Banks can unlock millions of borrowers using AI, alternative data — Mathesis CEO
By Juliet Umeh Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Mathesis Analytics, Winston Osuchukwu, has said Nigerian banks can unlock millions of new borrowers by embracing artificial intelligence, AI, and alternative data to assess the creditworthiness of individuals currently excluded by conventional lending models. Osuchukwu argued that millions of Nigerians operating in the informal economy have […]
NAFDAC DG bags African Leadership Award at UK House of Lords
By Esther Onyegbula Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Christianah Adeyeye, has received the Special African Leadership Commendation Award at the 16th African Business Leadership Awards, ABLA, held at the House of Lords, Palace of Westminster, London, in recognition of her contributions to regulatory science, […]
WORLD CUP 2026: Argentina 3–2 Egypt — Africa’s final frontier: game management
How Argentina tore up Egypt’s cinderella story in one of the greatest matches of the tournament By Paul Lucky Okoku Near miss does not kill a bird. And in football, it ain’t over till the fat lady sings. I had my pen ready. Not to record another routine World Cup victory. Not to chronicle another […]
NHTDAO: HEWAN applauds as Adigwe is appointed D-G
By Henry Obetta The Health Writers Association of Nigeria (HEWAN) has commended the Federal Government for establishing the National Health Technology and Data Analytics Office (NHTDAO), describing the initiative as a landmark policy decision that will strengthen digital health governance, improve evidence-based decision-making, and accelerate the country’s journey towards a technology-driven healthcare system. The association […]
Build world-class films, not just Oscar entries, NOSC tells Nollywood
By Michael Akande The Nigerian Official Selection Committee, NOSC, has challenged filmmakers to shift their focus from merely submitting films for the Academy Awards to producing movies capable of competing with the world’s best, insisting that international recognition begins long before a film reaches the Oscars. The charge came at the inaugural NOSC Industry Forum […]
NAQS seeks inclusion on B’Odogwu platform to boost trade facilitation
By Cynthia AloThe Nigeria Agricultural Quarantine Service, NAQS, has sought integration into the Nigeria Customs Services’ B’Odogwu digital platform as part of efforts to strengthen trade facilitation, improve border management and curb the use of fake phytosanitary certificates. Comptroller-General of NAQS, Dr Vincent Isegbe, said this on Wednesday during a courtesy visit to the Comptroller-General […]
