Niger’s President Mahamadou Issoufou to speak at 17th Rhodes Forum

President of Niger H.E. Mahamadou Issoufou has been confirmed as the keynote speaker of this year’s Rhodes Forum, the flagship global affairs conference of the Dialogue of Civilizations Research Institute (DOC).

How Growth in Fintech is Driving Growth in Cyberattacks in Africa

Africa’s Fintech sector is booming! According to reports, Africa’s Fintech ecosystem has surged 60% in the last two years and the continent’s Fintech firms have grown to 491 from 301 in 2017, with $132.8 million raised in 2018, making last year the sector’s best year yet - and proving the sector’s readiness given the high mobile phone penetration levels and the boom in mobile financial services and payment technologies.

“Agribusiness Essential for Food Self-Sufficiency in Nigeria” – Toromade

The Director General (DG), Premier Agribusiness Academy, Mr. Toromade Francis has revealed that, for agribusiness to become profitable in Nigeria, there is need for farmers to acquire cognitive skill and knowledge of human capital development, marketing and sales of agric products as well as logistics and supply chain management through continuous training and learning.

International Breweries Plc educates consumers on smart drinking

To further demonstrate its commitment to responsible drinking in Nigeria, employees of International Breweries Plc, a proud member of AB InBev, the world’s largest brewer, have taken the message of responsible drinking to consumers, traders and the public in communities where they operate across the country.

Dangote Empowers 106,000 Women with N1.1 billion in Four States

Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) has reiterated its readiness to empower additional 106,000 women across four states in Northern Nigeria, with a sum of N1.1 billion before the end of 2019. This initiative is in continuation of its micro-grant programme aimed at poverty amelioration through economic empowerment of women.

Ecobank Nigeria Announces Appointment of Key Officers

Ecobank Nigeria has announced the appointment of key Management Officers across various levels. Amongst those appointed are Kenneth Okere, who is now the Company Secretary & Chief Legal Counsel;  Ibukunoluwa Oyedeji, Chief Financial Officer (CFO); Abiola Aderinola, Financial Controller; Adetokunbo Uko, Treasurer and Akintunde Dawodu, Chief Compliance Officer and Head, Compliance & Control. All the appointments have since been ratified by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).

Medic West Africa to highlight key growth enablers for the region’s healthcare sector

Informa Markets, the largest international exhibitions organiser, will be hosting the eighth edition of the Medic West Africa Conference and Exhibition at the Eko Hotel Convention Centre in Lagos, Nigeria, from 9 to 11 October. The upcoming edition of the event will host more than 280 regional and international exhibitors from 25 countries.

Nigerian Kemi Adetu Tops Yahoo 50 HERoes List for Her Impact on Gender Diversity in the Work Place

Nigerian Kemi Adetu, has emerged No.1 on Yahoo’s top 50 HERoes future female leaders 2019 list. This initiative organized by Involve’s Diversity and Inclusion Network and supported by Yahoo Finance, celebrates inspirational women who are not currently senior executives in their organization, but making a significant contribution to gender diversity at work.

Emirates embarks on a sustainable journey in Nigeria, creating bags from its billboards

In an effort to promote sustainable living and make a positive impact on local communities, Emirates gave its old advertising billboards in Nigeria a new purpose, transforming the PVC Flex material into hundreds of reusable bags. The advertising banners collected from Lagos and Abuja, were upcycled - the heavy-duty, PVC Flex material was used to produce school bags and carryalls that were donated to students of two schools in Lagos.

Airtel Nigeria Donates Phones, SIMs, Airtime to South Africa Returnees

Leading telecommunications services provider, Airtel Nigeria, has donated phones bundled with SIMs and airtime to the second batch of returnees who arrived from South Africa on Wednesday, 18th September, 2019.

Commonwealth helps developing countries bank millions for climate action

A Commonwealth facility designed to assist smaller and more vulnerable countries tackle the damaging effects of climate change has helped them access USD 27 million of funding.

LASUTH CMD CALLS FOR HEALTH FUNDS FOR PLWD

The Chief Medical Director of the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Prof. Adetokunbo O. Fabamwo encouraged people living with disabilities to take advantage of the benefits of Health Insurance Scheme made available to them by the Lagos State Government which offers free medical care services for premium at various primary health care centres.

Mathematics Need the Creativity of an Artist - Cowbellpedia Contestant

Excellence in mathematics needs the creativity and the patience of an artist. This is the best route to solving mathematics equation, according to Master Philip Jesulayomi Awodiya, a contestant in the on-going Season 5 of the Cowbellpedia Secondary Schools Mathematics Television Quiz Show sponsored by Cowbell Milk, the flagship brand of Promasidor Nigeria Limited.

The Next Titan Season 6: Heritage Bank Continues to Boosts Entrepreneurship Among Youths

Heritage Bank Plc, Nigeria’s most innovative banking service provider has again thrown its usual support behind the organizer of The Next Titan, so as to have a better and improved season six of the programme.

SAP hosts executive roundtable in Lagos to showcase Intelligent Enterprise Benefits

Technology and thought leaders from top Nigerian companies gathered last week at the SAP Executive Roundtable to discuss opportunities for Nigeria to excel in the digital economy.

The event featured a line-up of expert speakers from SAP, as well as a guest speaker from the event partner, Deloitte. The interactive sessions focused on key business and technology trends that are shaping the West African innovation landscape.