Bank customers pay N133.89bn in electronic money transfer levy
Nigerian bank customers paid a total of N133.89 billion in electronic money transfer levies to the government between January and August this year, according to the 2025-2027 Medium Term Expenditure…
Google, Microsoft remove 65m content following complaints in Nigeria – NITDA
The National Information Technology Development Agency reported that major tech firms like Google, X (formerly Twitter), Microsoft, and TikTok have collectively removed over 65 million pieces of content from their…
Lagos, EU-Africa sign EoI to enhance technology transfer, advance SDGs
The Lagos State Government has signed an Expression of Interest with the EU-Africa Chamber of Commerce to advance sustainable development. The partnership will focus on unlocking climate financing, promoting technology…
Reps order NIMASA, NIWA to strengthen waterway safety regulations
The House of Representatives has directed the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency and the National Inland Waterways Authority to strengthen enforcement of safety regulations on Nigeria's waterways. The lawmakers…
FAAN orders removal of manual search tables at Lagos airport
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has reiterated its directive to dismantle manual search tables at screening points in the international terminal of Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos. FAAN directed security…
Nigerdock to develop Snake Island port under 45-year agreement
Nigerdock has signed a 45-year agreement with the Nigerian Ports Authority for the development of the Snake Island Port. The company announced the deal in a statement over the weekend,…
Nigerian flight passengers lost 19,274 luggage in six months – FG
The Federal Government revealed that around 2,000 air passengers lost 19,274 pieces of luggage between January and June of this year, according to data from the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority's…
Banks raise withdrawal limit to ₦50,000
Deposit Money Banks in the Federal Capital Territory have raised the daily maximum over-the-counter withdrawal limit to ₦50,000. This marks a significant increase from the ₦5,000 limit enforced last month.…
Amazon unveils new AI model ‘Nova’
Amazon Web Services has introduced a new family of multimodal generative AI models, called Nova at its re:Invent conference on Tuesday. These models are designed to handle a range of…
Intel’s ex-CEO Pat Gelsinger to receive $10M severance package
Pat Gelsinger, who recently stepped down as CEO of Intel, is set to walk away with a severance package worth over $10 million. According to a filing with the Securities…
Aero Contractors slashes fares to N80,000 for Christmas
Aero Contractors has announced a minimum ticket price of N80,000 for domestic flights during the festive season. The airline's managing director, Ado Sanusi, revealed this in a briefing with journalists…
S’Africa eases visa rules for Nigerian tourists, business travelers
South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa has announced a significant change in visa requirements for Nigerian tourists. He said that Nigerian travelers can now apply for South African visas without submitting…
