Sanwo-Olu lauds Flutterwave for processing over $50b transactions across 36 nations
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has commended fintech giant Flutterwave for processing more than $50 billion in transactions across 36 countries in just ten years. Speaking at Flutterwave’s 10th-anniversary gala at The Delborough Lagos, Sanwo-Olu emphasised the importance of opportunity and resilience in driving Nigeria’s economic and technological growth. He highlighted the need to empower […]
US Embassy honours five Nigerian content creators
The United States Embassy in Nigeria has recognised the achievements of five prominent Nigerian content creators, highlighting their impact on digital media and cultural representation. The honour is part of the embassy’s ongoing initiative to promote creativity and innovation within Nigeria’s growing digital landscape. During the ceremony, the content creators were lauded for their exceptional […]
Benue launches $15m creative impact fund, targets 300,000 jobs
The Benue State Government has launched a $15 million Creative Impact Fund designed to boost the creative industry and generate massive employment across the state. The initiative targets young people involved in areas such as fashion, music, film, digital media, crafts, and other creative businesses. According to state officials, the fund will provide financial support, […]
Europe should be abolished — Elon Musk
Tech billionaire Elon Musk has stirred global debate after suggesting that “Europe should be abolished.” His statement, which came during an online discussion, shocked many people and immediately attracted mixed reactions. Musk argued that Europe has become too slow, overregulated, and resistant to innovation, especially compared to other world powers. According to Musk, too many […]
Luova Group celebrates 15th anniversary in style
Luova Group, a leading Nigerian conglomerate, marked its 15th anniversary with a grand celebration, bringing together employees, partners, and stakeholders. The event highlighted the company’s journey, achievements, and commitment to excellence over the years. The celebration featured award presentations, inspiring speeches from top executives, and a showcase of Luova Group’s key milestones. Guests were treated […]
It’s being fixed – billionaire Elon Musk apologises for frustrations with X
Billionaire tech entrepreneur Elon Musk has publicly apologised to users of his social media platform, X (formerly Twitter), for the recent issues affecting the app’s performance. Musk admitted that the glitches and algorithm challenges have caused frustrations among users but assured that his engineering team is working tirelessly to resolve them. The apology came through […]
US: California becomes world’s 4th largest economy, overtakes Japan
California has now become the fourth biggest economy in the world, moving ahead of Japan. Governor Gavin Newsom shared the news on Thursday, using data from the International Monetary Fund and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. The state’s economy reached $4.1 trillion, while Japan’s stood at $4.02 trillion. This means only the United States […]
Climate change threatening very foundation of Nigeria’s food system – FG
Nigeria’s food system is at risk because of climate change. Rising temperatures and unpredictable weather are making it harder for farmers to grow crops and raise animals. This was the key message shared by the Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji, at a Commonwealth roundtable on climate finance and food security in […]
First HoldCo: First Bank Announces New Name, Shareholders Approve New Identity
First Bank, one of Nigeria’s oldest and most respected financial institutions, has unveiled a new identity. FBN Holdings Plc, the company’s holding arm, is now officially called First HoldCo Plc (FirstHoldCo). This rebranding effort aims to create a more unified identity for the company and its various subsidiaries, both in Africa and Europe. Over the […]
Nigeria Could Miss Out on $1.2 Trillion in AI Opportunities by 2030, NIGCOMSAT Warns
Nigeria could lose out on a massive $1.2 trillion share of the global artificial intelligence (AI) economy by 2030 if the government does not act quickly, according to Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NIGCOMSAT). The warning comes from NIGCOMSAT’s Managing Director, Nkechi Egerton-Idehen, who raised the alarm during the 12th Regular Meeting of the National Council […]