From Lagos to Nairobi

In a strategic move to strengthen South-South cooperation and foster global partnerships, Nigeria has commenced the deployment of technical experts to countries in the Eastern Caribbean. This initiative is part of the Nigeria-United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) South-South Cooperation initiative, aimed at sharing Nigeria’s technical expertise with other developing countries in mutually beneficial ways. The…

Nigeria’s digital economy continues to experience remarkable growth, as the country recorded a staggering 7.9 billion digital payment transactions in first four month, according to data from the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS). This milestone highlights the increasing adoption of cashless payment channels by Nigerians, driven by mobile banking, internet banking, and point-of-sale (PoS) transactions….

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has emerged as a pivotal institution in advancing Nigeria’s innovation ecosystem, particularly through its support for research, development, and academic infrastructure in higher education. Established to address the underfunding of public tertiary institutions, TETFund channels resources into capacity building, research grants, academic training, and infrastructure development—critical components for fostering…

The Federal Government of Nigeria has formalized a significant bilateral agreement with the Caribbean nation of Saint Lucia to provide skilled technical manpower. The agreement, signed under the Technical Aid Corps (TAC) scheme, marks a major step in Nigeria’s diplomatic and developmental collaboration with Caribbean countries, reinforcing its commitment to South-South cooperation. The Minister of…

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has applauded MTN Nigeria and Dell Technologies for their collaboration in establishing Nigeria’s largest Tier 4 data centre, describing it as a significant step in the country’s digital transformation journey. The facility, launched in Lagos, is expected to serve as a critical infrastructure hub for data storage, cloud computing, and…

Arch Retail, a leading provider of retail management solutions, has officially become fiscally compliant in Zambia, marking a significant milestone in its expansion across Africa. This achievement ensures that the Arch Retail system meets all the regulatory requirements set by the Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) for electronic fiscal devices (EFDs) and fiscalization, which are critical…