Visa Inc. has announced plans to establish a data centre in Nigeria as part of its ongoing investments in the country. The Regional President for Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, Mr. Andrew Torre, disclosed this during a courtesy visit to Vice President Kashim Shettima at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Friday. According to Torre, the data centre will enhance Nigeria’s digital economy by introducing cutting-edge technologies to the market. He highlighted that this investment is in addition to Visa’s previous contributions, which include a $200 million investment in Interswitch, a strategic technological partnership with MoniePoint…
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The Sokoto State Government has announced plans to strengthen partnerships with the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (UNFAO) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), aimed at achieving self-sufficiency in food security. Governor Ahmed Aliyu made this known while receiving the Country Representative of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (UNFAO) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Mr. Koffy Dominic, who paid him a courtesy visit at the Government House in Sokoto. Aliyu, represented by the Deputy Governor, Idris Mohammed Gobir emphasized that the collaboration aligned with the state government’s commitment to ensuring…
The World Health Organisation (WHO), in Yenagoa on Friday said it has flagged off the Oral Cholera Vaccination (OCV) in Bayelsa state.
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), FCT Chapter, has called for a partnership with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) to enhance the representation of rural women in the media.
The Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal has reserved judgment in the appeal filed by Coca-Cola Nigeria Limited (CCNL) against the N186 million penalty imposed by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) over alleged misleading trade descriptions and unfair marketing practices. A three-member panel of the tribunal, led by Thomas Okosu, reserved the judgment on March 18, 2025. The appeal by Nigerian Bottling Company Limited (NBC), CCNL’s sister company, was also reserved for judgment. The FCCPC had accused Coca-Cola and NBC of employing deceptive trade descriptions on their products, Original Taste and Less Sugar, in violation of Section 116(3)…
The Zero Dose Learning Hub has introduced an immunization budget accountability scorecard aimed at tracking financial commitments, accountability, and sustainability for immunization at the national level.
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Zone D, has called on stakeholders to address security challenges in communities across the North Central geopolitical zone to ensure food security.
The world acknowledges Major General Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, as Mr. Integrity and a Converted Democrat. The All Progressives Congress (APC)-led Nigerian President Buhari allowed ruling, opposition governors, and other elected officers to emerge based on their abilities. During election campaigns, he would ask APC and other Nigerian voters to vote for candidates of their choice across parties. By Abanikanda Olumoro (UK) As a former Military Head of State (January 1, 1984 – August 27, 1985), Buhari was elected President 30 years after leaving office. He refrained from interfering in the activities of the legislature and judiciary, believing that only by…
The Kano State Government has pledged its commitment to quality healthcare services for inmates in custodial centres across the state.
The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology, has unveiled sustainable energy with Electric Vehicle Charging Station in the country.