The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday said the State Government is fully committed to fostering a market-driven, innovation-led financial sector. He said the Lagos State Government, through the Lagos International Financial Centre (LIFC), which is being established in collaboration with EnterpriseNGR and other key stakeholders, will create an enabling environment that supports seamless trading, attracts foreign investment, and enhance the competitiveness of the financial markets. Governor Sanwo-Olu spoke during an important meeting with licensed exchanges and key stakeholders on the Lagos International Financial Centre (LIFC) project, held at Lagos House, Marina, on Tuesday. The high-level engagement with…
Author: Newsdeck
The qualifying match for the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup between Nigeria’s Flamingos and South Africa’s Bantwana will be free for fans to attend. The South Africa Football Association, SAFA, declared free entry for the first leg second round tie on Wednesday. Saturday’s encounter will hold at the Lucas Moripe Stadium, Pretoria. “Come Show Your Love and support the team in this crucial World Cup qualifier on Saturday. ENTRY IS FREE!!, SAFA wrote on X. South Africa Gabon 21-2 on aggregate to secure a date with the Flamingos 2022 FIFA World Cup bronze medallists Nigeria drew bye to the…
As part of the ongoing urban renewal initiative of Governor Charles Soludo’s government, the Anambra State Executive Council, ANSEC, awarded the contract for the 2-IN-1 Urban Regeneration Projects at the Chinua Achebe International Airport, Umueri for transformation. In a release by the State’s Commissioner for Information, Law Mefor, the Council has approved the renewal project of Zhontiang Construction Company, as well as the bumper car building, drivers’ lounge, and covered walkway at the Solution Fun City, in Awka, the state capital. This stems from Soludo’s ongoing regeneration drive and in his infrastructure and transformation agenda of Anambra state, which many…
The former governorship candidate in 2023 general elections in Lagos, Olajide Adediran, better known as Jandor, has said that the influence of Peter Obi in the elections affected his chances of winning the Lagos State governorship race. Jandor believes that Obi’s impact changed the political atmosphere in a way no one had expected. In the election, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) secured victory with 762,134 votes. He was followed by the Labour Party (LP) candidate, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, who got 312,329 votes, while Jandor came at distance third with 62,449 votes. Before the governorship poll, the presidential…
Two Nigerian entrepreneurs have been shortlisted among the top 10 finalists for the 2025 Aurora Tech Award. The two trailblazing Nigerian entrepreneurs, the founder of Farmatrix, Manzo Nyifamu Ogechi and the Founder of Hervest, Solape Akinpelu, run start-ups that are driving impact through technology. Other finalists include founder of FlexiBees (India), Shreya Prakash, founder of Arkangel AI (Colombia), Laura Velásquez Herrera, founder of Mama Space (Kyrgyzstan), Gulnaza Khalmanbetova, founder of Elephan (Brazilia), Thais Sterenberg de Oliveira, founder of UpLeap (Switzerland), Leonie Korn, founder Borderless (Uzbekistan), Veronica Lee, founder of Nido Contech (Chile), Loretxu García, founder of E-Reo (French Polynesia), Heiura…
Jamara Home, a leading destination for electronics and home appliances in Nigeria, is celebrating the season with special offers designed to enhance the home experience. Whether shopping online or visiting one of its many showrooms, customers can take advantage of exclusive Ramadan deals on high-quality products. As part of its commitment to providing value and convenience, Jamara Home offers unbeatable prices on a wide range of appliances and electronics from globally trusted brands, ensuring comfort and efficiency for households. Customers can explore these offers online at Jamara Home Ramadan Deals. The Managing Director, Rabi Jammal, reaffirmed Jamara Home’s dedication to delivering top-tier products and…
Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State has been honoured with The Sun Newspaper’s prestigious ‘Governor of the Year 2024’ Award for his credible performance in governance and the state’s infrastructural and transformational development. The award was bestowed on the erudite, dynamic, and performance-driven governor at the Sun Publishing Limited award night at Eko Hotel and Suites in Victoria Island, Lagos, on Saturday, 1st of March 2025. It was an event well attended by eminent social, political, and economic elite in the country, with accolades on Governor Soludo, who was the cynosure of the evening ceremony. Presenting the coveted award to…
Kaspersky Digital Footprint Intelligence estimates that 2.3 million bank cards were leaked on the dark web, based on an analysis of data-stealing malware log files from 2023-2024. On average, every 14th infostealer infection results in stolen credit card information, with nearly 26 million devices compromised by infostealers, including more than 9 million in 2024 alone. Kaspersky released its report on the infostealer threat landscape while the technology world gathers at MWC 2025 in Barcelona. Kaspersky experts estimate that approximately 2,300,000 bank cards have been leaked on the dark web. This conclusion is based on an analysis of the log files…
In the dynamic and ever-evolving world of finance, competence remains a crucial currency. It is a defining factor that separates industry leaders from the rest. For Stanbic IBTC Stockbrokers, a subsidiary of Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC, this competence has once again been recognised and rewarded, as the Debt Management Office (DMO) of Nigeria has reappointed the firm as the Government Stockbroker to the Federal Government of Nigeria. This prestigious reappointment underscores the firm’s unwavering commitment to excellence; consistency in delivering superior service; and profound expertise in the capital market. It is not merely a renewal of status but a strong…
The Federal Government has unveiled a new payment platform to replace REMITA, which has been used for revenue collection. This was revealed in a memo from the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation, dated February 28, 2025, and obtained by The PUNCH. The new platform, named Treasury Management & Revenue Assurance System, TMRAS, is designed to streamline and manage federal revenue collections and payments across ministries, departments, and agencies, including those benefiting from donor funds, trust funds, social security funds, and special funds. “The system would go live on March 4, 2025, as it will be deployed in…