The leading technology solutions aggregator in Sub-Saharan Africa, TD Africa, has officially announced the onboarding of Zinox Technologies into its basket of global brands. This milestone marks a strategic alignment between two industry giants united by one mission: to advance Africa’s digital transformation through homegrown innovation and world-class distribution. With this partnership, Zinox Technologies will leverage TD Africa’s robust distribution network and regional expertise to expand the reach of its cutting-edge ICT products and enterprise solutions across Africa. The collaboration underscores TD Africa’s commitment to bridging the gap between global standards and African innovation. “This partnership isn’t just about distribution;…
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The 10th Nigeria Innovation Summit, which was held on October 7-8, 2025 with the theme “Sustainable Innovation”, was successfully concluded with the participation of delegates and stakeholders across the globe, who took part in the hybrid event. The Summit is an annual event that brings together stakeholders from different sectors of Nigeria’s economy, and players in the tech and innovation ecosystem to discuss ground-breaking ideas, trends, and opportunities to innovate solutions that solve unique challenges within Nigeria and the African continent at large. This year’s NIS explored topics such as Driving Data-Driven Healthcare for a Sustainable Future; Driving Sustainable Innovation…
*First Bank says it is bringing the Future of Banking to Abuja with the new Digital Xperience Centre The future of banking has arrived in Abuja, as FirstBank, the West African premier financial institution and financial inclusion services provider, unveiled its latest FirstBank Digital Xperience Centre (DXC) in Area 10, an innovation designed to make banking faster, smarter, and entirely paperless. The fully automated branch is FirstBank’s 7th Digital Xperience Centre across Nigeria. At the colourful ceremony, FirstBank Group CEO, Olusegun Alebiosu, said the Centre is part of the bank’s grand vision to create a fully digital, customer-centric banking experience…
*Pan-Atlantic University says it is proud to announce the public unveiling of the second edition of its landmark exhibition, Collecting Now The Yemisi Shyllon Museum of Art (YSMA), Pan-Atlantic University, is proud to announce the public unveiling of the second edition of its landmark exhibition, Collecting Now. Opening on October 11, 2025, the exhibition presents 90 significant works on loan from six distinguished Nigerian collectors – Olufemi Akinsanya, Ifeyinwa Momah, Tayo Odunsi, Nonso Okpala, Bimpe Nkontchou and Yemi Ogunbiyi – offering audiences privileged access to a diverse range of traditional, modern and contemporary art rarely seen outside private collections. Following the success of its maiden…
*The landmark event marked Africa’s debut on the global calendar of the E1 Series History was made on October 4 and 5, 2025, on the waters of the Lagos Lagoon as Team Brazil by Claure Group claimed victory at the E1 Lagos GP presented by FirstBank. The landmark event marked Africa’s debut on the global calendar of the E1 Series, the world’s first electric powerboat championship, and positioned Lagos at the forefront of sustainable sporting innovation. The E1 Lagos GP drew thousands of fans to multiple viewing locations across the city, from the vibrant Official Fan Zone to the…
Africa’s leading technology distributor, TD Africa, proudly participated in the just-concluded GITEX Nigeria 2025, held for the first time in the country from September 1st to 4th. The exhibition, hosted at the Eko Hotel Convention Centre, brought together global tech leaders, professionals, and exhibitors showcasing innovations in AI, IoT, cybersecurity, fintech, and more. In collaboration with IBM operated by MIBB, TD Africa demonstrated its commitment to empowering individuals and businesses across Africa through technology and innovation. Their joint presence at the exhibition drew significant attention from industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators alike. One of the defining moments was the visit of…
FBNQuest Merchant Bank says it has achieved “Great Place to Work” Certification, strengthening its role as a strategic workforce leader FBNQuest Merchant Bank Limited proudly announces its certification as a Great Place to Work®, a global recognition that affirms its commitment to cultivating Nigeria’s most innovative and high-performing workforce. This milestone underscores the Bank’s dedication to employee engagement, organisational culture, and leadership effectiveness—reinforcing human capital as a core strategic differentiator in an increasingly competitive financial services landscape. The certification followed a rigorous evaluation of employee feedback, workplace culture, and leadership practices, validating FBNQuest’s deliberate people-centred strategies designed to capture growth…
By Tony Ojobo Gareth Morgan, a Canadian organizational theorist in his seminal book, Images of Organizations (1986), introduced eight organizational metaphors as archetypes of organizations. Among these metaphors, is the psychic prison metaphor. The key elements of the psychic prison metaphor include; Unconscious processes, groupthink, historical baggage, self-fulfilling prophecy, myths and metaphors. Crucial points to note in the psychic prison metaphor are; that organizations can be hindered by unconscious fears, desires and psychological defence mechanism; that past successes or traumas, can condition future behaviour and decision-making processes; that our belief systems could shape our actions, which may be progressive or…
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) often face challenges in gaining visibility and scaling their operations in Nigeria’s vibrant but highly competitive business landscape. Against this backdrop, KONGA 103.7 FM has emerged as a trusted champion for business owners, innovators, and market disruptors. Through its flagship programme, The Market Square with Lilian Duru-Valentine, the station has created a unique platform where entrepreneurial stories are shared, ideas are refined, and business potential is showcased to a wide and diverse audience. Since its launch, The Market Square has quickly become a hub for business conversations in Lagos and beyond. In just its first…
IHS Nigeria, part of the IHS Holding Limited group, has said robust infrastructure protection mechanisms will be critical in enthroning a more efficient digital economy in Nigeria. Speaking in Lagos, the Director of Administration Operations at IHS, Mr. Sadisu Jubrin called for a holistic and sustainable strategy to safeguard the country’s critical communications infrastructure. Jubrin noted that legislation alone is not enough to address persistent cases of infrastructure theft and vandalism. IHS is one of the largest independent owners, operators, and developers of shared communications infrastructure in the world by tower count. He said at a stakeholder collaborative event organized…