Innovation
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The law firm of Duale, Ovia and Alex-Adedipe (DOA) has opened the registration portal for the 2024 Technology, Media and Telecommunication (TMT) Business Law Breakfast Series. The event, scheduled to hold at 9am on 2nd May, 2024 at Ebony Life Place, Victoria Hall, Lagos, will serve as a catalyst for collaboration, innovation, and growth in…
4 Apr
Dr. Tunji Olowolafe, the Chancellor of Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, has unveiled a groundbreaking initiative aimed at fostering innovation and entrepreneurship among the university's graduands and students. During the 28th convocation ceremony held on Wednesday, Dr. Olowolafe announced the establishment of a N1 billion Innovative Fund designed to support agro-tech companies founded by the graduating…
26 Mar
The anticipation is palpable as the construction and building material industry in Nigeria gears up for its most awaited event of the year: Nigeria BuildExpo 2024. Celebrating its 8th year, the International Construction, Building Material & Technology Exhibition promises to be a game-changer, bringing together the finest minds in the construction industry, cutting-edge technologies, and innovative solutions under one roof.
24 Mar
In the bustling streets of Lagos, Nigeria's vibrant tech scene pulsates with energy, promising innovation and economic growth. However, amidst the fervor of technological advancement, there lurks a shadow side, the proliferation of predatory loan apps, preying on the vulnerable and exacerbating financial woes. As Nigeria navigates its tech boom, it grapples with the imperative…
21 Feb
In a bold move that is poised to reshape the landscape of music promotion, Freesami Media, under the visionary leadership of founder Joseph Ikyobo, has embarked on a transformative journey to elevate the standards of the industry. Armed with a degree in Mass Communication from Benue State University, Joseph Ikyobo has honed his skills and…
14 Feb
NOG Energy Week, Nigeria’s leading energy Conference and Exhibition organised by dmg Nigeria events, in partnership with Levmora Services, has extended the Technical Seminar deadline for paper submission by two weeks. Themed Accelerating Innovation to Meet Energy Demand, industry players will be able to submit a paper until the 28th of February 2024. Leading organisations…
13 Feb
In a recent digital media publication titled “Africa's FinTech Sector: The Youth, Mobile, and the New Money Trail” accompanied by a communication on X (formerly Twitter) by UNIPESA, a financial services company based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, the transformative role certain financial technology institutions play within the ecosystem, especially in Africa was pinpointed, and…
30 Jan
2023 was a year of mixed bags of positives and negatives, hoping that we all learn from those negative patterns and maximise those opportunities for us to change the trajectory of our growth in 2024.
3 Jan
Remarkably, the information and communications technology sector has remained a major pillar of Nigeria’s economy, contributing significantly to the country’s gross domestic product (GDP).
22 Dec
Minister of Solid Mineral Development, Youth Development and the two ministers of state for oil and gas, yesterday, in Abuja unveiled a new technology that will halt rising cases of gas explosion and leakage across homes and industries. Nigeria had recorded gas cylinder explosions and other gas-related disasters, which usually claim lives and properties, but the…
7 Dec
Director-General of Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) Yaba, Lagos, Prof. Babatunde Salako, has reiterated the commitment of the institute to promote translational research to ensure a transformative health for the nation. Salako, last week, during the 2023 International Conference on Health Advances, Innovation and Research (ICHAIR) organised by NIMR in Lagos, said: “The ICHAIR…
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President Bola Tinubu has appointed a new board to oversee the affairs of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Tinubu announced the appointment of seven Nigerian professionals on Friday in a statement by presidency spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale. The SEC board has Mairiga Aliyu Katuka as Chairman; Emomotimi Agama is Director-General while Frana Chukwuogor is Executive…
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The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has warned the public not to fall for a video suggesting it is auctioning vehicles. NCS on Friday refuted the video with scandalous narration announcing a purported auction of vehicles. Customs issued a statement on Friday to alert the general public on the video while warning them not to fall…
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A man set himself on fire Friday outside the court where Donald Trump is standing trial in Manhattan, with officers rushing to extinguish the flames. Burning clothes were strewn in the park, which was locked down by authorities, while ambulances lined up nearby on standby, an AFP correspondent at the scene saw, describing a strong…
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Leul Gebreselassie, the second Ethiopian man to win the men's title at the Okpekpe international 10km road race, will be gunning for his first major marathon win on Sunday at the London Marathon. The London Marathon is one of the six major marathons in the world. The rest are Boston, Berlin, New York, Tokyo, and Chicago…
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The Delta State Police Command has urged Point-of-Sale (POS) operators to be cautious when handling large cash transactions, particularly those involving armed individuals. It noted that customers requesting large cash transactions should be accompanied by a video by the POS operator. Police spokesperson, SP Bright Edafe, stated on Friday in a post on X, noting…
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Lagos State government on Friday said it has apprehended 10 fake enforcement officials around the Cele/Itire axis of the Apapa-Oshodi Expressway of the state. The apprehended persons; Ojo Oluwaseun, Rafiu Agbabiaka, Babatunde Ibrahim, Abiodun Olusegun, Daniel Olanrewaju, Aweda Kabiru, Olufowobi Michael, Olamilekan Olasupo, Bunmi James and Iyiola Shola(female) were caught carrying out unauthorised enforcement using…
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Mikel Arteta has urged Arsenal to prove they have the mental strength to bounce back from a painful spell that wrecked their Champions League challenge and dented their Premier League title bid.
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Pep Guardiola has revealed Erling Haaland could miss Manchester City's FA Cup semi-final against Chelsea at Wembley on Saturday.