By Kazeem Ugbodaga The Lagos Lagoon glistened in shades of blue and gold as electric powerboats sliced through the water, cheered on by an ecstatic crowd that lined Victoria Island’s waterfront from Saturday, 3 October to Sunday, 5 October. For two unforgettable days, Lagos became Africa’s capital of clean energy, …

TD Africa, the leading technology distributor in Sub-Saharan Africa, recently hosted a high-level delegation from HP to renew and review their strategic commitments and explore deeper collaboration opportunities. The meeting served as a crucial step toward advancing their joint mission to enhance technology accessibility across the continent. The meeting focused …

…90% of security chiefs plan to increase their budgets   Nigerian companies anticipate the highest rates of fraud in Sub-Saharan Africa next year. Half (50%) expect to face external fraud and 41% anticipate insider fraud to impact their businesses. The threat of violence toward company executives has jumped in the …

By Kehinde Ogundare, Country Head, Zoho Nigeria Nigeria’s e-commerce landscape is evolving rapidly. From fashion and electronics to groceries and beauty products, more Nigerians are shopping online than ever before. According to DataReportal, the country had 103 million internet users as of January 2024, and online retail sales continue to …

PalmPay, a leading fintech platform and neobank driving financial inclusion in Nigeria, is joining the global celebration of Customer Service Week 2025 under the theme “Mission: Possible.” The theme reflects the dedication of PalmPay’s customer service team, who are committed to turning every user interaction into a success story. As …

The Tosin Eniolorunda STEM Foundation has announced the launch of the Future Builders Fund, a scholarship initiative created to empower high-potential but under-resourced students across Nigeria. This pilot program is designed to remove financial and structural barriers that prevent promising students from reaching their full potential in science, technology, engineering, …

Following the recent announcement by its Chairman, Dr. Segun Ogunsanya, at a World Press Conference held in Lagos recently, the Airtel Africa Foundation, through Airtel Nigeria, has kicked off its Undergraduate Tech Scholarship Programme to benefit 100 Nigerian undergraduates. This initiative will provide each recipient with a grant covering tuition, …

Google has launched a major digital skilling initiative, granting university students across Nigeria, Kenya, and four other African nations free access to its advanced AI tools. The move is designed to equip the next generation of professionals with the cutting-edge skills required to drive the rapidly accelerating digital economy, providing …

Konga, Nigeria’s leading composite e-commerce group, has announced the return of its annual Black Friday sale, Konga Yakata, which is set to go live this November. Widely regarded as the biggest shopping festival in Nigeria, Konga Yakata has, over the years, become a highly anticipated event, attracting millions of shoppers …

Union Bank of Nigeria recently hosted an informal and engaging meet-and-greet session with leading media professionals at The Stallion Plaza, its headquarters in Marina, Lagos. The event, held at SpaceNXT, the Bank’s purpose-designed co-creation hub for innovators and creators, was conceived as a relaxed platform to foster personal connections and …