USA: Powell ‘disinflationary process’ comment unveils ‘year of opportunity’
Reactions by the Federal Reserve’s Chair, Powell on Tuesday, are likely to “kick start a year of important opportunities” for global investors, predicts the CEO and founder of one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory, asset management and fintech…
FG now facing growth of Nigeria’s Tech Ecosystem—Kashifu
The Director General, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has reiterated that the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, remains committed to providing all the needed support to enable the growth and development of a thriving and globally…
NDSS: NITDA sets up Government Stakeholders’ Engagement Committee
In moving on with the implementation of the digital literacy and skills pillar of the Strategic Roadmap and Action Plan (SRAP 2021-2024), the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), today conducted virtual inauguration of the Government Stakeholders Engagement Committee for…
Fujitsu unveils new platform to support Web3 developers globally
Fujitsu has announced the launch of its “Fujitsu Web3 Acceleration Platform,” offering a developmental environment as well as various service APIs based on blockchain and high-performance computing technologies. Fujitsu envisions the platform as a future community for users in start-ups,…
Get ready, FG’s Bottom-Up Cash Planning Policy begins Feb 10
Barring unforeseen circumstances, the Federal Government will on February 10 unveil a new public finance management programme called Bottom-Up Cash Planning Policy. Business Hilights recalls that Bottom-up cash planning, as the name suggests, is the collection and aggregation of government…
Antigua and Barbuda, Air Peace seal understanding on tourism
Barring any unforeseen issue, the Government of Antigua and Barbuda is currently in talks with Nigeria’s leading commercial airline, Air Peace to provide connectivity to West Africa, after suspending chartered flights by Antigua Airways. Speaking during a recent post-cabinet press…
Just in: NGX Appoints Advisory Panel on Digital Technology Products
As it advances on its digital transformation agenda, Nigerian Exchange Limited (“NGX” or “The Exchange”) has set up the NGX Digital and Technology Products Advisory Panel (“The Panel”). The Panel would provide a forum for the Exchange to interact with…
Just in: Fuel crisis escalates as IPMAN suspends operations
Lead private sector oil marketing body, the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has ordered its members to suspend all operations across the country. IPMAN also directed its members to suspend payment of ordering products from source until further…
Just in: Mbeki to lead C’Wealth Observers team to Nigeria’s elections
All is set for former President of South Africa, Mr. Thabo Mbeki to lead a team of Commonwealth election observers to Nigeria this month. Recall that Africa’s largest democracy, Nigeria will be heading to the pools for presidential elections on…
Just in: Zenith Bank shuts down in states over collapsed epayment channels
Fact checks and reports across several states and major commercial cities in Nigeria have shown that Tier 1 financial institution, Zenith Bank Plc was shut down from rendering any form of services to its customers including the head office located…
