…Globacom also unveiled a range of new consumer-focused initiatives, led by the 'More Data More Value' proposition, designed to ensure that every Naira spent by customers delivers superior digital value while reinforcing the company's longstanding reputation for affordability and customer empowerment. Business partners…

…on combining financing access with digital innovation, including the use of alternative data sources, digital distribution channels and technology-enabled tools that can help financial institutions better serve underserved entrepreneurs. “Tailoring alone is not enough. What changes the equation is innovation,” the Worl…

…Minister of the Economy, Mr Taiwo Oyedele, said the committee would offer external, data-driven advice to strengthen economic policymaking and ensure that reforms translate into improved living standards. According to the minister, the committee marks a shift towards what he described as a “public-policy-private partne…

…US companies continue to sponsor thousands of qualified international workers each year. Data from Ellis Visa Sponsors obtained by PUNCH Online, which monitors over 180,000 US employers, identifies the companies that consistently rank among the largest H-1B visa sponsors. Explaining the processes involved in securing t…

…Number (NIN) before proceeding with registration. Step 4: Complete your biodata Fill in the required personal information, including: Name; Date of birth; Gender; Occupation; Home address; Nationality; Email address; Mobile number; Educational qualification; Disability status, where applicable; State, LGA and address o…

…about to kick off, Fed boss Kevin Warsh due to testify in Congress and US inflation data set to be released. Meanwhile, Fed governor Christopher Waller stoked concerns over an early interest rate hike as inflation remains elevated. “If we get another hot reading on core inflation this week, then the (rate-setting commi…

…hectares (17,300 acres) in the Los Gallardos municipality. Spain's forensic services data unit, the CID, said on Sunday night that two more people had been reported missing after it started working with authorities in France, Britain and Belgium to formally register their cases, bringing the total to 10. The CID said i…

…National Identity Management Commission to enrol every Nigerian in the national identity database before the end of 2026, the commission’s Director-General and Chief Executive Officer, Abisoye Coker-Odusote, says. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, Coker-Odusote said the directive is part of the Federal…

…coding from primary school, digital literacy for all, robotics & automation, AI tools, data science and cybersecurity. Community colleges - Associate degrees, technical certifications, entrepreneurship programmes, adult education, continuing education and digital skills training." On technical education, Sowore stated,…

…with the sharp expansion in borrowing requirements. A further analysis of the auction data showed that investors submitted 2,823 bids across all bond auctions in the first six months of 2026, up from 1,621 bids in the corresponding period of 2025. Successful bids also increased from 926 to 1,449 over the period. Howeve…

…per cent of the country’s total international payments during the year, according to the data obtained from the Central Bank of Nigeria. Figures published on the CBN website indicated that external debt service rose from $4.66bn in 2024 to $5.21bn in 2025, representing an increase of $551.86m or about 11.9 per cent yea…

…marks Nigeria’s highest strict crude production level in over six years. According to data from the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), the daily average production was 1.74 Million barrels per day, comprising of both Crude oil (1.56 Million bpd) and condensate (0.18 Million bpd), while lowest an…

Lionel Messi provided an assist before Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez sealed victory late in the game. The results set up two heavyweight semi-final clashes, with France facing Spain and England taking on Argentina. England and Argentina will renew one of international football’s fiercest rivalries after both side…

…saying Nigeria cannot effectively plan or allocate resources without accurate population data. The Chairman of the Commission, Dr Aminu Yusuf, stated this in Abuja during a press briefing ahead of the 2026 World Population Day. Yusuf said a technology-based census was essential for evidence-driven planning, especially…

…of large taxpayers, many of whom have commenced the successful transmission of invoice data to the MBS platform.” Speaking at the close of a two-day post-go-live e-invoice workshop for large taxpayers in Lagos, Mohammed Bawa, project manager of the National E-Invoicing Project at the NRS, described the initiative as a…

…telecommunications sector after the Nigerian Communications Commission’s customer data clean-up and the implementation of the NIN-SIM linkage exercise. Millions of mobile subscriptions disappeared from the industry’s active subscriber records. The headline was dramatic. The reactions were predictable. Some saw it as a…

Add us on Google The Ogun State Water Corporation (OGSWC) has attributed the persistent disruption of pipe-borne water supply in parts of Abeokuta to damage inflicted on water distribution pipelines during road construction and urban renewal projects executed by the previous administration, dismissing claims that the F…

…Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment, Prof. Usman Aliyu, on Saturday called for data-driven investments and stronger coordination to tackle Africa’s growing cancer burden, saying the continent must move beyond discussions to concrete action. This came as healthcare experts warned that while global scientific bre…

…for the adoption of technology to drive impact, including a Digital MSME Registry, Data-Driven Targeting, AI for Credit Access, and Digital Market Linkages to connect Katsina businesses to e-commerce and export opportunities. Katsina targets African model for enterprise development - Gov Radda reveals

…system, including: Digital literacy and computational thinking, Coding, programming, and data analytics, Critical problem-solving and complex communication as well as Innovation and entrepreneurial mindset. This is not an “either/or” proposition. It is not a choice between akara and technology. Nigeria needs both. We n…

…interoperable payment systems, trusted digital identity infrastructure and stronger data governance, describing them as critical foundations for an AI-driven financial ecosystem. During another session on merchant payments, OPay joined industry leaders to discuss how AI and payment data can help businesses better under…

By Adegboyega Adeleye Portugal have officially appointed Jorge Jesus as their new head coach, days after Roberto Martínez stepped down following the country’s exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Portuguese Football Federation confirmed the appointment in an official statement on Friday, ending speculation over who w…

…Center for Strategic & International Studies. Neither side releases military casualty data.Russia's troops have struggled to advance along the front line as Ukraine's drones counter Russia's numerical advantage in troops. In recent weeks, Russia has been grinding into the eastern city of Kostiantynivka, one of several…

…of the aircraft; documents received; and the Cockpit Voice Recorder, CVR, and Flight Data Recorder, FDR. The recorders were retrieved and downloaded at the Bureau’s Transport Safety Laboratory in Abuja. Technical examinations and further analysis remain ongoing." Some days ago, the minister of aviation and aerospace de…

…should progress together," Omagbitse said. NAMA cited Nigerian Ports Authority data showing that vehicle imports increased by 67 per cent, rising from 35,262 units in the first quarter of 2025 to 58,870 units during the same period in 2026. It said the surge reflected importers' expectations of lower duties on fully bu…