BAT to Launch Birth, Death Registration Portal Wednesday
President Bola Tinubu is expected to unveil an electronic Civil Registration and Vital Statistics System and Geospatial Data Repository (e-CRVS) on Wednesday, according to Nasir Kwarra, chairman,…
- 19 Oct 2009
Post Offices in W.Africa Offer e- Money Transfer Services
About 300 post offices in six West African countries have started offering electronic money transfers as part of a United Nations-backed initiative to use technology to help ensure that rural…
- 19 Mar 2018
Some $408m Fund for Internet Access Sitting Idle
New research indicates more than $4008million in public funding collected to expand internet access in Africa is sitting dormant in public coffers. The research from the Web Foundation,…
- 14 Oct 2021
Africa Rising: Why Project Managers Are Critical to Africa’s Future
By Otema Yirenkyi, Vice President of Global Engagement, PMI With a rapidly growing population and economy, Africa is poised to take on massive infrastructure upgrades, and they’ll need talented…
- 23 Feb 2009
UPU and Postal Development
Universal Postal Union with membership of 191 countries is a specialized agency of the United Nations which fulfils an advisory, mediating and liaison role and renders assistance where necessary. The…
- 26 Nov 2024
Remittance Services in Africa: What Businesses Need to Know
Remittances represent a major source of financial inflow for African countries. The United Nations identifies remittances as a vital lifeline for more than 200 million Africans. It notes that beyond…
- 18 Mar 2026
One SA Bank Equals Nigeria’s Entire Banking Sector - Why Recapitalisation Is Critical for Global Competitiveness
By Blaise Udunze Nigeria has always prided itself as Africa’s largest economy and most populous nation. Currently, its banking sector is confronting a moment of truth that should send shockwaves.…
- 15 Mar 2010
Ekeh, Zinox Boss Hails USPF/NCC Commitment to ICT Penetration
Leo Stan Ekeh, chairman of Zinox Computers has singled United Service Providers Fund (USPF) for special commendation for its commitment to ICT penetration in Nigeria. The Zinox boss in his review of…
- 5 Mar 2014
US Freezes Abacha’s $458m Loot
United States said Wednesday it had ordered a freeze on $458 million in assets stolen by former Nigerian dictator Sani Abacha and his accomplices and hidden in European accounts. The Justice…