By Rukayat Moisemhe Financial experts have urged taxpayers to understand the goals behind the country’s new tax system, set to take effect on Jan. 1, 2026, to ensure a smooth and beneficial transition for Nigerians. They gave the advice at the American Business Council (ABC) event on Friday inContinue Reading
By Funmilola Gboteku/Olanrewaju Akojede The Women Technology Empowerment Centre (W.TEC) has reaffirmed its commitment to closing the gender gap in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) careers through targeted programmes and annual hackathon for secondary school girls. W.TEC Founder, Mrs Oreoluwa Lesi, said this at the 2025 edition ofContinue Reading
By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) has launched the ‘Sustainability Hour’ to promote awareness of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) among Nigerian students. The six-month initiative, starting in October 2025, targets studentsContinue Reading
By Stellamaris Ashinze/ Aderonke Ojediran The Nigerian Data Protection Commission (NDPC) on Monday called on traditional rulers across the country to partner with it in the enforcement of and creation of awareness on data protection laws. The National Commissioner, NDPC, Dr VincentContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi An African modern enterprise technology company, Peerless, has confirmed the appointment of its inaugural Board of Directors. The move marks a major milestone in Peerless’ growth strategy, reinforcing itsContinue Reading
By Adebayo Olawunmi Spotify has highlighted the impact of Afrobeats, saying it led to 240 million global discoveries on the platform in the last one year. Phiona Okumu, Spotify’s Head of Music for Sub-Saharan Africa, in a statement on FridayContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo A real estate firm, Bilaad Realty, says it has secured 150 internship slots to equip young Nigerians with practical industry skills. Dr Sadiq Abdullahi, Coordinating Trustee at Bilaad Development Trust (BDT), disclosed this during the 4th edition of the Gem Hunt Series in Abuja.Continue Reading
By Mercy Omoike The Lagos State Government has restated its commitment to ensuring food security in spite of its geographical limitations. The state made this known at the grand finale of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Systems event in commemoration of the 2025Continue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe Bank of Industry (BoI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bumpa, a Nigerian digital platform, to empower youth-led Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) through digital innovation and expanded market access. Dr Olasupo Olusi, Managing Director,Continue Reading
By Lydia Chigozie-Ngwakwe The Lagos State Government has urged residents to obtain planning permits before developing their properties. The Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr Oluyinka Olumide, made the appeal during a public awareness programme organised on Thursday in Ojo. TheContinue Reading
