Engr. Abisoye Coker-Odusote, Director General/CEO of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), has emphasized the critical role of digital identity in shaping the future of governance and fostering innovation in Nigeria. She asserted this while delivering the keynote address at the DigiVation Future Summit and Awards. “A secure, reliable, and inclusive digital identity system is fundamental to effective governance,” Coker-Odusote stated, stressing that it empowers citizens to access essential services, exercise their rights, and participate fully in the digital economy. NIMC has made significant strides in enhancing Nigeria’s digital identity ecosystem, leveraging advanced technologies to ensure every Nigerian has a…
Author: Elvis Eromosele
Five-time Ballon d’Or winner, Cristiano Ronaldo has hit one billion combined followers on social media. The 39-year-Portuguese, who now plays for Saudi Arabia’s professional club, Al Nassr, announced the feat on his social media handles on Thursday. “We’ve made history — 1 BILLION followers! This is more than just a number – it’s a testament to our shared passion, drive, and love for the game and beyond”, he wrote. Ronaldo, who won continental and local trophies with Manchester United, Real Madrid, also led Portugal to victory in the inaugural UEFA Nations League in 2019, receiving the top scorer award in…
By Elvis Eromosele Integrity has always been one of the most valuable traits in both personal and professional life. It sets a clear line between what is acceptable and what is not. During my time at MTN Nigeria, a significant lesson on integrity was ingrained in me by Funmi Onajide, General Manager, Corporate Affairs, at the time. During my first appraisal, I had checked a ‘2’ for integrity. Her response was quick and firm: “No. It is either you have integrity or you don’t.” She insisted that if I did, I should rate it as a ‘4’, otherwise take the…
By Elvis Eromosele In today’s economic climate, Nigerian consumers are facing unprecedented challenges. With persistent rising prices and inflationary pressures, every naira holds greater value. Consumers are now more discerning, demanding value for every kobo spent. They expect quality and consistency, and brands that deliver this will stand out. This is where the Consumers Value Awards come into play. The Consumers Value Awards is not just another award program. It is an online platform where consumers themselves have the power to vote for brands, products, and services based on the value they perceive. This makes it a unique platform—one that…
By Elvis Eromosele In today’s economic climate, Nigerian consumers are facing unprecedented challenges. With persistent rising prices and inflationary pressures, every naira holds greater value. Consumers are now more discerning, demanding value for every kobo spent. They expect quality and consistency, and brands that deliver this will stand out. This is where the Consumers Value Awards come into play. The Consumers Value Awards is not just another award program. It is an online platform where consumers themselves have the power to vote for brands, products, and services based on the value they perceive. This makes it a unique platform—one that…
By Elvis Eromosele Integrity has always been one of the most valuable traits in both personal and professional life. It sets a clear line between what is acceptable and what is not. During my time at MTN Nigeria, a significant lesson on integrity was ingrained in me by Funmi Onajide, General Manager, Corporate Affairs, at the time. During my first appraisal, I had checked a ‘2’ for integrity. Her response was quick and firm: “No. It is either you have integrity or you don’t.” She insisted that if I did, I should rate it as a ‘4’, otherwise take the…
The highlights of the EFInA Women’s Economic Empowerment report was launched recently in Abuja, at the third edition of the Gender and Inclusion Summit hosted annually by the Policy Innovation Centre (PIC) at the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG). The report underscored the second plenary by EFInA and FSD Network; tagged – Unpacking Access to Essential Tools and Services for Women’s Economic Empowerment – Collaborating for Sustainable Outcomes. The EFInA WEE report utilises data from the 2023 Access to Financial Services in Nigeria (A2F 2023) Survey, Nigeria’s primary source of financial inclusion data, to better understand potential linkages between female…
Stanbic IBTC Plc reported its second-quarter results, showing pre-tax profits soaring by 80.4 per cent to N84.2 billion for the three months ending in June 2024. The jump in pre-tax profits represents the highest ever recorded for any quarter in the company’s history. Stanbic IBTC’s half-year pre-tax profit has now risen to N147 billion, significantly higher than the N82.9 billion reported in the same period in 2023. The bank holding company is now on track to hit the N200 billion pre-tax profit mark by the end of 2024. Stanbic IBTC’s performance was largely driven by a surge in interest income…
Elvis Eromosele The world has gone digital. Today, the importance of a secure and reliable online presence cannot be overstated. For Nigeria, the .ng domain has become a cornerstone of this digital identity, representing more than just a web address—it is a symbol of national pride and a driver of economic growth. The Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA) plays a pivotal role in managing and promoting this national asset, and its recent achievement of over 229,596 .ng domain registrations as of August 2024 highlights its significant contributions to the nation’s digital journey. As the custodian of the .ng domain, NiRA…
In August, the Federal Government released the ‘Designation and Protection of Critical National Information Infrastructure Order, 2024,’ aimed at securing telecom infrastructure 23 years after the country’s mobile revolution began. Bosun Tijani, minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, said, “I would like to appreciate President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the release of the official gazette, ‘Designation and Protection of Critical National Information Infrastructure Order, 2024.’” This gazette now makes it an offence to purposefully damage assets such as telco towers/sites, switch stations, data centres, satellite infrastructure, submarine and fibre optic cables, transmission equipment, e-government platforms, and databases, among others.…