Addressing the alarming surge in financial fraud in Nigeria
By ELVIS EROMOSELE The financial sector is the backbone of any economy, driving transactions, investment, and growth. In Nigeria, the financial sector is under siege. The recent report from the Financial Institutions Training Centre, FITC, confirms this. The report reveals a shocking escalation in fraudulent activities, leaving banks and customers vulnerable in the first nine months […]
Rising Afrobeat star Paravhyna set to drop debut single ‘Sho MI’
Emerging from Lagos’ dynamic music scene, rising Afrobeat sensation Paravhyna is set to captivate fans with his debut single, Sho MI. The highly anticipated track, produced by the renowned Blaq Riddim, promises a refreshing blend of Afropop that highlights Paravhyna’s distinct sound and artistry. Sho MI, a title that translates to “Show Me,” delves into […]
AI: Lagos raises over $1.2bn Nigeria’s startup investments in 2023 – Sanwo-Olu
.unveils Lagos digital service platform By Olasunkkanmi Akoni Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has disclosed that in 2023, Lagos-based startups raised over $1.2 billion, representing 75 per cent of all startup investments in Nigeria.Sanwo-Olu, stated this on Thursday, while unveiling Lagos Digital Service Platform during the Art of Technology Lagos 6.0, themed: “AI and The […]
Digital Economy: AI-native cloud key to development – Expert
By Olayinka Ajayi Technology expert and Managing Director of Huawei Nigeria Enterprise Business Group, Terrens Wu, has posited that building an AI-native cloud infrastructure is key to AI development. He noted that the demand for AI computing power may exceed the demand for general computing power by the end of 2024. Speaking on Thursday during […]
Protesters storm Senate over bill for establishment of Marine Coast Guard
No fewer than 5,000 activists, including youth and women from all over the country, stormed the National Assembly in Abuja on Thursday to express their strong opposition to the Coastal Guards Establishment Bill. The protesters, under the umbrella of Concerned Citizens of Nigeria, carried placards and banners with inscriptions such as “No to Coastal Guards […]
World AIDS Day: YEDI offers free health services at Lagos market
By Esther Onyegbula Youth Empowerment and Development Initiative (YEDI), a non-governmental organization, marked World AIDS Day with a free medical outreach for traders at Odo Eran Market, Itire, Lagos. The event, themed “Take the Right Path,” provided free medical consultations, screenings, medications, and counseling services. According to YEDI’s Executive Director, Adeoye Oluwatomisin, the outreach supports […]
