Month: August 2025

In a move to tackle energy access challenges, the Delta State government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) to expand renewable and off-grid power solutions across the state. This collaborative initiative seeks to bring electricity to approximately 386,046 residents through 120,217 new connections, attract $158 million in private […]

The chairman of the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), Engr Gbenga Adebayo, has stated that Nigeria’s telecommunications sector is regaining momentum with a fresh wave of investments and infrastructure upgrades. Speaking at the unveiling of Nigeria’s first Digital Museum over the weekend, Engr. Adebayo applauded the initiative led by IHS Towers and […]

The stakeholders in Blockchain Technology Association of Nigeria (SiBAN) have entered into a strategic partnership with Roqqu, a leading African digital finance and blockchain solutions provider. The partnership, which follows Roqqu’s admission as a corporate member of SiBAN, is expected to fast-track the adoption of blockchain technology and contribute to developing a transparent and sustainable […]

APM Terminals Apapa has assured long-term commitment to Nigeria, pledging sustained investments in physical infrastructure, strategic partnerships, and advanced digital tools to deliver faster, more transparent, and more customer-focused services. The chief executive officer of APM Terminals Nigeria, Frederik Klinke, disclosed this during the company’s Partners’ Engagement Forum in Lagos. Speaking at the annual event […]

Citigroup has said it is considering offering custody and payment services for stablecoins and crypto-backed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) as Wall Street accelerates its entry into the fast-expanding digital assets market. A senior Citi executive told Reuters that the new U.S. regulatory framework, which mandates stablecoin issuers to back tokens with safe assets like U.S. Treasuries […]

Uganda has reached an agreement with the United States to host migrants who fail to qualify for asylum in America, a senior government official confirmed on Thursday. In a statement shared on X on Thursday, Uganda’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the understanding concerns “Third Country Nationals who may not be granted asylum in the […]

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has said that the upkeep loan disbursement for students is now strictly tied to the academic session of each institution. NELFUND made this known in a statement by signed by its Director of Corporate Communications, Oseyemi Oluwatuyi, on Thursday. The statement said; “In line with this directive, students shall […]

Nigeria’s recently enacted tax laws are seen to be a boost for house renters, buyers, and stakeholders across the real estate sector. They promise to ease financial burdens and bring more transparency to tax processes related to housing. Partner & West Africa Tax Leader at Deloitte, Yomi Olugbenro, who shared valuable insights at a Continuous […]