2 h. ago Powering Nigeria’s Digital Economy: Mastercard’s Vision for Payments, Inclusion, and SME Growth

Mastercard Country Manager and Area Business Head, West Africa; Folasade Femi-Lawal spoke with The Punch Q;    Payments remain a challenge for businesses in Nigeria, especially SMEs. How is Mastercard helping resolve this challenge? A;   Nigerian businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) face significant challenges in accepting payments. One of the key hurdles Read More

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22 h. ago From exclusion to inclusion: Ensuring equal digital access for women in Nigeria – Part two

In Part 1, we explored the legal implications of the divide, shedding light on how systemic barriers, which include economic, read more From exclusion to inclusion: Ensuring equal digital access for women in Nigeria – Part two

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25 h. ago Credit Direct pivots to full digital finance with new suite of products

Credit Direct, a Nigerian financial services company, announced a strategic pivot from lending to a comprehensive digital finance company with read more Credit Direct pivots to full digital finance with new suite of products

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25 h. ago Accion MfB empowers female entrepreneurs with digital skills for financial inclusion

Accion Microfinance Bank has empowered female entrepreneurs through its ‘Digital Skills Bootcamp for Women’. The bootcamp is designed to equip read more Accion MfB empowers female entrepreneurs with digital skills for financial inclusion

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27 h. ago Pikka Exchange Nigeria’s Number One Platform for Seamless Crypto

Tribune Online Pikka Exchange Nigeria’s Number One Platform for Seamless Crypto-to-Naira Conversion In today’s fast-evolving financial landscape, cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Tether (USDT) have become significant assets for individuals and businesses alike. However, converting these digital currencies into usable cash — particularly in Naira — often poses a challenge. Enter Pikka Exchange, a revolutionary platform committed to making crypto-to-Naira transactions seamless, secure, and rewarding […] Pikka Exchange Nigeria’s Number One Platform for Seamless Crypto-to-Naira Conversion Tribune Online

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30 h. ago Digital footprints: What does privacy mean in the age of AI?

In a world where our lives are increasingly mediated by screens and algorithms, the question is no longer if we read more Digital footprints: What does privacy mean in the age of AI?

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43 h. ago PICTORIAL: How Top Kano Kingmaker’s Death ‘Unites’ Warring NNPP, APC Members In Kano

Late Tuesday night, the Kano Emirate Council lost its oldest member and most senior councillor, Alhaji Abbas Sanusi, who passed away at the age of 91 after a prolonged illness. By early Wednesday morning, the development became a public knowledge in Kano State and beyond. The late kingmaker, who held the prestigious title of ‘Galadiman […]

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43 h. ago PICTORIAL: How Respected Kano Prince’s Death ‘Unites’ Warring NNPP, APC Bigwigs In Kano

Late Tuesday night, the Kano Emirate Council lost its oldest member and most senior councillor, Alhaji Abbas Sanusi, who passed away at the age of 91 after a prolonged illness. By early Wednesday morning, the development became a public knowledge in Kano State and beyond. The late prince, who held the prestigious title of ‘Galadiman […]

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44 h. ago Kano Emirate mourns influential figure Abbas Sunusi’ s death

Tribune Online Kano Emirate mourns influential figure Abbas Sunusi’ s death The ancient city of Kano has lost one of its oldest kingmakers, Alhaji Abbas Sunusi, the Galadima of Kano, who passed away at the age of 91 in Kano on Tuesday night. Kano Emirate mourns influential figure Abbas Sunusi’ s death Tribune Online

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50 h. ago Obasanjo’s Firm To Invest $700m In Cameroon To Boost Bilateral Trade

Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo is set to inject $700 million, about (N1.75 trillion) to expand his business footprint in Cameroon with a major investment in the Kribi deep-sea port. Obasanjo’s company Agro-Allied Business Ltd (OABL) is expected to launch operations this April into strategic sectors, including agriculture, maritime logistics, hospitality and energy in the country. […]

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52 h. ago Tope Dare at 50: Celebrating a legacy of innovation in Africa’s digital banking sector

Tope Dare, a key figure in Africa’s digital banking sector, turns 50 years old on Wednesday. Over the years, he read more Tope Dare at 50: Celebrating a legacy of innovation in Africa’s digital banking sector

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59 h. ago Nigeria fortunate to have Tinubu as president – Bosun Tijani

The Minister of Communication, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Olatunbosun Tijani, says Nigeria is fortunate to have President Bola Tinubu in the leadership saddle, saying his policies have liberalised education and resolved the fuel subsidy, which was draining the country’s resources. Tijani, who spoke with journalists in Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Monday, also said his Read More

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64 h. ago PHOTOS: Obi, FRSC zonal boss visit Katsina gov over mother’s death

The Labour Party presidential candidate in the last election, Mr. Peter Obi, paid a condolence visit to Katsina State Governor Mallam Dikko Radda following the passing of his mother, Hajiya Safara’u Barebari, who died at the age of 93. This was contained in a statement by Radda’s Chief Press Secretary, Ibrahim Mohammed and made available Read More

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3 d. ago My past criticism of Tinubu driven by desire for a better Nigeria – Minister

The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Olatunbosun Tijani, has said his past criticism of political leaders, including President Bola Tinubu, was borne out of his desire for a better Nigeria. Tijani, who made the remark on Monday, described Tinubu as a leader with the courage to tackle the country’s multifaceted challenges. Speaking Read More

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3 d. ago BUK Launches Digital Platform For Students To Access Results

The Bayero University Kano (BUK) has launched an online system that enables students to access and print their end-of-session results digitally, marking a significant technological advancement for the institution. The innovation, announced in a bulletin signed by the Deputy Registrar and Head of the Public Affairs Directorate, Lamara Garba Azare, was developed by the myBUK […]

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3 d. ago How Wahalanetwork Revolutionalised Nigeria’s Entertainment Sector — Kristen Dawodu

In an age where fake news and sensationalism have become rampant, Wahalanetwork, a popular entertainment gist blog, has carved a niche for itself by prioritising credibility and accountability. Founded in 2021 by Oluwagbenga Oluwafemi Dawodu, also known as Kristen Dawodu, the platform has revolutionised the way entertainment news is consumed in Nigeria. With a massive […]

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4 d. ago Experts Blame Weak Law Enforcement For Digital Rights Violation

A Digital Rights expert Friday Odeh has attributed weak enforcement of existing laws and limited public awareness to increase in digital rights violation of Nigerians. Odeh who is the Country Director of Accountability Lab Nigeria, disclosed this in Makurdi during a One-Day Digital Rights Roundtable Engagement for Civil Society Organizations,(CSOs) Government officials and the media […]

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4 d. ago BusinessDay Media ranked among top business and financial digital platforms in Nigeria

The position of BusinessDay Media as a leading business and financial digital news platform in Nigeria has been underscored by read more BusinessDay Media ranked among top business and financial digital platforms in Nigeria

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4 d. ago Why Tijani’s appointment was confirmed despite abusing senators – Akpabio

The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has explained why the Senate confirmed Dr. Bosun Tijani as Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy despite his controversial past, which included calling Nigerian lawmakers “morons.” Akpabio revealed that Tijani’s screening in the Senate was rocky due to this remark, but ultimately, the lawmakers were swayed by their trust Read More

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4 d. ago SERAP To NASS: Reject Bill Seeking To Jail Citizens Who Fail To Vote

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has asked the National Assembly to reject a proposed bill that aims to impose a six-month jail term or a fine of N100,000 on any Nigerian of voting age who fails to participate in national and state elections. SERAP, which made the demand in an open letter addressed […]

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