Nigeria, World Bank Partner to Boost Broadband Infrastructure with $3 Billion Initiative
…This joint effort is a way forward in achieving the Nigerian National Broadband Plan 2020-2025, which aims for 70% broadband ...
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Nigeria and Germany Forge Partnership to Boost MSMEs Sub-Sector
In line with the government's vision, Minister Uzoka-Anite revealed the establishment of the Presidential Council on Industrial Revitalization, chaired by ...
45 Visa-free Countries for Nigerians
The Henley Passport Index, a global passport-ranking website, recently notes that Nigerians currently enjoy visa-free access to approximately 45 countries. ...
Kenya Leads the Big Four – Attracts the Most Startup Funding Raise in Africa 2023 – Report
The total funding raised by African startups in 2023 amounted to $3.2 billion, with Kenya overtaking Nigeria with $800 million ...
Nigeria Earns Accreditation into Global Privacy Assembly (GPA)
In recognition of her landmark achievements in the advancement of data privacy and protection, Nigeria has been admitted as a ...
Business Prospects for Nigeria and UAE as Investors Await Lifting of Visa Ban
Writer: ABHUIMHEN THERESA The recent moves to lift visa ban on Nigerian travelers by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has ...
FG Spends $1.2m to Evacuate Stranded Nigerians in Sudan to Cairo
The Federal Government, Wednesday, announced that it had spent $1.2 million to send 40 buses to evacuate nearly 2,400 trapped ...
Can Free Internet in Public Places Work in a Country like Nigeria?
With the right investment and support, free internet in public places could help to bridge the digital divide and improve ...
Nigeria to Spend N46.1bn on Broadband Connection in Schools, Airports, Markets
The Nigerian government will spend a total of N46.1 billion to provide broadband connections in selected higher education institutions, airports, ...
Federal Government Announces New Date for Census
The 2023 population and housing census, previously scheduled for March 29, has been rescheduled for May 2023, according to Lai ...
Nigeria Lost $825b to Corruption in 23 Years
Corruption has a significant impact on Nigeria's finances, impeding the country's ability to grow and develop its economy and infrastructure, ...
EU Commits €102.5m Humanitarian Aid to Lake Chad Region of Africa
As the humanitarian situation in the Lake Chad region worsens, the European Commission has provided €102.5 million in humanitarian aid ...
Nigeria has not Approached World Bank for Debt Restructuring – Malpass
The total debt owed to the World Bank Group by Nigeria rose by $660m in the first six months of ...
GlI 2022: Despite Commendable Growth, Nigeria, other African Countries Rank Low
Nigeria and Africa at large, still have a lot to do in terms of innovation and attaining global competition
Nigeria Re-Elected as ITU Council Member
Nigeria will serve on the Council again from 2023-2026