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- 28 Sept 2021
Heritage Bank MD Tasks Govt on Policies to Support Private Sector Interventions for Infrastructure Growth
Ifie Sekibo, MD/CEO of Heritage Bank Plc, has called on governments to provide enabling policies that would support private sector interventions to achieve the vision of infrastructural development.…
- 28 Sept 2020
9mobile Pledges Support for FG’s Policy, Strategy on Digital Economy
9mobile, one of Nigeria’s leading telecoms provider, has expressed its support towards the country’s economic transformation through the Digital Economy Policy and Strategy of the Federal Government…
- 21 Aug 2026
ALTON, iXPN Lead Industry Support for eWorld Forum, Aaron Ukodie Book Launch
Association of Licensed Telecom Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), iXPN, its Chairman, Mr Gbenga Adebayo, and its Chief Executive Officer, Mr Mohammed Rudman, have expressed support for the eWorld Forum and the launch of books by veteran journalist and technology writer, Mr Aaron Ukodie.
- 23 Nov 2016
IBM Supports FG's Local Content Policy, Plans- Faulkner
The International Business Machine (IBM) has always been interested in developing Nigeria's indigenous Information and Communication Technology (ICT) ecosystem, said Mr. Dipo Faulkner, Country…
- 26 Jun 2013
AfDB Supports Development of ECOWAS Common Migration Policy
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has said that any migration policy that will be meaningful to the lives of West Africans needs to have a West African outlook. The bank spoke at a brainstorming…
- 26 Aug 2012
CBN Urges Support for Cashless Project
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has called for concerted effort by stakeholders to ensure the success of the cashless monetary policy arguing that the policy would lead to the attainment of the…
- 25 Sept 2023
MTN Nigeria Achieves Remarkable Milestones in Workplace Equality and Family-Friendly Policies
Leading technology company, MTN Nigeria, recently announced its achievements in promoting workplace equality and implementing family-friendly policies. The company was recognised for its commitment…
- 26 May 2014
Technology Policy kills Entrepreneurship- Dons
Leading academics have called for a broader and more inclusive science and technology policy to enable Nigeria reap the benefits of the modern age, Nigeria CommunicationsWeek can report. They…
- 24 Dec 2020
Jumia Seeks Business Friendly Policies for a Digital Economy
Jumia Group has urged African governments to implement the right policies that will support the realization of a digital economy. At the Group’s 2020 closing remarks, Juliet Anammah, Chairwoman,…
- 7 Mar 2025
MTN Strengthens Local Content Policy with Nord and GAC Partnership
MTN Nigeria, one of Africa’s leading ICT companies, has partnered with automobile giants, Nord and GAC Motors to reinforce its commitment to its local content policy and support made in Nigeria…
- 19 Nov 2025
Group Deepens Digital Rights Advocacy in Ghana Through Judicial Training and Policy Dialogue
Paradigm Initiative (PIN), a leading pan-African non-profit organisation that advocates for digital rights and inclusion, is collaborating with the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative…
- 25 Oct 2023
Govt, Regulatory Support ‘Critical’ for Improving Africa’s 4G Performance
Global connectivity intelligence firm Ookla says government support and policy action are crucial in facilitating the roll out of 4G networks across Africa. According to Ookla, operators require…
- 5 Nov 2021
Experts Seek Govt Support, Incentives for Tech Adoption
Experts in the financial sector have called on the government to support industries through enabling policies such as subsidies, tax breaks and development of technology centres. A statement said…
- 18 Nov 2019
IFC Supports Africa’s Economic Growth By Co-Hosting Africa CEO Forum 2020
IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, has announced that it will co-host the AFRICA CEO FORUM 2020, the leading international conference dedicated to supporting private sector-led growth on the…
- 14 Sept 2021
Ford, McArthur Foundations Raise $5M for Nigeria Youth Futures Fund
The Ford Foundation and MacArthur Foundation, have launched Nigeria Youth Futures Fund (NYFF), a new $5,000,000 fund that will support and strengthen the youth leadership ecosystem in Nigeria. In…
- 3 Mar 2020
MTN Empowers Lagos SMEs with Business Skills Training
In its pursuit to provide tailor-made solutions for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), leading ICT firm, MTN Nigeria supported the recently concluded SME Clinic facilitated by Techpoint Africa held…
- 19 Oct 2023
Africa’s Top Telco CEOs Want Mobile Industry Tax Reductions
Six African CEOs of the continent’s largest telcos have urged governments to establish new policies to expedite the positive and inclusive impacts of mobile technology, in order to address investment…
- 3 Jan 2022
BDC Operators Beg CBN to Lift Forex Ban
Association of Bureaux De Change Operators of Nigeria (ABCON), has urged the CBN to reconsider the ban to allow BDC operators receive diaspora remittances in 2022. This was disclosed in a statement…
- 21 May 2025
MTN’s Ikenna Ikeme Urges Responsible AI Use at Pan African Data Policy Conference
The use of local content in Artificial Intelligence systems is essential for delivering accurate, region-specific results, according to MTN Nigeria’s General Manager for Regulatory Affairs, Ikenna…
- 19 Jun 2025
MTN’s Ikenna Ikeme Urges Responsible AI Use @Pan African Data Policy Conference
The use of local content in Artificial Intelligence systems is essential for delivering accurate, region-specific results, according to MTN Nigeria’s General Manager for Regulatory Affairs, Ikenna…
- 13 Apr 2022
LAPO MFB’s Confirmation as one of Nigeria’s Top Employers
LAPO Microfinance Bank (MFB), the country’s largest microfinance bank is an ubiquitous presence across the country especially consistently accounting for over 20 percent of the MFB sector while…
- 15 Nov 2016
GSMA Seeks Governments, Regulators Collaboration on a Global Spectrum Plan
The GSMA has called on governments and regulators around the world to commit to supporting the needs of 5G in the lead-up to the World Radiocommunication Conference in 2019 (WRC-19). 5G can create a…
- 21 Jul 2020
Fitch Affirms Triple ‘A’ Rating of AfDB, with Stable Outlook
According to the agency, “the ‘AAA’ rating of the AfDB is driven by extraordinary support it receives from its shareholders, which Fitch Ratings assesses at ‘aaa’” Fitch Ratings, the global credit…
- News19 Aug 2026
FG Gets New $1.25Bn World Bank Loan Boost Job Creation
Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a $1.25 billion financing facility from the International Development Association (IDA) and the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) to support Nigeria’s actions for investment and job acceleration development policy financing.
- 10 Jul 2025
Can Urban Farming Contribute Meaningfully to Nigeria's Food Security?
By Diana Tenebe, Chief Operating Officer, Foodstuff Store Nigeria, Africa's most populous nation, faces a complex web of food security challenges. Soaring food inflation, exacerbated by climate…
- 19 Sept 2024
PMCRG Invokes FoI, Asks NCC to Disclose Findings on Telecoms Competition Landscape
Pervasive and Mobile Computing Research Group (PMCRG), a specialised research arm within Obafemi Awolowo University’s (OAU) Africa Centre of Excellence (ACE) ICT-Driven Knowledge Park, has formally…
- 8 Aug 2024
GSMA Highlights Nigeria’s AI-driven Path to Economic Growth and Climate Impact
The GSMA has identified Nigeria as a pivotal player in the advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) for driving socio-economic progress and climate impact in its new report, “AI for Africa: Use…
- 17 Dec 2020
Group Asks Court to Stop NCC from Disconnecting Over 100 Million Nigerians
Paradigm Initiative has asked the court to restrain the Nigerian government and telecommunications service provider from carrying out a recent order requiring that all SIM cards not linked to the…
- 21 Dec 2020
Paradigm Initiative Asks Court to Stop NCC from Disconnecting Subscribers
Paradigm Initiative has gone to court to restrain the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) from implementing the directive to disconnect all SIM cards that are not linked to the National…
- 30 May 2019
Will Nigeria’s economy gather momentum during the second half of 2019?
By Lukman Otunuga, FXTM Research Analyst, The news that Nigeria’s economy cooled down to 2.05 percent in the first quarter of 2019 compared to 2.38 percent in Q4’18 has left investors wondering about…