EXPOSING BALA BELLO. THE PUPPETEER BEHIND THE STAFF CHAOS AT THE CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA
Recently, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has been thrust into the spotlight due to chaotic mass staff transfers and the abrupt sacking of elite staff under a so-called restructuring exercise. At the center of this upheaval…
“FIRS Chairman Squanders N3.5billion On Bulletproof SUVs, Trips” – Jackson Ude
"At a time Bola Tinubu’s Government has refused to boost minimum wage for workers who are still at N30k (approximately $20) per month, the chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue, FIRS, Zach Adedeji, allegedly wasted over…
Serwaa Amihere Foundation Launches Initiative to Empower Widows and Disadvantaged Children Through Vocational Training
Serwaa Amihere Foundation Launches Initiative to Empower Widows and Disadvantaged Children Through Vocational Training The Serwaa Amihere Foundation is dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of marginalized…
Vodafone, Microsoft sign $1.5bn AI deal
Telecommunications giant Vodafone on Tuesday signed a $1.5bn deal with Microsoft to catalyze the adoption of artificial intelligence and cloud services across Africa. According to a statement, Vodafone will commit to a…
Female startup founders remain underfunded, says report
Female startup founders remained underfunded in 2023, Africa: The Big Deal has disclosed. The data insight firm that tracks startup deals above $100k+ on the continent revealed in its breakdown into African Startup Funding…
Firm boosts 5G adoption with phone launch
In a bid to boost 5G network adoption in the country, OPPO launched a new 5G phone. The firm’s Reno 11 is set to boost 5G phone options for users. In a statement, the firm’s marketing manager, Folashade Omonijo, said, “Reno…
Computer sales fell by 13.9 % in 2023 — IDC
The global shipments of traditional personal computers fell by 13.9 per cent year-on-year in 2023, preliminary results from the International Data Corporation Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker have…
Firm plans event for 20,000 tech leaders
Omniverse has announced plans to host a summit for tech leaders and enthusiasts in Lagos. According to a statement, Omniverse is a platform co-created with the Innovation Support Network. The organisers of the summit stated…
AppsFlyer launches AI solution for marketing campaigns
AppsFlyer, a marketing measurement and data analytics firm, has announced the launch of Creative Optimisation, an artificial intelligence solution for marketing campaigns. The firm said in a statement that the new product…
Allocation to ICT ministry falls to N28.54bn
The budget allocation to the Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy fell for the second year in a row, despite its significant contributions to the country’s Gross Domestic Product. According to the…
