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Federal Government, yesterday, commissioned Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) enforcement and security boats and other infrastructure forming the $195 million deep blue projects for improved waterways and capacity in line with global best practices and economic development. The inauguration in Lagos witnessed five new patrol/security boats, five refurbished …

The telecommunications operators have adopted the Nigerian Communications Commission’s approval of a Unified Unstructured Supplementary Service Date, USSD, for all mobile networks in the Country. The development comes against the Nigerian Communications Commission’s approval of Unified USSD codes for all mobile networks in Nigeria. The implementation commenced on May 18, …

…Commits $35m to the growth of indigenously owned crypto exchanges in Africa Gluwa, a foremost global blockchain company, has announced its readiness to work closely with the Federal Government of Nigeria to create a policy framework that supports the legalization and adoption of cryptocurrencies in Africa’s largest economy. The firm …

Reactions have continued to trail Twitter’s decision to remove all legacy blue checkmarks on accounts of various personalities including that of Nigerian billionaire and UBA founder, Tony Elumelu. After Elumelu hilariously expressed shock at the disappearance of his blue badge on the platform, Nigerians reacted, wondering why the billionaire could …

Nigeria’s Security and Exchange Commission (SEC), announced it is about to commence the sensitization program and stakeholder engagement in implementing the National Savings Strategy (NSS). The SEC said this is necessitated by its Capital Market Master Plan, adding that one of the key strategies to enhance capital formation is mobilizing …

The Council for Maritime Transport Unions Association (COMTUA) has kicked against moves by Trucks Transit Parks Limited (TTPL) to deploy its services at the new Lekki port, saying its performance in Apapa has been below par, that They’re incompetent. TTPL manages Nigerian Ports Authority’s controversial eto electronic call-up system and the Lilypond …

The Energy Ministers of G7 nations met in Japan On April 16, ahead of the G7 summit scheduled to take place in Hiroshima from May 19 to May 21, 2023.   During the meeting, some topics were addressed, including those that directly impact the energy market in Sub-Saharan Africa. These topics …

The Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), Babatunde Irukera, has said that the Commission was shocked by the number of digital money lenders (loan apps) in Nigeria. According to him, the just completed registration where 173 money lenders were registered gave a clearer picture …

The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta, has reiterated the commission’s commitment to continually drive initiatives that accelerate broadband deployment to increase penetration and make internet connection readily available to telecom consumers. The EVC stated this at the 10th …

The UNICCON Group of Companies has launched its blockchain technology – SmartAfri Labs, to drive the inclusion of Africans and adoption of the specialized technology in the region. Speaking during the unveiling, Dr. Chuks Ekwueme, the Chairman of UNICCON Group, shared insightful statistics to illustrate the poor inclusion and adoption …