African startups, NGOs urged to use AI for funding
Nigeria-based grant intelligence company, Grant Master, has raised concerns over the challenges African organisations face in accessing grant funding. The company said many organisations struggle with the time, cost and complexity involved in preparing competitive applications, often resulting in poorly prepared documents. Experts have argued that for many organisations, preparing a single grant proposal can […]
Baobab debuts Green Finance Project for solar advisory in Lagos
By Etop Ekanem Baobab Microfinance Bank Nigeria has unveiled the Green Finance Project, a structured training and capacity-building initiative designed to develop skilled professionals who can support households and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in making responsible, affordable, and sustainable solar energy decisions. As rising energy costs and the need for power supply continue to […]
NAGAFF’s Aniebonam inaugurates committee to address malpractices at Nigeria port
By Providence Ayanfeoluwa The National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders, NAGAFF has inaugurated a 16 man “Trade War Committee” to address systemic Inefficiencies and exploitative practices affecting port users and logistics operators across Nigeria’s international trade ecosystem. The association said the establishment and inauguration of the strategic committee is aimed at confronting the escalating […]
Low-effort AI cyberattacks outpace current defenses – Report
By Providence Ayanfeoluwa A global tech leader, HP has warned over a new wave of cyberattacks powered by artificial intelligence, warning that low-effort techniques such as “vibe hacking” and flat-pack malware are increasingly slipping past enterprise defenses. In its latest Wolf Security Threat Insights Report released in March 2026, the company revealed that cybercriminals are […]
Stakeholders push blockchain as tool to curb election result manipulation
By Juliet Umeh Stakeholders in the blockchain ecosystem have said blockchain technology could help improve transparency and rebuild trust in Nigeria’s elections. The position was shared during an X Space discussion hosted by the Stakeholders in Blockchain Technology Association of Nigeria, SiBAN, themed: “From Ballot to Blocks: Can Blockchain Fix Nigeria’s Elections?” Participants included Chief […]
MTN Champs Athletics: NSSF lauds telecom firm for saving youths from vices
By Ike Uchechukwu, CALABAR The Nigeria School Sports Federation (NSSF) has commended telecommunications giant MTN for its transformative role in discovering and nurturing young athletic talents through the annual MTN Champs competition, crediting the initiative with saving numerous students from societal vices and brightening their futures. Pastor Emmanuel Ebong, Vice President of the NSSF, gave […]
