…to close the digital divide and creating economic opportunities across the telecoms value chain.STN's Director of Legal and Regulatory Affairs, Yetunde Okafor, said the company aims to build a business that is rooted in Nigeria but competitive on a global scale, DailyTrust Reports.Okafor said:"Our ambition is clear. To…

…distant. Interswitch emerged as a bold response: to build the rails that would move value as seamlessly and reliably as information travels across a network. At the heart of that decision was not technology for its own sake, but a deep conviction that if we could connect people to their money in smarter ways, we would…

…to play in building a stronger nation through productive work, respect for national values, peaceful coexistence and positive contributions to their communities. The Director-General reaffirmed the Agency’s commitment to promoting patriotism, national unity and responsible citizenship, while providing citizens with acc…

By Kafayat Kokumo Stakeholders in the agric value chain have called for the industrialisation of Nigeria’s agricultural sector, saying it would create jobs, improve food security, increase exports and move the country from subsistence to commercial agriculture. They made the call at the two-day symposium and exhibition…

…industrial park infrastructure The Executive Council approved infrastructure works valued at N3.3 billion under the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism. The projects include construction of a road linking B2 to the 132/133kVA facility, infrastructure maintenance, gully erosion control and construction of a gateh…

…World Bank has approved a $500 million credit for the Nigeria Sustainable Agricultural Value-Chains for Growth (AGROW) project. “This initiative will raise smallholder productivity, strengthen value chains, and improve food and nutrition security,” he said. Addressing youth empowerment, he said over 60 per cent of Nige…

…by the Crude Oil Refinery-owners Association of Nigeria, is focused on “Refining for Value: Linking Upstream Supply to Downstream Demand,” with stakeholders examining feedstock security, refining capacity, infrastructure and Nigeria’s competitiveness in regional and global refined-products markets. The post Dangote res…

…reputation is built through consistent actions and challenged Nigerians to uphold their values at home and abroadPivot Nigeria convener Victoria Uwadoka also called for collective responsibility among citizens, government, institutions, businesses and the media to build trust and improve Nigeria’s imagePAY ATTENTION: M…

…Peter Okebukola, urged the students to always face their studies and ensure they imbibe values capable of enhancing their growth and development. He further urged them to develop what he described as a “habit of reading” and spend less time on smartphones as well as distractions from social media. Obasanjo also admonis…

…be carefully assessed based on its purpose, cost, repayment terms and the economic value expected from the funds. According to him, the key consideration should be whether the proposed borrowing would finance productive investments capable of generating jobs, increasing revenue and supporting sustainable economic growt…

…he has urged ECOWAS to become a production base, with more manufacturing, regional value chains, and trade among neighbouring countries. His administration has also described more efficient borders, digital customs processes and adoption of the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System as parts of its effort to make Af…

…physical issues. And then you want to advise Nigerians? If you don't have ethical values, how can you even begin to tell us how to live?" he said.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!Orokpo also challenged VDM's framing of America as a nation built purely on technology and in…

…affected, including Ugwueke Alayi in Bende, Ekenobizi in Umuahia South, Ebem Ohafia, Nkalunta in Ikwuano, Ndume Ibeku in Umuahia, Owerrenta in Isialangwa South and several areas of Aba. A 12-year-old student of Federal Government College, Ohafia, Sopuruchi Ibe, was confirmed dead after being swept away by floodwater. A…

…for Zamfara State, particularly in mineral processing, infrastructure development and value chain investment. He said the state is at a pivotal moment and is ready to partner with responsible private sector investors and other stakeholders to transform its mineral potential into sustainable economic value for the peopl…

…you don’t have a system capable of tracing livestock and livestock products through the value chain,” she said.See more Punch stories on Google.Add Punch on Google Akujobi stressed that quality and safety measures should not be limited to exports but should also protect Nigerian consumers. “Whatever we are doing should…

…cervical cancer cases referred to the Federal Medical Centre, Jabi, for further evaluation and diagnosis. “Every woman with a suspected cervical lesion will get there and get evaluated to the point of histological diagnosis under one roof. If it is cancerous, she gets connected to treatment. If it is not cancerous, she…

…automatic even for those who meet the basic eligibility requirements. The authority evaluates each application against several criteria, including the applicant's family ties to Singaporeans, economic contributions, qualifications, age, family profile, and length of residency in the country. The assessment is designed…

…eight matchdays of the Turkish TFF 1. Lig, as determined by beIN SPORTS. Following evaluations conducted during the beIN 1. Lig broadcast, programme host Turgay Keskin and match analyst Tunç Kayacı designated Bursaspor as the most impressive team during the first eight weeks, commending their remarkable performance, co…

…alleged that some supporters were attacked and robbed of their mobile phones and other valuables, while campaign materials were also reportedly damaged. However, the identity and political affiliation of the alleged attackers had not been independently established as of the time of filing this report. The Police Public…

…Services, Viables X Agribusiness Ltd, Kwakol Markets Ltd, Light Shade International, Value Growth Ltd, B12 Synergy Nigeria Ltd, Phresh Farm Ltd and Omega Pro Global Resources.How the EFCC built its caseThe EFCC told the court that the companies were registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) but allegedly a…

…current and emerging threats together.” The Mission stated that the United States valued its continued security partnership with Nigeria in promoting regional peace and stability.See more Punch stories on Google.Add Punch on Google “The United States values continued cooperation with Nigeria in support of peace, securi…

…music, while veteran journalist Asu Beks was honoured for his contribution to Ijaw values and traditions through journalism. Other artistes who performed at the event included B2S Tare Oge Master, Trace Ailies, Dr Gesiere Ebizimor-Nicholas, Erema Yanga and Pastor Amange BE Amange.

…wider digital payments market. Citing Central Bank of Nigeria data, the study said the value of digital payments rose from N587.5tn in 2020 to N1,261.65tn in 2024, representing an increase of about 115 per cent. Transaction volume also climbed by about 70 per cent from 10.42 billion transactions in 2020 to 17.67 billio…

…hub. “Upstream and downstream are not separate industries but one integrated value chain,” Falade said. CORAN Chairman, Momoh Oyarekhua, called for a domestic crude pricing template and a clear national refining roadmap to address refiners’ difficulties in accessing crude on commercially viable terms. He said, “At the…

…minerals without developing processing and manufacturing capacity, much of the value chain remains outside the continent. The result is employment elsewhere, industrial capacity elsewhere and technological accumulation elsewhere. The same question applies to Nigeria’s oil and gas economy. For decades, Nigeria has expor…