Tech Company Huawei has been ranked second place out of 2,500 measured companies in the 2021 European Union (EU) Industrial R&D Investment Scoreboard. The company moved one place higher this year, having placed third in 2020. “Huawei is now ranked as the 2nd highest private sector investor in research and the development in the world.…
Month: December 2021
Jigawa Informatics Institute Receives Huawei Multimedia Laboratory
As part of its commitment to promote digital skills to enhance global digital network, Huawei Technology Company (Nigeria) Limited, has built and commissioned a multimedia laboratory at the Jigawa State Institute of Information Technology, Kazaure. In his welcome address at the event, the Rector of the Institute, Professor Babawuro Usman commended Huawei for executing the…
EFCC Arrests Suspect with 576 ATM Cards at Kano Airport
The Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a suspect with 576 ATM cards at Malam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA). The commission, in a statement by its spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren, on Tuesday, said the fresh arrest came barely two hours after securing the conviction of three suspects arrested with 1,144 ATM cards at the…
Huawei Calls On Global Partners to Join Digital Inclusion Initiative
Tech giant, Huawei has called for global partners to join its TECH4ALL digital inclusion initiative, which aims to build a more inclusive and intelligent world that leaves no one behind. Speaking at the Huawei TECH4ALL Summit, the company said the initative focuses on four areas: driving equity and quality in education, conserving nature with technology,…
Yuletide: FG Declares Monday, Tuesday Public Holidays
The Federal Government has declared Monday 27th, Tuesday 28th December 2021 and Monday, 3rd January 2022 as public holidays to mark Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day celebrations respectively. Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, felicitates with Christians and all Nigerians at home and…
Unity Bank Gets NYSC Recognition, Wins Icon of Youth Empowerment Award
In recognition of Unity Bank Plc’s contribution to the growth of entrepreneurship among Nigerian youths, the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC has named the lender “Icon of Youth Empowerment” in an award presented to the Bank during the Skills Acquisition & Entrepreneurship Department, SAED Festival held in Abuja recently. The NYSC management said it was…
Black Dice Cafe Set To Open In Grand Style on December 23
Black Dice Café is a new entrant into hospitality haven and it is positioned to take fun and entertainment experience to the next level, where the A-lists, celebrities, entertainers, crème-dela-crème and who-is who in the society and tourists from abroad can visit to unwind and relax with maximum security. The innovative lounge, restaurant, bar, night…
Why Nass Can’t Override Buhari’s Refusal to Sign Electoral Act Amendment Bill – Wike
Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike says the National Assembly lacks the temerity to override President Muhammadu Buhari’s refusal to sign the Electoral Act amendment bill because it is part of the All Progressives Congress (APC) scheme to deny Nigerians free, fair and transparent election in 2023. He said the only way for Nigerians…
Wakanow Rewards Customers, Transforms Into a Travel Tech Company
It was a night of glitz and glamour as Wakanow, the largest online travel agency in Africa, rolled out the drums to celebrate and reward her teeming customers at an exclusive dinner at the 788 on the Sea Restaurant, Twin Waters, Lekki Lagos on the 16th of December 2021. The amazing night of celebrating exceptional…
That There May Be Justice For Keren Akpagher…
By Ambrose Omoregie Last week, the Nigerian Police conducted an autopsy on the body of the Late Sylvester Omoroni of Dowen College. The body was thereafter released to the family for burial while the Police would continue with its investigation. The autopsy was said to have been witnessed by the family of the deceased, families…