The travel and tourism service powered by Interswitch, Quickteller Travel, has officially received certification from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), a milestone that places the brand among a global network of trusted and accredited travel service providers. The IATA accreditation reinforces Quickteller Travel’s operational credibility, compliance standards, and ability to deliver secure, efficient, and…
The new board members of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), on Friday, paid a familiarisation tour of the Lagos Campus of Digital Bridge Institute (DBI), the manpower development arm of the Commission. Led by its Chairman, Chief Idris Olorunnimbe, the members visited campus and inspected the facilities available in the campus, a large compound which…
The Valentine’s season has long been painted in hues of romantic partnership, underscored by campaigns targeting couples. This year, Konga, Nigeria’s leading composite e-commerce giant, is broadening the palette with the bold and insightful launch of its Valentine campaign, “Black Valentine: Special Love Series”. It is a strategic and empathetic shift designed to redefine how…
Airtel Nigeria has reaffirmed its long-term commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s digital infrastructure and data access to bridge gaps in connectivity and unlock new opportunities in the country. The company restated this commitment during a recent high-level inspection tour of the Nxtra Data Centre that is being developed through Nxtra by Airtel Africa at Eko Atlantic,…
Africa AI transformations coach and thought leader, Adeoye Abodunrin, has urged African governments, policymakers and institutions to deliberately integrate behavioural economics insights into AI strategies, warning that technology-driven reforms without human-centred design risked deepening inequality across the continent. Speaking to reporters during a media briefing in Lagos, Abodunrin stressed that Africa’s artificial intelligence (AI) future…
McLaren Racing and Schneider Electric have announced a partnership designed to promote technology innovation that reflect the two organisations’ shared commitment to innovation and energy efficiency. Based on partnership, Schneider Electric will become the Official Energy Technology Partner of McLaren Racing, including the McLaren Mastercard Formula 1 Team, the Arrow McLaren IndyCar Team, McLaren F1…
The Nigerian government said it will save about ₦5.06 trillion annually from cutting down on the importation of defence equipment. Minister of State for Defence, Bello Mohamed Matawalle, disclosed this while unveiling “X-Shield Light Tactical Armoured Vehicle” produced by X-Shield, a defence and security solutions provider, in Abuja. Mattawale also hinted at Federal Government plans…
The Nigerian government is banking on ongoing 350 megawatt (Mw) NNPC’s Abuja Gas Independent Power Project (IPP) to achieving the national target of 8,500Mw grid generation capacity this year. Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) has described the project as a vital step to boosting power supply. Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of NISO, Engr. Abdu Bello,…
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) on Thursday said despite its not being an exclusively revenue generating agency of the Federal Government, it has generated over N5.2billion into the coffers of the Federal Government while it has also created some 23,000 new jobs to ease the unemployment challenge in the country. Its National Commissioner/CEO, Dr…
