Imisi Imisi has won the Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) season 10 edition. On Sunday, October 10, 2025, The reality star defeated 28 other housemates to claim the grand prize of N150 million at the finale. Imisi, Koyin, Dede, Mensan, Sultana, Jason Jae, Kola, Kaybobo and Isabella were the nine housemates who made it to the finale. Kaybobo was the first housemate to be evicted, finishing in the ninth position while Isabella followed suit.
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NITDA’s Call for a Safer Tomorrow: The Cyber Clean-Up As the world becomes increasingly digital, our daily lives are now more connected than ever, through our phones, computers, and the internet we use every day. But with this growing connection comes a growing risk: hackers, scams, and cyber threats waiting for just one careless click. The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is using Cybersecurity Awareness Month to remind Nigerians that cyber safety begins with individual responsibility. Everyone has the power to protect themselves and their communities by adopting simple but effective cyber hygiene practices, including: Using strong and unique…
History tends to correct the record, and lies eventually collapse under the weight of their own contradictions as is now happening to the dubious Philips Consulting poor rating of Anambra’s educational development which impulsive critics hastily jumped on to castigate Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo recently. In an age of ‘microwave’ propaganda, we must learn to wait for truth to put on its boots rather than running alongside every lie that passes by. The Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Christian Aburime, stated that when Philips Consulting earlier released its flawed report, Anambra had put forward a robust denunciation backed by irrefutable facts…
The Director General of National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi CCIE, has said that Nigeria is taking decisive steps to safeguard its digital future by strengthening cybersecurity, enhancing infrastructure, and building human capacity to harness the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI). While delivering a keynote address titled ‘Securing Digital Economy: Strengthening Infrastructure and Harnessing the Power of Artificial Intelligence’ at the Cyber Nigeria Summit, organized by the Cybersecurity Experts Association of Nigeria (CSEAN), he stated. The service sector alone, accounts for about 58 percent of national output, demonstrating the deep integration of digital tools into everyday life. The…
The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, CCIE, has called for stronger collaboration, practical innovation, and inclusive policymaking to ensure Africa transitions successfully into an AI-ready continent. Speaking at the panel sessions, at Hyperscalers Convergence Africa 2025 in Lagos, themed “Fostering a Digital Africa: Connectivities, Convergence and Innovation”, he stated. The session titled “From Mobile First to AI-Ready: Will Africa Deliver on Innovation?” Africa’s challenges present immense opportunities if the right structures are put in place, reiterating that Africa’s youthful population—one of the youngest in the world—remains its greatest asset, Inuwa noted. This…
Union Bank of Nigeria recently hosted an informal and engaging meet-and-greet session with leading media professionals at The Stallion Plaza, its headquarters in Marina, Lagos. The event, held at SpaceNXT, the Bank’s purpose-designed co-creation hub for innovators and creators, was conceived as a relaxed platform to foster personal connections and deepen mutual understanding between the Bank and media partners. Rather than a formal media briefing, the gathering offered a convivial atmosphere for open conversation, reinforcing Union Bank’s recognition of the media’s essential role in shaping public discourse and amplifying the Bank’s mission. In attendance were senior members of Union Bank’s…
Tier one Lender, Fidelity Bank Plc, has announced its readiness to begin the disbursement of funds under the National Credit Guarantee Company (NCGC) N5 billion Credit Intervention Scheme. The initiative is designed to expand access to finance for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), as well as businesses owned by women and youths across Nigeria. This was disclosed by the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Fidelity Bank Plc, Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the bank and NCGC. According to Dr. Onyeali-Ikpe, the partnership with NCGC represents a significant step in the bank’s…
The NCDIE is the apex governance body established under the Nigeria Startup Act (NSA) to champion the growth, sustainability, and competitiveness of Nigeria’s startup agenda. The Startup Consultative Forum (SCF) has successfully concluded its election process, which has led to the emergence of four representatives who will serve on the National Council for Digital Innovation and Entrepreneurship (NCDIE), held on Monday, October 6, 2025. The newly elected representatives are; Iyinoluwa Aboyeji – South West, Charles Uchenna Emembolu – South East, Abba Ibrahim Gamawa – North East, and Victoria Ojoagefu Manya – North Central Their inclusion in the Council will ensure…
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) in Partnership with Brevity Anderson is proud to announce the 2025 edition of the Digital Nigeria International Conference & Exhibition, with the theme: “Innovation for a Sustainable Digital Future: Accelerating Growth, Inclusion and Global Competitiveness.” The Conference is scheduled to hold from Tuesday, 11th to Thursday, 13th November 2025, at the prestigious Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre, Abuja, commencing daily at 9:00 AM. Organised by NITDA, in partnership with Brevity Anderson and Consensus, the flagship event stands as Nigeria’s largest and most influential digital economy gathering bringing together policymakers, innovators, entrepreneurs, industry…
Reaffirms Support for Women Entrepreneurs Tier One Lender, Fidelity Bank Plc, has commenced the disbursement of the Federal Government of Nigeria’s (FGN) MSME Intervention Funds, administered by the Bank of Industry (BOI), to qualified SMES with a strategic focus on empowering women-owned businesses across the country. The FGN MSME Intervention Fund is designed to provide accessible financing to micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across all 36 states of the federation. The intervention aligns with Fidelity Bank’s commitment to inclusive economic growth and its long-standing support for Nigeria’s SME sector. In this phase of the disbursement, the bank is prioritizing…