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African storytelling goes digital with Echoes Game Jam
The intersection of culture and video games development is taking a bold step forward as three winning projects from the inaugural Echoes Game Jam prepare to debut at the Lagos Games Week in June. Wubit Studio’s ‘Building Obu,’ Dream Team’s ‘Cradle,’ and Digi-Negus’ ‘Queen Idia’ stood out among eight competing teams, earning recognition for their
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The intersection of culture and video games development is taking a bold step forward as three winning projects from the inaugural Echoes Game Jam prepare to debut at the Lagos Games Week in June. Wubit Studio’s ‘Building Obu,’ Dream Team’s ‘Cradle,’ and Digi-Negus’ ‘Queen Idia’ stood out among eight competing teams, earning recognition for their
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Digital lending reshaping microfinance, expanding access to credit – Assets MFB CEO
The microfinance subsector has become a critical stakeholder in driving financial inclusion. Against this background, the Chief Executive Officer of Assets Micro Finance Bank, Emmanuel Bassey, dwells on the role and challenges facing the subsector in a chat with OLUWAKEMI ABIMBOLA Recently, the Central Bank of Nigeria data revealed that 95.66 per cent of bank
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The microfinance subsector has become a critical stakeholder in driving financial inclusion. Against this background, the Chief Executive Officer of Assets Micro Finance Bank, Emmanuel Bassey, dwells on the role and challenges facing the subsector in a chat with OLUWAKEMI ABIMBOLA Recently, the Central Bank of Nigeria data revealed that 95.66 per cent of bank
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eTranzact international posts N5bn pre-tax profit
ETranzact International Plc has recorded a pre-tax profit of N5bn for the year ended December 31, 2024. This marks a 53.2 per cent year-on-year growth from a pre-tax profit of N3.1bn in 2023, highlighting the company’s accelerating profitability and strategic expansion. The fintech company’s audited results released on the Nigerian Exchange Limited revealed that its
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ETranzact International Plc has recorded a pre-tax profit of N5bn for the year ended December 31, 2024. This marks a 53.2 per cent year-on-year growth from a pre-tax profit of N3.1bn in 2023, highlighting the company’s accelerating profitability and strategic expansion. The fintech company’s audited results released on the Nigerian Exchange Limited revealed that its
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SMEs must embrace innovation to compete smartly, expert warns
The Chief Executive Officer and Lead Innovator at Lalaa Consulting, Demola Aderibigbe, has warned that small and medium-sized enterprises in Nigeria must harness creativity and innovation if they are to thrive and compete with dominant industry players. Aderibigbe made the call during the maiden edition of the Academy of Creativity, Innovation & Disruption (ACID), which
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The Chief Executive Officer and Lead Innovator at Lalaa Consulting, Demola Aderibigbe, has warned that small and medium-sized enterprises in Nigeria must harness creativity and innovation if they are to thrive and compete with dominant industry players. Aderibigbe made the call during the maiden edition of the Academy of Creativity, Innovation & Disruption (ACID), which
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I lost my granddaughter after Patience Jonathan ordered her mother’s detention – 78-year-old woman
Ibiamina Igbiri, 78-year-old mother of Deborah Erema, who is one of the 15 people remanded in prison since 2019 for allegedly stealing Mrs Patience Jonathan’s jewellery speak to CHUKWUDI AKASIKE and TEMITOPE ADETUNJI about the pain she has suffered due to the imprisonment of her daughter since 2019 How old are you? My name is
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Ibiamina Igbiri, 78-year-old mother of Deborah Erema, who is one of the 15 people remanded in prison since 2019 for allegedly stealing Mrs Patience Jonathan’s jewellery speak to CHUKWUDI AKASIKE and TEMITOPE ADETUNJI about the pain she has suffered due to the imprisonment of her daughter since 2019 How old are you? My name is
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Ambassadors: FG screens Femi Fani-Kayode, Femi Pedro, others
The Federal Government is vetting potential candidates to fill diplomatic roles in its 109 missions, 76 embassies, 22 high commissions, and 11 global consulates, Sunday PUNCH reports. Impeccable sources familiar with the developments revealed that a former Minister of Aviation under the Obasanjo administration, Mr Femi Fani-Kayode, and a former Deputy Governor of Lagos State,
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The Federal Government is vetting potential candidates to fill diplomatic roles in its 109 missions, 76 embassies, 22 high commissions, and 11 global consulates, Sunday PUNCH reports. Impeccable sources familiar with the developments revealed that a former Minister of Aviation under the Obasanjo administration, Mr Femi Fani-Kayode, and a former Deputy Governor of Lagos State,
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Ex-militants at war over $144m FG oil contract
Ex-militant leaders in the Niger Delta are at logger heads over the multimillion-naira pipeline protection contract, Sunday PUNCH reports. The crisis, according to insiders, stems from a contract awarded to a company in which the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, has an interest, and the renewal of a $144m contract for Tantita Security Services,
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Ex-militant leaders in the Niger Delta are at logger heads over the multimillion-naira pipeline protection contract, Sunday PUNCH reports. The crisis, according to insiders, stems from a contract awarded to a company in which the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, has an interest, and the renewal of a $144m contract for Tantita Security Services,
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2027: N’Central stakeholders ask Tinubu to drop Shettima
Stakeholders from the North-Central zone of the party has called on President Bola Tinubu to drop Vice President Kashim Shettima as running mate in 2027. The stakeholders asked Tinubu to choose his running mate from their zone if the President wants their support for his re-election. Sunday PUNCH gathered that the stakeholders have begun consultation
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Stakeholders from the North-Central zone of the party has called on President Bola Tinubu to drop Vice President Kashim Shettima as running mate in 2027. The stakeholders asked Tinubu to choose his running mate from their zone if the President wants their support for his re-election. Sunday PUNCH gathered that the stakeholders have begun consultation
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One dies in Lagos crash
A tragic road accident on the Apapa-Oshodi Expressway at Cele Bus Stop has claimed the life of one person and left six others injured. The fatal crash, which occurred around 11:55 AM on Saturday, involved seven vehicles and a total of 16 people (12 men and four women). The vehicles involved in the crash were:
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A tragic road accident on the Apapa-Oshodi Expressway at Cele Bus Stop has claimed the life of one person and left six others injured. The fatal crash, which occurred around 11:55 AM on Saturday, involved seven vehicles and a total of 16 people (12 men and four women). The vehicles involved in the crash were:
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Suspended pro-Wike lawmakers visit UK
Suspended Rivers lawmakers, led by the Speaker, Martins Amaewhule, have departed Nigeria for a tour in the United Kingdom. A statement by Amaewhule’s Special Assistant on Media, Martins Wachukwu, confirmed that the lawmakers had left the shores of the country. Amaewhule was said to have declared open the 10th Rivers Assembly Legislative Tour of the
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Suspended Rivers lawmakers, led by the Speaker, Martins Amaewhule, have departed Nigeria for a tour in the United Kingdom. A statement by Amaewhule’s Special Assistant on Media, Martins Wachukwu, confirmed that the lawmakers had left the shores of the country. Amaewhule was said to have declared open the 10th Rivers Assembly Legislative Tour of the
