The Building Collapse Prevention Guild has called for the deployment of technology for the monitoring of construction sites.
The call was made at the guild’s Annual General Meeting in Lagos, themed “theme: “Investigating the Political, Socio-Cultural Dimensions of Building Collapse in Nigeria: The Sustainable Pathways for Eradication.’’
The Executive Director of the University of Lagos…
Real estate and construction sector increased GDP by N8.9 trillion - report
February 27, 2023
The contributions of the real estate and construction sector to Nigeria’s real Gross Domestic Product increased by N8.9trn in the fourth quarter of 2022, according to the latest GDP report released by the National Bureau of Statistics.
The sector’s GDP contribution rose…
Technology company, Ericsson, has said there is a correlation between fifth generation (5G) uptake and revenue growth by business operators.
According to a research from the Ericsson Mobility Report, there is evidence for communication service providers (CSPs) worldwide by…
The Independent National Electoral Commission has said it is working with the major network service providers, such as MTN, Glo, Airtel and 9Mobile, to address any hitch that may arise during the polls.
The INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, stated this on Friday at the INEC media briefing in Abuja.
Yakubu said the commission has also taken sufficient steps to fortify and protect its systems…
The Minister directs the disbursement of the Cabotage Fund to financial institutions.
February 24, 2023
The Minister of Transportation, Mu’azu Sambo has urged Primary Lending Institutions and other stakeholders to fast-track efforts towards quick disbursement of the Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund.
This was contained in a statement by the Director, Press and Public…
Wynk Limited, a tech startup firm, has unveiled its lifestyle App, “The Wynk Lifestyle Super App” with the aim of making life easier through providing solutions to diverse economic needs.
The firm, in a statement, said the app is a cost-effective solution to everyday…
Tinubu meets entrepreneurs in Lagos: What he plans to do with nation’s challenges
Presidential Candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has promised entrepreneurs that he would turn Nigeria’s present challenges into opportunities for growth and development.
He also promised to work towards creating a better security in the country to allow them an enabling…
Access Bank Chairman and Honorary Consul in the Czech Republic Dr. Ayoritsedere Awosika was appointed Project Manager and Environmental Adviser of the Inspires Me Academy. During a preventive visit to Awosika from her office in Ikoyi Lagos, NGO founder Aralola Olamuyiwa…
With $15 million in edtech accelerator funds, CcHub will support 72 startups in Nigeria and Kenya
February 21, 2023
CcHUB, a well-known African innovation hub, has announced plans to launch The Edtech Fellowship Program, which will provide $15 million in funding to edtech firms in Nigeria and Kenya.
The program’s goal is to develop a new ecosystem of edtech businesses that will…
Towntalk Solutions Joins First Lagos-Based Techstars Program and Expands Offerings with Area! by Towntalk
February 21, 2023
Towntalk Solutions, a prominent data intelligence firm, is one of just 12 startups chosen for the inaugural cohort of the ARM Labs Lagos Techstars Accelerator Programme. Towntalk Solutions is part of a cohort of 10 Nigerian and 2 Kenyan firms, with 50% female CEOs, that is participating in a 13-week bootcamp program where its founders will be tutored on the fundamentals of starting a startup.
The…