Airtel Africa-UNICEF Partnership Connects 1,200 Schools, 1m Africa Children to Digital Education
Airtel Africa-UNICEF Partnership Connects 1,200 Schools, 1m Africa Children to Digital Education Africa, 20 November 2024: Airtel Africa, a leading provider of telecommunications and mobile money services across 14 African countries, has today announced that its five-year partnership with United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), aimed at transforming education across the continent, has connected over 1,500 schools to the internet, trained 17,000 teachers, and reached nearly a million learners with quality digital education resources across 13 …
Stanbic IBTC launches DiSEP 4.0, empowering Nigerian youths with cutting-edge digital skills
Stanbic IBTC launches DiSEP 4.0, empowering Nigerian youths with cutting-edge digital skills Stanbic IBTC Holdings, a member of Standard Bank Group, has unveiled the fourth edition of its flagship Digital Skills Empowerment Programme (DiSEP 4.0). This initiative underscores the company's longstanding commitment to empowering young Nigerians and actively promoting digital transformation within the country. DiSEP 4.0 represents a significant step forward in addressing the digital skills gap that exists in Nigeria. The programme equips young …
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Experts warn as Tinubu seeks approval for $2.2bn fresh external borrowing
Experts warn as Tinubu seeks approval for $2.2bn fresh external borrowing President Tinubu ABUJA — President Bola Tinubu has written to the National Assembly seeking approval for a new external borrowing of $2.209 billion (N1.767 trillion), as provided for in the 2024 Appropriation Act, with experts warning against plunging the country into more debt. According to the President, the request is part of Nigeria’s budgetary financing plan, which aims to address a portion of the N9.17 trillion fiscal deficit in the 2024 budget. President Tinubu h…
ZENITH BANK HOLDS TECH FAIR, ‘FUTURE FORWARD 4.0’, IN LAGOS
ZENITH BANK HOLDS TECH FAIR, ‘FUTURE FORWARD 4.0’, IN LAGOS The Fourth Edition of the Zenith Bank Tech Fair, tagged “Future Forward 4.0: Embedded FinanceZENITH BANK HOLDS TECH FAIR, ‘FUTURE FORWARD 4.0’, IN LAGOS The Fourth Edition of the Zenith Bank Tech Fair, tagged “Future Forward 4.0: Embedded Finance, Cybersecurity & Growth Imperatives – The Impact of AI”, is set to hold on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at the Eko Convention Centre, Eko Hotels & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, from 8.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. The fair will showcase l…
British Council Sets to Hold the ‘Going Global Conference 2024’ in Abuja Nigeria
British Council Sets to Hold the ‘Going Global Conference 2024’ in Abuja Nigeria Abuja, Nigeria - The British Council is proud to announce that the 2024 Edition of the highly anticipated Going Global Africa 2024 Regional Conference, themed "Building Sustainable and Relevant Tertiary Education Institutions and Systems in Africa" will be hosted in Abuja, Nigeria. The annual event which is set to hold from the 26th to 28th November 2024 at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, will explore how international partnerships can enhance tertiary educa…
FirstBank Hosts Inaugural China-Africa Interbank Association Forum; reiterates its commitment to promoting trade, financial cooperation and Economic Development
FirstBank Hosts Inaugural China-Africa Interbank Association Forum; reiterates its commitment to promoting trade, financial cooperation and Economic Development Lagos, 28 October 2024 – FirstBank, the premier West African financial institution and financial inclusion service provider has announced its hosting of the first-ever China-Africa Interbank Association (CAIBA) Forum to strengthen economic ties and investments between China and Africa. The forum, themed “Joining Hands to Advance Modernisation and Strengthening China-Africa Trade, Indu…
Nestlé Nigeria Unveils Prestigious Judging Panel for the 2024 Media Awards
Nestlé Nigeria Unveils Prestigious Judging Panel for the 2024 Media Awards Nestlé Nigeria has unveiled the panel of judges for the 2024 Nestlé Nigeria Media Awards, an event that recognizes and celebrates journalistic excellence across Nigeria. Now in its fourth year, Nestlé Nigeria Media Awards recognizes and rewards media professionals who skillfully highlight critical issues around nutrition security, environmental sustainability and socio-economic development. The judges including Dr. Chioma Emma-Nwachukwu, Programs Lead, Lagos Chapter, N…
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