Visa Cards Now Acceptable for all Quickteller Payments
On Thursday, 22nd October, 2015, Interswitch announced the integration of its multi-channel payment platform, Quickteller with Visa. With this new partnership, Visa cards can be accepted for all Quickteller payments. This simply means that Visa cardholders will now be able to use their cards to buy airtime, pay bills and transfer funds across all Quickteller […]
CBN Orders BDCs to Demand for BVN For Forex Transactions
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed all bureaux de change operators (BDCs) in the country to demand for customers’ bank verification number (BVN) for all forex transactions from November 1, 2015. The central bank gave this directive in a circular posted on its website on Wednesday. It stated that “All banks and licenced […]
FG to Establish Ebola Survival Clinic
The Director-General, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, Abdulsalam Nasidi has stated that the federal government will soon establish an Ebola Survival Clinic in Lagos or Ibadan. He said the survival clinic by the NCDC would work in collaboration with tertiary health institutions to address the issue of relapse in survival. Mr. Nasidi also said doctors that defeated […]
Dr. Ameyo Stella Adadevoh Health Trust Inaugurated in Lagos
The Dr. Ameyo Stella Adadevoh Health Trust was officially launched in Lagos at a colourful event which held yesterday, 20th October, 2015. The health trust in honour of late Dr. Adadevoh, aims to support the Nigerian healthcare system in the area of education and training; influence patient-friendly policies; promote local researches and enhance disease control […]
Buhari Names Mahmood Yakubu New INEC Chairman
President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, a professor of political history and international studies, the new chairman for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). He was until his appointment, the Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund. He is an expert in guerrilla warfare, terrorism and counter-terrorism. Source: ThisDay
Yudala Launches Gyming With the Stars
Yudala has launched a new Corporate Social Responsibility initiative to promote fitness, wellness and entrepreneurship among Nigerians. Tagged “Gyming With the Stars,” the event, which held in Lagos during the weekend, was anchored by fitness instructors and ace comedian, Ali Baba. The event also featured a talk by a healthy living expert, Miss Julie Nwosu, inspirational […]
Spectranet Introduces Internet MiFi for Premium Customers
Spectranet 4G LTE has introduced its Premium MiFi, as part of the company’s product development agenda to enrich consumers’ experience. Speaking at the launch of the device in Lagos, Head of Marketing, Spectranet, Mike Ogor said “The Premium MiFi is unique; beautiful, very admirable, pocket-friendly and trendy, fitting into the everyday life of one that appreciates elegance […]
Jovago Raises Awareness for Breast Cancer
The importance of promoting breast cancer awareness can not be overstated – with this awareness boost there is more of a possibility to combat the illness as early detection is the most effective protection against breast cancer. In support of the Breast Cancer Awareness month, Jovago further underlines the need to disseminate information about the […]
Tech Tuesday: Microsoft Begins Worldwide Distribution of Office 2016
Microsoft Corporation has commenced the worldwide distribution of Office 2016. The apps are the latest addition to new and enhanced Office 365 services, which is Microsoft’s cloud-based subscription service that helps people do their best work, together. “The way people work has changed dramatically, and that is why Microsoft is focused on re-inventing productivity and business processes for the […]
Nigeria Today: Top 10 News Stories You Shouldn’t Miss
1. Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has inaugurated 20 commissioners and 17 special advisers. 2. Hyundai Motors Nigeria has signed an agreement with Diamond Bank Plc. to offer credit facility to fleet buyers of the Korean brand of vehicles. 3. The absence of national commissioners may force the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to alter the timetable for the conduct of […]
BVN Registration Deadline Approaches! Register Today
This is to remind all our readers who haven’t registered for their BVN that the deadline for bank customers to register for their Bank Verification Number (BVN) is October 31, 2015. The introduction of BVN, according to the CBN, is targeted at addressing cybercrime, ATM fraud and other kinds of financial frauds as well as to […]
Meet Nigeria’s First Teleclinical Care Centre
Dial-a-Doc-Direct is public health initiative that provides real time coordinated clinical health services through telecommunications technology; closely resembling a typical clinic visit, but this time over a distance and over the phone. It is Nigeria’s first teleclinical care centre where the doctors provide telesupport services to patients through clinical teleconsultation, telemonitoring, teletraining, telemanagement, telerehabilitation, telenursing, telehomecare […]
Exclusive Interview With the Producer of Gbomo Gbomo Express
When I first saw Gbomo Gbomo Express’ trailer, I was impressed and intrigued. I couldn’t wait to see the movie and find out what inspired it. If you’ve seen the movie, you’d agree with me that the cast and entire crew did a fantastic job. The Connect Nigeria team recently had the honour of chatting […]
Nigeria Today: Top 10 News Stories You Shouldn’t Miss
1. Mr. Adams Oshiomhole, Alhaji Abdullahi Ganduje, Chief Dave Umahi and Alhaji Aliko Dangote, are among the dignitaries to participate in the maiden edition of New Telegraph Economic Summit, scheduled to hold in Lagos on October 27. 2. The Chief Financial Officer of AXA Mansard, Rashidat Adebisi, has won the CFO of the year in the insurance category […]
Interswitch Partners BlackBerry to Integrate Payments With BBM
Interswitch has announced an integration of its Quickteller services with BlackBerry’s BBM via a new app called Quickteller Mini. With this partnership, BBM users with a Nigerian bank account can make a request for money, airtime and payment for services from one of their BBM contacts. The Quickteller Mini App enables this in a secure and user-friendly […]
Countdown: Mo Abudu’s Fifty to Premiere in Nigeria in December
Fifty, Mo Abudu’s highly anticipated film about four African women approaching the golden age of fifty, is billed for a premiere on December 13 at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. The movie will be released nationwide on December 18. Read also: Meet the Cast of Fifty + New Trailer The production is […]