SnappyExchange urged to embrace technical skills
Founder of SnappyExchange and SnappyPay, Olaide Alim, has urged African startup founders to complement business vision with technical knowledge as the continent’s digital finance, e-commerce and technology sectors continue to expand. Alim said the fast-changing technology industry requires founders to understand the technical foundations of the products they build, enabling them to make informed decisions, […]
Stakeholders raise alarm over heat-related kidney risks among construction workers
Stakeholders in health, construction, occupational safety and labour have called for stronger awareness and workplace protection for outdoor construction workers exposed to extreme heat in Nigeria. The call was made at the CoolKidneys Stakeholder Engagement Workshop, organised by the University of the West of England, Bristol, in collaboration with the Renal Health Initiative. The workshop, […]
Elumelu retires as UBA Chairman, Nnorom named successor
By Babajide Komolafe United Bank for Africa, UBA Plc, has announced the retirement of its Group Chairman, Tony Elumelu and the appointment of Mr. Emmanuel Nnorom as his successor. In a statement announcing the board leadership change filed with the Nigerian Exchange, NGX, the bank stated: “Mr. Tony O. Elumelu, Group Chairman of UBA, will […]
SEDC: Reinventing Michael Okpara’s agricultural and agro-industrial revolution
By Emmanuel Nzomiwu Although Dr. Michael Iheonukara Okpara died almost 42 years ago, the mention of his name in Nigeria today evokes memories of the agricultural and agro-industrial revolution in Eastern Nigeria in the 1950s and ’60s, during his days as the Premier of the former Eastern Region. During that glorious era, the Eastern Region ranked […]
Abuja eyes fresh capital inflows as AICL unveils investment Expo
…Plans strategic MoUs By Adesina Wahab The Abuja Investment Company Limited (AICL) has unveiled plans for the 2026 Abuja Business and Investment Summit (ABIS 3.0), positioning the event as a key platform to attract fresh capital, strengthen public-private partnerships and accelerate economic growth in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Speaking at a press conference in […]
Nigeria’s Uzoma-Iwuchukwu bags prestigious Paris human rights honour
… recognised for leading anti-death penalty campaign, advancing justice reforms By Chioma Obinna Nigeria’s campaign against capital punishment received a major international boost on Sunday as Angela Uwandu Uzoma-Iwuchukwu, Country Director of Avocats Sans Frontières (ASF) France in Nigeria, received the prestigious Robert Badinter Grand Prix Finalist Award at the 9th World Congress Against the […]
