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Airtel Africa Foundation Launches Airtel Green Schools to Promote Sustainability Education in Nigeria

Airtel Africa Foundation, through Airtel Nigeria, has launched the Airtel Green Schools initiative, a sustainability-focused programme designed to create environmental learning spaces in primary and secondary schools. The spaces, which are branded Airtel Garden, have been introduced as part of Airtel Nigeria’s activities to commemorate the 2026 World Environment Day, themed “Climate Action”. According to […]

News

NITDA Leads Push for Responsible AI Adoption as Nigeria Moves from Policy to Progress

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has reaffirmed its commitment to establishing Nigeria as a frontrunner in Africa’s artificial intelligence economy, emphasizing that the country’s digital future relies heavily on responsible AI adoption, digital sovereignty, and homegrown innovation. Speaking at the AI Summit Nigeria 2026—hosted by Microsoft in Abuja—NITDA’s Director-General, Kashifu Inuwa CCIE, described […]

News

NCGC, SMEDAN Partner on MSME Financing Support

The National Credit Guarantee Company Limited (NCGC) and the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at supporting access to finance for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Nigeria. The agreement was signed at the NCGC headquarters in Abuja and outlines areas of cooperation […]

Telecom

GSMA Launches Global Satellite Regulatory Playbook to Help Policymakers Build Future-Ready Connectivity Frameworks

The GSMA has launched its new Satellite Regulatory Playbook, a practical guide designed to help policymakers develop clear, consistent and future-ready policy frameworks for the rapidly evolving satellite connectivity sector. As Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite services expand globally and begin to complement terrestrial mobile and broadband networks, the Playbook provides governments with a structured […]

Fintech

PalmPay MD Seeks Stronger Infrastructure, Access to Finance for SMEs @ Digital Pay Expo 2026

PalmPay has called for stronger infrastructure and better access to finance for small businesses as essential to the next phase of financial inclusion and economic growth in Nigeria. This position was shared by Chika Nwosu, Managing Director of PalmPay Nigeria, during a panel session at Digital Pay Expo 2026, where regulators, fintech leaders, payment operators […]

General News

Paystack Launches Programme to Support Nigerian Businesses

Paystack, one of Africa’s leading payments technology companies, has launched a programme to support Nigerian small businesses through a range of initiatives designed to help them grow, connect with relevant opportunities and access funding. The scheme known as Paystack Small Business Programme will support businesses as they start, manage and grow their operations, starting with […]

Tech

Africa Projected to Lead Global 5G Growth

Sub-Saharan Africa is projected to become one of the world’s fastest-growing 5G markets, with subscriptions expected to reach 370 million by 2031, according to the latest Ericsson Mobility Report. The report says the rapid expansion, driven by the phase-out of legacy networks, will help provide the connectivity foundation needed to support the continent’s emerging AI […]

Telecom

Glo Elevates Customer Experience with optimized “Borrow Me Credit” Service 

Digital solutions company, Globacom, has optimized its “Borrow Me Credit” service, reinforcing its commitment to ensuring that subscribers remain connected even when they have insufficient or low airtime balance. In a statement issued in Lagos, the company disclosed that it has simplified the eligibility requirements for the service, enabling millions of active prepaid subscribers nationwide […]

General News

Winners Emerge in KidsCook Showdown 2.0 Programme

The dual of little Damilare Adeniran and Gold Obi Besong, students of Pastor Adegboyega Nursery and Primary School, Ketu emerged overall winners in this year’s KidsCook Showdown 2.0 held over the weekend. KidsCook Showdown is an initiative of Dominion Consultancy Concepts, aimed at introducing children between the ages of 6 and 8 to household chores […]

Tech

Arridex Floats West Africa’s First Multi-tech 3D Industrial Omnifactory in Lagos

Industrial manufacturing in Nigeria and West Africa at large has reached a historic milestone in 3D printing, as Arridex formally floated its breakthrough “Omnifactory” in Lagos. The newly opened facility stands as the region’s very first multi-technology industrial additive manufacturing facility, paving the way for a major shift toward localized production and self-reliance. The launch […]

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