Innovation
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).
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The Management of Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) has warned against tampering with electrical installations due to their severe safety risks, including the potential for injury or fatality.
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Governor of Bayelsa State, Douye Diri, has expressed concern over a new trend in oil bunkering, saying children and women were being used as human shields at illegal refining camps.
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Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, in this interview with some newsmen, was upbeat about his achievements in making the state peaceful and able to attract investors while working towards improved welfare for the people.
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