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Meta, FG Unveil AI Academy, Set To Fund Nigerian Startups With $5,000
Meta is partnering with the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy to launch AI Academy Nigeria to strengthen artificial intelligence skills and support the growth of locally developed AI solutions.
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Meta Faces Diverse Lawsuits Over Allegations Of Compromising Child Safety
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is on trial in a federal court in Oakland, California, this week in what is being described as the most consequential of thousands of lawsuits the company faces over child safety…
WhatsApp Rolls Out New “Save Contact’s Username” Feature
WhatsApp users can now save a contact's username the same way they save a name and phone number, a small update that could offer real relief to Nigerian vendors who rely on the app to run their businesses.
The change adds a new…
Integrated Indigo Bags Agency Of The Year At 2026 National Spokespersons Awards
Integrated Indigo Limited, a full-service marketing communications consultancy firm, has bagged Agency of the Year at the 2026 National Spokespersons Awards. The event, organised by Image Merchants Promotion Limited (IMPR),…
Nigeria’s Dollar Millionaires Rises In Number For The First Time In 4 Years
The number of Nigerians worth at least $1 million in liquid wealth climbed to 8,100 in June 2026, up from 7,200 a year earlier, the country's first annual increase in its millionaire population since 2021.
The 12.5 percent rise…
First Bank, Fidelity Take The Lead In Transaction Volume, Total Cash Value As Processed Payments On…
First Bank of Nigeria and Fidelity Bank are leading the pack in a major overhaul of Nigeria's banking infrastructure, as the newly rolled-out National Payment Stack (NPS) has processed over 26.5 million transactions worth ₦1.4…
Youtube Raises Bar For Incoming Creators, Introduces Tougher Monetization Rules
YouTube is set to double the entry requirements for its Partner Program (YPP) starting February 1, 2027. This marks the platform's first major overhaul of the monetisation programme since 2018, the company announced this week.
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Clothing, Footwear Leads Courier Demands In Nigeria, Beats Food & Drinks Orders, New Report…
A new report has shown that clothing and footwear is the most frequently delivered items through its courier service in Nigeria during the first half of 2026.
The new report by inDrive, a global mobility and delivery services…
Mastercard Appoints Yasemin Bedir As New President For Eastern Europe, Middle East And Africa Region
Mastercard has appointed Yasemin Bedir as President of its Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa (EEMEA) region. This will take effect from September 1, 2026.
The appointment will be placing the nearly 20 year company veteran…
Mohammed Idris To Chair 2026 National Spokespersons Awards As Communication Experts Converge In…
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, will chair the 2026 National Spokespersons Awards and Economic Confidential Annual Lecture in Abuja on Aug. 13, an event organisers describe as the most…