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$290m question: Is Moniepoint still a Nigerian unicorn or a foreign-controlled Fintech?
Michael Olumide In an announcement that sent ripples across Africa’s fintech ecosystem, Moniepoint Inc. confirmed it had secured an additional $90 million to close its Series C funding round at approximately $200 million, bringing total disclosed capital raised to nearly $290 million. The round, led by heavyweight institutional investors such…
Read More »Lagos youths gain generator repair skills in capacity-building programme
Stanley Ihedigbo Dozens of youths in Lagos State have been equipped with practical technical skills as the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), in collaboration with Knowledge Beyond Borders Limited, concluded a five-day training programme on industrial and residential generator repairs. The training, which took place from December 15,…
Read More »NCDMB, Chelfom Engineering strengthen local capacity with training of 30 industry professionals
Stanley Ihedigbo As part of ongoing efforts to drive Nigerian content growth in the oil and gas industry, the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and Chelfom Engineering & Construction Co. Nig. Ltd. have successfully wrapped up a five-day training programme focused on Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content…
Read More »Dr Agbugba honoured with Merit Award at 25th Nigerian British Awards, London
Stanley Ihedigbo Pioneer of the Brain Re-engineering Initiative, Dr Ikechi Agbugba, was honoured with the Merit Award during the 25th edition of the Nigerian British Awards (NBA) at De Vere Grand Connaught, London. The milestone event marked a quarter-century of celebrating outstanding Nigerian contributions in science, arts, humanities, and national…
Read More »FG steps in, suspends enforcement of NAFDAC sachet alcohol ban
Stanley Ihedigbo In response to growing concerns from industry stakeholders, the Federal Government has ordered an immediate suspension of enforcement actions on the proposed sachet alcohol ban by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), pending consultations and a final policy decision. The directive was issued…
Read More »OminPay honours distributors, launches solutions to strengthen supply chain
CEO of OmniRetail, Mr. Deepankar Rustagi (4th from left), and some of the awarded distributors of OmniPay during the OmniPay Distributors Gala Night and Awards held at Ikeja, Lagos… yesterday Head of Business, OmniPay, Mr Vachan Lohia and the CEO of OmniRetail, Mr Deepankar Rustagi during the OmniPay Distributors Gala Night…
Read More »FirstBank lights up Lagos with Mainland laffs 3.0 sponsorship
Stanley Ihedigbo FirstBank is set to bring laughter and excitement to Lagos as it sponsors Mainland Laffs 3.0, promising a spectacular comedy experience that will light up the city and entertain fans across all corners of the state. The Balmoral Convention Centre at the Sheraton in Ikeja underwent a remarkable…
Read More »Sterling Bank, Pan-Atlantic University’s EDC join forces to certify Non-Oil Export Academy trainees
L–R: Group Head, Sterling Academy, Kola Oluyemi; Director, Enterprise Development Centre (EDC), Pan-Atlantic University (PAU), Dr. Nneka Okekearu; MD/CEO, Sterling Bank, Abubakar Suleiman; Head, Alumni Engagement and Support Services, EDC at PAU, Dr. Nnenna Ugwu; and Divisional Head, Commercial Banking, Sterling Bank, Akporee Idenedo, at the recent MoU signing to…
Read More »AOT Lagos 7.0 sets new pace for innovation, redefining state’s tech future
Michael Olumide Seventh edition of the Art of Technology Lagos (AOT Lagos 7.0) convened key stakeholders across the tech ecosystem; policymakers, founders, investors, researchers, government representatives, venture capitalists, startups, and innovators, in Lagos, for a landmark gathering focused on exploring the transformative potential of emerging technologies that support the city’s…
Read More »FirstBank Elephant Girls emerge Zone 3 champions, seal spot in WBLA final round
FirstBank Basketball Club of Nigeria, popularly known as the “Elephant Girls”, have secured their spot in the final round of the Women’s Basketball League Africa (WBLA), scheduled to hold in Cairo, Egypt from 5-14 December 2025. The Elephant Girls put on a commanding performance at the FIBA Africa Zone 3…
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