The Nigeria Sovereign Wealth Fund (NSIA) has invested about $2.833 billion towards the attainment of key Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the country since its establishment about 12 years ago, its Managing Director, Aminu Umar-Sadiq has said. Umar-Sadiq who spoke when the House Committee on Finance visited the agency on an oversight also disclosed that…
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has commended the Supreme Court of Nigeria for its landmark judgement which dismissed the suit filed by some state governments led by Kogi State to challenge the establishment and prosecutorial powers of Nigeria’s key anti-corruption agencies. It said the verdict is a significant victory for the rule of…
Telecommunication and mobile money service provider, Airtel Nigeria has partnered Mobihealth International, a telehealth service provider. This strategic collaboration is designed to significantly improve healthcare access for millions of people across Nigeria, particularly in underserved communities. Under this partnership, Nigerians will enjoy affordable and round the clock access to Mobihealth’s innovative telemedicine services, allowing them…
A leading provider of innovative travel solutions, Flymate Travel Limited, has launched Visadoc, a cutting-edge travel app designed to simplify and enhance users’ travel experiences worldwide. Visadoc empowers travelers to take control of their journey, from visa applications to booking accommodations and flights. The app offers a range of unique features and functionalities, including: Seamless…
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), the non-profit organization that coordinates the Domain Name System (DNS), has opened the Applicant Support Program (ASP) for the New Generic Top-Level Domains (gTLD) Program: Next Round. The New gTLD Program: Next Round is an initiative that will enable the introduction of new gTLDs (including those…
An Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered platform, Hermplify, has made its debut to help women entrepreneurs and young girls in Africa grow their businesses and learn valuable tech skills. The platform is designed to make it easier for women to succeed by providing tools for managing their businesses, accessing financial support, and learning in-demand digital skills. Hermplify…
Elon Musk’s Starlink has suspended fresh orders for its residential kits across Nigeria, saying the suspension would be lifted after securing approval from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) for price hike. The company, however, allows orders for its high-end Business Plan, in which it is allowed to charge N159,000 for a monthly subscription compared with…
A self-custody wallet built by Block Inc., Bitkey, has announced the launch of an inheritance feature for customers around the world that will start to roll out next month, and will be available to all Bitkey customers in January next year. While people who hold the keys to their bitcoin have full control of their…
SeerBit, Africa’s trusted payment solutions provider, has reaffirmed its pivotal role in shaping the future of the technology industry by impacting one billion lives at DevFest Lagos 2024 hosted on 15th and 16th November 2024 at Landmark Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos. An annual conference organised by the Google Developer Groups Lagos (GDG Lagos), the highly…
