The MTN Nigeria PachiPanda Challenge concluded with Osarodere Stephen Odemewengie as the winner for his groundbreaking approach to tackling some of Nigeria’s environmental issues. The challenge attracted 1,643 applicants, ultimately narrowing down to 10 finalists who participated in an intensive, human-centred design sprint. Each finalist presented their innovative solutions to a panel of judges, who…
The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani has promised government support for indigenous technology companies, through collaboration. The minister gave the promise in Lagos during his visit to Imose Technologies smartphone/tablet assembly factory. Satisfied with his on-the-spot assessment of the factory, Tijani said the assessment of Imose Technologies factory, would enable…
Airtel Nigeria has hosted the 2024 UNICEF Generation Unlimited (GenU) Steering Committee meeting at the Airtel Nigeria headquarters in Banana Island, Lagos. The breakfast meeting served as a collaborative forum, bringing together stakeholders from government, the private sector, and civil society to review GenU 9JA’s progress in providing Nigerian youth with digital learning, upskilling, and…
MTN Nigeria, in partnership with the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) through its local partner Nigeria Conservation Foundation (NCF), has announced the winners of the 2024 Nigeria PachiPanda Challenge. Osarode Stephen Odemwingie has been selected for his groundbreaking innovation, biorefinery powered by fruit/vegetable waste and chicken feathers-specific waste streams. The solution addresses waste management…
Scam victims lost over $1.03 trillion in the past year, a sum that exceeds the total gross domestic product (GDP) of most countries, including Switzerland, Poland, and Taiwan. An average American victim faced a loss of $3,520.The findings are based on 58,329 consumers surveyed by the Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA) in collaboration with Feedzai.GASA’s 2024…
Airtel Nigeria has unveiled its latest television campaign aimed at promoting its Home Broadband suite, designed to provide Nigerians with seamless and limitless internet connectivity. The launch event took place at a private screening held at Ebonylife Place in Lagos, where the highlight was a flagship TV commercial featuring Farooq Oreagba, widely known as the…
Former Vice President Prof Yemi Osinbajo, Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani are among dignitaries expected to grace this year’s conference on Technology, New Media, Citizens and Governance (TNCG) scheduled for November 28 in Lagos at The Zone, Gbagada, Lagos. Speaking ahead of the conference which is being organised by civil…
The Director of Human Resources and Administration at Airtel Nigeria, Adebimpe Ayo-Elias, has been awarded as HR Leader of the Year at the 2024 HR People Magazine Awards, organized by Mapelwood Global Resource. The award ceremony, held recently at the Lagos Oriental Hotel, celebrated the achievements of outstanding HR professionals across Nigeria who have contributed…
Dutch-based venture builder, 15Wins Ventures, has launched Z-Habitat Hub in Lagos, a move the company said was geared at supporting the innovation and entrepreneurship space in the country. Speaking on the occasion, The Netherlands Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency Bengt van Loosdrecht, said the Z-Habitat Hub is platform where ideas can take root and thrive…
