MTN Nigeria has announced plans to raise N50 billion through Series 11 and 12 commercial paper issuances, marking a strategic step to boost its liquidity and manage short-term funding needs. Under its N250 billion Commercial Paper Issuance Programme, MTN aims to enhance working capital, reduce reliance on long-term debt, and address the demands of Nigeria’s […]
In a recent community outreach in the Nyanya area of Abuja, the Rotary District Committee on Maternal and Child Health, in collaboration with Vina Daniel’s Foundation and four other humanitarian organizations, launched an initiative focused on menstrual health and hygiene. The project aims to support women and young girls through access to menstrual products and […]
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has called on Nigerians to elevate the agricultural sector as a means to boost the nation’s economy and address urgent food security concerns. Speaking at the recent inauguration of the Edo Agriculture Hub in Benin City, Obaseki highlighted his administration’s efforts to revitalize agriculture, with an emphasis on supporting […]
In a significant move to combat food waste and mitigate methane emissions, the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has announced plans to convert organic waste into biogas in collaboration with FABE International Foundation. At a recent environmental event, #ProjectCleanAir, held at the Ketu Fruit Market, Abimbola Ajayi, the assistant director of the waste engineering project […]
The Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy (FMCIDE) has announced a N2.8 billion grant from Google.org to Data Science Nigeria, aiming to accelerate the development of AI talent across the country. This initiative aligns with the ministry’s drive to equip Nigerian youth, especially the under and unemployed, with essential AI skills. This grant […]
Experts in Nigeria’s education sector are calling on stakeholders to adopt technology-driven solutions to tackle gender-based learning barriers and promote equal opportunities for all students. The October session of Edtech Mondays, a Co-Creation Hub (CCHUB) initiative in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation’s Centre for Innovative Teaching & Learning in ICT, focused on “Potential of Technology […]
Hajiya Huriya Dauda Lawal, the First Lady of Zamfara State, marked World Breast Cancer Day 2024 by advocating for greater support and solidarity with those battling breast cancer. During the commemoration event on Monday, she announced her sponsorship of free screenings and lumpectomy surgeries for 100 selected breast cancer patients in Zamfara, aiming to provide […]
The Kano State chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has issued a directive to its members to suspend medical services at the Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital in response to an alleged assault on a doctor by Amina Abdullahi, the state Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs. This move comes after the NMA condemned the incident, which […]
GIVO (Garbage In, Value Out), a leading climate-tech startup, marked a milestone in sustainable waste management with the launch of its third zero-carbon recycling hub in Lagos at Abraham Adesanya Junction, Lekki-Epe Expressway. Coinciding with International Day of Climate Action on October 24, the event brought together climate activists, development aid organizations, and local leaders […]
Stakeholders across Africa are pushing for a safer and more secure cashless economy, particularly in Nigeria, to streamline business operations and cut down on corruption. The third Africa Cashless Payment System Conference, held in Lagos and themed “Building Safer Cashless Economy and Business Communities,” brought together leaders to discuss how enhanced digital transaction security can […]
