The Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mrs Zubaida Umar, has urged NEMA staff members to embrace modern technologies in the field of emergency management. During the opening of the NEMA Customer Service Week, themed "Above and Beyond,"...
Stakeholders have urged the federal government to raise the annual turnover threshold for small businesses eligible for exemption from the newly introduced Withholding Tax (WHT) regulation. The current threshold of N25 million is deemed too low by many. The government...
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has called on the federal government to establish a comprehensive industrial policy to guide the nation's approach to industrialization. Segun Ajayi-Kadir, Director General of MAN, made this call during a forum commemorating Nigeria's 64th...
Unity Bank Plc has successfully hosted a capacity-building workshop aimed at equipping women entrepreneurs with essential digital marketing skills. The workshop, themed "Empowering Women Entrepreneurs: AI and Digital Marketing Strategies," brought together participants from various sectors to learn how...
A new report from consultancy Public First has revealed that Google's tools and services contributed an estimated $1.8 billion to Nigeria's economy in 2023. This significant contribution highlights the positive impact of digital technology on the country's economic growth. The...
The Chartered Institute of Loan and Risk Management of Nigeria (CILRM) has called on professionals from various sectors to explore the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in managing risks across industries. During its recent Executive Masterclass and Induction ceremony in...
A new study by HP has revealed that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) among knowledge workers has significantly improved their job satisfaction. The second annual HP Work Relationship Index found that 66% of knowledge workers who used AI...
The Greenwich Foundation has successfully renovated the Ransome Kuti Grammar School in Yaba, Lagos. This initiative aligns with their corporate social responsibility and commitment to improving educational infrastructure. The Chairman of the foundation, Erelu Adebayo, highlighted the school's significance as...
President Bola Tinubu has announced that the divestment transactions between ExxonMobil and Seplat will receive ministerial approval in a few days. The divestment process was previously stalled due to legal challenges and NNPC's attempts to acquire the assets itself. However,...
The International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) has urged governments to take immediate action on climate funding to ensure a just transition for workers ahead of the COP29 climate summit in November. The ITUC noted that trillions of dollars will be...